Community Awareness Bulletin: Personal protective measures

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  • 48th Fighter Wing Antiterrorism Office
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England --  As part of the current 48th Fighter Wing exercise, all personnel are reminded to review individual protection measures for yourself and family members.

All personnel are reminded to :

BE SMART: 
  • Stay as low-key as possible. Don't wear U.S. identifiable items (sweatshirts, etc).
  • Don't escalate, escape. If confronted, leave the area.
  • Don't openly display military equipment or field gear in your vehicle. 
  • Always lock your car.
  • Be alert while driving or riding in a vehicle.
BE AWARE:
  • Traffic backup at the perimeter gates is due to 100 percent identification checks.
  • At times, two forms of identification are required when entering the perimeter gates.
  • The 48th Security Forces Squadron will be conducting vehicle inspections at the gates.
  • There may be road closures due to implementation of exercise Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures.
BE VIGILANT: 
  • Watch for unfamiliar vehicles cruising or parked frequently in the area, particularly if one or more occupants remain in the vehicle for extended periods.
  • Write down license plate numbers, makes, models and colors of suspicious vehicles. Note descriptions of occupants and take photographs if it can be done discreetly.
  • Treat with suspicion any inquiries from strangers.
BE SAFE: 
  • Dress, conduct and mannerisms should not attract attention.
  • Travel in small groups as much as possible and vary movements so as not to be predictable.
  • Try to be inconspicuous when using public transportation and facilities.
  • We recommend to consider avoiding large off-installation events and high density public transportation.

As always, report all suspicious activity to the 48th SFS at DSN 226-2333, commercial 01638 522333, or local police on commercial 999 as appropriate.