I never worried too much about things the public could see.
Not that I consider it security 'theatre', but simply 'power projection'.
Especially when FPCONs are posted at the gates and on the post websites and the green suiters are doing ostentatious displays.
Something on the order of the scene in Big Jake where Wayne and his group ride into a town openly armed to the teeth.
Complete thread:
- Kinda makes you wonder... -
Byron,
2015-10-22, 10:24
- There is ALWAYS a reason when such things are done, -
Hobie,
2015-10-22, 11:38
- Can not confirm or deny... - Byron, 2015-10-22, 12:12
- My experience revolves around USAF bases -
Warhawk,
2015-10-22, 13:15
- I too always saw the current FPCON posted at entrances. -
Miles,
2015-10-22, 14:55
- Right you are... - Byron, 2015-10-22, 16:40
- Where he's at is a lot more accessible than Gitmo -
mcassill,
2015-10-23, 08:17
- I never worried too much about things the public could see. - Miles, 2015-10-23, 10:03
- I too always saw the current FPCON posted at entrances. -
Miles,
2015-10-22, 14:55
- There is ALWAYS a reason when such things are done, -
Hobie,
2015-10-22, 11:38