CHECKPOINT ALPHA

Status: 🟢 SECURE
Type: Primary Border Checkpoint
Personnel: 45 (active duty)
Capacity: 200 civilians/day (processing)
Location: Southern Quarantine Zone Boundary

Overview

Checkpoint Alpha serves as the main entry and exit point for the quarantine zone. It is the primary facility for civilian processing, medical screening, and security operations coordination. All personnel entering or leaving the zone must pass through Alpha's stringent verification protocols.

Facility Layout

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  CHECKPOINT ALPHA - FACILITY MAP                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│   [OUTER PERIMETER]                                 │
│   ├── Guard Towers (4)                              │
│   ├── Concrete Barriers                             │
│   └── Razorwire Fence                               │
│                                                     │
│   [SCREENING ZONE]                                  │
│   ├── Thermal Scanner Array                         │
│   ├── Medical Triage Tents (3)                      │
│   ├── Decontamination Showers (6)                   │
│   └── Holding Cells (Quarantine)                    │
│                                                     │
│   [OPERATIONS CENTER]                               │
│   ├── Command Post                                  │
│   ├── Communications Hub                            │
│   ├── Armory                                        │
│   └── Medical Clinic                                │
│                                                     │
│   [SUPPLY DEPOT]                                    │
│   ├── Equipment Storage                             │
│   ├── Vehicle Pool (10 Humvees, 2 Trucks)           │
│   └── Fuel Station                                  │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Personnel & Roles

Command Structure

CO: Major Sarah Williams
XO: Captain Marcus Reid
Senior NCO: Master Sergeant Thompson

Departments

Security Detail (25 personnel)

Perimeter guards (12)
Entry screening (6)
Quick Reaction Force (7)

Medical Staff (10 personnel)

Doctors (3)
Nurses (4)
Lab technicians (3)

Support Staff (10 personnel)

Logistics (4)
Communications (3)
Administration (3)

Processing Protocols

Outbound (Exiting Zone)

Step 1: INITIAL SCREENING
├── Present ID/Exit Permit
├── Thermal scan (BioScan-7)
└── Visual inspection

Step 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION
├── Blood test (pathogen markers)
├── Physical examination
├── 6-hour observation period
└── If NEGATIVE → Continue
    If POSITIVE → Quarantine 72h

Step 3: DECONTAMINATION
├── Remove all clothing (incinerated)
├── Full body shower (chemical wash)
├── Medical re-scan
└── Issue clean clothing

Step 4: FINAL CLEARANCE
├── Interview (verify no symptoms)
├── Sign release forms
├── Receive exit documentation
└── DEPARTURE AUTHORIZED

Average Processing Time: 8-12 hours

Inbound (Entering Zone)

Step 1: AUTHORIZATION CHECK
├── Verify security clearance
├── Check mission orders
└── Equipment manifest

Step 2: BRIEFING
├── Current threat assessment
├── Safe routes briefing
├── Emergency protocols review
└── Equipment issue

Step 3: DEPLOYMENT
├── Assign radio frequency
├── GPS tracker activation
└── ENTRY AUTHORIZED

Average Processing Time: 1-2 hours

Equipment & Resources

Armory Inventory

Item	Quantity	Availability
M4A1 Rifles	80	✅ Abundant
Glock 19 Pistols	100	✅ Abundant
BioScan-7 Scanners	15	✅ Moderate
Body Armor (Level IIIA)	60 sets	✅ Abundant
Flashbangs	200	✅ Moderate
Frag Grenades	50	⚠️ Limited
C4 Explosives	20 kg	⚠️ Restricted

Medical Supplies

Antibiotics (1-month supply)
Trauma kits (50 units)
Antiviral Compound-7 (10 doses)
Blood testing equipment
Emergency surgery capability

Vehicles

Humvees: 10 (armed with M2 .50 cal)
Transport Trucks: 2 (cargo/personnel)
Ambulance: 1 (fully equipped)

Notable Features

Advanced Thermal Scanner Array

State-of-the-art detection system capable of scanning 50 people simultaneously at 100m range. Detects infected subjects with 99.2% accuracy.

Level 3 Biosafety Medical Lab

Capable of:

Pathogen identification
Blood culture analysis
Experimental antiviral testing
Autopsy procedures (infected specimens)

Secure Communications Hub

Satellite uplink (24/7 availability)
Encrypted radio network
Emergency broadcast system
Weather monitoring

Security Measures

Defenses

Perimeter Wall: 4m high, reinforced concrete
Guard Towers: 4 positions, 360° coverage
Automated Turrets: 2× M2 Browning .50 cal (remote-operated)
Floodlights: 20× 5000-lumen arrays
Backup Generator: 72-hour fuel capacity

Threat Response

Quick Reaction Force on 5-minute standby
Emergency lockdown protocol (30 seconds to full seal)
Chemical weapon deployment capability (tear gas, smoke)
Helicopter landing pad for rapid evacuation

Services Available

For Personnel

✅ Hot meals (3x daily)
✅ Shower/laundry facilities
✅ Sleeping quarters (48-hour max stay)
✅ Equipment repair/maintenance
✅ Medical treatment
✅ Secure communications
✅ Debriefing services

For Civilians

✅ Medical screening
✅ Hot meal & water
✅ Emergency shelter (24-hour)
✅ Basic medical care
✅ Exit permit processing
✅ Family reunification assistance

Recent Activity

Weekly Statistics (Last 7 Days)

Civilians Processed (Out): 142
Civilians Processed (In): 8 (aid workers)
Infected Detected: 6 (Stage-1, quarantined)
Security Incidents: 2 (minor, resolved)
Supply Runs: 12 (to zone interior)
Casualties: 0

Alpha is the safest place in a 50-mile radius. If you're in trouble, get to Alpha. The people there will save your life.
— Civilian Refugee #3891

Checkpoint Alpha is our lifeline. Every mission starts and ends there. The staff are professional, the equipment is top-notch, and knowing there's a secure location to retreat to makes all the difference.
— Lt. Rodriguez, Zone Operations

Checkpoint Alpha