Which FPCON level applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred?

• A. FPCON Alpha
• B. FPCON Delta
• C. FPCON Bravo
• D. FPCON Charlie

Answer: (B)

When a terrorist attack has occurred, the area affected must be secured with the most stringent posture, which is FPCON Delta. This level is invoked in the immediate area of the incident or when intelligence indicates an imminent action, and it calls for extraordinary security measures beyond normal operations. Expect tightened access controls, increased personnel and patrol presence, movement restrictions or lockdowns, avoidance of nonessential activities, and enhanced coordination with local authorities. The other levels describe rising threat conditions in general, not the direct incident area, so they don’t specifically apply to the location where the attack has happened.