TERRORISM

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INFORMATION OBJECTIVE
➤ 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.

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 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.

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 TERRORISM

➤ VIOLENCE FOR EFFECT

➤ THEATER OF THE OBSCENE
➤ AIMED AT THE PEOPLE WATCHING

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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
➤ 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.

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

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 TYPICAL SMALLER
TERRORIST GROUP
40 - 50 MEMBERS
COMMAND
ELEM ENT

IN T E L L IG E N C E SUPPORT T A C T IC A L
S E C T IO N S E C T IO N U N IT S

EACH UNIT HAS 2-3 CELLS OF 2-5 PERSONS EACH

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 TERRORIST GROUP
STRUCTURE
HARDCORE
LEADERSHIP

ACTIVE
CADRE
ACTIVE
SUPPORT

PASSIVE
SUPPORT

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 ➤PLANNERS
➤OFTEN PARANOID
➤LEADERS
➤OFTEN LEGITIMATE

HARDCORE
LEADERSHIP

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

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

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 PASSIVE
SUPPORT
➤ MAY OR MAY NOT BE SYMPATHETIC
TO CAUSE
➤ MAY BE UNKNOWING
➤ PERHAPS IGNORANT
➤ OFTEN BASED ON DESIRE TO NOT
GET INVOLVED
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 PROFILE
➤ AGE 22 - 35 ➤ MARXIST
➤ SEX - 50% MALE ➤ 2/3 UNIVERSITY
➤ SINGLE TRAINING
➤ URBAN ORIGIN ➤ RECRUITED FROM

➤ MIDDLE CLASS UNIVERSITIES OR

PRISONS

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 Questions?

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 THE
TERRORIST

THREAT

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 U.S POLICY ON
TERRORISM
➤ 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.

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 TERRORIST THREAT
CONDITIONS
WHITE YELLOW
NONSPECIFIC SPECIFIC
THREAT THREAT

RED
IMMINENT
THREAT

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 WHO
IS
AT
RISK
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 U.S. PERSONNEL
DON’T BLEND IN.....
➤DRESS
➤LANGUAGE
➤MANNERISM
➤LIFESTYLE

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 I AM AN
AMERICAN

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 Questions?

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 TRANSIT
WEAK LINK

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 PERSONAL
PROTECITION
While traveling…..
➤ 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.
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 VEHICLE

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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.
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 AIRCRAFT TRAVEL

➤ Fly U.S. carrier whenever possible.

➤ Do not change reservations by phone.
➤ Leave early for airport.
➤ Once in terminal move to secured area.

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 PERSONAL
PROTECTION
In hotels….
➤ 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.
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RESIDENCE SELECTION
➤ 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.

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PERSONAL PROTECTION
At home….
➤ 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.

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 PERSONAL PROTECTION
At all times….
➤ 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.

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PERSONAL PROTECTION
GUIDELINES
➤LOW PROFILE
➤FAMILY AWARENESS
➤TRAVEL PRECAUTION

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AWARENESS + COMMON SENSE

= REDUCTION OF RISK

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 THE END

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