Terrorism

Question 1

State the definition of terrorism according to Joint Publication 3-07.2

Answer 1

Unlawful use of violence/threat to instill fear, motivated by religion/politics to pursue political goals

Question 2

Describe the three typologies of terrorists and terror groups

Answer 2

Political, religious, and social (special interest)

Question 3

List the six possible terrorist objectives as described in the lesson

Answer 3

1. Attract attention to cause
2. Demonstrate power
3. Show the government’s lack of power
4. Cause government overreaction
5. Obtain logistic support
6. Exact revenge

Question 4

State the four enduring policy principles that guide US conterterrorism stragety

Answer 4

1. Make no concessions
2. Bring them to justice
3. Isolate/apply pressure to make them stop
4. Bolster counterterrorist measures

Question 5

Outline the 7-step terrorist planning cycle

Answer 5

1. Broad target selection
2. Intelligence and surveillance
3. Specific target selection
4. Pre-attack surveillance and planning
5. Attack rehearsal
6. Action
7. Escape and exploitation