wmd's
types of wmd's and the most important
biological-important
nuclear-important
chemical
radiological
explosive
cyber
immediate action following a bomb blast
render necessary first aid
evacuate the area (scoop and scoot)
do not approach the vehicle or bomber's remains
identify the source and all witnesses and victims
sources of radiological material
hospitals
nuclear power plants
road construction equipment
metallurgy labs
what is the lead agency for investigating terrorist acts
FBI- counterterrorism is the #1 priority of the FBI
Homeland Security
biological microorganism
bacteria-anthranx, bubonic plague
viruses-smallpox, ebola, influenza
rickettsia-q-fever, typhus
fungi-trichothecene mycotoxins
countermeasures
effective intelligence network
identification of pre attack surveillance
enhanced security checkpoints
deployment of plain clothes officers
radiation exposure
external-skin
internal-ingested
national counterterrorism center
the primary organization for analysis and integration of all intelligence on terrorism and counterterrorism
is it hard to find the source of agroterrorism?
Yes
biological weapon characteristics
difficult to detect, protect against and trace
invisible, odorless, tasteless
capable of producing masscasualties
produced inexpensively
liable to inflict major damage on the economy
Aum Shinrikiyo
Tokoyo subway system
Sarin Gas Cult
physical effects of nuclear explosions
blinding light
air blast
intense heat
secondary fires
intelligence is developed through
HUMINT-human intelligence
SIGINT-signal intelligence
OSINT-open source intelligence
DOCEX-document exploitation
concern about transportation system attack
airports,railways,tunnels,roadways,shipping ports
who is Bruce Ivins
responsible anthrax attack right after 9/11
keys to self preservation
sheilding
planes crashed on 9/11
SOMERSET COUNTY FILED
pentagon
world trade center
national options for combating terrorism
diplomacy
negotiation
economic sanctions
direct military intervention
intelligence
covert action
law enforcement
materials
chlorine, fuel, hydromania acid
what is agroterrorism
deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease for the purpose of generating fear, causing economic loos, or undermining social stability
Symptoms of a chemical attack
eye and airway irritation
severge cough
throat spasms
pulmonary edema
chest tightness
coma
trouble breathing
worldwide trends
suicide bombing has become a more common tactic for terrorists
terrorism is increasingly carried out by women
terrorism is largely transactional
terrorist groups today are loosely structured
presidential decision directive 39
we will find isolate and apply pressure on nations that sponsor terrorism
chemical weapons
Choking Agents (chlorine, phosgene)
Blistering Agents (mustard gas, lewisite)
Blood Agents (cyanide, cyanogen chloride)
Nerve Gases (sarin, tabun, VX)
Pharmaceutical based agents (fentanyl)
Incapacitating Agents (CS, olio resin capsocum, LSD, malodorants)