planning involves the use of two defensivemeasures:1. Intelligence—Intelligence consists of infor-mation obtained through threat assessment andcontinuing contacts with the NIS or commandintelligence personnel. An organization must haveaccess to intelligence to prepare for or forestallterrorist incidents.2. Target Hardening and Procedural Safe-guards—Target Hardening and Procedural Safe-guards consist of security measures established toprotect critical and sensitive activity assets againstterrorist threats. An organization’s safeguardsmust present an increased cost and risk toprofessional terrorists.Additionally, each of us plays active rolesin safeguarding both property and personnelagainst terrorism. We should constantly beon guard against suspicious personnel, vehicles,and materials around our work facilities.We should report any suspicious personnel,vehicles, or materials to the security depart-ment.SUMMARYActs of terrorism directed at naval personnel,activities, or installations have the potential todestroy critical facilities and to injure or killpersonnel. They can also impair or delay commandmissions and cause incalculable damage.This chapter provided information on terroristmethods, terrorist threat types, conditions, andassessments. By understanding those elements ofterrorism, you are better prepared to assist insafeguarding yourself, other personnel, installa-tions, and equipment against terrorist activity.Be on the lookout for suspicious personnel,vehicles, and materials on and around your workfacility. Call the Security Office if anythingappears unusual or suspicious.REFERENCESDepartment of the Navy Physical Security andLoss Prevention, OPNAVINST 5530.14B, Chiefof Naval Operations, Washington, D.C., 1988.Protection of DOD Personnel and ResourcesAgainst Terrorist Acts, SECNAVINST 3850.1A,Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., 1982.8-4
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