Antiterrorism Learning Topics Introduction Identifying and selecting targets

Antiterrorism

Learning Topics �Introduction �Identifying and selecting targets �Regions �Levels �Vigilance �Don’t be a target �Responding and reporting �Detection �Hostage survival

Introduction �In many of the Ports that the U. S. Navy visits, terrorism is active and a real part of the society �Constant vigilance and seriousness needs to be maintained in order to effectively combat these threats

How Terrorists Identify and Select Targets � Location: �locations frequented by Americans � Association: �American tourists �Personnel associated with the U. S. military �Opportunity: �Terrorists look for “soft targets”

Level I Themes

Anticipate �Always ask yourself these questions: � Are there any terrorist groups in my area? � Are they violent? � Do they attack Americans? � How active are they? � How sophisticated are they? � How do they operate-are they predictable? � Will the local population warn Americans? � What tactics, weapons, and types of attacks do they use?

Normal Terrorist Profile �The face of terrorism is difficult to determine, as there is no longer any specified profile that can be easily identifiable.

Don’t be a target �Overcome routines �Vary routes and times to and from work �Exercise on different routes/times and don't exercise alone �Vary times/places for shopping, lunch, and other appointments �Enter/exit buildings through different doors �Don't divulge family/personal info to strangers �Be prepared for unexpected events

Don’t be a target (continued) �Maintain a low profile �Dress/behave in public consistent with local customs. Avoid wearing western attire, clothing with U. S. flags, logos, etc. �No U. S. related stickers, decals, logos on luggage, briefcases, shopping bags, etc. �Unless necessary, don't wear uniform or military items in public �Shun publicity �Show respect for local customs �Don't flash large sums of money, expensive jewelry, or luxury items

Detecting Surveillance �Make sure that no one is following you �Vary your routines and routes �Remain vigilant �Look for things that are out of place and there for long periods of time �Timely detection is the main way to thwart terrorist plots

Traveling By Air � Airlines and routes � Do not fly routes with stops in high threat areas � Check-in � Seat Selection � Skyjacking � Release/Rescue Foot Traffic � Vary your route and times of travel � Stay alert to what is happening around you � Avoid areas that are hostile � Walk facing traffic � Maintain a cautious attitude, cross intersections with groups, stop with your back against a wall � Know what you are going to do if you have a crisis Traveling By Car � Make your self a "hard" target � Vary your routes and times of travel � Know location of safe areas � Everyone in the car should be alert to what is happening around them

Hostage Survival �The Lie You Want to Believe for Survival �If someone will threaten violence, they are a violent person

Conclusion �Maintain constant vigilance �Be aware of the area you are in and the current treats in that area �Look for things that seem out of place

Resources �Global Security http: //www. globalsecurity. org/military/library/policy /army/accp/it 0468/lsn 2. htm �Antiterrorism and Force Protection http: //www. dm. usda. gov/ocpm/Security%20 Guide /T 5 terror/Intro. htm �Army’s Antiterrorism Enterprise Portal https: //www. us. army. mil/suite/login. fcc? TYP E=33554433&REALMOID=06 -56 ac 77 cd-98 b 21009 -96 b 6(AKO account required)