Antiterrorism Personal Protection Guide: A Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism

摘要

This guide is designed to assist in making Department of Defense (DoD) employees and their families less vulnerable to terrorists. All DoD personnel should become familiar with its contents and incorporate those protective measures that are applicable to their particular situation. Moreover, they should ensure that every member of their family is made aware of this valuable information so they can help protect themselves as well. Terrorism is an indiscriminate act that strikes in varying forms of threats and violence. Terrorists generate fear through intimidation, coercion, and acts of violence such as hijackings, bombings, or kidnappings. As past and more recent events have shown, however, terrorists have reached new levels of organization, sophistication, and violence -- their tactics and techniques are always changing and will continue to be a challenge to predict and neutralize. Accordingly, everyone must remain diligent in applying the proper protective measures. DoD employees and their families are an important part of the military. This guide will not ensure immunity from terrorism, but by practicing these techniques and proven security habits, the possibility of becoming a target will be reduced. Defensive awareness and personal security regarding terrorism are the responsibilities of everyone assigned to the Department of Defense. As members of the military community, DoD employees are a highly valuable yet most vulnerable resource. Constant awareness can help protect all members of the military family from acts of terrorism.