Force protection

Force protection

Force protection or FP is a term used by the US military describes preventive measures taken to mitigate hostile actions against Department of Defense personnel (including family members), resources, facilities, and critical information. Force protection does not include actions to defeat the enemy or protect against accidents, weather, or disease. [cite web|url=http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf|title=JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 12 April 2001, as amended through 12 July 2007.|format=pdf]

ee also

* Pentagon Force Protection Agency
* Private Military Company
* Force Protection Condition
* Protection

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