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Explore the threat of terrorism in the US, including international and domestic groups. Discover the national strategy for combating terrorism and the roles of organizations like the Department of Homeland Security. Understand your role as military, contractor, or first responder in addressing this global concern.
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Overview Background Threat Policy/Organizations Your Role
Terrorism Threat in U.S. • International Terrorism • Al-Qaeda • Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad • Loosely Affiliated Shia and Sunni Extremist • Domestic Terrorism • Lone Offenders, Splinter Right Wing Extremist Groups, Cults, Anarchists, Animal / Environmental Rights Groups
National Strategy for Combating Terrorism – February 2003 • Defeat • Deny • Diminish • Defend
Organizations • Department of Homeland Security • Asst Sec Defense for Homeland Defense • Northern Command
Your Role • Military – Renewed Focus by Command Leadership • Contractor – IRD and Deliver on Time • First Responders – Coordinate, Ask for Assistance
“No group or nation should mistake America’s intentions: We will not rest until terrorist groups of global reach have been found, have been stopped, and have been defeated.” President Bush, November 6, 2001