Antiterrorism / Force Protection

TERRORIST CHARACTERISTICS Well-Trained: In order to instill individualmembers with a strong desire for success,including a willingness to die for the cause,terrorist groups train and rehearse extensively.Emphasis is on physical conditioning, effectiveuse of weapons and explosives, tactics andcombat techniques, clandestine operations,psychological warfare and survival skills. Covert: Although some groups have overtpolitical contingents, the operational cells ofmost terrorist groups can operate in covertpostures for extended periods.