Anti & Counter Terrorism PDF

# Anti & Counter Terrorism ## Military Science (MS-1) ### Introduction The key in defeating terrorists is awareness, education, and intelligence, in order to deny, deter, delay, and detect terrorist acts. Rapid coordination between agencies, military units, local police, and foreign agencies conc...

# Anti & Counter Terrorism ## Military Science (MS-1) ### Introduction The key in defeating terrorists is awareness, education, and intelligence, in order to deny, deter, delay, and detect terrorist acts. Rapid coordination between agencies, military units, local police, and foreign agencies concerned are essential in denying terrorists, targets, and refuge. ### Scope of Presentation - Introduction - Definition - Goals of terrorism - Terrorist activities - Types of terrorism according to location of incident - Terrorist's targets - Processing the incident scene - Strategy to combat terrorism ### Definition - **Terrorist Incident** - is a violent act dangerous to human life in violation of the criminal laws of the Philippines to coerce or intimidate government or societies to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. - **Terrorist** - an individual who uses violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve a result. - **Terrorism** - is the unlawful use of force or violence against individuals or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies often to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. ### Goals of Terrorism - **Long-Term Goals** - Topple government. - Influence top-level decisions. - Gain legitimate recognition for their cause. - Influencing elections. - Demoralizing and discrediting the security force. - Intimidating a particular group. - Causing a government to overact. - Elevate social anxiety. - Disrupting communications. - Demonstrating power. - Delaying political process. - Eliminating opposition leaders. - Reducing the government economy. - **Short-Term Goals** - Gaining recognition. - Reducing government credibility or showing government incompetence. - Obtaining funds and equipment. - **Broad Goal** - to project uncertainty and instability in economic, social, and political arenas. ### Terrorist Activities - Bombings/Explosive - Arson - Skyjacking/Hijacking - Sea jacking/Marjacking - Ambush - Kidnapping - Hostage-taking - Robbery and extortion - Assassination - International narcotic support - Thefts ### Terrorist's Targets - **Non-combatant target** - **Persons** - Diplomat as a symbol of government. - Business executive as a symbol of economic imperialism. - Foreign/political leaders. - Innocent civilian. - **Facilities** - Communication facilities/installation - Power plants/lines ### Types of Terrorism - **International Terrorism** - involves groups or individuals who are foreign based or directed by countries or groups outside the Philippines territory or whose activities transcend national boundaries. - **Domestic Terrorism** - involves groups or individuals who are based and operate within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippine Island and are directed at elements of our government or population. ### Strategy to Combat Terrorism - **Non-acceptance** of terrorism as an act to achieve a certain goal. - **Media** as a responsible tool to disseminate exact, complete, and correct information to avoid panic to the public or else a very effective tool of the terrorist to convey their cause. - **Threat of a Counterforce** - presence of a greater Counterforce. - **Deterrence** - Strict and hard line policies/laws against terrorism. - Sanctions to be imposed to states sponsoring terrorism. - Quick and effective tracking worldwide of terrorists through good interagencies cooperation and coordination. - **Proper education and training of personnel** regarding terrorist counter-actions to encourage further vigilance and enhance studies for more effective counteractions. - **Total public cooperation** - immediate reporting of sighting of suspicious persons and activities. - **Personnel Security** - Measures taken to reduce the vulnerability of an individual for attack. - Awareness and strict compliance of SOP's is going to high-risk places alone. - **Physical Security** - Preventing unauthorized access to equipment facilities, materials, and documents in offices, quarters, and installations. - Regular conduct of physical survey. - **Information of terrorists** - Motivations - Logistics - Training and Tactics - Intel capabilities - Probable targets - Organizational structure, size, composition. - Identify and locations of terrorists. - Modus Operandi - International and National support sources and personalities. - **Prediction** - Combating terrorism requires intensive knowledge of the goals, intentions, and capabilities of the terrorists. - Active intelligence program exploiting military, civilian, and foreign information. - Inter-agencies coordination and corporation. ### Processing the Incident Scene In evidence from an incident scene, the agent enlists the services of technicians. These laboratory experts are called upon to make microscopic examinations and chemical analysis of blood and body fluids, fingerprints, documents, etc.