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Antiterrorism Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of Deadly Force?

A

Force that is likely to cause, or that a person knows or should know, would create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm or injury

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What is the use of force continuum?

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Presence
Verbals
Soft Controls
Hard Controls 
Intermediate force
Deadly force
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What was the technique of terrorism used during the attack on the US Embassy in Africa 1998?

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Bombing (homicide/suicide)

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What was the terrorism technique used onboard the MS Achille Lauro in the Mediterranean Sea, October 1985

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Hijacked by Plaestinians

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What was the terrorist technique used during the attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11SEP2001

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Skyjacking of commercial aircraft (suicide)

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What is the definition of Broad Target Selection?

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Collection of information on a large number of potential targets

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What is the definition of Intelligence and Surveilance?

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Targets showing potential receive a higher priority

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What are the characteristics of an urban based terrorist?

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Access to transportation
International contacts
Money laundering mechanisms

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Define highly mobile terrorists

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Travel frequently to other cities and countries for operations or in search of safe havens and support.

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Define well trained terrorists

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Paramilitary in nature

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Define covert terrorists

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Operates covertly to avoid detection

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Do not plan extensive military-style operations. Easy to command, control and support. Limited numbers to small groups.

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Simple Terrorists

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13
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The smallest element at the tactical level of terrorist organizations that serve as building blocks for the terrorist organization. Operates independently of others. Has a higher level.

A

Cells

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What is the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlwaful violence to innoculate fear; intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious or ideological?

A

Terrorism

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15
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Offensive measures taken to prevent (preempt), deter (disrupt), and respond to terrorism

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Counter terrorism

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16
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What is the setting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb and progressively weaken attack, prevent initial observations of the whole position by the enemy, and allow the commander to maneuver the reserve?

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6 Defense of Depth

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This is the outermost defense zone; allows detection, assessment, and initial identification of potential threats.

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Assessment Zone

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Classification of contact (threat or non-threat); allows initial introduction w/ contacts to determine hostile intent.

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Warning Zone

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This is the innermost layer of defense; must be classified (threat or non-threat) before entering this zone.

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Threat Zone

20
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This is a DOD-approved system standardizing the departments identification, recommended preventive actions, and responses to terrorist threats against US personnel and facilities

A

FPCON (Force Protection Conditions)

21
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This refers to general global threat and routine security posture; no longer used since 11SEP2001

A

FPCON Normal

22
Q

Increased general threat; nature and extent is unpredictable

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FPCON Alpha

23
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Increased or more predictable threat exist

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FPCON Bravo

24
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Intelligence indicates likley threat, or an imminent threat against a specific location

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FPCON Charlie

25
Q

An attack has happened or is happening

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FPCON Delta

26
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All hands stand fast while security alert is in progress

A

Security Alert

27
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Personnel are to remain vigilant and proceed w/ caution

A

Force Protection Alert

28
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Used when an immediate threat is or has occurred either on the ship or pier side

A

Security Alert

29
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Used when personnel need to move about the ship to inspect spaces in the event of a bomb threat or other related threat

A

Force Protection Alert

30
Q

The area where the sentinel or lookout is required to be, for performance of duties

A

Post

31
Q

These are specific for each post as to surveillance area, reporting frequency, call sign, and duress procedures

A

Post orders

32
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These assign responsibility and authority for each watch

A

Watch orders

33
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These are the CO’s basic guidelines as to how the security will be conducted

A

Standing orders

34
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A sentinel or lookout

A

Sentry

35
Q

These are exercised actions and measures that are implemented to identify, track, assess, and neutralize terrorist attacks

A

Pre-Planned Response (PPRs)

36
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These plans supplement the standing AT/FP plans by providing event specific CONOPS and procedures

A

In-port security plan

37
Q

These are utilized, when authorized, to engage a threat or attack

A

SROE (Standing Rules of Engagement)

38
Q

Who is the principal or civilian advisor charged with managing the AT program for the commander or DOD civilian exercising equivalent authority?

A

Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO)

39
Q

Who is the ATO/Security Officer?

A

LT Hodosky

40
Q

Who reports to the CO and tactically employs command assets to defend the unit against terrorist attack when in port, similar in function to the tactical action officer when underway?

A

CDO (Command Duty Officer)

41
Q

The CDO typically executes the mission through who?

A

ATTWO

42
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Who reports to the ATTWO on security matters and is primarily responsible for the safety, security and proper operation of the command?

A

OOD (Officer of the Deck)

43
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Who assists the OOD in controlling access to the ship and detecting unauthorized intrusions?

A

POOW (Petty Officer of the Watch)

MOW (Messenger of the Watch)

44
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Who reports to the ATTWO and is a senior enlisted security force member who supervises AT/FP watch standers?

A

COG (Chief of Gaurd)

45
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Whether fixed or mobile, these are typically provided by moored ships to detect, deter, and defend against waterborne and land based terrorist attacks

A

Pier Sentries and Waterborne Patrol

46
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This is a task organized force of armed personnel designed to quickly respond to threats and incidents on installations and ships

A

Reaction Forces

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