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WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOU AND 30 YOUR FAMILY SAFE IN THE EVENT OF A TERROR ATTACK by Tom Black

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The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 5 FROM THE EDITOR: The Radical Islam’s new offensive Counter by Henry Morgenstern Journal for Law Enforcement, Intelligence & Special Operations Professionals

VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 6 s we go to press, a week after the Paris attacks, it is clear that Paris is one of the elements DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016 of a new Islamist terror offensive that has been taking place for some time. This Editor Aincludes, but is not limited to, the downing of a Russian passenger airline over the Sinai desert Henry Morgenstern on October 31st killing 224 that began the horrifying string of attacks; Israel has suffered Assistant Editor hundreds of knifing attacks and killings by guns, bombs and anything else that the Muslim Garret Machine Brotherhood, otherwise known as Hamas, can get their hands on; Beirut Lebanon saw an ISIS Director of Operations bomber detonate on an explosive bicycle killing 43 wounding more than 200; the accounts in Carmen Arnaes Africa, Egypt and South East Asia in one month would take a lot more space than this editorial Director of Advertizing allows. Then there are those that happen in the US like Merced, California which are Jihadist but Sol Bradman are quickly brushed under the violent extremist carpet. And then there was Paris! Administrative Our strategy or lack of is clearly not working. Somewhat late we are beginning to realize that Ashley Villegas Obama’s JV team possesses a global terror capability and cannot be contained but needs to be Contributing Editors eliminated. All the more important for all of you to get with us and share the know-how that you John Gomez have, the experiences you can share, and the lessons we can all learn that will help to protect the Tom Black Bradley Hickory civilization we love as it comes under a very capable, brutal and merciless assault from Islamism. Dr. Ross L. Riggs No one is better qualified to edit this magazine at a time like this than our new editor who Nick Perna takes over from the February/ March issue. Garret Machine served as a soldier in the Israeli Graphic Design Defense Force (IDF) in a Direct Action, Counter Terrorism unit. He was a soldier, medic and Morrison Creative Company firearms tactics instructor for his army unit. This unit of the IDF specialized in urban warfare, Copy Editor hostage rescue, targeted assassinations and kidnapping of wanted militants throughout the West Laura Town Bank, Gaza strip and boarder nations. Garret has a Master’s degree in homeland security and Advertising Sales counter terrorism from the Interdisciplinary Center in Hertzlia Israel. Following his military Sol Bradman [email protected] service he worked in Dignitary Protection for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Finally, Garret 305-302-2790 joined the ranks of The Israeli National Police Force where he served until 2010. Shortly after Publisher: completing his service to Israel, Garret moved to the United States where he now provides Security Solutions International security consultation. 13155 SW 134th St. • STE 103 It has been a great time editing the last two issues. While I have so enjoyed shepherding articles Miami, Florida 33186 from many of you, I have to admit that time is a constant challenge here at SSI. I look forward to seeing many different articles on international special operations tactics; about new technologies ISSN 1941-8639 The Counter Terrorist and gear that can help you with your mission; on self-responders and how we can get actively Magazine, Journal for Law Enforcement, Intelligence & Special Operations involved in counter terrorism and the best of all—your know-how shared with your peers which Professionals is published by Security is what this magazine is all about. We clearly need a magazine like this because we are under Solutions International LLC, as a service to attack. Please get involved. Our slogan is protecting the Homeland together and we mean it, the nation’s First Responders and Homeland Security Professionals with the aim of whether you are here or in Beirut, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Israel or Africa we need to hear deepening understanding of issues related about what you do. We all have the same enemy and we can best defeat this enemy together. to Terrorism. No part of the publication can be reproduced without permission from the publisher. The opinions expressed herein are the opinions of the authors represented and not necessarily the opinions Henry Morgenstern of the publisher. Please direct all Editorial correspondence related to the magazine to: Editor, The Counter Terrorist Security Solutions International SSI, 13155 SW 134th Street, Suite 103, Miami, Florida. 33186 or [email protected] The subscription price for 6 issues is $34.99 and the price of the magazine is $5.99. (1-866-573-3999) Fax: 1-786-573-2090. For article reprints, e-prints, posters and plaques please contact: Security Solutions International at [email protected] or call 786-573-3999 Please visit the magazine web site where you can also contact the editorial staff: www.thecounterterrroristmag.com © 2016 Security Solutions International

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8 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 by Bradley Hickory

Throughout history, violence has always existed. Terrorist incidents, mob violence, riots, acts of aggression, domestic violence, gang violence, unnecessary killings, and general volatility has always been a reality within society.

he incidents revealed on news media implementing assault rifles into their private security sectors worldwide. today are not new. The news standard arsenals. The Columbine High Executive protection (EP) is but one isT certainly far more disseminated School massacre in Colorado in 1999 area that has advanced due to the increase throughout the population—and the lead to advanced training in active in hostility on a global scale. It is an world, for that matter—but the violence shooter situations. Then America’s breath important element of Homeland Security, is not new. Violence continues to was taken away on September 11th, since political policy can be changed by manifest throughout America and the 2001, when a non-conventional act of bullet, as seen in the Rabin Assassination world. The Bank of America shooting terrorism claimed thousands of lives. The in 1995 and many others. incident in North Hollywood, California event on 9/11 has influenced numerous As all areas of the international security in 1997 lead to law enforcement aspects of the governmental, public, and industry become more enhanced and

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 9 specialized, EP continues to refine itself caliber than a club bouncer. Education, as well. The advancement of EP work maturity, training, and experience has excelled beyond the typical job title produce a higher quality professional to of bodyguard. There is a lot more to an perform EP responsibilities. This is not to EP specialist than an individual who calls say that individuals who are on ambitious him or herself a bodyguard, much like a paths to become EP specialists won’t true security professional is of a higher achieve their goals. However, just because a security professional has spent a few thousand dollars and attended a school or two doesn’t necessarily qualify them as an EP specialist. The same holds true for law enforcement and military-trained members of the security world. Their training and experience certainly make a positive difference, but may not instantly transfer over into all of the aspects involved in EP work.

TACTICAL EXPERIENCE: A MUST Tactical experience is desired in the EP realm, for it translates into improved decision making. This is why experience is so important. The basics of a profession may be learned in a book, followed up by a competent classroom experience, but tactical experience is where observation and decision making skills are increased. Tactical and strategic experience, along The monument at the site of the Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. Photo by: Shalom

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10 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 259 Circle on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 11 with education, support sound decision making. This experience allows an EP specialist to read a situation as it is and competently identify where the likelihood of a threat or hazard may initiate from. This identification yields appropriate measures to be taken for the protection of the team’s dignitary (or principal). In his second book on EP, Executive Protection: …the primary New Solutions for a New Era, Robert objective would Oatman presents a chapter titled, “It’s Not About the Gun.” The operation of an be to get the EP detail is primarily defensive in nature, principal to safety. not offensive. If a hostile situation were to present itself, the priorities of an EP detail are to remove their principal away from danger and escort him or her to a safe location. Tactical operations would declare operators to eliminate the threat, and that may occur, but the primary objective would be to get the principal to safety.

PLANNING AND OPERATIONS EP specialists are expected to be intelligent in their planning and operation of a detail. The advance work that paves the success of an operation must be handled by competent, experienced EP specialists. The proper planning of an EP detail is crucial for the organization of protection for the principal. There should not be any detail overlooked nor neglected. Dignitaries, executives, and anyone who wishes to pay for the high-quality personal protection that EP provides deserves to receive superior protection services. EP specialists must be high caliber personnel who are well versed in multiple areas. They are expected to always be alert, be intelligent and competent, tactically proficient, excellent drivers, and constantly professional. These specialists must understand all of the responsibilities

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www.desantisholster.comwww.desantisholster.com The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 13 Circle 262 on Reader Service Card bestowed upon them and operate within Terrorists conduct attacks on law ABOUT THE AUTHOR a unified, fluid team. EP teams must be enforcement officials and members of Bradley Hickory was born in raised in seamless in their orchestrated motorcade government to undermine the protection Florida. He proudly served his country for operations and walking formations while capabilities of a civilized structure. four years in the United States Marine moving their principal. Terrorists will cause citizens to lose faith Corps as a Recon Marine. Pursuant EP must continue to evolve for the in their Government’s ability to protect to being honorably discharged Bradley sake of the clients that specialists protect. them. Incidents such as these prove the attended college before become a law There has been a growing movement violence is reaching out everywhere. enforcement officer. He was a member across America where uneducated and All EP specialists need to remain of SWAT for five years during his ten uncivilized individuals are attacking vigilant within their jobs and always years within law enforcement. Bradley members of authority. When that seek advanced knowledge in their fields. then worked with Triple Canopy as he happens, what is to stop these deplorable Work with your team, as a team, as operated executive protection missions in members of society from going after often as possible. Much the same as Baghdad, Iraq for nearly three years. He important individuals that need it is with other specialized units, it is is now an independent security consultant protection? It goes further than that. It important to know how one another and executive protection expert. Bradley is not only VIPs (company executives or operate. It is crucial to understand one possesses a bachelor’s degree in Intelligence high net worth individuals) that need another’s weaknesses and strengths, as with a concentration of Terrorism studies. protection. Recently, a news reporter well as those of your team members, He is currently working on a master’s and her cameraman were executed on especially for the EP manager. Take degree in Security Management. • live television while doing their jobs. your training seriously, and above all, A uniformed law enforcement officer please stay safe! • was assassinated while pumping fuel.

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Circle 25 on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 15 THE EVOLUTION OF TRAINING Improving results for law enforcement involved in shooting incidents

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The average response time for a law enforcement officer in the United States is three minutes and thirty-five seconds.

he average citizen, with little in a shooting incident, if they are lucky, firearms training, can fire over will achieve seventy percent accuracy Tone hundred rounds in that same only 3.4% of the time, according to a period of time, and typically achieves study by the Federal Law Enforcement a fifty percent hit ratio when aiming at Training Center (FLETC). What is even human targets. The majority of police more startling is that military shooters officers in the country, when involved (not including special operations team

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 17 members) on active deployment only achieve slightly higher accuracy scores. The average response time for back-up units, responding to a non-officer-down situation, is a little over two minutes, depending on the municipality and region of the country. In metropolitan areas, response times average ninety seconds, but in rural areas, such as Maine, it is not unusual for back-up units to be several minutes away. The average shooter who visits a shooting range once a week can effectively hit their target about eighty percent of Photo by: United States Department of Homeland Security

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the time, when they have the element of three yards away. Their hit rate drops surprise or other tactical advantage. The dramatically when distance increases or average law enforcement officer in the the assailant is returning effective fire. United States visits the range once a year The average response time for an officer and will shoot about a hundred rounds in in trouble is about forty-five seconds. An a qualification program that is typically officer who has an arterial compromise not very realistic or supportive of their due to a gunshot wound and combat actual tactical needs. The outcome of conditions can bleed out before qualified this once-a-year training approach is help can reach them. not surprising. In a real world-shooting incident, officers hit their target only IMPROVING OUTCOMES 19.4% of the time, when the target is Although, as an industry, our training

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tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) of guns in the fight makes up for the have evolved over time, our statistical possible lack of skill. outcomes, as noted earlier, have not In scenarios where we have much An average hit- improved over the past forty years. One smaller teams, such as in most law reason for this, I believe, is that much enforcement situations, where you may rate of 19.4% of our training is based on approaches only have one officer initially involved at three yards is used to train basic military units. This in a shooting, the focus must be on skill. approach makes clear sense when you It is imperative that our training departs clearly a sign that have the need to train a large amount drastically with tradition and begins to our approaches of individuals in the basics of firearm recognize that the math does not lie. An handling. Keep in mind that these average hit-rate of 19.4% at three yards do not work. techniques assume the individual will is clearly a sign that our approaches do operate in larger team, where the number not work.

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Circle 335 on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 23 development. All too often, individuals of starting the program with the actual operate in the context that you defined are put into training programs that are team members, learned that the training earlier. As you consider how to introduce well beyond their skill levels. This often was well beyond their level of skill. a “crawl-walk-run” culture to your occurs because the training curriculum Just like a tactical response, training training programs, be aware that everyone is based on feedback from someone who must be fluid and adaptable to meet wants to jump right to the run stage. has a false perception of the capabilities the needs of the trainees. Embracing a Yes, most learning and retention, most of their team members. I have personally crawl-walk-run approach provides you muscle memory development, and the had situations with SWAT and Special with a means to evaluate the true level and most effective correction of bad practices Operation teams where we have had effectiveness your teams. This approach is achieved in the crawl stage. If you want hopes of doing very advanced or also provides a means to assure that to see vast improvement in your team challenging training, and within an hour your team can eventually and effectively members, especially when training for

24 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 shooting encounters, you must spend dry-firing during the crawl stage. There is If your training programs do not most of your time in the crawl stage. In a no expenditure of ammunition or target embrace crawl-walk-run, there is a very typical training cycle, at least forty percent costs, just time. Yet, the return on skill good chance that your team has a false of your training should be in the crawl improvement is extremely high during sense of their true capabilities. Working stage. This remains true no matter how this stage of training. An often heard through the crawl-walk-run stages provides many times you revisit a training scenario. quote, first popularized by the tactical a means to identify tipping points. A Interestingly, the cheapest training shooting community, is “slow is smooth, tipping point is that exact moment when is typically the training conducted in smooth is fast.” The crawl stage is where skills deteriorate and are no longer effective. the crawl stage. For example, if we were we focus on slow, that leads to smooth, The more tipping points you are able to working through an active shooter during our walk stage and pays amazing identify and address, the more clearly you response scenario, we would engage dividends during the run stage training. will understand the true skills of your team.

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The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 25 ACADEMICS: BACK TO that the combination of academic and THE CLASSROOM didactic training drive higher retention and success under stress. Simply stated, to When I observe or attend training improve firearm accuracy it is important programs, especially when they are to wire the mind as much as it is to train tactical or combative training programs, I the mechanics. find that we seem to go from our cars to When you are planning training the range. For some reason, other than a programs, make sure you always include safety briefing, there is rarely time inside both. In fact, a key sign that your training a classroom. I also find it interesting that isn’t going to be effective in a real world when I teach tactical programs, people are scenario is if you cannot figure out the often intrigued that I request a classroom. academics. This may sound New Age, Yet, time and time again, studies show but it does make a vast difference over that when you take time to explain our traditional approaches. Even if you why someone is doing something, their don’t have the time or money to develop retention and abilities vastly improve. We classroom content, consider using aren’t talking negligible improvements, prepackaged videos, guest instructors, or but dramatic skill improvement. similar approaches. A research study, using basketball foul Simply stated, to shoots, found some interesting results that support the use of academics to learn PSYCHOLOGY: INSIDE improve firearm physical skills. The study utilized students THE MIND accuracy it is important with no prior experience in sports, While we are on the subject of to wire the mind as specifically basketball. The students were New Age approaches, let’s talk about divided into two teams, Team A and psychology. When we strip away all the much as it is to train Team B. padding, the reality is that we are asking the mechanics. Team A was put into a classroom and an individual to face off with another watched films on how-to shoot foul shots. human in a lethal encounter. It is our Team A also received explanations on responsibility, our duty, to assure that our the mechanics of making foul shots and team is given every advantage possible, then were asked to visualize themselves no matter how small. The psychology of successfully shooting baskets from the combat is a critical aspect of preparing foul line. Team B, was taken out to team members for shooting engagements. a basketball court and taught how- We need to assure that they do not to physically shoot foul shots. They freeze, fall victim to tunnel vision, or over practiced shooting baskets from the foul respond to the situation. line for the same amount of time as Team I recommend an approach that divides A was in the classroom. a tactical response into two mindsets: Team A and B then face off to see critical and tactical. The critical which team can successfully shoot more response mindset is what we often see foul shots. Although Team B, the team when someone is suddenly engaged that went to the basketball court and in a high-threat situation. For many not the classroom, starts out scoring reasons, the critical response mindset is more points, Team A quickly catches ultimately responsible for many of the and surpasses Team B, even though it failures we see in gunfights. A critical was their first time actually touching a response mindset is our default primal basketball. Other studies have shown state, its foundation is the fight-or-flight

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Email: [email protected] 13 Circle 255 on Reader Service Card Circle on Reader Service The Card Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 27 response we all know, but it is also When we force trainees into one state so much more, and it is debilitating. of mind or the other (critical vs. tactical Regardless of how realistic, relevant mindset), we see that those employing or frequent our training may be, if we critical response mindset perform much do not correct for the critical response more poorly than those applying tactical mindset, we may very well impacting response mindset approaches. It is not the ability of our teams to effectively possible to provide you with all the fight back in a high-risk situation. intricacies of how to develop programs The tactical response mindset is the that embrace tactical response mindset preferred method of thinking when approaches in a short magazine article. we face a high-threat situation. That said, my hope is to illustrate that The tactical response mindset is the psychology of combat, specifically characterized provides someone how it relates shooting engagements, is under fire with a purposeful means of a critical component of training your thinking, that matches their physiology, team members. level of training, and the reality of Do not overlook the application the battle. In short, the tactical of psychology in tactical or firearms response mindset forces the individual training. There are various techniques you to think in terms of tactical awareness can embrace to provide an edge to your and tactical engagement. This cycle teams. For example, the application of the breaks the “autopilot” thinking we Stroop Effect, named after John Ridley see when someone is using the critical Stroop, is a highly effective method for response mindset. target discernment training. A simple

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28 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 Circle 303 on Reader Service Card application of Stroop is to place an odd weaver, point vs. front sight, stealth vs. ABOUT THE AUTHOR or even number on your targets, and then dynamic entry; the list goes on and on. John Gomez is CEO of Group Espada instruct your trainees to only shoot the The reality is that our focus regarding and Sensato. He has a background in even-numbered target, doing it for time. tactics should be singularly about special operations, cyber-security and As you reduce the time, you winning. Not surviving a shooting or counter-terrorism. will see the trainee revert to critical tactical engagement, not getting through www.groupespada.com response mindset. If you use a crawl- it, but winning. walk-run approach here, you will find Winning means embracing counter- that if you start slowly, with time the assault, prolonged operations, outcome trainee will be able to discern odd from based tactics, and other approaches even and shoot accurately and within that are often only taught to advanced very strict time constraints. When they operators. These tactics need to find their accomplish this, they are employing way into the curriculum of the front- tactical response mindset. line team member, who is often the first person facing a shooter and needs to JUST THE BEGINNING: make very critical decisions. TRAINING + TACTICS In this article, we have examined Evolving how we train is just the various concepts and methodologies we beginning. There is a very real need to can use to help vastly evolve training evolve our overall tactics and techniques. related to tactical and high-threat As with our training approaches, many scenarios. I hope that by improving of the tactics employed by our teams are the quality of your training methods, antiquated. We spend way too much we improve the statistical outcomes of time debating the nuances of isosceles vs. officer-involved shootings.•

Circle 277 on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 29 WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE IN THE EVENT OF A TERROR ATTACK

30 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 by Tom Black

Terrorism is all around us. While the terror attacks of recent history have happened overseas, this was only a convenience for terrorists, as the targets were closer.

he embassy bombings in Yemen, procedures. Couple those two things with the U.S.S. Cole, and beheadings in the State Department’s lack of initiative TIraq and Afghanistan were all extremely in deporting individuals who have easy for terrorists to plot and plan overstayed their visas, and we could have since the targets were in their “back a preponderance of radical Islamist terror yard.” Terrorism inside the borders cells all over the United States. Looking of the United States is not something back at what terrorists are capable of and the average American thinks about, through proper risk assessment, threat but they should. America’s borders are analysis, and imagination, individuals and porous. In addition, there is a problem communities can possibly thwart some of with the doctrine behind our screening these attacks and properly prepare for the

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 31 aftermaths of attacks. There are numerous than listening to the news and waiting ways to mitigate or stay clear of these to be told what to do by local leaders or threats on a personal, small group, government officials. Personal preparation and community level by preparation, is the first step in staying alive and planning, training and equipping mobile in a state of emergency caused individuals properly. by terrorists. Regardless of the numerous threats posed by terrorists today, one UNDERSTANDING cannot help others if one is not personally THE IMPORTANCE OF prepared for any and all occasions of PREPARATION terrorism. Planning and preparation are Terrorists and radical Islamists can not difficult by any means, but they do be anywhere. They can be teachers in take time, energy, effort, and resources. schools, work in the same building as This may seem troublesome to some others, live on the same street, and even individuals, even costly, but protecting be neighbors. Preparing and planning for one’s self and family are paramount in a terroristic threat or attack takes more terroristic situations.

32 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 VEHICLE PREPARATION tow straps, jumper cables, extra fluid For those individuals without any (oil, transmission, brake, radiator, etc.), background in preparation, planning, five gallons of water, one box of Meals, or training for emergencies or terroristic Ready-to-Eat (MREs), one thousand events, there is a multitude and a myriad rounds of extra ammo for family-owned of information available. Individuals firearms, batteries, solar charger, crank can ask about what hazards are most radio, tire inflation pump, power inverter, likely to occur, what and where shelters small can for carrying fuel, blankets, fire are located, where the evacuation routes starting kit, water purification kit, and for emergencies are, whether there are a tire plug and patch kit. If you have an opportunities for training, whether there SUV, consider a winch, push bumper, are community and individual plans for first aid kit, and common over-the- emergencies, and how individuals can counter medicines. obtain copies of those plans (FEMA, While the vehicle is parked at a 2013). Most individuals are in the residence, it is important to point the mindset that it cannot happen to them, vehicle facing outward in case individuals but when disaster strikes and terrorists need to leave at a moment’s notice. This attack, individuals should be forewarned will preclude individuals from having to and forearmed. back out away from the residence, and Individuals can check their vehicles allow them to immediately drive away for proper maintenance. Mechanics can instead. When driving, adhere as much to check for proper brakes, exhaust, fuel, the rules of the road as possible. Others air filters, heater, lights, oil, thermostat, may be in too much of a hurry and tires, windshield wipers, and proper tread drive recklessly. Drive both offensively and inflation on the tires. A good rule and defensively at the same time. Check of thumb is a half a tank is an empty mirrors and not only focus on where the tank. Every vehicle should contain an emergency kit containing the following: at least a three ton jack, four-way lug wrench, flashlight, duct tape, tool kit (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.),

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 33 “zombie bag,” “ready bag,” or simply “go bag/ruck.” In case of an emergency, this bag will be the only thing you will grab when an attack happens. There will be no need to ransack the house to find items that individuals may need. All that is necessary is to grab the bag and depart. In this bag will be the things that individuals need for the immediate future (three to five days). This bag should include, but not be limited to: canned food or MREs for at least three days, one gallon of water per person per day, clothing essentials, including a strong pair of denim jeans or strong pants, warm clothes, extra socks and underwear, good working boots, work gloves, extra shirts and pants, foul weather clothing, and hygiene kits. Once food, water, and clothing are prepared, other items required should include: extra batteries, antibacterial wipes, a tent large enough for all individuals, inclement weather gear, a rechargeable destination is, but also what is around or hand crank radio, and any other items you. When stopping, the driver should individuals deem necessary, such as All that is necessary be able to see the bottom of the rear tires ammo, weapons, a hatchet, cash, etc. is to grab the bag in front of them. In case of an emergency, this will afford the driver the ability to WEAPONS and depart. turn left or right without backing up. While all individuals are not going to be familiar with weapons, they are GO RUCK nonetheless an integral set of items Once the vehicle is prepared, the that should be taken in an emergency individual or family can prepare a bag evacuation caused by a terroristic attack. to go. This type of bag has many names: Depending on what individuals are comfortable with, many guns can be found at any local gun store or on the

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Circle 343 on Reader Service Card 36 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 family and discuss what to do if there is a security threat. • Be alert for surveillance attempts or suspicious persons or activities, and report them to the proper authorities. Trust your gut feelings. That’s called counter surveillance. • Vary personal routines whenever possible. Even driving routes. • Get into the habit of checking in to let your friends and family know where you are or when to expect you. Enforce this for your loved ones. • Set up simple signal systems to alert family members or associates that there is a danger. Do not share this information with anyone not involved in your signal system. • Carry identification showing and absorbing energy over the increased area of the vehicle. Extra ammunition your blood type and any special surface area of the trauma pad” (AR500, (one thousand rounds per caliber) should medical conditions. 2015). While body armor is not the first not be stored in the “go bag.” • Do not unnecessarily divulge your item on the list for terrorist preparation, home address, phone number, or and may not be necessary or out of LIFESTYLE family information. Social media is a the price range for some individuals, Some of the personal mitigations for great way to put out false flags. it is something to consider. The extra terrorists are extremely simple and should • Watch for unexplained absences of local ammunition for the weapon(s) should be be incorporated into everyday living. citizens as an early warning of possible stored in a smaller bag in a predetermined • Encourage security awareness in your terrorist actions.

213 Circle on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 37 • Keep your personal affairs in good redundant communications, secure order. Keep wills current, have powers power and water sources, internal Consider of attorney drawn up, take measures to generators and excess water, motion owning ensure family’s financial security, and sensitive lighting, and cameras for develop a plan for family actions in the blind spots. a dog to event you are taken hostage. This is a • Install strong doors and locks and discourage common tactic of Narco terrorists in reinforced hinges, and perhaps South/Central America. internal gates. intruders. • Have a clear view of approaches to • Change locks when you move in or your home, egress routes, high ground, when a key is lost. A backup digital vantage points, points of hard cover, door lock is also a good idea. • Windows should not allow easy access and should be laminated as to prevent shattering. • Never leave house or trunk keys with your ignition key while your car is being serviced. Never trust valet drivers. • Have adequate lighting outside your house. • Create the appearance that the house is occupied by using timers to control lights and radios while you are away. • Install one-way viewing devices in doors. • Install intrusion detection alarms and smoke and fire alarms.

38 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 • Do not hide keys or give them to very young children. • Never leave young children at home alone. • Never admit strangers to your home without proper identification. • Teach children how to call the police, and ensure that they know what to tell the police (name, address, etc.). • Do not place your name on exterior walls of residences. • Close draperies during periods of darkness. Draperies should be opaque and made of heavy material. • Avoid frequent exposure on balconies and in windows. • Consider owning a dog to discourage intruders. • Never accept unexpected package deliveries. • Don’t let your trash become a source of information (Deputy G2, 2013). Make a separate bag for shredding documents. Your bank may do this complementarily. All of these aforementioned items can be utilized on a daily basis without changing an individual’s lifestyle completely. Communication and awareness are key to personal mitigation of terrorist threats. Now that the vehicle(s) and individuals are ready, there should be a plan on where to go. Individuals should create out-of-town contacts that they can call or e-mail in case of an emergency. This is a reciprocal relationship. In case of an emergency where they live, they can come to you as well. They should be far enough away that they are not affected by the same event.

REACTING TO DISASTER In case the terrorist attack happens during the day when members of

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 39 the family are scattered (at work, prudent as well. Knowing where children Either format of attack could cripple the home, school, etc.) there should be a are in case of an emergency will save time, banking procedures and put individuals’ predetermined meeting place for all to effort, and energy while looking for them financial resources on hold for the meet. This will save time and minimize or asking a school administrator. immediate future. Consider alternate confusion (Jordan, 2010). Since the There are many types of attacks we forms of currency, like ammo, cigarettes, home is protected, and the vehicle and can expect from terrorists. While we alcohol, or even gold coins. “go bag” are ready to go, ensure plans are cannot be prepared for everything all Many individuals will not have access in place for work and school. Individual of the time, we can be prepared for a to banks or credit cards, and individuals employers should have an emergency general terrorist attack as best we can. without enough cash may find themselves action plan in case of an attack. Knowing A financial attack from terrorists can in a financial bind and not have the basic what this is, and planning this with come in different forms. Terrorists could necessities for living. Ensuring there is coworkers as well as one’s family, will perform a coordinated attack on major enough cash reserves in the residence cause less stress and anxiety in a situation financial institutions through the Internet will ensure that necessary items can be that already has plenty of both. Not only via cyber-warfare. Since large banks have purchased. The government may or employers, but also schools should have a very elaborate encryption on their may not be able to help, since it will be an emergency action plan for children hardware and software, cyber-terrorists spending money on fixing the disaster or while at school. Asking for a copy of may find this challenging. However, preparing for another coordinated attack. the school’s plan is not only wise, but since most large banks are connected to The United States spent over $70 billion smaller banks, these smaller banks could dollars on the cleanup for the September be used as a gateway into the larger banks’ 11th attacks (Jordan, 2010), and there computer systems. Another way terrorists may not be cash reserves for all of the could cripple the financial world would banking systems immediately. Setting be to park a large vehicle filled with a aside cash reserves within the residence is “dirty bomb” (high explosives mixed with extremely important. Each individual or plutonium or highly enriched uranium) household will need differing amounts. just outside the financial district in Two to three thousand dollars might New York City, or other major financial be adequate for the immediate future. hub. This type of bomb is high on the However, this is dependent on how many Department of Homeland Security individuals are utilizing the funds. Randal (DHS) list for terrorists to utilize. Larsen, the Director of the ANSER

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44 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 Circle 311 on Reader Service Card ENDNOTES an MA in Security Management from “Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed: American Military University. This Community and Other Plans.” article is an abridged version of the FEMA. Last modified February 12, 2013. final paper he wrote to complete his http://www.ready.gov/community-and- Bachelor’s Degree. other-plans. “Emergency Preparedness.” American National Red Cross. Last modified 2011. http://www.redcrossstore.org/item/ 20-04667. “Pistols for Sale.” Gun Broker. Last modified 2015. http://www.gunbroker. INNOVATION, NOT IMITATION com/Pistols/BI.aspx. “Elite Tactical Vests,” Condor. Last modified 2015. http://www. condoroutdoor.com/Condor-ETV.aspx. “AR500 Armor Trauma Pad.” AR500. Visit TSSi at Booth #30103 Last modified 2015. http://www. Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas ar500armor.com/ar500-armor-trauma- pad-10-x-12-asc.html#.VRBDeWN_ Jan. 19-22, 2016 mmF. “Personal Protective Measures Against Terrorism.” 21st Theater Support Command. Last modified 2013. http:// c21.maxwell.af.mil/terrorism/protective_ measures.htm. Jordan, R. and D. Philpot. Is America Safe? Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Emergency Preparedness. Toronto: Scarecrow Press, 2010. Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness. Washington D.C.: Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2014 O’Hair, H., R. Heath, and G. Ledlow. Community Preparedness and Response to Terrorism. Westport, Connecticut: Praeger Perspectives, 2005

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Circle 123 on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 45 BOOK REVIEW Surviving: A Citizens Guide to Surviving Street Crimes and Terrorist Attacks by Walter Philbrick Reviewed by Garret Machine CreateSpace, October 22, 2015

his book is filled with tangible He wore a Rolex Submariner wristwatch and The last two chapters of the book information and is easily digestible and was a bit of a flashy guy. When he pulled center on terrorism and how to survive a Twritten in an applicable format. The reader into the driveway, a car blocked him in and suicide bomber. Philbrick believes that one will enjoy the way that real life stories from a guy got out with a pistol. He demanded day there will be suicide bombers in the the author’s twenty-two-year police career tie the watch. Another community resident United States attacking soft targets such as in to life-saving tips and general situational who was driving by noticed the incident and Disneyland, airport terminal check in lines, awareness. The information in the book is distracted the robber. My uncle then tried and crowded U.S. historic landmarks. divided into progressive chapters that take to run behind a small wall that leads to his Philbrick also manages a private you from the basics to the complex in terms front door and the assailant shot at him. Just investigation firm in Florida and relates of types of crimes and their severity and then, the passer-by stopped his car and pulled an almost unbelievable story. He tells us complexity of attack. This is for beginner out his own gun and shot at the robber. The that one of his private investigators located and intermediate students of the craft and robber fled and was never caught. My uncle a terrorist cell in Hollywood, Florida. includes some step-by-step instructions. still wears a Rolex and that neighbor is the His investigator, along with another Chapter One starts with one hundred Homeowners’ Association manager twenty- investigator from an Israeli firm, followed personal safety tips. For example, number three years later. the terrorist cell for weeks and actually eleven: Don’t Be a Victim in Your Driveway, Story number two does not end so well. It recorded some of their conversations. “Just before pulling into your driveway, take was the year 2000. An acquaintance of mine After interviewing his employee, he met 3 seconds of your time and make sure that was driving home to his gated community in with two Special Agents from the F.B.I. you were not followed home. As you arrive North Miami, Florida, from Miami Beach. Miami office and provided the two agents home and park in your driveway, check your He was followed and the security guard let specific information on the terrorist cells mirrors to make sure that no one has parked the following car past the gate when the located in Hollywood, Florida. The group behind you or is blocking you in. This is a driver said they were following a friend of terrorists was well funded and had favorite for robbers and kidnapers alike.” home. They kidnapped him, stole his car, specific targets. This may seem basic and rudimentary to beat him and left him for dead in Liberty After meeting with the two agents, some seasoned professionals. But may make City. The person who filled the newspaper Philbrick was told they would investigate the difference between life and death for machines found him the next day. He has the cell. I will reserve the rest of the story a naive family member. I will tell you two yet to fully recover. for those who will read the book. quick stories from my own personal account Both of these situations could have been The bottom line with this book is that it that discuss this very issue. avoided by simple situational awareness, as is both informative and entertaining. Buy it My uncle lived two doors down from me the author illustrates. This also speaks to for a close family member so you can read in Miami, Florida. It was 1993 and he was the merit of security parking, backing into it when they are done. • coming home around ten pm from dinner. the spot.

46 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 47 THE GRAY MAN

48 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 by Dr. Ross L. Riggs

A COUNTER internationally, it is good to learn to be SURVEILLANCE the gray man to avoid undue attention NECESSITY from the local authorities. There are here are many reasons that one times and places in this world when such should perfect the technique of attention from someone with a badge and Tbeing the gray man, whether working a gun is worse than the attention of a bad counter surveillance, doing surveillance guy with just a gun. The purpose within oneself, or simply traveling in today’s these next few paragraphs is to first help world without becoming the target of you see the advantages to becoming gray a pickpocket, con man, or terrorist. and to learn a few techniques for being For that matter, when travelling that gray man.

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 49 WHY SHOULD YOU so that an enemy soldier could walk trickier part for the gray man is that he is BE GRAY? within two feet of him and stand there, not trying to blend in to one spot on one emptying his bladder without knowing hillside covered in foliage and tree bark. A sniper, whether attached to a Special that the misdirection of his stream could Instead, this gray man (obviously this is Forces unit outside of Fallujah or secure be the precursor to his last breathe on this not limited to males only) must become within several yards of a deer lay in mid- Earth, or at least his last chance to sing nearly translucent so that, as different sets November, has the same goal in mind. baritone in the ISIS Barbershop Quartet of surroundings go past and merge with They want to become an invisible part of semi-finals. The latter also has specific changing groups of people with different the surroundings. The former so much reasons, usually dealing with dinner. The types of clothing, they seem to pass right

50 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 …an enemy soldier could walk within two feet of him and stand there, emptying his bladder without knowing that the misdirection of his stream could be the precursor to his last breathe on this Earth, or at least his last chance to sing baritone in the ISIS Barbershop Quartet semi-finals. The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 51 gray man. First on the list is the training and experience of the POI in counter surveillance. The more astute the POI and the better his or her training, the more difficult the assignment for the gray man. Fortunately for most grays, very few people are that well trained in counter surveillance, and even fewer are actively using their counter surveillance training, particularly if they have little reason to think they are the subject of any investigations. Another key factor in aiding the success of the gray man is the divided attention the POI normally will have. If he is under the stress of what he thinks could be an investigation to get him fired, imprisoned, or simply divorced, his mind will be trying to cover a hundred scenarios in what will happen to him in the very near future. He may be rehearsing in his mind how he will respond when whatever he has done is brought to light. The divided mind of the POI can work in the gray man’s favor by the distraction it causes his POI. It can, too, heighten the danger for the gray man. Such guilt churning within a man’s mind can lead to paranoia, so that the POI is seeing FBI agents dressed as squirrels hiding in trees. As probable as that last mental image could be, usually it is false. But that paranoia can push the POI to acting rashly and even attacking those he believes to be after him. It is possible through him, like Whoopi Goldberg Olympian size difference between the that the POI, while distracted by his guilt through Patrick Swayze in Ghost. While two. In the latter, the gray man could or paranoia, may inadvertently bring traveling in large crowds that can nearly be in his POI’s visual field fifteen times the gray man into his conscious visual disappear as he stands in a crosswalk during the day, but if he is very good at field; in which case the gray man must be waiting for a light to change, so that what he does, he will not be noticed even prepared to alter his tactics. That will be the gray man remains unnoticed by his once. The other side of that same coin is covered a bit later. person of interest (POI). that if anyone did see him, most likely Consider another scenario. The gray Did you notice the last statement of they would not be able to describe him man is not surveilling the POI but that last paragraph? The gray man is not outside of average looking. rather the POI is a bad guy about to attempting to be unseen by his POI. He There are factors that will weigh to do some nefarious act in a public place is working to be unnoticed. There is an the advantage or disadvantage of the where the gray man just happens to be.

52 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 An active shooter in a work place is a SCENARIOS FOR The example given earlier of plausible scenario. Now our individual’s BEING GRAY surveilling a person of interest is the purpose for going gray is not so that one in which you will have the most A couple of different scenarios will he can tail the POI; it is so he does not control possible over your ability to make the point more clearly than a become a target for the POI’s angst pre-plan what you want to wear to simple narrative. The examples given so and aggravation. Being gray he has best fit into the environment so as to far include conducting surveillance, doing both a better probability of survival be gray. If, for instance, you can know counter surveillance, travelling while and a better chance at taking some ahead of time that the POI you will trying to avoid being robbed, ransacked intercessory action against the shooter. be tailing will be spending most of or pillaged, and then finally being able to This is something that will take place the night inside a country-western bar go gray when necessary in the event of a in a matter of micro-seconds. In one then you can dress in a way that fits life threatening attack. moment of time our soon to be Mr. Gray is just minding his own business in the local post office. He is among a dozen or two philatelists who happened to all arrive at the same time. An old anecdote declares that you do not have to be able to outrun a bear who is chasing you and your friend. You just THEY CAN RUN, have to outrun your friend. In this case, our man must suddenly become grayer BUT THEY CAN’T HIDE. than all of the other 1st Issue Berlin Airlift Stamp enthusiasts. Certainly, going gray is not solely for making sure that, if someone is going to get mowed down by an active shooter’s deadly gunfire, that it is someone other than yourself. It also gives you, as Mr. Gray, an opportunity to be able to act to neutralize the situation. If the POI does not notice you in the corner of the post office lobby trying to hide your 220 pound carcass behind a 3 feet high, 2 feet wide trash can, then you may have a split second more to draw your legally carried and concealed firearm to take out FLIR’s new LS-Series handheld thermal the shooter. night vision monocular is built for those who Assuming that your shooting ability serve and protect. With enhanced resolution displays, extended zoom, and video output, as Mr. Gray has been effective, the this powerful, yet simple imager gives Law likelihood is slim that anyone is going Enforcement an unfair advantage. Whether to try to send you to federal prison. pursuing a suspect or searching for Turning gray is not just about no longer evidence, ﬁ nd it with FLIR. using the Grecian Formula for Men that Learn more at: you bought right after the new secretary www.ﬂ ir.com/counterterrorism. got hired at work. Going gray does not happen mindlessly, in a vacuum or without pre-planning.

Circle 12 on Reader Service Card The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 53 Counterterrorism_hpIsl Ad_072715.indd 1 7/27/15 2:58 PM the genre. If you are aware that the What likely gets more Americans to be Basically, the studies agreed that if subject will be in or around a country targets of thieves or others who do not you could find the one seat in the entire club and golf course, then your choice have their best interest at heart comes plane that absolutely no one would of attire can be pre-determined. These from the openness with which they talk ever choose because it is inconvenient, are fairly obvious choices, but they can about where they are staying, where uncomfortable, and in the middle of the also include if the POI will be in and they are going, with whom they are densest area of noisy children and nursing out of local businesses as a customer travelling, and what the bought the day mothers, then you would know where to and perhaps going to dinner without before at a bazaar for only $300. Another sit. Most professionals opt to take their returning home for more formal wear; primary reason is their almost total lack chances travelling where the seats are then, business casual will get you the of situational awareness. They have their more comfortable and they are less likely gray you need. noses in iPads or they are engrossed in to have to endure a baby’s diaper change What about finding yourself suddenly phone calls back home, especially video at 35,000 feet while two toddlers are the object of surveillance and you need to calls, or they are having conversations grabbing their laptop case and stomping act counter to them? No options here as with fellow travelers who may or may on their feet at the same time. to wardrobe except from the standpoint not even be part of their travel groups. Being gray, though, while traveling of having done some contingency Most Americans like to be open and through airports and on aircraft is a little planning. If so, then you might have friendly and that can include striking simpler than it may seem at first. Be access to a jacket of some type to either up conversations or inviting someone smart and spend as little time outside the add or remove from your current attire. It to sit next to them when they have no restricted area of a terminal as possible. may include losing a shirt and wandering idea who that person is or what their In theory, at least, in the secure areas the away just wearing t-shirt and jeans or motives might be. Situational awareness only people with guns should be the law having a reversible shirt so you go from of their own property, their wallets, their enforcement personnel. That is a plus a white shirt to blue, etc. Going through handbags, never leaving any unattended if you cannot have your own on hand! a store and coming out with a baseball even for a split second, is critical to a Keeping your credit cards and documents cap you didn’t have when you entered is successful travel time. Another double- that have radio frequency (RF) another possibility. edged characteristic of most Americans technology built in within some type of is an affection for watching a small radio frequency identification (RFID) THE TRAVELING child playing nearby when it is merely protective sleeve is also a plus. GRAY MAN a diversion to try to get at whatever If a traveler can remain as luggage-free The next scenario involves being the valuables thieves can grab. and as conversation-free as possible, they gray man while traveling. Pre-planning During the latter half of the last can travel in the gray zone. The gray man here is critical. It does not matter whether century, airline hijacking by some is focused on those around him and his you are traveling from the northern politically driven fanatic with an own well being. Seasoned travelers can half of the U.S. to the Deep South or overwhelming desire to go to a foreign tell you that just by sitting and listening, if you are traveling to Europe or the airstrip someplace was all the rage. as people talk loudly into their phones Mediterranean; either way, pre-planning Studies were made on how to travel or Bluetooth headsets, it is easy to spot and some basic education are the initial more safely when a psychotic killer is on those who are the ones who are the high steps. Spend time becoming a student of board. The first rule was to avoid taking level businessmen: they are focused on the area in which you are traveling. In the a shower at any time while on the plane. everything going on in their conversation vast majority of European cities, talking Since that was not usually a possibility, and no attention at all is paid to their openly while on public transportation more realistic ideas were put into play to briefcase or bags. A perpetrator can follow of any kind is a dead give-away of your see if there were patterns to disassociated one of those into the washroom as they nationality. Having red, white, and blue hijackers’ actions. Studies were done as continue their obviously-too-important- luggage, ties, hats, or underwear is likely to what part of the plane to sit in so as to to-stop-for-five-minutes phone call and not a good idea in remaining gray. be less likely a target the hijacker uses to walk out with a wallet, passport, and make a point. maybe a fresh set of undershorts, if they’re quick enough! Not only that, but in

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58 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 By Nick Perna

Law enforcement is an ever-evolving profession. This is particularly true with how we deal with traumatic injuries in the field. When I first started fifteen years ago, we didn’t do a whole lot when dealing with injured persons other than fellow cops.

his was due to a variety of reasons. in them. Even when they were fully going to die. That being said, the only Primarily, we didn’t have the stocked, they didn’t contain the type of thing we had to treat him with was a Ttraining. Basic first aid taught in the equipment used to treat major trauma. 4x4 dressing, a small patch of sterilized academy was about the extent of the The first homicide I went to, a gunshot cloth you would use to cover up a Band- average cop’s medical training. We didn’t victim inside of a car, another officer Aid-sized wound. We sat in the car with have the equipment, either. We had first and I tried to use the contents of our the victim until an ambulance arrived, aid kits in the backs of our cars, but they combined vehicle first aid kits to treat fearing if we abandoned him we’d be in had been so badly pilfered over the years him. The victim had the top of his head trouble. We didn’t want to get into legal that there wasn’t generally anything useful blown off by the bullet and was inevitably trouble by performing some unauthorized

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Kennedy packs an individual first aid kit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Photo by: Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 59 IFAK issued to students. Photos by: John Cowart

60 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 medical act that would get us fired, sued, or put in jail. Finally, the culture at the time didn’t necessarily support it. We didn’t consider it to be our job and thought that providing medical aid would only get us in trouble. I remember once, as a new cop, performing a basic C Spine First focus was control on a car crash victim only to getting the victim get admonished later by a sergeant for “putting hands” on someone and opening to safety and myself and the department up to liability. not becoming a It’s different today. We’re expected to try to render aid in some way. The days of casualty yourself. watching someone bleed out are over. We now receive training and equipment to better deal with these situations. Recently, my department sent every officer to a one-day tactical medicine course taught by the International |School of Medicine. The two instructors we had were Dr. Lawrence Heiskell and Matt Willette. Dr. Heiskell is an ER doctor, police officer and SWAT Team doctor. Matt is a former Green Beret and experienced law enforcement approach to stemming bleeding in officer. Together, they provided an tactical environments. First focus was informative class based on their training getting the victim to safety and not and experiences. becoming a casualty yourself. This tactical Their approach was based on not only consideration is often glossed over or not what they have experienced in their even discussed in some tactical medicine careers but also on lessons learned in the courses. This is unfortunate because it is War On Terror. Whereas the old emphasis potentially the most important aspect of was on basic ABCs (Airway, Breathing, lifesaving under fire. Circulation), the new focus is on It then shifted to rapid assessment and controlling bleeding. In combat, bleeding treatment of bleeding and injuries such is the #1 killer. The same can be said of as a pneumothorax. In a pneumothorax, someone getting shot on the street. Other the victim suffers an injury to the than CPR, there isn’t a whole lot a law chest, causing the plural sac (think the enforcement first responder can do for bag containing the lungs) fills with someone not breathing. More advanced air or blood. This condition can cause intervention techniques administered by rapid death if not treated and is often paramedics and doctors are required. overlooked or not even discussed in many There is however, a lot that can be done first aid classes. for someone who is bleeding profusely Both instructors added some good real and is going to die from it if not treated. life examples from their own jobs. Dr. The instructors taught a no-nonsense Willette discussed traumatic injuries he

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 61 A fully stocked IFAK is an essential part of an officer’s basic combat load. Photo by: John Cowart

62 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 Pfc. Derek Romano, a radio and telephone operator, hooks the end of an emergency trauma bandage in place after wrapping it on the forearm during an Individual First Aid Kit refresher class. Photo by: U.S. federal government had treated in the ER. Matt brought up Each student was issued a complete some real world injuries he had suffered individual first aid kit (IFAK) as part of on the job, ranging from slashing attacks the course. It is designed to be attached to gunshot wounds. Further instruction to a gun belt or tactical vest. It contains came in the form of videos from Iraq and items mainly used to control bleeding, Afghanistan, where much of the current such as trauma dressings and tourniquets. experience has been garnered on treating The kits were also supposed to combat-related injuries. contain 14-gauge catheters used to treat

The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 63 The issued IFAK was definitely a “go to war” kit.

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Since 2005, SSI has taken Hezbollah - a threat as deadly as al-Qaeda - Learn about them in nearly 500 First Responders their own territory, along Israel’s northern border. to Israel and shown them Hostage Rescue - Discover how they go wrong. the basics of the Israel security concept. Hospital Response - Find out how Israel’s critical response hospitals Thanks in part to that handle surge and multi-casualty incidents. program, we are better able Israel Counter Terrorism units - Learn how they operate. to defend ourselves in the Israel National Police - National Academy; See how they train? United States. In response to demand, we are now Sensitive Installations - Participate in a day-long exercise and offering a once-in-a-lifetime training program in how to set up a complete security system. experience covering the Secret Israel Homeland Security Simulator - See how this works following advanced subjects: at a base south of Tel Aviv.

May 13–21 Stay in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and visit some of the most amazing sites! Register now if you are US Military, a Homeland 2016 Security Professional, a Security Professional, an EMS, or an EMT.

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TACKLING GLOBAL SECURITY THREATS JUNE 7–9, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC

Three of the leading organizations in global security: WHO SHOULD The Anti Money Laundering Association, (The AMLA) Quaynote Communications and Security Solutions ATTEND? • Human Resources International-SSI will be hosting the first Tackling Global directors Security Threats conference in Washington DC on June • Risk managers 7–9, 2016. Each organization will showcase best practices • Security directors and vital to tackling Global Threats for corporations. Besides managers their expertise, all three organizations are well known for • Crisis management their very successful conferences. executives • Business continuity Against a background of heightened tensions across executives the Globe this conference is imperative for corporations • Insurers, lawyers, medical, that are concerned with optimizing their response to the operational, travel and current environment. procurement professionals • AML or BSA executives • C-Suite executives

72 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 JUNE 7 Corporate JUNE 8 Tactical and strategic responses Liability, Travel Risk & Duty of to Global Security Threats Care Conference Day 2 organized by Security Solutions Day 1 organized by International—will answer the question: How Quaynote Communications— should corporate security departments react to will answer the question: complex physical and cyber security challenges What does it take to enhance corporate sustainability in high risk Day 2 will concentrate on new strategies for environments? assessing risk and threat in a fast paced challenging environments by hearing from SSI partners, Israeli Day 1 is dedicated to examining corporate security specialists. Red Teaming as a issues of corporate liability and duty tactical tool will be examined for its contribution to of care of organisations towards auditing corporate security. In the second part of the their employees, especially when day, former Special Forces operations personnel will sending them overseas to work. speak about cyber security for the corporation. In addition, the value of having a social media targeting “It is often the C-Suite Executives program will be discussed by one of the creators of who responsible for duty of care the leading social media targeting platform. policy issues”, explained Lorna Titley, Director at Quaynote, “so we are therefore including a session targeting this group and asking the Henry Morgenstern: +1-305-401-6906 critical issue of whether effective [email protected] risk mitigation can simultaneously address duty of care and protect JUNE 9 Organized by the AMLA—The the bottom line”. Anti Money Laundering Association

Day 3 The AMLA—this one day conference will focus on the financial institution sector crimes such as money laundering, fraud, cyber threats, terrorist financing and more. This is a must for the AML, BSA and other professionals dealing with reporting Lorna Titley: +1-604-538-3353 unusual or suspect activity. [email protected]

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