Terrorist Activity

Question 1

Eleven types of terrorist attacks

Answer 1

• Bombing
• Hijacking/vehicle theft
• Skyjacking/aircraft theft
• Arson
• Ambush
• Kidnapping
• Hostage taking
• Robberies and exportation
• Psychological terror
• Biological and chemical attacks
• Assassinations

Question 2

What three measures should be taken to help prevent being a terrorist target

Answer 2

• Keep a low profile
• Be unpredictable
• Remain vigilant

Question 3

Four common characteristics of terrorist operations

Answer 3

• Dynamic
• Simple
• Hit and run
• Designed for their impact

Question 4

What are the five phases of a terrorist operation

Answer 4

• Pre-incident phase
• Initiation phase
• Climax phase
• Post-incident phase
• Negotiation phase

Question 5

Four phases used to establish protection against terrorist bombings

Answer 5

• Planning for protection
• Assessment of the threat
• Vulnerability assessment
• Minimize vulnerability

Question 6

Eight travel precautions that can help you or your family to avoid possible terrorist attacks

Answer 6

• Avoid routines while traveling
• Have a working knowledge of the local language
• Travel in groups when possible
• Avoid isolated areas, danger areas, civil disturbances and crowds
• Be alert and note anyone who appears to be following
• Keep emergency numbers handy
• Keep your command and family constantly aware of your location
• Ensure all personal matters are in order

Question 7

Four phases of a hostage situation

Answer 7

• Capture
• Transportation or Consolidation
• Holding
• Termination

Question 8

Seven steps of captivity in the holding phase

Answer 8

• Fear
• Rapport
• Aftermath
• Time
• Mental activity
• Living conditions
• Boredom

Question 9

Purpose a terrorist would use a bomb as a tactic

Answer 9

To gather headlines, create fear, and to destroy personnel or material

Question 10

Purpose a terrorist would use kidnapping as a tactic

Answer 10

Primarily as a money making scheme; however a kidnapping has other benefits that a group may exploit such as publicity, release of jailed comrades or forcing the government into granting concessions

Question 11

Purpose a terrorist would use hijacking as a tactic

Answer 11

To disrupt the economy, embarrass the government, gain concessions from the targeted government, and to gain popular support

Question 12

Purpose a terrorist would use ambush as a tactic

Answer 12

To kidnap or kill the victim

Question 13

Purpose a terrorist would use maiming as a tactic

Answer 13

Defections or informing