Changing the Mindset-Army Antiterrorism Force Protection,

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Abstract:

In 1995 and again in 1996 terrorists breached force protection measures for U.S. personnel located in Saudi Arabia. The November 1995 attack on the Office of the Program ManagerSaudi Arabian National Guard which killed 6 and wounded 40, was a sign of deadly events to follow. In June 1996 at the Kbobar Towers housing complex a tanker truck loaded with explosives was detonated next to the northern perimeter fence killing 19 U.S. airmen and injuring hundreds more. As Secretary of Defense William Perry stated at the time, The Khobar Towers attack should be seen as a watershed event pointing the way to a radically new mindset and dramatic changes in the way we protect our forces deployed overseas from this growing threat. Accordingly, DOD launched an aggressive effort to protect all its personnel and their family members.

Author(s):
Rokosz, Ronald F. ; Hash, Charles H.
Author Organization(s):
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WASHINGTON DC
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
JCS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*TERRORISTS, *ARMY PERSONNEL, *COUNTERTERRORISM, *LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, ATTACK, EXPLOSIVES, PROTECTION, TERRORISM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Military Intelligence, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
AT FP(ANTITERRORISM FORCE PROTECTION)
Report Date:
1998 Jan 01
Creation Date:
1998 Dec 09