Combatting Trafficking in Persons CTIP AFMC Course Number

Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) AFMC Course Number: MHPPER 0002475 CB

Introduction/Term Definition • Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is slavery q Sex, labor, or child soldiering q CTIP Key Points: • Do. D has a zero tolerance policy for TIP • TIP is a human rights violation • TIP is incompatible with core military values q Report TIP incidents through the Do. D IG • (800) 424 -9098 • www. dodig. mil/hotline

TIP Indicators • Employees forced to: q Live where they work q Pay recruitment fees q Engage in sex acts by force, fraud, or coercion q Hand over essential personal documents, e. g. , : • Passports • Birth certificates • Work permits

Laws & Policies • • TIP is a violation of both law and policy Don’t get involved Don’t use the services of those involved If you see TIP or know of it - REPORT it q Supervisor q Do. D Hotline: (800) 424 -9098

Force Protection AFMC Course Number: ZZ 133079

Terrorism Introduction • Terrorism’s goal: FEAR! q Terrorists use fear to make political, religious, or ideological gains • Environmental threat factors and threat levels q 3 factors are used in determining the Terrorism Threat Levels: 1. Local terrorist groups 2. Levels of activity and sophistication 3. Attitudes of local populace

Terrorism Threat Levels • Alterable by Regional and local US commanders q Low - No identified threats q Moderate - Terrorists are known but there are no indications of anti. U. S. activity. q Significant - Terrorists are working to cause significant American casualties but have limited capabilities. q High - Terrorists are working to cause significant American casualties wherever or whenever there is a substantial Do. D presence.

Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Levels FPCON Bravo • Increased and more predictable terrorist threat exists • Violence is probable, but the installation has not been specifically targeted • Additional security and coordination with local authorities • This is our usual threat level FPCON Alpha • A general threat of terrorist activity - the nature and extent can’t be predicted FPCON Normal • A general global threat of possible terrorist activity – no indication of a probable attack

Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Levels FPCON Delta • A terrorist attack has happened or is anticipated at a specific installation • High alert, high security • Certain activities may be delayed or canceled FPCON Charlie • An incident has occurred or is threatened against personnel or installations • Based on supporting reports from surveillance or local sources • Strong protective measures • Regular activities

How Terrorists Select Targets • Terrorist attacks focus on: q Large, Vulnerable Groups • Particularly groups composed of US military or federal employees q Individuals by name obtained Large, Vulnerable Groups from • Rosters • Mail • Lost/stolen identification q Very Important Persons • Identified by: – Special treatment – Salutes – Titles Name Perception of Importance

Personal Protection Methods • Be proactive! Know the threats at work, school, home, and on the road q Employ defensive measures to: q • Reduce individual vulnerability • Secure information • Harden facilities against terrorist attacks q Good personal security habits: • • Plan activities at safe places Travel with someone Conceal your military/government affiliation as applicable Keep a low profile Look for suspicious behavior Be unpredictable in your routines, routes, and times Be invisible - fit in, blend in, and don’t stand out Plan ahead

Chemical Weapon Attack • Weaponized chemical agents Gas q Liquids q Solids q • Delivered by truck or boat bombs • If you think you have been exposed: Move upwind - to an area with good ventilation q Move to a higher elevation q Cover as much of your body as possible q Wash areas in contact with chemical agents with warm soapy water q Contact authorities q Seek medical attention q The local CE Readiness and Emergency Management Flight has additional information q

Biological Weapon Attack • Variety of delivery methods • If you think you have been exposed: q Quickly get away and warn others of the threat q Protect yourself and cover your mouth and nose q Wash areas of exposure with soap and water q Contact authorities q Seek medical attention

Active Shooter Incident Familiarity • Definition: q An active shooter scenario is comprised of “one or more subjects who participate in a shooting, (random or systematic) with the intent to continuously harm others. ” (AFTTP 3 -4. 6)

Pre-Attack Indications • Early threat recognition can prevent an incident. • Pre-attack indicators may include: Suspicious actions or behavior that represent a clear departure from norms Abuse of alcohol or drugs Repeated policy violations Allegations of US persecution or prejudice against a group or religion Domestic or financial problems Open support of terrorist organizations Aggression or threats toward coworkers Pre-attack Indicators Statements of support for violence against U. S. forces Anti-American statements of discontent with US policy Unauthorized weapons

Responding to Active Shooters !!!FIGHT HIDE RUN !!!

Giving Information to First Responders • Approach first responders slowly: Show your hands q Indicate that you have information q • Tell first responders: Shooter(s) location q Number of shooters q About the shooter(s) q The number and types of weapons used q The number of potential victims q

How to R E A C T R - Respond to the situation E - Evaluate your situation before choosing your actions A - Avoid fratricide by positively identifying the threat C - Commit to your actions T - Take notice of other forces in the area – friend or foe

Counter Intelligence

Counter Intelligence Key Terms • Intelligence q Gathering an adversary’s plans or information • Counterintelligence q Efforts to identify, deceive, exploit, disrupt, or protect against Foreign Intelligence Entities • Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIEs) q Foreign organizations, people, or groups engaged in intelligence activities against U. S. interests

Counter Intelligence Key Terms (cont’d) • Espionage q Spying or using spies to obtain Information about our plans and Activities • Sabotage q Willful damage of our resources • Insider Threat q Anyone using authorized access for the purpose of espionage

Manipulation Techniques • Relationships start casually • Lead to control of the insider q Honey Pot: • An FIE agent or operative uses sex to gain control of the insider q Solicitation: • An FIE directly asks for information. Often poses as fellow researcher, faculty member, contractor, etc. to gain information q Elicitation: • An FIE acquires information from a person or group without disclosing the intent

Manipulation Techniques (cont’d) q Symphathiser/Assistance: • An FIE provides money or resolves an insider’s legal problem q Bribery: • An FIE pays an insider for information q Blackmail: • An FIE threatens to disclose an insider’s secrets q Hostage: • An FIE won’t allow a relative or associate to leave a country, or threatens harm to pressure the insider

Reportable Activities or Behaviors • All personnel are required to report specific activities Contacting any known or suspected FIEs q Receiving a request for illegal or unauthorized access to: q • Passwords • Classified information • Unclassified information Engaging in activities that make one susceptible to blackmail q Hacking into U. S. information systems q Attempting to expand classified information access q Suspicious working habits q

Reportable Activities or Behaviors (cont’d) q Unexplained wealth or suddenly improved finances q Efforts to place Do. D personnel under obligation q Attempting to bypass Information System (IS) security protocols q Using unauthorized electronic devices on US gov’t IS q Sharing classified or controlled docs without authorization q Unusual travel to foreign countries inconsistent with prior behavior q Espionage, terrorism, sabotage, or attempting to harm United States security

Information Resources • TIP SOFTWARE

Information Resources (cont’d) • Eagle Eyes Brochure P 1

Information Resources (cont’d) • Eagle Eyes Brochure P 2

Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation No FEAR AFMC Course Number: ZZ 133081

Introduction/Term Definition • By law we don’t have to live with… q Discrimination q Unequal treatment under employment law q Knowledge of wrong doing we can’t report q Maltreatment defined by the law • This is what No FEAR is all about

No FEAR & EEO Terms • Discrimination q Treatment based on anything other than objective standards, e. g. , • • • Race Color Religion Sex Pregnancy Sexual orientation Sexual Harassment q Setting standards for individuals based on: q • • q National origin Age Disability Genetic information Threatening retaliation for engaging in protected activities

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Anti-discrimination Law q Protects Federal employees from unequal employment treatment in relation to… • • • Terms Conditions Privileges Appointment, hiring, or promotions Pay, leave, performance evaluation, or awards Duty assignments Examinations/tests and training Suspensions, reassignments, or terminations Time and attendance Requests for reasonable accommodations for reasons based on disability or religious reasons

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Harassment q Unwelcome-conduct, whether verbal, physical or visual which creates: • An intimidating, offensive or hostile work environment or • Unreasonably interferes with job performance – Based on one or more of the protected categories q The Air Force has a ZERO Tolerance harassment policy ZERO TOLERANCE

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Sexual Harassment q Discrimination • • involving… Unwelcome-conduct of sexual nature Sexual advances Request for sexual favors Physical, verbal or visual conduct q Where submission to, or rejection of such conduct is… • Either explicitly or implicitly a condition of employment • Used as a basis for career or employment decisions q Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a reasonable individual’s work performance

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Retaliation/Reprisal q Actions or decisions made against an individual who has engaged in protected activities • Protected activities will be described later q An adverse personnel action is not required q Remember: • It is illegal to retaliate against a person… – Over a discrimination complaint – In response to discrimination charge filed – For participation in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Disciplinary Actions q Each agency retains the right to discipline employees for discriminatory or retaliatory conduct q No FEAR Act does not alter existing laws q No FEAR does not permit an agency to take unfounded disciplinary action • Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 q Established the Office of Special Counsel to: • Facilitate the disclosure process • Protect whistleblowers from retaliation and/or reprisal by engaging in prohibited practices

No FEAR & EEO Terms (cont’d) • Prohibited Practices q The list of prohibited practices below is not exhaustive 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Discrimination Inappropriate Recommendations Coercing Political Activity Obstructing Competition Influencing Withdrawal from Competition Unfair Advantage Nepotism Whistleblower Retaliation Other Discrimination Veterans Preference Violations Violating Rules That Implement a Merit System Principle ‘Catch-all’ 13. Imposing Nondisclosure Agreement That Doesn't Allow Whistleblowing q Detailed information @ www. osc. gov

FILING A COMPLAINT • Victims of whistleblower retaliation: q File a written complaint with the U. S. Office of Special Counsel q Use the website: www. osc. gov

Discussion Question • What is the primary purpose of the No FEAR Act? To entice federal agencies into submission regarding anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws q To outline disciplinary actions that Federal agencies can use for anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws q To ensure the rights of Federal employees are protected under the anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws q To put fear into federal agencies when legal disciplinary actions are taken in anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws q

Discussion Answers • What is the primary purpose of the No FEAR Act? To entice federal agencies into submission regarding anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws To outline disciplinary actions that Federal agencies can use for anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws To ensure the rights of Federal employees are protected under the anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws q To put fear into federal agencies when legal disciplinary actions are taken in anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection laws

Knowledge Check • Which term describes a person who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, dishonest, or not correct within an organization? q Racist q Worshiper q Whistleblower q Anti-discriminator

Knowledge Check • Which term describes a person who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, dishonest, or not correct within an organization? q Racist q Worshiper Whistleblower q Anti-discriminator

Filing an EEO Complaint • Contact your local/servicing EEO office q Within 45 calendar days of the date you learned of the discrimination q Within 45 calendar days of the effective date of the personnel action • Remember q Retaliation is against the law as described earlier

Religious Freedom AFMC Course Number: ZZ 133109

Terms and Definitions • Religious freedom: q The right to observe the tenets of your respective religion or to observe no religion at all • Religious accommodation: q Allowances for individual expressions of sincerely held beliefs • Conscience • Moral principles • Religious beliefs q CAVEAT: • Allowances are not made if they will adversely impact military readiness, unit cohesion, standards or discipline • For ease of reference this caveat will be referred to as the ‘adverse impact caveat’ • Chaplain Corps: q Personnel that advise and assist leadership in making religious accommodation requests (IAW Do. DI 1300. 17)

Protection of Religious Freedom • Guidance… q The U. S. Constitution is the guarantor of religious freedom q Federal law provides specific rules to protect that freedom q The Do. D & the Air Force use legally informed instructions to: • Ensure mission success • Protect the religious freedom of all Airmen

The First Amendment • Part 1 of the 1 st Amendment • The Establishment Clause q Prohibits Congress from: • Establishing a national religion • Making laws that favor one religion over another • Preferring religion over irreligion

The First Amendment (cont’d) • Part 2 of the 1 st Amendment q Congress may not make laws restricting religious freedom • Interpreting the 1 st Amendment clauses q As citizens, Airmen have religious freedom BUT… q As agents of the government, Airmen may not: • Coerce subordinates toward a religion • Improperly restrain individuals from practicing a religion • Airmen may practice their faith or no faith • The Air Force does not officially endorse a religion

The NDAA of FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) • Codifies the protection of Rights of Conscience • NDAA 2 main areas: q Accommodations are granted IAW the adverse impact caveat q Disciplinary or Administrative Action: • Is not precluded for conduct prohibited by the UCMJ – Chapter 47 of Title 10, United States Code

Accommodations • Religious accommodations generally fall into five major areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worship Practices Dietary Practices Medical Practices Religious Apparel Personal Appearance and Grooming

Accommodations (cont’d) • Designated leaders should consult the chaplain and legal regarding all religious accommodation requests q Accommodation requests are approved IAW the adverse impact caveat