FPCON BRAVO: no reason to let down guard
Released: April 25, 2003
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Tips for staying safe
* Check home deliveries to make sure the delivery is one that you ordered and ask the delivery person for identification.
* Attend town meetings that commanders offer. * Lock vehicles/homes and check for signs of tampering before using a car or entering a home. * Immediately report thefts of military identification, driver's license or vehicle registration/plates. * Prior to entering a lease for a home, complete a housing vulnerability assessment, available at the Family Housing Office. * Question security arrangements for off-base events, particularly school events such as dances, sporting events and graduations. * Take off bumper stickers that identify the car owner as an American. * Maintain a low-profile off-base. Dress conservatively to your surroundings. * Give a location and telephone contact numbers when away from the house. * Carry a cell phone while traveling. * Remain alert. |
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (USAFENS) - Bases
within the European command returned to Force Protection Condition Bravo April
25.
However, security
officials warn military members not to let their guard down.
"Remain alert and report any suspicious activity to
security forces or Air Force Office of Special Investigations," said Chief
Master Sgt. Michael Hensley, U.S. Air Forces in Europe chief of force protection
execution and requirements.
Tensions remaining from recent events in Iraq may increase the potential threat to U.S. citizens and interests abroad, by terrorist groups, according to the Department of State Web site at www.state.gov. Terrorist actions can include suicide operations, bombings or kidnappings. In addition, terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets.
Bases do have the ability to set their own level of protection based on the potential dangers in local areas.
"Commanders can upgrade their FP Con based on
recommendations from their local threat working groups," said Hensley.
Bases throughout USAFE may close or suspend public services
from time to time for security reasons. In
those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide
emergency services to U.S. citizens.
"It is very important to visit the DoS travel internet
site to get the latest information while planning trips to foreign countries,"
said Hensley. "You can also
access the latest travel advisories with contact information to the U.S. Embassy
or Consulate in the country you are planning to visit."
It is also recommended to know the emergency numbers for
your area and always remain alert.
| COUNTRY |
AMBULANCE |
FIRE |
POLICE |
| Belgium |
100 |
100 |
101 |
| Germany |
112 |
112 |
110 |
| Greece |
166 |
100 |
100 |
| Iceland |
112 |
112 |
112 |
| Ireland |
112/999 |
112/999 |
112/999 |
| Israel |
101 |
102 |
100 |
| Italy |
118 |
115 |
112 |
| Netherlands |
112 |
112 |
112 |
| Norway |
113 |
110 |
112 |
| Spain |
061 |
080 |
091 |
| Turkey |
112 |
110 |
155 |
| United
Kingdom |
112/999 |
112/999 |
112/999 |
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