What does Black Alert mean on an MOD base
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some website said:
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Britain is currently on the "Black Special" level of the Bikini alert-state system. Christopher Thompson explains
What exactly is the Bikini alert-state system? The Bikini state is an indication of an alert state as used by the government, specifically the MoD, to warn of non-specific forms of terrorist activity. The system was established on 19 May 1970 and is subject to periodic review.
How does it measure terrorist threats? By using colours. Five different colours represent different levels of threat to national security. It goes (in descending order):
Bikini Red Information has been received about an imminent attack on a specific target.
Bikini Amber Specific information has been received and it is assessed that there is a substantial threat to government targets within a specified period of time.
Bikini Black Special Information has been received and it is assessed that there is an increased likelihood of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini Black It is assessed that there is a possibility of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini White No information about a specific threat.
Who uses it? Only government departments and specifically the MoD. It is not used for the general public.
wolves_wanderer said:
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Britain is currently on the "Black Special" level of the Bikini alert-state system. Christopher Thompson explains
What exactly is the Bikini alert-state system? The Bikini state is an indication of an alert state as used by the government, specifically the MoD, to warn of non-specific forms of terrorist activity. The system was established on 19 May 1970 and is subject to periodic review.
How does it measure terrorist threats? By using colours. Five different colours represent different levels of threat to national security. It goes (in descending order):
Bikini Red Information has been received about an imminent attack on a specific target.
Bikini Amber Specific information has been received and it is assessed that there is a substantial threat to government targets within a specified period of time.
Bikini Black Special Information has been received and it is assessed that there is an increased likelihood of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini Black It is assessed that there is a possibility of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini White No information about a specific threat.
Who uses it? Only government departments and specifically the MoD. It is not used for the general public.
we also have other code words as well for other types of threat.....but i wont go into that.
wolves_wanderer said:
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Britain is currently on the "Black Special" level of the Bikini alert-state system. Christopher Thompson explains
What exactly is the Bikini alert-state system? The Bikini state is an indication of an alert state as used by the government, specifically the MoD, to warn of non-specific forms of terrorist activity. The system was established on 19 May 1970 and is subject to periodic review.
How does it measure terrorist threats? By using colours. Five different colours represent different levels of threat to national security. It goes (in descending order):
Bikini Red Information has been received about an imminent attack on a specific target.
Bikini Amber Specific information has been received and it is assessed that there is a substantial threat to government targets within a specified period of time.
Bikini Black Special Information has been received and it is assessed that there is an increased likelihood of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini Black It is assessed that there is a possibility of terrorist activity with no defined target or time of attack.
Bikini White No information about a specific threat.
Who uses it? Only government departments and specifically the MoD. It is not used for the general public.
We're at Bikini Black Special here at the moment. So no specific target but keep vigilant...
>> Edited by ewenm on Monday 6th February 15:11
pdV6 said:
Just been into the local TA centre to give blood and they were showing black.
I think it depends on how secure the site is meant to be. For example, you wouldn't be able to walk onto this site to give blood, you'd need clearance. This may account for more "open" sites being Black and slightly more secure sites being Black Special.
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