From Mike Egami U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Public Affairs Office  

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA - Hunting activities at Pohakuloa Training Area is closed because of Department of Defense (DOD) heightened 
Force Protection Condition (FPCON) posture from FPCON A to FPCON B levels at military installations worldwide.    

The closure of hunting activities will remain in effect until FPCON levels are lowered by the DOD.    

Hunters are encouraged to plan alternate hunting activities on Hawaii Island during the closure.  The PTA Hunter's hotline number is 808 969-3474.

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US Defense Department Military Dictionary: Force Protection Condition

(DOD) A Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved program standardizing the Military Services' identification of and recommended responses to terrorist threats against US personnel and facilities. This program facilitates inter-Service coordination and support for antiterrorism activities. Also called FPCON.

There are four FPCONs above normal.

a. FPCON ALPHA -- This condition applies when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable, and circumstances do not justify full implementation of FPCON BRAVO measures. However, it may be necessary to implement certain measures from higher FPCONs resulting from intelligence received or as a deterrent. The measures in this FPCON must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.

b. FPCON BRAVO--This condition applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. The measures in this FPCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting operational capability, and aggravating relations with local authorities.

c. FPCON CHARLIE--This condition applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action against personnel and facilities is imminent. Implementation of measures in this FPCON for more than a short period probably will create hardship and affect the peacetime activities of the unit and its personnel.

d. FPCON DELTA--This condition applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely.  Normally, this FPCON is declared as a localized condition.