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TERRORISM

TERRORISM. Become familiar with the nature of terrorist threat. Vulnerability of military personnel and dependents to terrorist acts. Personal protective measures that can be employed to prevent such acts. INFORMATION OBJECTIVE. DEFINITION.

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TERRORISM

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  1. TERRORISM

  2. Become familiar with the nature of terrorist threat. Vulnerability of military personnel and dependents to terrorist acts. Personal protective measures that can be employed to prevent such acts. INFORMATION OBJECTIVE

  3. DEFINITION The calculated use of violence or the threat of violence to attain political, religious or ideological goals... it involves a criminal act that is often symbolic...all to influence an audience beyond the immediate victims.

  4. VIOLENCE FOR EFFECT THEATER OF THE OBSCENE AIMED AT THE PEOPLE WATCHING TERRORISM

  5. In circa 6-70AD, Jewish zealots killed non-conformists. In the eleventh century, Iranians introduced martyrdom. In 1793 thru 1794, terror used during french revolution. In 1870 thru 1900, new strategy introduced. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

  6. ASSASSINATION ARSON BOMBING HOSTAGE-TAKING KIDNAPPING RAIDS SEIZURE SABOTAGE HIJACKING HOAXES TERRORIST TACTICS

  7. 40 - 50 MEMBERS TYPICAL SMALLER TERRORIST GROUP EACH UNIT HAS 2-3 CELLS OF 2-5 PERSONS EACH

  8. TERRORIST GROUP STRUCTURE HARDCORE LEADERSHIP ACTIVE CADRE ACTIVE SUPPORT PASSIVE SUPPORT

  9. PLANNERS OFTEN PARANOID LEADERS OFTEN LEGITIMATE HARDCORE LEADERSHIP

  10. THE TRAINERS THE ACTION ARM MOST OFTEN CRIMINALS UNCONSCIOUS NEED FOR POWER AND ACCEPTANCE ACTIVE CADRE

  11. MONEY, WEAPONS, SAFE-HOUSES, DROPS, DOCUMENTS THE GOFERS ( FOLLOWER-JOINER ) PROFESSIONALS ( DOCTORS, LAWYERS ) ACTIVE SUPPORT

  12. MAY OR MAY NOT BE SYMPATHETIC TO CAUSE MAY BE UNKNOWING PERHAPS IGNORANT OFTEN BASED ON DESIRE TO NOT GET INVOLVED PASSIVE SUPPORT

  13. AGE 22 - 35 SEX - 50% MALE SINGLE URBAN ORIGIN MIDDLE CLASS MARXIST 2/3 UNIVERSITY TRAINING RECRUITED FROM UNIVERSITIES OR PRISONS PROFILE

  14. Questions?

  15. THETERRORIST THREAT

  16. Condem all terrorist acts. Take all lawful measures to prevent terrorist acts. Concessions will not be made to terrorist extortions. Host governments are expected to obtain safe release of hostages. Support host governments with intelligence and technical support. Encourage international efforts to combat terrorism. U.S POLICY ON TERRORISM

  17. WHITE NONSPECIFIC THREAT YELLOW SPECIFIC THREAT TERRORIST THREAT CONDITIONS RED IMMINENT THREAT

  18. WHO IS AT RISK

  19. DRESS LANGUAGE MANNERISM LIFESTYLE U.S. PERSONNEL DON’T BLEND IN.....

  20. I AM AN AMERICAN

  21. Questions?

  22. TRANSIT WEAK LINK

  23. Vary times and routes. Check for suspicious activity or objects around your car. Drive with the windows closed and doors locked. Travel with a group of people. There is safety in numbers. Do not always use the same taxi or bus stop. Buses are preferred over taxis. PERSONAL PROTECITIONWhile traveling…..

  24. VEHICLE

  25. Check for smudges or tool marks around windows, doors, trunk and hood. Check undercarriage for unexplained wires or packages, also look for items under tires.

  26. Fly U.S. carrier whenever possible. Do not change reservations by phone. Leave early for airport. Once in terminal move to secured area. AIRCRAFT TRAVEL

  27. Be observant for suspicious persons. Do not give your room number to strangers. Keep your room and personal effects neat and orderly. Know the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers. Do not admit strangers to your room. PERSONAL PROTECTIONIn hotels….

  28. Consider the location of the home in which you want to live. Avoid one-way streets and dead ends. Choose a neighborhood with adequate lighting. Off street parking or a garage is desirable. RESIDENCE SELECTION

  29. Install strong locks on doors and windows. Light up the outside of the house. Install one-way viewing devices in doors. Consider owning a dog to discourage intruders. PERSONAL PROTECTIONAt home….

  30. Be alert to suspicious persons or activities. Know local emergency numbers; carry “phone change”. Know location of civilian/military police and other safe areas. Know “help” phrases in the native language. Keep a low profile; avoid publicity. Watch for unexplained absences of local citizens. PERSONAL PROTECTIONAt all times….

  31. LOW PROFILE FAMILY AWARENESS TRAVEL PRECAUTION PERSONAL PROTECTIONGUIDELINES

  32. AWARENESS + COMMON SENSE = REDUCTION OF RISK

  33. THE END

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