Authorized Response Levels

Authorized Response Levels (ARLs) are a classification used by the United Nations Global Occult Coalition that dictates the priority of the entity or item that is classified as a Threat Entity. The higher the ARL, the more likely that the GOC will deploy to contain or destroy the threat.
== ARLs==
===ARL N/A===
Authorized Response Level N/A indicates an anomalous phenomenon is not officially classified for a myriad of reasons, such as an extremely low threat level or how beneficial they are to the United Nations Global Occult Coalition.
===ARL 0===
Authorized Response Level 0 (No Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon is not a cause for concern. They are to be kept under occasional observation and not engaged without permission from Central Command, unless the phenomenon poses a threat to the First, Second, or Third Mission.
Most phenomena discovered by the GOC fall into this category and are usually not liquidated because they are not worth the asset expenditure.
===ARL 1===
Authorized Response Level 1 (Minimal Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses little threat to normalcy or humanity. Continual observation is maintained, and phenomena under ARL 1 are not to be engaged unless the phenomenon poses a threat to the First, Second, or Third Mission.
Most GOC operatives are assigned to ARL 1 phenomena as observers or as liaisons for sentient beings. While they still require constant supervision, they pose a low risk of violating the Missions when properly isolated.
===ARL 2===
Authorized Response Level 2 (Sub-Moderate Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses some threat to normalcy or humanity. Continuous observation is maintained, and it is to be engaged whenever possible with minimal force.
ARL 2 phenomena are classified as the first level of parathreat: paranormal phenomena that threaten the GOC's First, Second, or Third Missions and necessitate a Fourth Mission response. The most serious threat that an ARL 2 can pose is the violation of the Second Mission, which necessitates their subtle liquidation in order to maintain normalcy. These responses are performed by Assessment Teams or Special Observers, as Strike Teams are too high-profile.
===ARL 3===
Authorized Response Level 3 (Moderate Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses a threat to normalcy or humanity. Continuous observation is maintained, and it is to be engaged as soon as possible.
ARL 3 phenomena are classified as a parathreat, necessitating a Fourth Mission response. The most serious threat that an ARL 2 can pose is the violation of the Third Mission, though Second Mission violation concerns are present. Assessment Teams carry out liquidations with Strike Team backup.
===ARL 4===
Authorized Response Level 4 (Severe Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses a high threat to normalcy or humanity. Continuous observation is maintained, and it is to be engaged as soon as possible with excessive force authorized.
ARL 4 phenomena threaten the Third Mission and occasionally the First Mission, necessitating the waiving of Second and Fifth Mission concerns. Strike Teams are deployed, with Assessment Teams on backup and overwatch.
===ARL 5===
Authorized Response Level 5 (Immediate Threat) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses extreme threat to normalcy or humanity. Engage on sight with any means necessary.
ARL 5 phenomena require Strike Team involvement, with Tangential Technology approved for field usage. Multiple Strike and Assessment Teams are involved, as well as assets from outside the PHYSICS Division or possibly outside the GOC.
===ARL 6===
Authorized Response Level 6 (Pizzicato) indicates that an anomalous phenomenon poses a massive threat to humanity, and will inevitably destroy normalcy. Procedure Pizzicato must be executed. This will decimate the Veil, but will hopefully result in a First Mission success.
==Meta==
===Appearances===
*NTE-2858-Cyan-Blaecca
==References==
Category:Classes