Identify the type of terrorist. Based on the provided scenario, which type of terrorist (domestic, foreign, or lone wolf) do you think is most likely posing this threat? Why is the intelligence gathered about a specific type of terrorist or terrorist organization important?
Assignment Question
Scenario: You work as an intelligence analyst in a local fusion center. You have received intelligence that a well-known terrorist organization, Aryan Nations, is planning to place an explosive device at the airport. Through community-led policing, law enforcement was notified that persons of interest, linked to the terrorist organization, were recruiting people to assist with the alleged plot through an online chat room. Community members were in the same chat room and thought the users and specific information were suspicious, and reported this activity to authorities. The user names and intelligence gathered suggested that the information was credible and connected to a plot against the airport. Now, the information has landed on your desk at the fusion center. As an analyst, you need to work with your colleagues and partner organizations to create a descriiption of procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate the threat.
Directions: For this project, you will create a descriiption of procedures report. Your report should include an introduction and conclusion. Specifically, address the following: Identify the type of terrorist. Based on the provided scenario, which type of terrorist (domestic, foreign, or lone wolf) do you think is most likely posing this threat? Why is the intelligence gathered about a specific type of terrorist or terrorist organization important? How can the intelligence received by authorities assist in ruling out specific types of terrorists? Describe the strategies used to identify domestic threats and risks. What strategies are used within fusion centers to identify threats and risks? What specific strategies do state and local fusion centers use to identify natural and man-made threats and disasters? Describe the strategies used to identify international threats and risks. What kinds of international organizations do fusion centers work with to gather intelligence about international terrorist organizations? How do fusion centers work with the U.S. Intelligence Community to gather intelligence on international terrorist organizations? Explain how information is shared across all levels of the Department of Homeland Security. How do fusion centers work with DHS to share time-sensitive and critical information regarding natural and man-made threats and disasters? How do fusion centers work with law enforcement and the Intelligence Community to share time-sensitive and critical information regarding natural and manmade threats and disasters? Describe the preventative nature of counterterrorism. What role does the military play in counterterrorism efforts? How does the Intelligence Community work with fusion centers to develop counterterrorism strategies?
What to Submit To complete this project, you must submit the following: Description of Procedures Report Using the Project Three Template, create a 750- to 1,000-word descriiption of procedures report. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style.
