FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Antiterrorism Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of the U.S. Army North issued Force Protection Advisory concerning Middle East conflict, which directed Department of Defense personnel to increase situational awareness and report suspicious activity.
Fort Gregg-Adams Soldiers, civilians and families should be aware of their surroundings and avoid large crowds. If in the middle of a protest or civil disturbance, leave the area immediately and avoid offensive, insulting, or unethical behavior.
The Fort Gregg-Adams community should trust their instincts when looking for potential signs of surveillance and/or targeting, the antiterrorism experts advised.
Suspicious behavior, like a stranger loitering too long in one spot, asking excessive questions, or showing too much interest in an individual’s job or a facility’s security procedures, covertly following someone, or overtly watching/photographing a particular building or crowded venue should be immediately reported. Someone loitering outside a family residence is another red flag that should be reported.
“Most of us know what right looks like in familiar community settings and our own neighborhoods,” said Fort Gregg-Adams Antiterrorism Officer Patrick Winters.
If an individual or object (i.e. a suspicious package) looks out of place, report it, he said.
“Those of us in the antiterrorism awareness business can’t emphasize that enough: we all need to say something if we see something that just doesn’t look right – whether on Fort Gregg-Adams or at home,” he added.
To report suspicious or illegal activities on post, call the military police desk at (804) 734-7400. Off-post, contact the local law enforcement agency or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. The See Something Send Something app also is available for use.
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