Antiterrorism

Question 1

Who is the security officer

Answer 1

LT Coon

Question 2

Who is the DLCPO

Answer 2

MACM Mello

Question 3

Define the use of deadly force. (verbatim)

Answer 3

Force that a person uses causing, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death, serious bodily harm, or injury.

Question 4

Describe force protection conditions (fpcons)

Answer 4

Fpcon system describes the progressive level of protective measures implemented by all DoD components in response to terrorist threats. Principle means to applie an operational decision on how to best guard against the threat

Question 5

Describe PLANS

Answer 5

Used to provide guidance, policy, and detailed execution for sustained AT/FP operations. Plans should incorporate all critical infrastructure, assets and areas, operational capabilities, and personnel

Question 6

Describe random antiterrorism measures (RAM)

Answer 6

Required in FPCON alpha and bravo.

RAM’s are the single most effective means to disrupt the terrorist planning cycle and deter an attack.

Question 7

Describe defense in depth

Answer 7

Layers of overlapping defensive measures and contingency plans. Designed to thwart attack and bolster defensive measures.

Question 8

Give examples of defense in depth

Answer 8

Entry control points, contact, cover, and rovers

Question 9

Give characteristics of terrorist operations

Answer 9

Seek to intimidate 
Militarily weaker 
Urban based
Highly mobile
Well trained 
Covert
Simple

Question 10

Give objectives of terrorist operations

Answer 10

Recognition
Elimination of western influence in a region
Free prisoners
Satisfy vengeance

Question 11

What are the three categories of terrorist organizations

Answer 11

Chain networks
Hub and star
All-channel

Question 12

Describe chain networks

Answer 12

Each cell links to the node next In sequence. Coms between the nodes is by passing info along the line.
Common among networks that smuggle goods and people or launder money.

Question 13

Describe hub and star

Answer 13

Cell coms with one central element. The central cell need not be the leader or decision maker for the network. Outer nodes may communicate with a few outer cells in edition to the hub. Common among financial or economic networks.

Question 14

Describe an all-channel

Answer 14

All nodes are connected to Each other. Indicating there is no hierarchical command structure above it. Command and control is distributed within the network. Communication intensive and can be a security problem if the linkages can be identified or tracked.

Question 15

Where are the phases of terrorist operations.

Answer 15

Broad target selection
Intel and surveillance
Specific target selection
Pre-attack surveillance and planning
Attack rehearsal
Actions at the objective
Escape and exploitation

Question 16

Basic terrorist threat types

Answer 16

Threat-hoax
Arson
Sabotage
Bombing(most effective and frequently used)
Kidnapping
Hostage taking 
Hijack-seizure
Skyjacking
Raid or ambush
Assassination
WMD

Question 17

Definition of terrorism

Answer 17

An individual who uses violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve a result.

Question 18

Definition of counter terrorism

Answer 18

Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism.

Question 19

What are the defense in depth zones

Answer 19

Assessment zone
Warning zone
Threat zone
Naval vessel protection zone (NVPZ)

Question 20

Describe assessment zone

Answer 20

Outer most defense zone. Typically does not have boundaries. Security forces detect or identify contacts as they approach or pass near the protected asset or area.