Terrorism Awareness
Lore Dosher
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
The WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders course provides a basic awareness of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) hazards; how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG); and how to prepare individuals to lessen further injuries or property losses. Awareness-level training does not certify a responder to perform ongoing operations at an incident.
Participants will be given one (1) opportunity to take the course pretest to display mastery of the course content. Those passing with an 80% or higher score will be able to proceed directly to the course evaluation and certificate. Participants who do not pass the pretest with a grade of 80% or higher will be required to complete the full course and pass the final exam.
Participants must pass the quiz at the end of each module to move to the next module. Participants will have five (5) chances to pass each end-of-module quiz. If participants cannot pass the quiz or the end-of-course exam after five (5) attempts, the participant will be disenrolled from the course. These participants will need to enroll in a future course offering and meet the course requirements.
As part of a Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) cooperative agreement training program, this course is available at no direct cost to state, county, and local government agencies.
August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. Although we should always remain vigilant in light of attacks carried out during the past few years, Antiterrorism Awareness Month should be a time we instill heightened awareness and vigilance to prevent terrorist attacks and protect DLA employees, locations, and operations from acts of terrorism.
Terrorism is an enduring, persistent, worldwide threat to our nation. Antiterrorism is the defense element to our fight against terrorists. We must seek knowledge of the threats and heightened awareness to detect terrorist activities. These actions are critical to sustain vigilance and successfully provide the advanced warning needed to defend against the full range of terrorist tactics.
All DLA employees play an important role in preventing vulnerable individuals from entering the path to radicalization and violence. Education, promotion of awareness, and dialogue are important tools for prevention. Because of rapid changes in online communications, the threat of violent extremism has evolved in recent years. Violent ideologies and propaganda are now more accessible than ever, making it more difficult to identify and stop extremists before they act.
Trust your instincts; if a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, REPORT IT. Although this is not an all-inclusive list, these are some of the observations to report to local law enforcement or through DLA iWatch:
Awareness is not limited to your workspace or local area; it should be a part of any travel, official or unofficial. If required, ensure you receive a Travel Threat Briefing from your local Antiterrorism Officer. Know the location of the safe havens and carry with you the local emergency telephone numbers. Understand the culture where you are travelling. The State Department posts its current travel warnings on this link:
To gain a better understanding of the challenges of violent extremism, all DLA employees must complete their annual AT Level I training. Remember, you are a key link in helping to prevent violent extremism by:
The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) works to build partnerships and provides grant funding, training, technical assistance and increased public awareness of targeted violence and terrorism prevention (TVTP) across every level of government, the private sector, and in local communities. CP3 convenes TVTP providers, curates TVTP research and best practices, and helps states and communities to build TVTP strategies and prevention programs.
Protecting the United States from terrorism is the founding mission of DHS. While America is stronger and more resilient as a result of a strengthened homeland security enterprise, terrorist threats persist and continue to evolve.
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) advisories communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, public sector organizations, airports and other transportation hubs.
The United States faces a rising danger from terrorists and rogue states seeking to use weapons of mass destruction. A weapon of mass destruction is a nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or other device that is intended to harm a large number of people. The Department of Homeland Security works every day to prevent terrorists and other threat actors from using these weapons to harm Americans.
A program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities.
Cyber-attacks targeting government agencies increased by 95 percent worldwide in the second half of 2022, according to a 6 March 2023 article in Security Intelligence. And 95 percent of these security breaches were caused by human error. To stay safe online, employees should be mindful of the following:
Training is pivotal in fighting the war against terrorism. OEM employees are provided the tools, education, and guidance to mitigate these threats during the month of August and all-year-long. Course information is available at:
Although antiterrorism awareness should always be a priority, Antiterrorism Awareness month reminds us to renew our commitment to the vigilance required to prevent terrorist attacks and protect our employees, locations, and operations from acts of terror.
Terrorism is a persistent threat to our nation and Antiterrorism Awareness training is the first level of defense. The JS -US007-Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training course on JKO is consistently one of the highest utilized courses on JKO, receiving over 800k completions a year. The course is sponsored by the Joint Staff in coordination with the Military Services to meet the annual requirement for Level I Antiterrorism Training prescribed by DoDI 2000.16, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards.
Services and Combatant Commands may utilize this course on the JKO LMS for annual training and/or pre-deployment, but it is also available for family members deploying with service members, via stand-alone non-CAC enabled training. The stand-alone version is available on the login page of the JKO LMS.
This type of awareness is vitally important both at home and abroad, and the online course provides links to resources that can be used at any time. Awareness is not limited to your workspace or local area; it should be a part of any travel, official or unofficial. Understand the culture where you are traveling and review current travel warnings.
The events of September 11, 2001, have had an impact on all of us. We have entered into a new era in which terrorism must be approached at the local law enforcement level. In an effort to create a safe environment, police departments maintain liaisons with state and federal agencies to ensure that information is shared freely and in a timely manner. As Citizens or guests in our community, we ask that you report any unusual activity to Jacksonville Police. Provided below are some suggested guidelines to ensure that the information you provide is both beneficial and timely. Reports can be made at any time by dialing 9-1-1.
We support a network of about 190 counter terrorism security advisors (CTSAs) who work within local police forces as officers and staff. Their primary role is to provide help, advice and guidance on all aspects of counter terrorism protective security to specified industry sectors.
See, Check and Notify (SCaN) is a free training programme that aims to help organisations, venues and events maximise safety and security using their existing resources. Protect your site from a range of threats with SCaN training.
The continued security of the Village of Skokie depends greatly on citizen involvement. No Illinois law enforcement agency can effectively protect life and property without the support and cooperation of the citizens they serve.
The Skokie Police Department needs your help in preventing terrorism by remaining alert and being aware of everyday activities in your neighborhood.
Take notice of unusual behavior and report any unattended backpacks, suitcases or packages left in inappropriate locations. Skokie Police also encourage the involvement of family, friends and neighbors. Be aware of what is going on around you at home and while you are away. Become involved in Neighborhood Watch - neighbors working together with police and other emergency personnel, observing and reporting incidents, conditions and crime in their neighborhoods.
Reporting of suspicious activity can help disrupt the terrorist planning cycle. Although it is the intent of the terrorist to instill fear in you, it is your vigilance that the terrorist fears most. Reports can be made any time by dialing 847-982-5900 or by email.
In the event you become aware of suspicious activity, do not take direct action, confront the individual or reveal your suspicions. Rather, record as many details as possible and notify the appropriate authorities as soon as possible. There are three elements in reporting a description to the police: accuracy (most important), speed and completeness. When recording the essential details, utilize the following guide:
Take precautions when traveling. Do not accept packages from strangers and do not leave luggage unattended. It also is important to learn where emergency exits and stairways are located in your office and home and to think about how to evacuate a building or congested public area in a hurry.
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