Understanding Terrorism (Points to consider)

[jensonj]

Understanding Terrorism (Points to consider)

Terror

Intense overpowering fear (American Heritage Dictionary)

Terrorism

• The potential use of terror and intimidation (American Heritage Dictionary)
• Unlawful use of force or violence, committed by a group(s) of two or more individuals, against persons or property, to intimidate or coerce the Government, Civilian population or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objective. (FBI)

The Threats

• Commercial and home made explosives
• Chemical or toxic industrial chemical
• Biological agent
• Radioactive material
• Nuclear weapon

Why chemical / Bio terrorism

• Availability and toxicity
• Decontamination aspect
• Psychological impact
• Preparedness
• Escalation

Considerations

• Potential
• Probability / likelihood

Who are likely to threaten?

• Lone individuals
• Identified groups
• Non-aligned groups
• Internationally sponsored Doomsday Cults
• Insurgents

Potential Outcomes for Terrorists Events

• Mass casualties
• Overwhelms response resources
• Disrupts normal Business and personal processes
• Panic and confusion
• Mass suspicion / oppression of ethnic, cultural and racial groups
• Loss of faith in Government agencies
• Loss of faith in Emergency Response System (ERS)

Key Points

• Terrorists have means, motive and opportunity
• Mass casualties may result
• Responders must be aware and prepared
• Contingency Plans should consider NBC threats and events

(Through Knowledge and Understanding Comes Strength)

 

[mrmom2]

You forgot Corrupt goverment on that list :wink:

 

[Gertrood]

and cowardly appeaser governments.

 

[Reverend Blair]

and cowardly appeaser governments.

You mean like the Bush regime?

 

[mrmom2]

From what I've read he or she means Canada Rev :wink:

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Understanding Terrori

It's not our fault if she's wrong though, is it Mom?

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Understanding Terrori

It's not our fault if she's wrong though, is it Mom?

 

[mrmom2]

F :lol: ck no Rev :lol: :lol:

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Understanding Terrori

I think she just hates us for our freedoms. ;-)

 

[mrmom2]

Is it over are you enjoying a cool one and a smoke Rev :?

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Understanding Terrori

It's never really over, Mom. That's no reason not to enjoy an ice cold Two Rivers Red though.

 

[mrmom2]

No I meant you not being able to have a beer :lol: