E. recognition, on a non discriminatory basis,
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This document discusses suicide bombers and methods for identifying potential terrorists. It provides: 1) Details of a famous suicide bombing in India where the bomber was able to smuggle explosives under her dress and detonate at an election rally while touching the victim's feet. 2) A list of countries that experienced increasing suicide bombings between the 1980s and 2002. 3) The key elements of a suicide bombing operation including secrecy, reconnaissance of targets, and rehearsals. 4) Suggestions for preventing attacks by disrupting planning during the surveillance phase and employing strong security measures.
E. recognition, on a non discriminatory basis,
- 1. Recognition, on a non discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
- 2. Objective: at the end of the topic, the trainee must have gain some knowledge in identifying a possible terrorist.
- 22. INTELLIGENCE BRIEF Maj. Matt Hurley 11 WG/DSI
- 23. Question of the Week • Which one is the suicide bomber?
- 24. Answer • Sri Lankan suicide bomber “Dhanu,” moments before killing former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi, herself, and 17 others
- 25. Answer • Bomb concealed under her dress, smuggled through security at an election rally • Detonated the bomb while bending down to touch Gandhi’s feet BOMBER TARGET SECURITY
- 26. The Threat Is Spreading • During the 1980s: Lebanon Kuwait Sri Lanka
- 27. The Threat Is Spreading • During the 1980s: Lebanon Kuwait Sri Lanka • 1990-2002: Israel India Pakistan Yemen Algeria Chechnya Kenya Tanzania Panama Argentina Croatia Australia Turkey Saudi Arabia Afghanistan
- 28. Modus Operandi • A suicide bomber’s success depends on three main elements: – Secrecy is essential to plan and conduct the mission – Thorough reconnaissance and surveillance is required to choose a target and identify its weakness – Extensive rehearsals and “dry runs” are necessary to ensure stealth and speed during the attack • Ultimate goal: inflict as many casualties as possible
- 29. Prevention • Traditional concepts of security are based on deterring terrorist attacks – Assumes the terrorist fears death or capture – But, suicide attacks depend on the death of the terrorist – The suicide bomber doesn’t care about his/her death, imprisonment or torture at the time of the attack – No need for an escape plan, traditionally the most difficult part of a terrorist operation
- 30. • There is no sure method of preventing a determined suicide bomber, but… • The surveillance / reconnaissance phase is the best time to spot and thwart attack planning • Strong and obvious force protection measures are the best way to deter a suicide attack – The terrorist group wants to succeed – The suicide bomber does not want to die for nothing – If a target is too tough, they will choose another Prevention
- 31. Prevention • Be alert for indicators – Surveillance, particularly focusing on access points – Dry runs to identify hazards or security checkpoints – Purchase of, or illicit access to, facility blueprints HIZBALLAH SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS
- 32. • Pamphlet distributed to the public, early Sep 02 • Lists basic external, behavioral indicators: – Unseasonable dress or conspicuous, bulky clothes – Obvious or awkward attempts to “blend in” to a crowd – Repeated and nervous handling of parts of clothing – Profuse sweating, slow-paced walking while focusing on sides – Attempts to stay away from security personnel – Hesitant, nervous muttering – Perfumed, recently shaved Prevention: Tips from the Israelis