Background Threat Policy/Organizations Your Role Overview Background Threat Policy/Organizations Your Role

Terrorism Threat in U.S. International Terrorism Domestic Terrorism Al-Qaeda Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad Loosely Affiliated Shia and Sunni Extremist Domestic Terrorism Lone Offenders, Splinter Right Wing Extremist Groups, Cults, Anarchists, Animal / Environmental Rights Groups

National Strategy for Combating Terrorism – February 2003 Defeat Deny Diminish Defend

Organizations Department of Homeland Security Asst Sec Defense for Homeland Defense Northern Command

Your Role Military – Renewed Focus by Command Leadership Contractor – IRD and Deliver on Time First Responders – Coordinate, Ask for Assistance

“No group or nation should mistake America’s intentions: We will not rest until terrorist groups of global reach have been found, have been stopped, and have been defeated.” President Bush, November 6, 2001