Antiterrorism / Force Protection

ATTACK PREPARATIONS Target Options: Choosing a target typically starts with aself-assessment of the terrorist group’s capabilities,which will, in large part, define the methods of attackavailable to the group. Selection Surveillance: Data gathered from watchingpotential targets will help the terrorist group refine thelist of choices. A potential target may be de-selectedbecause surveillance data proves the choice to be toodifficult to effectively attack. Target Selection: Once surveillance data results areassessed, terrorists are able to select their target or setof targets. The most likely targets are those that arevulnerable, undefended or with weak security.