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Terrorism Awareness and Force Protection

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This flashcard set focuses on key concepts related to terrorism awareness, including definitions, threat levels, Force Protection Condition (FPCON) levels, and practical threat assessment factors. It’s designed to help military personnel and security-focused individuals recognize and respond to potential terrorist threats both at home and abroad.

Which of the following statements are true of terrorism? Select ALL that apply.

Terrorism is deliberate, Terrorism is used to cause fear, Terrorism can be used to intimidate governments, Terrorism can be used in an effort to achieve political or ideological goals

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Which of the following statements are true of terrorism? Select ALL that apply.

Terrorism is deliberate, Terrorism is used to cause fear, Terrorism can be used to intimidate governments, Terrorism can be used in an effort to ac...

True or False: Terrorism is the calculated use of violence or the threat of violence to cause fear.

True

Scenario. TSgt Brown is assigned overseas and is planning a vacation to a nearby country. She remembers from her Force Protection training that there are eight factors she should consider to understand terrorist threats. From the following list, choose THREE terrorist threat factors that TSgt Brown should consider before going on her vacation.

Are there any terrorist groups in the area?
Will the local population warn Americans?
Is the reported terrorist group predictable?

What are the terrorism threat levels regional and local US commanders assign for specific personnel, family members, units, and installations? Select ALL that apply.

Low, Moderate, Significant, High

What are the terrorism threat levels regional and local US commanders assign for specific personnel, family members, units, and installations?

Low, moderate, significant, and high

What FPCON level applies when specific information is received about an increased, more predictable terrorist threat regarding an unknown installation and requiring steps be taken to deter terrorist planning that may affect daily operations?

Bravo

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TermDefinition

Which of the following statements are true of terrorism? Select ALL that apply.

Terrorism is deliberate, Terrorism is used to cause fear, Terrorism can be used to intimidate governments, Terrorism can be used in an effort to achieve political or ideological goals

True or False: Terrorism is the calculated use of violence or the threat of violence to cause fear.

True

Scenario. TSgt Brown is assigned overseas and is planning a vacation to a nearby country. She remembers from her Force Protection training that there are eight factors she should consider to understand terrorist threats. From the following list, choose THREE terrorist threat factors that TSgt Brown should consider before going on her vacation.

Are there any terrorist groups in the area?
Will the local population warn Americans?
Is the reported terrorist group predictable?

What are the terrorism threat levels regional and local US commanders assign for specific personnel, family members, units, and installations? Select ALL that apply.

Low, Moderate, Significant, High

What are the terrorism threat levels regional and local US commanders assign for specific personnel, family members, units, and installations?

Low, moderate, significant, and high

What FPCON level applies when specific information is received about an increased, more predictable terrorist threat regarding an unknown installation and requiring steps be taken to deter terrorist planning that may affect daily operations?

Bravo

How do terrorists select their targets? Select ALL that apply.

Location
Opportunity
Vulnerable groups
Perception of importance

SSgt Kiernan will be staying at a hotel in downtown San Francisco to enjoy her last two days in the US before departing for her overseas tour. What antiterrorism measures should she take, if any, while staying in a city she has only dreamt about? Select ALL that apply.

Avoid any public disturbances and political demonstrations.

Walk around and inspect her rental car for tampering prior to entering it - every time.

Do not accept an unexpected parcel delivered to her hotel room - have delivery person take it to the front desk staff.

SrA Rios is planning to take a train from Germany to Italy for vacation. What antiterrorism practices should he adhere to in an effort to reduce his chances of being singled out for an attack? Select ALL that apply.

Report any suspicious activity.

Keep his compartment door locked at all times.

Have a plan to move from one secure location to another

What actions should be taken by someone who has inhaled a chemical agent? Select ALL that apply.

Move upwind to an area with good ventilation.
Cover as much of your body as possible.
Seek medical attention.
Contact authorities.

TSgt Holland suspects she may have been exposed to a biological agent, what steps should she take? Select ALL that apply.

Cover her mouth and nose.
Get away in a hurry and warn others.
Seek medical attention.
Use soap and water to wash areas suspected of exposure.

True or False: In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.

True

Which scenario is an example of an active shooter?

A disgruntled NCO, who is fed up with the promotion system, walks through his work center discharging an automatic weapon trying to kill everyone in sight.

True or False: There are NEVER any early indicators of a possible active shooter.

False

Scenario. Maria just heard gunshots in her office building. She knows the shooter is nearby but she cannot see him/her. The stairway to the first floor is a long distance from her office. What is Maria's safest response?

Lock and barricade office door, be prepared to fight

True or False: When first responders approach an active shooter scene, shout out to them so they know your barricade location and wave them over to you.

False

True or False: When communicating with first responder personnel regarding an active shooter incident, it is important to provide the number of shooters and potential victims.

True

In a deployed environment, you must REACT. What does the "R" in REACT represent?


Respond to the situation

True or False: To be prepared in a deployed environment, personnel must know and understand the rules of engagement.

True

What form of information collection strengthens strategic and tactical positions by knowing what an adversary is doing or plans to do?

Intelligence

When Airmen implement effective counterintelligence measures, what are the benefits? Select ALL that apply.

Information is protected from foreign intelligence agents

Gathered intelligence protects against espionage

Foreign powers are denied access to vital US technology

Assassination attempts on behalf of international terrorists are thwarted

What manipulation technique is used when an FIE operative develops a sexual relationship with an insider to draw in the target?

Honey Pot

Scenario. SSgt Joy Greenrose, stationed at Ramstein AB, Germany, who had been experiencing financial struggles, suddenly came into a large amount of money allowing her to pay off large debts. As a member of her unit, what action should you take, if any?

Report this situation, our national security could be affected

Every DoD employee has the responsibility to report potential hostile intelligence activities.

True or False: Three anonymous methods to report tips to AFOSI 24/7 are via text message, web, or mobile app.

True

Which of the following statements regarding terrorist threats are true?

If you know how to look for terrorist surveillance, you can take steps to protect yourself.

Air Force members and employees should be alert to news stories in the paper, on the radio and on television.

Information about terrorist groups and their actions against Americans can be found in an annual report published by the Department of State and accessible through members' chain of command and antiterrorism officer.

Choose the force protection condition (FPCON) level that applies when evidence of terrorist attack planning may exist, requiring strong protective measures while the installation continues it's regular mission activities.

Charlie

Which statements about terrorists target selection are true?

Terrorists may target establishments frequented by Americans.

Terrorists may look for sensitive details of military missions on social media.

Pre-attack surveillance may focus on personnel affiliated with the US military.

Pre-attack research may include trolling through garbage for discarded mail, rosters, or other personal items.

True or False: Most active shooter incidents follow a predictable pattern.

False

True or False: Early recognition of a threat can help prevent an active shooter incident

True

When first responders arrive at an active shooter scene, you have a responsibility to support their efforts. How can you support the first responders? Select all that apply.

Raise hands and keep them visible.

Remain calm and follow instructions.

Avoid pointing, yelling, and screaming.

During an active shooter incident, Lt Groves is in the protection of the first responders. He should provide vital information regarding the shooter and the potential victims. What information should Let Groves provide? Select All that apply.

Number of shooters.

Location of shooter(s)

Physical description of shooter(s)

Number of potential victims.

What hostile intelligence collection method is the process of obtaining military, political, commercial, or secret information by spies, secret agents, or illegal monitoring devices?

Espionage

Mr. Foley, a civil service worker on Joint Base Andrews, has access to classified material. He uses this information to periodically degrade AF operations since he no longer believes current military tactics are right. Which term best describes Mr. Foley?

Insider Threat

Which situations should be reported? Select all that apply.

Contact with foreign diplomatic offices for other than official duties.

Unauthorized attempts to bypass automated information system security devices.

True or False: You should report any hostile intelligence threats, incidents, or indicators to AFOSI immediately.

True

Which situations should be reported? Select all that apply.

Contact with foreign diplomatic offices for other than official duties.

Unauthorized attempts to bypass automated information system security devices.

True or False: You should report any hostile intelligence threats, incidents, or indicators to AFOSI immediately.

True