2. Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP)

3. Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS

4. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
OVERCOME ROUTINES
MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE
BE SENSITIVE TO, AND CHANGES IN, THE SECURITY ATMOSPHERE
BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS

5. OVERCOME ROUTINES Vary your route to and from work,
Vary your time you arrive and depart
Exercise on a varying schedule
(It is best not to exercise alone)

6. OVERCOME ROUTINES
Avoid routines (time & location) for shopping, lunch, etc.
Do not divulge family or personal information to strangers
Enter and exit building through different doors, if possible

7. MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE
Dress and behave in public in a manner consistent with local customs

8. MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE
Items that are distinctively American should not be worn or displayed outside American compounds unless necessary to accomplish official business
cowboy hats,
clothing adorned with American flags or
other national symbols, city or commercial logos, etc).

9. MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE Show respect of local customs Shun publicity
Do not flash large sums of money, expensive jewelry, or luxury items

10. BE SENSITIVE To the CHANGES IN THE SECURITY ATMOSPHERE
· Be alert for surveillance attempts, or suspicious persons/activities
· Use the "buddy system"; travel in groups

11. BE SENSITIVE To the CHANGES IN THE SECURITY ATMOSPHERE
Watch for unexplained absences of local citizens as an early warning of possible attack
Avoid public disputes or confrontations
Do not unnecessarily divulge your home address, phone number, or family information

12. BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS
· Have a plan, "If this then…"
If something happens MOVE, get out of the affected area
Get into the habit of "checking in" to let friends and family know where you are or when to expect you

13. BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS
Get into the habit of "checking in" to let friends and family know where you are or when to expect you
Know how to use the local phone system and key phone numbers, always carry "telephone change"

14. BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS
Know the locations of civilian police, military police, government agencies, US Embassy, and other safe locations where you can find refuge or assistance
Know some key phrases in the local language

15. BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS
Set up simple signal systems that can alert family members or associates that there is a danger
Carry identification showing your blood type and any special medical conditions.

16. BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS
Keep your personal affairs in good order.
Do not carry sensitive or potentially embarrassing items

17. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Although spouses and children are rarely targeted by terrorist, it is advisable that they also follow personal security precautions.
Family awareness of personal security is the cornerstone of any protective effort

18. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Stress the importance of security and the seriousness of the threat to the whole family
 Cultivate mutual concern for security

19. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Know the family emergency plan and what to do and who to contact in an emergency
 Vary routes and times when taking children to school or when shopping

20. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Avoid establishing a pattern when frequenting entertainment or recreational facilities
 Know where you family members are at all times and encourage them to check in by telephone

21. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
 Do not allow strangers into your home;
schedule deliveries, repairs, etc.
Verify identity through credentials or other documents.
Contact the agency/company they claim to represent

22. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Know your neighborhood;
get to know your neighbors
 Be alert to strangers or vendors in your neighborhood

23. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Establish a duress code so that family members can warn each other in case of an emergency
Report frequent wrong numbers or nuisance telephone calls
Limit publicity concerning yourself and your family

24. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Keep all outside doors and windows locked
 Keep car, work and house keys separate and maintain accountability
 Change locks if keys are compromised

25. FAMILY PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Do not accept unsolicited or suspicious packages
Never consent to requests from telephone repair persons that you not answer you telephone

26. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Avoid isolated streets and play areas
Travel and play in groups
Never talk to strangers
Never go anywhere with a stranger
Keep family informed about unusual incidents

27. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Never accept deliveries
Do not permit children to ride taxis/public transportation unescorted
Immediately report all attempt to question, annoy, or molest them

28. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Ensure school officials will only release children to a known member of the family or specifically authorized person

29. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Have children escorted to and from school
Keep family informed about whereabouts
Develop a family safety plan and practice it
Do not allow children to hitchhike

30. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Never leave children at home unattended
Note all information about unusual incidents
Warn children not to leave school with strangers

31. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Familiarize children with police and fire stations;
teach them emergency procedures.
Teach children the proper use of the telephone.
They should know who and when to call for assistance.

32. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Statistics indicate that acts of violence are most often perpetrated against victims during periods of movement.
The following tips are provide to decrease your vulnerability during travel.

33. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
The use of these security measures should be tempered by the nature or purpose of travel,
the time and fiscal resources available, as well as the means and circumstances under which travel is made.

34. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Do not assume that acts of violence "can't happen to me."
Obtain and use tourist passport/visa whenever possible

35. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Control distribution of itinerary and restrict detailed itinerary information
Remove all decals and insignia from your luggage, jackets, vehicles, etc.

36. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Avoid carrying potentially controversial materials
religious books, pornography, etc.)
Curbside check-in if possible at the airport

37. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Make copies of key documents and carry them separately
passport identification page, drivers license, credit cards, etc.)
Travel in groups when possible where appropriate

38. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS Identify any "hot spots" on itinerary
Avoid wearing military clothing
Do not use rank/position to make reservations

39. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Carry extra medication, eyeglasses, and other medical necessities
Obtain/update will and power of attorney

40. TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
Avoid routine schedules
Carry identification

41. Summary Always let some one know your plans Always check in and out
Take different routes to and from
Maintain a low profile
Carry Identification
Avoid taking to strangers

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