Security Threat Level Upped at Military Bases for 1st Time Since 2011
Jennifer Griffin reported that the force protection level has been increased to ForceCom Bravo, which is the highest that the threat level
The increase was ordered by the head of U.S. Northern Command due to unspecified terror threats. Spokespersons for the Department of Defense and Northern Command say that this was a prudent measure.
The increased security threat level will mean more guards at bases. It will also mean longer lines outside of bases, since two forms of ID will be required to enter.
Wild Thing’s comment………
I trust our military and they will do whatever is necessary to protect our country and our bases.
Military bases will still be, next to schools, the biggest gun-free zones in America. With the threat against our military members on the increase, you would think military officials would allow the troops to arm themselves with their personal weapons when traveling to and from base but it will not happen. With the increased security, they will be doing more vehicle checks looking for weapons of military members.
As Ft Hood showed, if troops are not allowed to be armed on post, more military and private security must be provided. It would also help immensely if NO muslims were allowed to serve in the military.