Define:
terrorism
A violent act to endanger human life and to intimidate or coerce a government because of political or social objectives.
What is international terrorism?
Terrorism committed by foreign agents.
What is domestic terrorism?
Acts of terrorism committed by citizens of the same country.
List the types of terrorist organizations.
- Violent Religious
- Political Extremists
- Cyber
- Single Issue
- Narcoterrorists
Subgroups: Hate groups, Lone Wolves, Patriot groups, Cults, Militia groups.
What are the Guerilla Warfare tactics?
Fast-moving, small-scale warfare tactics.
Define:
covert
Kept hidden from public knowledge.
What are high value targets?
- Military bases
- Metro systems
- Bus depots
- Airports
- Dams
- Government Buildings
- Hospitals
What is the purpose of the National Terrorism Advisory System?
(NTAS)
Alerts responders and the public to potential terrorist threats and provides actionable information.
Define:
weapon of mass destruction
A weapon designed to cause mass casualties or death.
What type of bombs are made from fertilizer?
Ammonium nitrate-based improvised explosive devices
(IEDs)
What is the route of exposure for vesicants?
blister agents
Primarily through skin contact; may also involve inhalation.
Treatment:
mustard gas / vesicants
Remove clothing and flush affected area with copious water; avoid scrubbing.
What types of chemicals are choking agents?
- Chlorine
- Phosgene
Treatment:
pulmonary agents
choking
- Airway control
- Oxygen as needed
- Keep patient calm
- Rapid transport
Treatment:
nerve agents
organophosphates
Atropine and pralidoxime
(2-PAM)
Administer via auto-injector if available.
Treatment:
cyanide
- Aggressive oxygenation
- Airway control
- Consider cyanide antidote kit (e.g., hydroxocobalamin)
List examples of biological agents.
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Neurotoxins
Define:
communicability
The ease with which a biological substance can be transmitted.
