Terrorism and cert cert basic Training Unit 8 Unit Objectives

What is terrorism?

• 06/25/21

• D. Prosnitz

• This definition also recognizes not only the physical attack, but also the psychological impact it has on a society for many years after.
• …evidence an intention to coerce, intimidate, or convey some other message to a larger audience other than to the immediate victims.
• The violent act was outside the precepts of international humanitarian law

• “the threatened or actual use of illegal force and violence by a non‐state actor to attain a political, economic, religious, or social goal through fear, coercion, or intimidation”

• Expanded definition: Global Terrorism Index

Terrorist Goals

• Tactical
• Mass casualties
• Loss of critical resources
• Disruption of vital services
• Disruption of the economy
• Heightened fear
• Strategic
• Geopolitical change
• Recruiting & Fund raising

• 8-

• CERT Basic Training
• Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT

• Social Amplification