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Module 6: Terrorism

The chapter will examine terrorist enemies, both foreign and domestic. It will also discuss what terrorist might use to inflict damage, and there will be discussions on CBRNE terrorism. Finally, the chapter will examine defensive and offensive actions at actual vents that are discussed, along with the command and coordination efforts that must take place at an event of national significance.

Objectives

After this module, the student will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of the events on September 11, 2011
  • Example the three categories of international terrorist groups
  • Describe the three categories of domestic terror groups
  • Define the differences of soft versus hard targets
  • Discuss Weapons of Mass Destruction: CBRNE

Readings

Read Chapter 11, "Terrorism", in the textbook

Lectures

Module # Video/Transcript Video

Arlington County Fire Chief (Ret.) James Schwartz remembers 9-1-1

(1hr  08 minutes  45 seconds)

Violent Extremism in the U.S./ Now in the World

(07 minutes  37 seconds)

What's fueling far right hate

(14 minutes  03 seconds)


The Making and Unmasking of Islamic Terrorist

(11 minutes  50 seconds)

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