WS-22 Terrorism (Know the impact of terrorism on US national policy.)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

a. The unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies. Terrorism is often idealized beliefs and committed in the pursuit of goals that are usually political.

Question 2

2. Describe the three typologies of terrorists and terror groups.

Answer 2

a. Political: force government to change structure or policies, or to achieve radical societal idealist.
b. Religion: Objectives/actions divinely guided; often tied to ethic and nationalist identities.
c. Social: “Special interests” (e.g., animal rights, abortion rights)

Question 3

3. List the six possible terrorist objectives as described in the lesson.

Answer 3

a. Attract attention for cause
b. Demonstrate group power
c. Show government’s lack of power
d. Exact revenge
e. Obtain logistical support
f. Cause a government to overreact

Question 4

4. DESCRIBE the use of bombing as a common terrorist tactic.

Answer 4

a. Explosive devices commonly employed in warfare are now an integral part of the terrorists’ arsenal.
b. IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE (IED) is the terrorists weapon of choice
i. Inexpensive to produce
ii. Detonation techniques
iii. Low risk to the perpetrator
iv. Placement/concealment
v. High attention-getting capacity

Question 5

5. State the four enduring policy principles that guide US counterterrorism strategy.

Answer 5

a. Make no concessions to terrorists
b. Bring terrorists to justice for their crimes
c. Isolate and apply pressure on states that sponsor terrorism to force them to change their behavior
d. Bolster the counterterrorist capabilities of those countries that work with the United States and require assistance

Question 6

6. Outline the seven-step terrorist planning cycle.

Answer 6

a. Broad target selection:
i. collection of data on larger number of potential targets
b. Intelligence and surveillance:
i. information gathering on the targets with greatest possibility of success (e.g., schedules, security, layout)
c. Specific target selection:
i. decision point
d. Pre-attack surveillance and planning:
i. quantity and quality of data gathering increases, and usually is gathered over days to weeks
e. Attack rehearsal:
i. Often includes relocation to target site, testing of security responsiveness and escape routes, and checking equipment performance.
f. Action:
i. generally, goal is to get in, get the jobs done, and get out before security forces can react
g. Escape and exploitation:
i. Escape plans well-rehearsed and exploration of successful attach vital to achieve desired effect.
- KNOW DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INTELLIGENCE&SURVE / PRE-ATTACK SURV&PLANNING