Questions and Answers
What does the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) provide?
What is the definition of terrorism?
The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to inculcate fear, intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies.
What does the term subversion refer to?
Actively encouraging Military or Civilian personnel of the DoD to violate laws or disrupt military activities.
What is espionage?
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What constitutes treason?
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What does sabotage refer to?
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What is an insider threat?
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Who are considered foreign adversaries?
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What are foreign intelligence services?
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What defines international terrorist organizations?
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What characterizes domestic terrorism?
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What does the term traditional allies/economic competitors imply?
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What prompts greed or financial need?
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What is meant by anger/revenge?
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What issues might arise from problems at work?
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Study Notes
Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)
- Regulatory framework established by the Army for threat awareness and education.
- Mandates Department of Army personnel to report incidents of espionage, terrorism, sabotage, and related activities.
Terrorism
- Defined as the strategic use of violence or threats to instill fear, aimed at coercing governments or societies.
- Often used to gain publicity for a cause.
Subversion
- Involves encouraging military or civilian personnel to disobey laws or disrupt military operations.
- Aims to weaken loyalty, morale, and discipline within U.S. military forces.
Espionage
- The act of unlawfully obtaining or transmitting national defense information.
- Intention is to harm the U.S. or benefit foreign nations.
Treason
- Betrayal of allegiance to one's country, including aiding the enemy.
- Involves harboring or communicating with enemy entities.
Sedition
- Advocating for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government.
- Focuses on promoting activities against government authority.
Sabotage
- Actions that harm materials or facilities critical to national security.
- Can involve foreign intelligence services aiming to destabilize.
Insider Threat
- A risk posed by individuals within an organization who have access to sensitive information.
- Threats can come from employees, contractors, or associates.
Foreign Adversaries
- Nations with significant military capabilities that are not aligned with U.S. interests.
- Represents a potential risk to national security.
Foreign Intelligence Services
- Agencies from other nations that gather sensitive information for their governments.
- Examples include the Pakistani ISI and the Chinese Ministry of State Security.
International Terrorist Organizations
- Groups often motivated by religious fundamentalism or political agendas.
- Well-known organizations include Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Hamas.
Domestic Terrorism
- Refers to violent acts committed by individuals or groups within their own country.
- Motivations can range from ecological concerns to anti-government sentiment.
Traditional Allies/Economic Competitors
- Some U.S. allies operate under self-interest, potentially engaging in espionage.
- Relationships may be driven by economic needs rather than genuine friendship.
Greed or Financial Need
- Motivates individuals to commit acts out of desperation for financial resolution.
- Excessive debt often exacerbates this issue.
Anger/Revenge
- The emotional response that can drive individuals to retaliate against organizations.
- Rooted in personal grievances or frustrations.
Problems at Work
- Includes dissatisfaction due to lack of recognition or interpersonal conflicts.
- May also involve fears related to job security, such as impending layoffs.
Ideology/Identification
- Individuals may feel a connection to causes or groups they perceive as underdogs.
- This identity can motivate them to take action aligned with those beliefs.
Divided Loyalty
- Occurs when an individual feels allegiance to another entity or country outside the U.S.
- Can pose a risk to national security.
Adventure/Thrill
- The desire for excitement can drive individuals to engage in risky or dangerous behavior.
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