THREATCON Charlie is characterized by what situation?

THREATCON Charlie is a designation used to indicate a specific level of security readiness in response to a potential threat. It is characterized by the potential for imminent terrorist activity. At this level, there is a heightened awareness and preparedness due to intelligence or information suggesting that an attack could be imminent. This often leads to increased security measures being implemented, such as physical security enhancements, increased patrols, and the possibility of deploying additional personnel to ensure the safety of personnel and facilities.

In relation to the other contexts, while increased security measures may be a part of THREATCON Charlie, they are not definitive of this particular condition but rather a response to it. The general threat level conveyed in THREATCON Charlie refers specifically to the heightened state of alert due to credible intelligence about potential threats rather than a general threat or complete absence of threats, which characterizes lower THREATCON levels.