i think there was also a "hyperthetical" situation at the pentagon too. they were going to do a drill etc for incase there was an attack on the pentagon. i have seen this in many many threads.

Originally posted by Banshee

Originally posted by Dreamz
U.S. military bases have raised their force protection levels from "Alpha" to "Bravo," a Pentagon official said.

Oddly enough, the military switched from THREATCON to FPCON shortly before 9/11.
FPCON Bravo means a "more predictable threat." IDs get checked, vehicles searched. It's worth taking note of, but don't panic until you hear FPCON Charlie.

-B.

B.

Is this status kept secret? Or is it something that they make known if you know where to look? Also, if it is kept secret, would you be able to know when it changes?

Just wondering how we could monitor this.

p.s. Thanks for the info!

Originally posted by ultra_phoenix

Originally posted by Dreamz
U.S. military bases have raised their force protection levels from "Alpha" to "Bravo," a Pentagon official said.

There are only 3 levels. Alpha ( Very good ) , Bravo ( Not good ) and Charly ( you won't like this level ).

You missed one, UP...FPCON Delta...(you've already been screwed)

Originally posted by Valhall

Originally posted by Banshee

Originally posted by Dreamz
U.S. military bases have raised their force protection levels from "Alpha" to "Bravo," a Pentagon official said.

Oddly enough, the military switched from THREATCON to FPCON shortly before 9/11.
FPCON Bravo means a "more predictable threat." IDs get checked, vehicles searched. It's worth taking note of, but don't panic until you hear FPCON Charlie.

-B.

B.

Is this status kept secret? Or is it something that they make known if you know where to look? Also, if it is kept secret, would you be able to know when it changes?

Just wondering how we could monitor this.

p.s. Thanks for the info!

Nothing about this is secret, people. THREATCON was simply what it sounds like, a threat condition. It wasn't specific enough to apply to the terrorist threat in the world today, so it was changed to FPCON, or "Force Protection Condition". There are checklists that are followed when the FPCON changes to protect our people and assets. It isn't anything sinister or secret....

"Nothing about this is secret, people. THREATCON was simply what it sounds like, a threat condition. It wasn't specific enough to apply to the terrorist threat in the world today, so it was changed to FPCON, or "Force Protection Condition". There are checklists that are followed when the FPCON changes to protect our people and assets. It isn't anything sinister or secret..."

Thats correct, the threatcon is posted on the gateschacks when you come into the posts, at least here in Germany. The only thing that makes me nervous is seeing a 19 or 20 yearold with a weapon that is almost as big as they are standing guard. You can see the nervousness in their eyes, I havent seen this type of fear since Vietnam. Look people, I see alot of negative comments on this board in reference to what the military is doing, give the troops a break! They are youngsters with one hell of a responsibility, no matter how screwed up our government is at the moment, all I can ask is to support these brave troops who are doing their job to the best of their abilities. Lets show them that we love them by protesting and getting these kids home! We can show no greater love than giving our freedom for those who protect ours! I am not saying we bow down to the administration, no not at all! What I am saying is lets do what we have to do to get these kids home!!

I hope you dont get me wrong people, I just don't want these kids to suffer like I and many others have. Every time I hear about a KIA I beg and hope it's someone who didn't serve with me. Because if they didn't survive I feel that I didn't do my job. No matter what you all think, I love these kids, they are our future, we have to protect them.

[Edited on 23-12-2003 by Jimcrispi]

i'm of the notion that all this concern,
can & will be fanned into panic & hysteria
(the red menace, the yellow menace,
iron curtains & bamboo curtains...mccarthyism, cults, drugs, raptures, homophobes, satanism...etc etc)

it appears the new 'Arab/Jihad/AQ menace'
has a limit to its 'creativity'....our intel has the
airliner-as-missle scheme as a sorta acme
point, foundation stone, for terrorists to
attain to, or build upon or reprise...
-->so, we're all looking at the skies....AS the
gatherers of intel, have determined that the
internet sites for flight scheduling etc, has been inundated by foreign, hostile groups, suspected terrorists, etc...

---->sheeze...FBI CIA NSA DHS,,,these alphabet security & intelligence agencies might be getting
the Ali Shuffle...& the...Rope-A-Dope done to them all at once !! ie: thinking inside-the-box, again

wish ya'll a peaceful holiday.....
don't let the tail wag the dog...



~~!~~

It has nothing at all to do with fanning the flames, it has to do with trying to insure that we don't have another 9/11. Would you rather the administration do nothing? It's a case of "Damned if you do - Damned if you don't". It's gotta stop somewhere. I for one, would rather see my government doing something other than throwing a missle or two at an asprin factory in the Sudanese dessert...

No matter what is done, there are those who will twist it into something wrong....

I don't see what everyone is so worried about.
We have the same people watching out for our safety that was in charge on 9-11-2001.
Oh, never mind what I just said.
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!

Peacemonger My sentiments exactly!! Hell, half of them couldn't pour piss out of a boot even if the instructions were written on the heel!!! But serouisly, I have said this so often, the higher you go in Civil Service the less contact you have with reality. You would be amazed! most of these people are so into politics and inter office games that they have very little time to effectively do what they are paid for. Thats one of the reasons I threw the towel in, I just couldn't deal with the ignorance any more. And we, the normal schmucks, are the ones that pay the price.

Originally posted by Dreamz
DD, I know I may sound extreme here, BUT if a chemical, nuclear or biological attack occured say in Miami.....I sure as hell would hope like hell that Marshall law would be inacted in that area temporarily until the public calmed down.

To myself, it doesnt seem part of any NWO or anything of such, just seems like the common sense thing to do if you ask me.

Anyways, thats off topic and I would rather stick to this.

This is an odd statement. I didn't think anyone was talking about Miami...although we know they're set for Marshall Law after the recent trade summit down there. And I agree that in theory locking down and area makes sense...but I still think it will inevitably lead to NWO and the suspension of all rights. Man...this sucks!

"Hello?"
"George...its working...they're buying EVERY word of it"
"Muhahahaha...I've got the american public eating out of my hand..."
"Affirmative General. They're all scared sh!tless."
"Get me that draft of Patriot 1.7 on my desk by morning, also round up the group of protestors in the Southwest, tell the media a few of em got violent and are suspected terrorists"
"sounds like a plan boss"
"ahh, its all falling into place........."

Is it possible that all this chatter is just a planned psychological plot to scare the crap out of us?
I hope

Now that's an eye opener. I would hope that security experts look into this, would be a shame if this went unoticed!

Villiayth