Slide1: Antiterrorism Level I
Refresher
Training
AT Level I Training : AT Level I Training Requirements
Individual terrorism awareness training
Active duty service members
Annually
AOR update within 60 days of deployment
OCONUS DoD personnel
Annually
CONUS civilians & Family members 14+
Annually if terrorism threat level raised to “Moderate”
Annually if eligible for OCONUS government travel Knowledge to remain vigilant for possible terrorist actions and employ personal protection AT Measures
AT Training Level : AT Training Level Front Line Commanders
DoD’s Definition of Terrorism: DoD’s Definition of Terrorism “The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.”
DoD O-2000.12-H
Determine The Threat: Determine The Threat 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 Eight threat factors to consider when determining the threat
Terrorist Profile: Terrorist Profile male
20s
single
urban
well-educated
middle or upper-class
Terrorist Tactics: Terrorist Tactics bombings
assassination
kidnapping
hijacking
ambush armed assault
incendiary attacks
street actions/tactics
sieges and occupations
robberies
Target Selection: Target Selection Victim of location
Victim of association
Target of opportunity
Importance
By Name
Recognition
DOD Terrorism Threat Levels: DOD Terrorism Threat Levels
Local Threat Picture: Fuse local information with Threat intel Local Threat Picture Local initiative is needed to fill gaps in threat picture
Force Protection Conditions : Force Protection Conditions
FPCON Normal: FPCON Normal When there is a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists, and warrants a routine security posture
A terrorist attack is always possible
Best information available offers no indication of probable attack Expect to see a routine security posture
FPCON Alpha: FPCON Alpha When there is a increased general threat of possible activity against personnel and facilities, the nature and terrorist extent of which are unpredictable.
General conditions suggest possible violence
Nothing indicates that this installation is targeted
Must be capable of being maintained indefinitely Expect random vehicle checks and
increased crime prevention efforts
FPCON Bravo: FPCON Bravo When an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.
Specific information suggests probable violence
Nothing indicates that this installation is targeted
Extra precaution is appropriate to deter terrorist planning
Must be capable of being maintained for weeks without hardship Expect to see closer inspection of vehicles and deliveries, ID checks,
and a greater presence of guards
on your installation
FPCON Charlie: FPCON Charlie When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely.
Evidence of terrorist attack planning, such as terrorist surveillance or reports from local sources
Strong protective measures are required, but the unit must continue its regular mission activities
Implemented for only a short period of time Expect rigorous efforts to inspect vehicles and facilities, and you may be required to participate in special guard duties
FPCON Delta: FPCON Delta When a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that indicates terrorist action against a specific location is imminent
Normally, Force Protection Condition Delta is declared as a localized warning
The installation moves to a high state of alert, and commander implements mandatory security measures
Commanders encouraged to supplement mandatory security measures Additional security measures delay and interrupt normal routines
Random Antiterrorism Measures: Random Antiterrorism Measures Force Protection Condition plus random antiterrorism measures
AT Program Overview: AT Program Overview Integrated AT program
Self Protective Measures: Self Protective Measures Overcome routines
Vary routes and times to and from work
Exercise (jog) 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
Self Protective Measures: 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 Self Protective Measures
Self Protective Measures: Be alert to, and aware of changes in, the security atmosphere
Be alert for surveillance attempts, suspicious persons or activities, and report them to proper authorities
Watch for unexplained absences of local citizens as an early warning of possible terrorist actions
Avoid public disputes or confrontations. Report any trouble to the proper authorities. Self Protective Measures
Traveling By Air: Traveling By Air Airlines and routes
Do not fly routes with stops in high threat areas
Check-in
Seat Selection
Skyjacking
Release/Rescue
Travel Alerts: Travel Alerts Afghanistan (11/15/02)
Albania (6/25/02)
Algeria (6/14/01)
Andorra (4/4/01)
Angola (9/12/02)
Anguilla (10/22/02)
Antigua & Barbuda (5/7/02)
Argentina (9/18/02)
Armenia (9/5/02)
Aruba (11/8/01)
Australia (4/11/02)
Austria (8/19/02)
Azerbaijan (8/2/02)
The Bahamas (6/13/02)
Bahrain (9/16/02)
Bangladesh (6/17/02)
Barbados (11/8/01)
Belarus (1/14/02)
Belgium (2/11/02)
Belize (7/5/02)
Benin (7/18/02)
Bermuda (5/7/02)
Bhutan (6/7/02)
Bolivia (1/17/02)
Bosnia-Herzegovina (7/5/02)
Botswana (10/8/02)
Brazil (10/9/01)
British Virgin Islands (9/14/99)
British West Indies: See Anguilla and Montserrat
Brunei (11/6/02)
Bulgaria (8/23/02)
Burkina Faso (7/18/02)
Burma (Myanmar) (5/6/02)
Burundi (10/7/02)
Cambodia (11/5/02)
Cameroon (9/3/02)
Canada (8/6/02)
Cape Verde (7/24/02)
Cayman Islands (5/30/02)
Central African Republic (4/29/02)
Chad (3/7/02)
Chile (4/12/02)
China (4/11/02)
Colombia (9/24/02)
Comoros (6/21/02)
Congo-Brazzaville (6/26/01)
Congo-Kinshasa (7/18/02)
7/1/02 Travel Warning
Costa Rica (11/7/02)
Côte d'Ivoire (7/18/02)
Croatia (4/30/02)
Cuba (9/12/02)
Cyprus (9/16/02)
Czech Republic (1/18/02)
Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands (11/17/00)
Djibouti (11/25/02)
Dominica (6/25/02)
Dominican Republic (10/22/02)
East Timor (8/12/02)
Ecuador (Galapagos Islands) (10/24/01)
Egypt (2/26/02)
El Salvador (11/5/02)
Equatorial Guinea (9/3/02)
Eritrea (8/19/02)
Estonia (8/19/02)
Ethiopia (9/12/02)
Fiji (6/13/02)
Finland (8/14/01)
France (4/18/02)
French Guiana (9/26/02)
French Polynesia (Tahiti) (9/16/02)
French West Indies (11/25/02)
Gabon (9/3/02)
The Gambia (7/22/02)
Georgia (11/28/01)
Germany (9/18/01)
Ghana (11/07/02)
Greece (4/30/02)
Greenland (11/17/00)
Grenada (8/15/02)
Guadeloupe (2/22/01)
Guatemala (11/21/02)
Guinea (7/26/02)
Guinea-Bissau (10/15/02)
Guyana (5/31/02)
Haiti (12/3/02)
Honduras (11/8/02)
Hong Kong SAR (China) (2/26/02)
Hungary (6/1/01)
Iceland (8/19/02)
India (2/22/02)
Indonesia (10/25/02)
Iran (2/26/02)
Iraq (11/21/02)
Ireland (12/11/01)
Israel, the West Bank and Gaza (11/26/02)
Italy (6/27/02)
Jamaica (9/26/02)
Japan (12/14/01)
Jordan (11/26/01)
11/22/02 Travel Warning
Kazakhstan (10/30/02)
Kenya (7/24/02)
Kiribati (7/18/02)
Kuwait (8/12/02)
Kyrgyz Republic (1/3/02)
Laos (5/16/02)
Latvia (7/18/02)
Lebanon (5/31/02)
Lesotho (4/11/02)
Liberia (9/12/02)
Libya (10/25/02)
Liechtenstein
Lithuania (1/27/00)
Luxembourg (11/19/02)
Macau SAR (China) (9/16/02)
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of) (9/3/02)
5/21/02 Travel Warning
Madagascar (5/2/02)
Malawi (4/29/02)
Malaysia (11/14/02)
Maldives (5/2/02)
Mali (5/16/02)
Malta (8/19/02)
Marshall Islands (9/8/00)
Martinique (2/22/01)
Mauritania (11/14/02)
Mauritius (3/29/02)
Mexico (11/20/02)
Micronesia, Federated States of (5/31/02)
Moldova (8/6/02)
Monaco (7/27/00)
Mongolia (6/8/00)
Montserrat (10/22/02)
Morocco (9/12/02)
Mozambique (5/31/02)
Namibia (9/12/02)
Nauru (9/16/02)
Nepal (11/4/02)
Netherlands (8/9/02)
Netherlands Antilles (11/26/01)
New Caledonia (9/16/02)
New Zealand (6/27/02)
Nicaragua (11/7/02)
Niger (8/15/02)
Nigeria (1/19/01)
North Korea (7/22/02)
Norway (3/4/02)
Oman (9/18/02)
Pakistan (4/4/02)
Palau (6/26/02)
Panama (9/20/01)
Papua New Guinea (6/13/02)
Paraguay (8/15/02)
Peru (7/30/02)
Philippines (10/11/02)
Poland (2/7/02)
Portugal (5/8/02)
Qatar (8/29/02)
Romania (9/30/02)
Russia (10/2/02)
Rwanda (6/10/02)
Samoa (6/26/02)
Sao Tome and Principe (3/8/02)
Saudi Arabia (8/29/02)
Senegal (7/26/02)
Seychelles (6/21/02)
Sierra Leone (7/30/02)
Singapore (11/1/02)
Slovak Republic (9/16/02)
Slovenia (9/5/02)
Solomon Islands (3/11/02)
Somalia (6/21/02)
South Africa (6/21/02)
South Korea (11/22/02)
Spain and Andorra (2/25/02) Sri Lanka (4/11/02)
St. Kitts & Nevis (8/9/02)
St. Lucia (9/14/99)
St. Vincent & the Grenadines (8/15/02)
Sudan (8/6/02)
Suriname (4/29/02)
Swaziland (4/11/02)
Sweden (9/30/02)
Switzerland & Liechtenstein (9/4/01)
Syria (3/21/02)
Taiwan (6/7/02)
Tajikistan (5/31/02)
9/26/01 Travel Warning
Tanzania (Zanzibar) (4/9/02)
Thailand (10/30/02)
Togo (8/19/02)
Tonga (9/16/02)
Trinidad & Tobago (11/01/02)
Tunisia (6/7/02)
Turkey (11/22/02)
Driver Safety Briefing for Turkey
Turkmenistan (1/18/02)
9/12/02 Public Announcement
Turks and Caicos (6/21/02)
Tuvalu (9/16/02)
Uganda (7/30/02)
Ukraine (9/26/02)
United Arab Emirates (11/13/02)
United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) (7/8/02)
Uruguay (9/5/01)
Uzbekistan (4/18/02)
10/31/02 Public Announcement
Vanuatu (6/26/02)
Venezuela (11/6/02)
11/27/02 Public Announcement
Vietnam (7/27/01)
Yemen (12/3/01)
11/30/02 Travel Warning
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of (5/28/02)
Zambia (7/22/02)
Zimbabwe (11/26/02)
Hotel Security: Hotel Security Registration
Room selection
Escape routes
Safe havens
Hotel pages
Room Key
In your room
Taxi
Foot Traffic: 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: 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
Car Bomb Searches: Car Bomb Searches If the surveillance team thinks you are doing a good job of searching your car for bombs, they will be less likely to attempt a car bombing
Looks for signs of tampering, pieces of tape, discarded wires, grease marks, etc.....
Do the search the same way each time so that you always cover the same areas
If you sense something is wrong then leave the car and call authorities
Office Protection: Office Protection Vary routines, times and exits
Desks and offices
Windows
Visitors
Incoming mail
Office management
Emergency plans
Hostage Taking: Hostage Taking Hostage taking is a way of setting up a bargaining position
Several possible reasons for victim selection
Political extremists and religious fanatics are the major threat in hostage taking
Fleeing criminal, the wronged person, and mentally disturbed are the most unpredictable
Captured: Captured Resist or surrender?
Do not resist unduly
Stay alert
Authorized Conduct: Authorized Conduct DOD Directive 1300.7 provides guidance on authorized conduct for hostages during peacetime
DoD policy is to survive with honor
Maintain your military bearing
Remain calm, courteous, and project personal dignity
Carefully consider the risk prior to an escape attempt
Provide your name, rank, social security number, and date of birth and innocent circumstances leading to detention
Summary: Summary Be alert to, and aware of, the security atmosphere.
Overcome routines.
Maintain a low profile.
Know the threat and likely threat tactics.
Be prepared for unexpected events.
Practice the security measures presented here.
Have a safe trip!
More Information: More Information http://at-aware.org (password= aware)
SAEDA/AT CD-ROM available from S2
Slide34: “…we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Our grief has turned to anger, anger to resolution, whether we bring our enemies to justice, or justice to our enemies, justice will be done.” “We have no greater responsibility than the defense of our people against terrorist attack.” President George W. Bush
before the 107th Congress, 20 September 2001