ABSTRACT

On September 11, 2001, the world was put on notice: terrorism can strike anytime…anywhere…anyone. You are told to go about your daily life - but to be vigilant of your surroundings. You are told that trying to do a cursory profile on potential terrorists is futile because their commonality goes deeper than the surface. With this in mind, what do yo

"Foreword. Acknowledgements. What is Terrorism; Who are Terrorists; What Do They Do?. Common Elements of Terrorism. Terrorism Defense Planning. Bomb Defense Planning. Hostage Situations. Kidnapping. Threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Domestic Terrorism. Bomb Incidents. Hostage Incidents. Postblast Environment. Hostage/Kidnapping Aftermath. Interviewing Victims. Role of the Commander. The Command Post. A Closer Look at 9/11. Appendix A: Government Sponsored Terrorism. Appendix B: Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Index.