Antiterrorism/Personal Protection Briefing (Level 1)

Antiterrorism/Personal Antiterrorism/Personal ProtectionProtection

Briefing (Level 1)Briefing (Level 1)

Attacks on DoD Since 1972Attacks on DoD Since 1972

Over 4000 killedThousands injuredBillions of dollars in damage

The five most significant events are:

Marine Barracks - Beirut, LebanonMarine Barracks - Beirut, Lebanon23 Oct. 198323 Oct. 1983

241 Dead105 Injured

Khobar Towers Khobar Towers Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaDhahran, Saudi Arabia 25 June 199625 June 1996

19 Dead240 Injured

American Embassy Bombing

Kenya and Tanzania 12 Aug. 1998

224 DeadThousands Injured

USS Cole USS Cole Aden, Yemen 12 Oct. 2000Aden, Yemen 12 Oct. 2000

• 17 Dead

• 39 Injured

World Trade CenterNew York City 11 Sept. 2001

• Est. 3,000 + Dead

• Thousands injured

TerrorismTerrorism

The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to inculcate fear, intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious or ideological.

Why DoD is TargetedWhy DoD is Targeted

Easily identifiable personnel

Largest single contingent of U.S. Gov’t reps

Symbols of the U.S.

What is Antiterrorism ?What is Antiterrorism ?

Defensive measures

Reduce vulnerability

Includes limited response and containment

Force ProtectionForce Protection

Military membersTheir familiesDoD CiviliansFacilities and equipment

Active and passive measures to deter and defeat threats to:

Self-ProtectionSelf-Protection

…an important part of Force Protection...

Threat Levels & Force Protection Threat Levels & Force Protection ConditionsConditions

Terms you should know:–THREAT LEVELS–FORCE PROTECTION

CONDITIONS

Threat Level Factors

• Operational Capability

• Intentions

• Activity

•Operating Environment

Threat LevelsThreat Levels

HighSignificantModerateLow

FPCONsFPCONs

NORMAL ALPHABRAVOCHARLIEDELTA

Terrorist AttacksTerrorist Attacks

BombingAssassinationArmed raidsHostage-takingKidnappingSkyjacking

Before TravelBefore Travel

Current political climateOfficial informationNewspaper coverage

Target SelectionTarget Selection

Vulnerable

Predictable

Soft

Hard TargetHard Target

Inaccessible

Observant

Aware

Overcome RoutineOvercome Routine

Route to and from workDeparture and arrival timesWorkout times and places

Low ProfileLow Profile

Blend inClothingLocal standards of behavior

Awareness on the StreetAwareness on the StreetUnexplained absence of localsSuspicious objectsSuspicious vehiclesSigns of surveillanceConfirming surveillanceGo to a safe haven

Safety in VehiclesSafety in Vehicles

Maintain vehicleGas tank half-fullLocking gas capWalk-around inspection

Driving AwarenessDriving Awareness

Boxing in at stop signs & lightsStaging auto accidentRoadblocks

Security in AirportsSecurity in Airports

Proceed to secure areasBe observant

On the PlaneOn the Plane

Window seatHiding credentials & passportsIf you are confronted directly...

Baggage ClaimBaggage Claim

CrowdedPublic accessStay back and wait

Hotel SecurityHotel Security

Avoid street-level roomsEscape routesCaution in lobbiesMake room look occupiedEvacuations

WEAPONS OF MASS WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTIONDESTRUCTION

(WMD)(WMD) Devices capable of a high order of destruction,

designed or intended to cause serious bodily harm, incapacitation, or death to large numbers of people or to destroy materials and facilities. These include weapons designed to release biological or chemical agents; plant and animal toxins; or radiological materials at a level dangerous to human life. This includes the use of nuclear devices, high yield conventional explosives, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

WMD AWARENESSWMD AWARENESSRecognitionRecognition

Signs and symptomsCasualty patterns

– More than one victim exhibiting signs– Might involve animals or birds

Things out of the ordinary– Strange smells– Unexplained liquids

WMD AWARENESSWMD AWARENESS(Avoidance)(Avoidance)

Avoid contact with victimsIn case of an explosion...Be aware of a possible secondary

device

Hostage SituationsHostage Situations

Remain calmMentally note detailsDiscuss nonsubstantive topicsListen actively

Hostage RescueHostage Rescue

DO NOT RUNDrop to the floor if possibleStand stillObey all instructionsDO NOT RESIST

Crime Prevention AwarenessCrime Prevention Awareness

…terrorist activity is criminal activity...

ReportingReporting

SupervisorSecurity OfficerATONCIS

QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?