Threat Awareness and Reporting Procedure (TARP) Flashcards

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.