Antiterrorism

Question 1

What is deadly force?

Answer 1

Force that a person uses causing, or that person knows or should know, would create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm.

Question 2

What are FPCONS?

Answer 2

The Progressive level of protective measures implemented by all DOD components in response to terrorist threats.

Question 3

List the five FPCONs.

Answer 3

• FPCON NORMAL
• FPCON ALPHA
• FPCON BRAVO
• FPCON CHARLIE
• FPCON DELTA

Question 4

What does FPCON NORMAL signify?

Answer 4

Applies when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture.

Question 5

What does FPCON ALPHA indicate?

Answer 5

Applies when there is an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel or facilities.

Question 6

What is the purpose of FPCON BRAVO?

Answer 6

Applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.

Question 7

What does FPCON CHARLIE imply?

Answer 7

Applies when an incident occurs or intelligence indicates a likely terrorist action against personnel or facilities.

Question 8

What does FPCON DELTA represent?

Answer 8

Applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when imminent terrorist action is indicated.

Question 9

What are PLANS in the context of antiterrorism?

Answer 9

Provide the guidance, policy, and detailed execution for sustained ATFP operations.

Question 10

What are random antiterrorism measures?

Answer 10

They present a robust security posture from which a terrorist cannot easily discern patterns and routines.

Question 11

What is the purpose of defense in depth?

Answer 11

To organize and create a multi-layered defense and defensive measures that support one another.

Question 12

What are the characteristics of terrorist operations?

Answer 12

• Seek to intimidate
• Militarily weaker
• Urban-based
• Highly mobile
• Well trained
• Covert
• Simple

Question 13

What are the objectives of terrorist operations?

Answer 13

• Gain recognition
• Focus attention on grievances
• Attract money and recruits
• Eliminate western influence
• Influence government decisions
• Free prisoners
• Satisfy vengeance

Question 14

What are the three types of terrorist cells?

Answer 14

• Operational
• Intelligence
• Auxiliary

Question 15

What is an operational cell?

Answer 15

Carries out the attack or other mission.

Question 16

What is the purpose of an intelligence cell?

Answer 16

Conducts surveillance and obtains orders from higher-ups.

Question 17

What does an auxiliary cell do?

Answer 17

Collects money, obtains supplies, and provides local information.

Question 18

List some techniques used in terrorist operations.

Answer 18

• Bombings (Suicide/Homicide)
• Hijacking
• Skyjacking
• Assassination
• Hostage Taking

Question 19

What are the seven phases of terrorist operations?

Answer 19

• Broad Target Selection
• Intel and Surveillance
• Specific Target Selection
• Pre-attack Surveillance and Planning
• Attack Rehearsal
• Conduct Operation on Target
• Escape and Exploitation

Question 20

Define terrorism.

Answer 20

The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to instill fear.

Question 21

What is counter terrorism?

Answer 21

Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism.

Question 22

What is the outermost defense zone?

Answer 22

Assessment - allows detection, assessment, and initial identification of potential threats.

Question 23

What is the purpose of the warning zone?

Answer 23

Allows initial interaction with contacts to determine hostile intent.

Question 24

What is the innermost layer of defense?

Answer 24

Threat - must be classified as threat or non-threat before entering this zone.

Question 25

What is the purpose of PPRs?

Answer 25

Developed measures to identify, track, assess, and neutralize terrorist attacks/threats.

Question 26

What are the duties of the Security Reaction Force (SRF)?

Answer 26

Primary duty is to set up a perimeter around the scene of incident or clear the area.

Question 27

What does the Backup Reaction Force (BRF) do?

Answer 27

Secures the threat and clears the affected space.

Question 28

What is the role of the Reaction Force (RF)?

Answer 28

Assists SRF or BRF in their duties or secures other potential areas of concern.

Question 29

What is the purpose of the Threat Working Group?

Answer 29

Processes and reports emergent threat information to the installation commander.

Question 30

What is the purpose of the AT Committee?

Answer 30

Addresses policy issues and makes risk and AT decisions.

Question 31

What do in-port security plans supplement?

Answer 31

Standing antiterrorism/force protection plans by providing event-specific operations and procedures.

Question 32

What is the responsibility of the Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)?

Answer 32

In charge of all things regarding the force protection of the ship.

Question 33

What does the Anti Terrorism Watch Officer (ATTWO) do?

Answer 33

Employs command assets to defend against terrorist attack.

Question 34

Who is the Command Duty Officer (CDO)?

Answer 34

Direct representative of the CO.

Question 35

What is the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) responsible for?

Answer 35

Directs the fighting of the ship, applicable underway.

Question 36

What is the role of the Chief of the Guard (COG)?

Answer 36

Senior security force member supervising ATFP watches on the pier.

Question 37

What do reaction forces provide?

Answer 37

Quick responsive capacity to bolster on-watch defensive efforts.

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of the SROE?

Answer 38

Standing Rules of Engagement.

Question 39

What are common causes for security alerts?

Answer 39

* Bomb threats * Suspicious packages * Unattended vehicles * Intruders * Small boat attacks * Suspicious aircraft * Alarms * Swimmers/divers * Crowds/mobs * Internal disturbances * Classified space intrusion * Unplanned power loss * Late or missing watch stander