"U.S.
European Command directed its component commands to implement additional
force protection measures and random security enhancements at
facilities across the EUCOM area of responsibility," Captain Gregory
Hicks, EUCOM spokesman told CNN on Thursday.
Hicks
said the measures were "prudent" given the threat, but he would not
specify the exact steps being taken. The additional measures will cover
90,000 people working for the command including 67,000 active duty
troops. Generally these types of security measures include conducting
more physical checks of people and vehicles coming into bases, and
potentially restricting off base activities. Troops have already been
cautioned not to wear their uniforms off base and ensure the privacy of
their social media accounts.
Security
awareness has been heightened in recent months since ISIS has threatened
to attack U.S. troops. But in the wake of Paris "There is evidence of
other of other events in our theatre that shows the severity of the
terrorist threat out there," a U.S. military official with direct
knowledge of the intelligence told CNN. Officials insists there is no
specific imminent threat but rather growing concern.
"EUCOM
has taken this step based on our firm commitment to make every possible
effort to ensure the safety and security of our service members,
civilians, their families, and our facilities," Hicks said. The order to
increase security came from General Philip Breedlove.
Breedlove
also serves as the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, which is
headquartered in Belgium. He has regularly been briefed on the
anti-terrorism actions being taken by authorities in that country.
Source:
CNN
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