The Briggs headquarters has the highest defense there is, making it all but impenetrable. The reason for such a defense is simple; Drachma. This neighboring country seems to be in a permanent state of war with Amestris, thus it has been necessary for such a rigorous defense system to be exacted. As if to compliment this strength the ones who work within this headquarters are the strongest of the strong, simply for the reason that the weak are not wanted, nor able to survive.