Surveillance Detection

Question 1

Integral part of anti-terrorism and when performed correctly, allows info to be gathered that will help combat and prevent terrorism.

Answer 1

Surveillance

Question 2

A close watch kept over someone or something.

Answer 2

Surveillance

Question 3

The ability to detect that a person, installation, ship, etc. is under surveillance by a person or group of persons who may or may not have hostile intentions.

Answer 3

Counter-surveillance

Question 4

Objectives of Terrorist Surveillance:

Answer 4

• Gather info on target.
• Formulate plan.
• Enhance probability of success.
• Determine terrain of target; choke points; weaknesses and vulnerabilities; routine operations; general security posture; existence and capability of local response force.

Question 5

Terrorist Surveillance Phases: (2)

Answer 5

(1) Target selection and assessment

(2) Operational and attack

Question 6

Forms of Surveillance

Answer 6

• Foot
• Vehicle
• Stationary

Question 7

Most common form of surveillance?

Answer 7

Stationary

Question 8

Detecting Terrorist Surveillance

Answer 8

• Become familiar with your surroundings.
• “Normal” routine
• Be alert to changes from the norm
• Keep log book

Question 9

Sentry Responsibilities

Answer 9

• Know your area.
• Receive complete turn-over brief
• Maintain a log

Question 10

True or False? Detection is key to interrupting a terrorist operation.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False? If you suspect surveillance of self, installation, or ship, confront the suspect.

Answer 11

False. DO NOT CONFRONT. Call supervisor, utilize chain of command. Make complete report. Counter surveillance (get accurate descriptions.)

Question 12

Vehicle descriptions

Answer 12

Make, model, color, type, damage, tags, accents, peculiarities

Question 13

People descriptions

Answer 13

Gender, race, height, weight, clothing, accent/dialect, tattoos, disabilities, peculiarities