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Define terrorism
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Identify potential targets in the community
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Identify the eight signs of terrorism
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Identify CERT operating procedures for a
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Describe the actions to take following a
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What Is Terrorism?
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Terrorist Targets
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Terrorist Weapons
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CBRNE Indicators
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Preparing at Home,
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CERTs and
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The unlawful use of force or violence
against persons or property to
intimidate or coerce a government, the
civilian population, or any segment
thereof, in furtherance of political or
social objectives
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Mass casualties
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Loss of critical
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Disruption of vital
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Disruption of the
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Heightened fear
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Seats of
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Bridges, subways,
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Water supplies and
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Considered a higher threat because
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Derives destructive force
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Affected area is larger as
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Long-term effects
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Weapon of choice for terrorists
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Military munitions: grenades, mortars,
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Newer explosives called improvised
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Any device created in an improvised manner
used to destroy, disfigure, distract, or harass
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Types of terrorist weapons in order of
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Surveillance
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Tests of security
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Funding
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Acquiring supplies
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Impersonation or suspicious people
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Rehearsals and dry runs
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Deployment
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Vapor clouds or mists
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Unusual odors or tastes
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Out of place and
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Leaking packages
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If you observe any indications of a terrorist
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Not touch it
Move away from object or area
Report it to authorities immediately
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Sick or dead animals, fish, or
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Multiple survivors exhibiting
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Multiple casualties without
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Personal and family
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CBRNE events are
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Preparing for terrorist
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Review Unit 1 guidelines
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Certain actions more
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Shut off ventilation systems
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Tape sheeting over doors, windows, vents
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Use duct tape to seal other areas
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Listen to a battery-powered radio
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Ventilate room once contaminants are gone
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Go deep inside a building
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Stay tuned
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Leave the contaminated area
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Take decontamination action
Remove everything
Wash hands
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Report for decontamination
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First priority for a CERT member is
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Take self-protective measures only
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Follow sizeup steps:
What is going on
How bad the situation is and how much worse
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What measures can be taken to control the
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What resources will be needed
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Terrorists attack to:
Intimidate the government or the civilian
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Their goals are to:
Create mass casualties
Disrupt critical resources, vital services, and
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Cause fear
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Terrorist incidents are a stop sign!
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Simple guidelines:
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Report it to authorities immediately
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Terrorism and CERT CERT Basic Training Unit 8
Unit Objectives Define terrorism Identify potential targets in the community Identify the eight signs of terrorism Identify CERT operating procedures for a terrorist incident Describe the actions to take following a suspected terrorist incident CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-1
Unit Topics What Is Terrorism? Terrorist Targets Terrorist Weapons CBRNE Indicators Preparing at Home, Work, and in Your Neighborhood CERTs and Terrorist Incidents CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-2
What Is Terrorism? The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-3
Terrorism in the Past CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-4
Terrorist Goals Mass casualties Loss of critical resources Disruption of vital services Disruption of the economy Heightened fear CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-5
Terrorist Targets Seats of government Key industries Bridges, subways, tunnels, and other key transportation facilities Water supplies and utilities CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-6
Terrorist Weapons 1. Chemical 2. Biological 3. Radiological 4. Nuclear 5. High-yield Explosives CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-7
Chemical Weapons 1. Blister agents 2. Blood agents 3. Choking agents 4. Nerve agents 5. Riot-control agents CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-8
Biological Weapons Routes of exposure: Inhalation Ingestion Absorption CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-9
Radiological Weapons Considered a higher threat because components are easy to obtain CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-10
Nuclear Weapons Derives destructive force from nuclear reaction Affected area is larger as contaminated objects spread Potential for casualties extends beyond initial attack Long-term effects difficult to monitor and track CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-11
High-Yield Explosives Weapon of choice for terrorists Used in 80% of attacks Military munitions: grenades, mortars, surface-to-air missiles Newer explosives called improvised explosive devices or IEDs Any device created in an improvised manner used to destroy, disfigure, distract, or harass CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-12
Assessing the Risk Types of terrorist weapons in order of greatest risk (least to greatest): Nuclear Chemical Radiological Biological High-yield explosives CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-13
Eight Signs of Terrorism 1. Surveillance 2. Elicitation 3. Tests of security 4. Funding 5. Acquiring supplies 6. Impersonation or suspicious people 7. Rehearsals and dry runs 8. Deployment CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-14
Attack Has Occurred or Is Underway Vapor clouds or mists Unscheduled spraying Materials or equipment unusual for the area Unusual odors or tastes Out of place and unattended packages Leaking packages CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-15
See CBRNE Indicators? If you observe any indications of a terrorist incident you should: Not touch it Move away from object or area Report it to authorities immediately CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-16
Physical Signs of Chemical-Biological Attack Sick or dead animals, fish, or birds Large number of persons seeking medical attention Multiple survivors exhibiting similar symptoms Multiple casualties without obvious signs of trauma CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-17
Preparing at Home, Work, Neighborhood Personal and family safety is first priority! CERT members are NOT equipped or trained to respond to terrorist incidents Terrorism incident scenes are also crime scenes CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-18
Prepare for Terrorist Activity CBRNE events are survivable Preparing for terrorist incidents similar to preparing for natural hazards Review Unit 1 guidelines Certain actions more relevant to CBRNE CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-19
Shelter-in-Place Procedures Shut off ventilation systems Go to your shelter-in-place room Use precut plastic sheeting to cover air openings Tape sheeting over doors, windows, vents Use duct tape to seal other areas Listen to a battery-powered radio Ventilate room once contaminants are gone CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-20
Protection from Radioactive Fallout Go deep inside a building (distance/shielding) Stay inside (time) Stay tuned CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-21
Basic Decontamination Procedures Leave the contaminated area Take decontamination action Remove everything Wash hands Flush the entire body Blot dry Report for decontamination Food safety CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-22
Treating Others First priority for a CERT member is personal safety Take self-protective measures only Do not attempt to treat survivors in contaminated area Tell survivors about decontamination procedures CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-23
What Professional Responders Will Do Follow sizeup steps: What is going on How bad the situation is and how much worse it could get What measures can be taken to control the incident safely What resources will be needed CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-24
Unit Summary Terrorists attack to: Intimidate the government or the civilian population Further their objectives Their goals are to: Create mass casualties Disrupt critical resources, vital services, and the economy Cause fear CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-25
Unit Summary (contd) Terrorist Weapons 1. Chemical 2. Biological 3. Radiological 4. Nuclear 5. High-yield Explosives CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-26
Unit Summary (contd) CERT Protocol for Terrorist Incidents Terrorist incidents are a stop sign! Do not proceed if you suspect terrorist activity Simple guidelines: Do not touch Move away from object or area Report it to authorities immediately CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-27
Homework Assignment Review the materials from the previous units Wear appropriate clothing for disaster simulation exercise CERT Basic Training Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT 8-28
