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Antiterrorism / Force Protection
NWP 3-07.2
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HM1 OWENS
This briefing is UNCLASSIFIED
Overview of Training
Definition of Terrorism
Force Protection
Defense Conditions
Terrorism Threat Levels
Phases of Terrorism
Terrorists Tactics
CT/CI Centers
Navy AT/FP Program
Definition
Department of Defense Definition of “Terrorism”
Calculated use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear ; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.
Combating Terrorism involves actions including:
Antiterrorism – defensive measures
Counterterrorism – offensive measures
PURPOSE
Establish and maintain unit ATFP programs that deter, detect, defend, mitigate and recover from the consequences of terrorist attacks via implementation of coherent baseline security measures.
Defeat an attack by the activation of preplanned responses.
Take required action to manage a crisis and maintain/regain mission readiness.
FORCE PROTECTION DEFINITION
Security program designed to protect Service member, civilian employees, family members, facilities, and equipment, in all locations situation accomplished through and planned and integrated application of combating terrorism, physical security, operations security, personal protective service, and supported by intelligence, counterintelligence, and other security programs.
Types of Monitoring Conditions/Levels
Type of Condition/ Level FPCON Terrorism Threat Level DEFCON What is being measure/determined Controlling Authority Indicates level of proactive measures to safeguard commands in a geographic area Level of Terrorist threat within a given country theater Local area Commander CINC/DIA for global threat US Forces Alert Posture NCA/JCS in conjunction with CINCs Range/Scale D,C,B,A,Normal High, Signicant, Moderate, Low 1,2,3,4,5
Force Protection Conditions (FPCON)
FPCON ALPHA – when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities and the nature and extent of which are unpredictable
FPCON BRAVO authorities – when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. This measure must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting operational capability, and aggravating relations with local
FPCON CHARLIE – when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action against personnel and facilities is imminent
FPCON DELTA – applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely.
Terrorist Threat Level
Low No terrorist group is detected or the group activity is non-threatening
Moderate
Terrorists are present but there are no indications of anti-US activity
Significant
Anti-US terrorists are present and attack personnel as their preferred method of operation, or a group uses large casualty producing attacks as its preferred method but has limited operational activity
High Anti-US terrorists are operationally active and use large casualty producing attacks as their preferred method of operation
Defense Condition (DEFCON)
DEFCON 5 Normal peacetime situation exists
DEFCON 4 Tensions exist which require greater military vigilance
DEFCON 3 Tensions exist which may have serious and adverse effects on U.S. interests
DEFCON 2 Situations exist which are directly susceptible to foreign exploitation by hostile action or other situations exist which are susceptible to hostile exploitation, either which could seriously threaten US forces overseas, US allies, or areas vital to US national interests.
DEFCON 1 International relations have deteriorated to such a degree that measures must be taken to achieve maximum readiness. Significant strategic and/or tactical indications of hostilities exist against US forces overseas, US allies, or the US or its possessions. War is imminent.
IDEAOLOGY
Politics
Nationalism
Religion
TERRORIST
Special Interest GOALS
Recognition
Elimination of Western Influence
Harassment, Weakening or embarrassment of governments.
Attainment of money or equipment
Destruction of facilities and disruption of communications
Satisfying vengeance
TERRORIST CHARACTERISTICS
Urban-Based: An urban environment offers access to transportation, money-laundering mechanisms, communications systems and international contacts who can provide required travel documentation.
Highly mobile: Terrorists typically move frequently among cities and countries, not only to facilitate the planning and execution of operations, but also in search of safe havens and like-minded support
TERRORIST CHARACTERISTICS
Well-Trained: In order to instill individual members with a strong desire for success, including a willingness to die for the cause, terrorist groups train and rehearse extensively. Emphasis is on physical conditioning, effective use of weapons and explosives, tactics and combat techniques, clandestine operations, psychological warfare and survival skills.
Covert: Although some groups have overt political contingents, the operational cells of most terrorist groups can operate in covert postures for extended periods.
Phases of Terrorism
Terrorism six-step process
Phase One Target Options
Phase Two Selection Surveillance
Phase Three Target Selection
Phase Four Detailed Surveillance
Phase Five Training and Preparation
Phase Six The Attack
ATTACK PREPARATIONS
Target Options: Choosing a target typically starts with a self assessment of the terrorist group’s capabilities, which will, in large part, define the methods of attack available to the group.
Selection Surveillance : Data gathered from watching potential targets will help the terrorist group refine the list of choices. A potential target may be de-selected because surveillance data proves the choice to be too difficult to effectively attack.
Target Selection : Once surveillance data results are assessed, terrorists are able to select their target or set of targets. The most likely targets are those that are vulnerable, undefended or with weak security.
ATTACK PREPARATIONS
Detailed Surveillance: Terrorists often conduct further long-term, detailed surveillance of the chosen potential target(s), seeking to detect routines, procedures and site-specific security measures.
Training and preparation: Once the terrorists’ plan of attack has been developed, the attack team will be chosen and trained.
Attack: Terrorists wait for the right set of circumstances to attack, which can take months or even years.
Terrorists Tactics
Common Terrorists Tactics
Assassination
Arson
Bombing
Hostage Taking
Kidnapping
Hijacking or Skyjacking
Seizure
Raids or Attacks On Facilities
Sabotage
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Information Warfare (IW)
Tasking The Intelligence Community
National Intelligence Community DOD Intelligence Centers
Priority Intelligence Requirements/Reques ts For Information
Navy Intelligence Assets Regional Intelligence Centers Unit
Intelligence Products
National CT/CI Centers
Director of Central Intelligence, Counterterrorism Center (CTC)
Lead center in U.S. to fight against terrorism
Interagency Intelligence Committee on Terrorism (IICT)
Forum for coordination and cooperation on CT issues
Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR)
Primarily serve U.S. diplomatic corps; ensure intelligence activities are consistent with U.S. foreign policy
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Responsible for detecting and counteracting foreign intelligence activities that affects U.S. national security
DOD CT/CI Centers
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Office of Counterterrorism, Threat Warning Center (TWC)
TWC is the coordinating office for DIA on terrorism
Command and Regional CT/CI Centers
Joint Forces Intelligence Command (JFIC) – Located in Norfolk, VA Joint Analysis Center USEUCOM (JAC) – Located in Molesworth, UK Joint Intelligence Operations Center USCENTCOM (JIOCCENT) – Located in Tampa, Florida Joint Intelligence Operations Center USPACOM (JIOCPAC) – Located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Service Sponsored CT/CI Centers
Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) – has primary investigative and counterintelligence jurisdiction for the Navy
NCIS has an AT/FP program that collects and analyzes information about possible threats and advises commanders on how to best defend against them Navy Antiterrorist Alert Center (ATAC) – is the centerpiece for of the Navy’s efforts to counter terrorist threats, located in Washington D.C. Army Counterintelligence Center (ACIC) – provides timely, accurate, and effective counterintelligence and terrorism analysis support to the Army Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI) – counters the threat to Air Force security posed by hostile intelligence services and terrorist groups
BLUE DART
There is a need to inform threatened units in a timely manner
BLUE DART messaged are disseminated when intelligence indicates that a specific, imminent, and credible terrorists threat exists
Require acknowledgment by immediate message by all action addressees, acknowledged by immediate precedence
Consequence Management
Phase One – Impacts and Consequences: Potential impacts and consequences of an incident focusing on worst case scenarios for a particular facility or unit
Example = Multi-level building with severe damage or collapse, trapped personnel Phase two – Resources Required: Resources required to respond to consequence and impacts of Phase One; where requirements exceed resources, mitigating actions are taken
Example = Resources needed to rescue trapped personnel in collapsed building; using non-DOD assets Phase Three – Training and Exercise: Once a consequence management plan has been developed, personnel must be trained and the plan must be practiced
Navy AT/FP Program
The Navy AT/FP program:
Purpose is to ensure Navy forces remain mission capable at all times
Focuses on preventing terrorist attacks on Navy assets and personnel through education and training
Combating terrorism is the responsibility of every individual in the Navy
Questions?
This briefed was prepared with information derived from: NWP 3-07.2