Common Core Flashcards
Deadly force
Force which person uses causes, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily harm.
FPCON Normal
General global threat
FPCON Alpha
An increased general threat of possible terrorist activity
FPCON Bravo
Increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity
FPCON Charlie
Intel is received indicating terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely
FPCON Delta
Intel is received that terrorist action against personnel or facilities is imminent
Defense in Depth
Measures to absorb and progressively weaken attack.
Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAM)
present a robust security posture from which a terrorist can not determine routines / patterns.
Deter, detect, and disrupt terrorist attacks.
Urban-based terrorist operations
transportation, money-laundering, comms, international contacts
Highly mobile terrorist operations
move frequently from city to city, look for safe haven and like-minded support
Well-trained terrorist operations
physical conditioning, effective use of weapons / explosives, tactics and combat techniques, survival skills
Covert terrorist operations
maintain and support intricate operational systems
Planning and Preparation Cell
operational plan
Administration and Logistics Cell
professional cell dedicated to ideals of the group and provide financial resources
Intel and surveillance cell
eyes and ears of the terrorist group
Operations combat cell
action cell, conduct all combat operations
Terrorist threat phases
Target options, selection surveillance, Target selection, Detailed surveillance, Training and preparation, Attack
Terrorism
unlawful violence to inculcate fear
Counterterrorism
Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism
Assessment zone
500 yards - security forces detect and identify contacts
Warning Zone
300 yards - security forces classify contacts as threats or non-threats. Initial interaction with contact providing physical presence controlling access to a restricted area
Threat zone
100 yards - neutralize threats