Antiterroism/Force Protection

Question 1

Discuss tactics used by terrorists

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Assassination

Answer 2

Deliberate action to kill a prominent individual

Question 3

Arson

Answer 3

Low risk to the perpetrator, often used for symbolic attacks 

Question 4

Bombing

Answer 4

IED’s and suicide bombings are the most common 

Question 5

Kidnapping/hostagetaking

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Unlawful seizure of an individual. Usually result in someone being held hostage. 

Question 6

Hijacking

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The forceful commandeering of a mode of conveyance. 

Question 7

Seizure

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Occupying or holding a prominent building or object of symbolic value

Question 8

Raids/ambushes

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A surprise attack with violent execution

Question 9

Sabotage

Answer 9

A deliberate action to weaken an entity through destruction

Question 10

Threats/Hoaxes

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Any terrorist group with credibility can create a hoax

Question 11

Environmental destruction

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An act that damages the environment.

Ex: dumping chemicals into water supply or food supply

Question 12

Phases of terrorist attack methodology

Answer 12

Next

Question 13

Broad target selection

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Terrorist examine details of a target

Question 14

Initial intel and surveillance

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Mobile and fixed surveillance. (Follow the target, or observe in one spot)

Question 15

Specific target selection

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Terrorist will examine watch schedules, ECP procedures, volume of traffic

Question 16

Pre attack surveillance and planning

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Use electronic means to assist in surveillance

Question 17

Attack rehearsal

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Rehearse actions prior to the attack

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Actions on the objective

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Attacks can occur on an installation, unit, exercise, or ship.

Question 19

Escape and exploration

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Terrorist flee the scene

Question 20

Post attack surveillance and documentation

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Terrorist watch from a safe distance

Question 21

FPCON Normal

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Global threat of terrorist activity

Question 22

FPCON Alpha

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Possible terrorist activity against personnel/facilities

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FPCON Bravo

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More predictable threat of terrorist activity exists

Question 24

FPCON Charlie

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Terrorist action is likely to occur

Question 25

FPCON Delta

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Terrorist attack has occurred

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Criticality assessment

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Identifies key assets and infrastructure that supports the DOD mission. Identifies the impact of loss of key assets.

Question 27

Vulnerability assessment

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DOD, command, or unit level evaluation to determine the vulnerability of an attack

Question 28

Discuss the following in regards to ECP

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Next

Question 29

Approach zone

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Lies between the base boundary and access control zone

Question 30

Access zone

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The main body of the ECP

Question 31

Response zone

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End of the access zone going to the final barrier.

Question 32

Safety zone

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Extends from passive and active barriers in all directions

Question 33

List techniques of a suicide bomber

Answer 33

Surveillance, rehearsal, bulky clothing, attempt to blend in, nervousness.

Question 34

What is the purpose of obstacles and barriers

Answer 34

Block movement of personnel/vehicles

Question 35

2 Types of searches

Answer 35

Standing and prone

Question 36

Standing search

Answer 36

Used on suspects who do not appear dangerous

Question 37

Prone search

Answer 37

Used on suspects who appear dangerous