Report: US military bases in Europe on high alert

“There is credible intelligence indicating an attack on U.S. bases in Europe over the next week,” an anonymous official told Fox News.

According to the source, several facilities, including the Army Garrison in Stuttgart, which hosts the US European Command, have raised their threat level to Force Protection ‘Charlie.’ This level applies “if an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist act or attack on personnel or facilities is likely.”

Such a threat level has not been activated “for at least 10 years,” a US official stationed at one of the bases told CNN, adding that it is generally used when the military faces an “active, reliable threat.”

The U.S. Army operates a system called Force Protection Condition (FPCON), which is designed “to defend against terrorists or other hostile adversaries.” The threat levels are Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta, with Charlie and Delta being the highest alert levels.

A spokesman for Dan Day, commander of the US European Command, declined to comment on the exact nature of the threat, saying the Pentagon “continuously assesses a range of factors that affect the security of the US military community abroad” and is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of soldiers.

“USEUCOM is continually monitoring the security situation to ensure its personnel are informed and in the best position to ensure the safety of themselves, their families and their loved ones. As always, USEUCOM advises personnel in the European theater to remain vigilant and alert at all times,” he added, as quoted by CNN.

While the exact reasons for the alert are still unclear, European authorities reportedly warned of possible terrorist threats during the ongoing 2024 European Football Championship in Germany and the upcoming Olympic Games in France.

The German authorities have deployed over 500 international police officers to ensure security during the tournament. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the country was “prepared for all conceivable dangers, from Islamist terror to violent criminals and hooligans.”

The French government has also raised national security measures to the highest level, saying its officials are “actively monitoring terrorist threats from organized groups and radicalized individuals.”