Several domestically based extremist organizations have demonstrated an interest in recruiting current and former gang members. No specific, credible intelligence indicates members of US-based street gangs are currently engaged in operational planning on behalf of terrorist organizations targeting the United States; however, former gang members have been arrested for terrorist plotting as recently as 2005. Terrorist recruitment patterns could potentially increase gang member involvement with terrorist groups.
Author Archive for Public Intelligence
Archistrategos.
Congressional Research Service
Navy Role in Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism: Background and Issues for Congress
Statements from Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and other Department of Defense (DOD) officials suggest that the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) that is currently in progress may lead to an increased emphasis in future U.S. defense budgets on capabilities for conducting irregular warfare (IW) operations, such as counterinsurgency operations. In addition, counterterrorism (CT) operations have received an increased emphasis since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Congressional Research Service
U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
During the Cold War, the U.S. nuclear arsenal contained many types of delivery vehicles for nuclear weapons. The longer range systems, which included long-range missiles based on U.S. territory, long-range missiles based on submarines, and heavy bombers that could threaten Soviet targets from their bases in the United States, are known as strategic nuclear delivery vehicles.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) International Terrorists Remain Focused on Targeting Luxury Hotels
The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the FBI are releasing this Joint Homeland Security Note to raise security awareness regarding terrorist interest in targeting luxury hotels.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) Potential Threats to Popular Sport and Entertainment Venues
The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the FBI are releasing this Joint Homeland Security Note to raise security awareness regarding terrorist interest in targeting sport and entertainment venues.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USCENTAF Middle East Construction
Planned, programmed, designed over 1,000 projects, valued over $2.03 billion at 19 installations
* Over $645 in MILCON and O&M, Contingency Construction in progress
* Another $344.9M pending award
Department of Defense
Joint Prosecution and Exploitation Center
The Joint Prosecution and Exploitation Center (JPEC) synchronizes coalition force (CF) intelligence and criminal prosecution efforts associated with detainees, detainee related evidence, and other battlefield material while also supporting Iraqi Security Forces development of internationally accepted criminal investigative and forensic practices IOT facilitate the growth and development of the Anbar Criminal Justice System and the establishment of the Rule of Law within the province.
Bilderberg
List of Participants for the 2006 Bilderberg Meeting
BILDERBERG MEETINGS
Ottawa. Canada
8-11 June 2006
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Bilderberg
Official List of Participants for the 2008 Bilderberg Meeting
BILDERBERG MEETINGS
Chantilly, Virginia. USA
5-8 June 2008
CURRENT LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Bilderberg
Official List of Participants for the 2007 Bilderberg Meeting
BILDERBERG MEETINGS
P.O.Box 3017
2301 DA LEIDEN
The Netherlands
Germany
German Ministry of Defense Report Regarding Military Security at 2007 G8 Summit
Wie aile Behörden des Bundes und der Lander sind auch die Dienststellen der Bundeswehr nach Art. 35 Abs. 1 GG verpflichtet, zu Gunsten anderer Bundes-, Landes- und Kommunalbehörden Amtshilfe zu leisten. Voraussetzung ist jeweils ein ausdriickliches und hinreichend konkretes Ersuchen der zu unterstützenden Behörden. Die Initiative für Amtshilfeleistungen der Streitkrafte geht somit niemals von der Bundeswehr aus.
U.S. Air Force
Wargaming: Enabling the Warfighter for the Future
# ‘Building Partnership Capacity’ Seminars and Mini-games
# Support Other Service & Joint Wargames
# Coordinate/Participate with Subject Matter Experts
# Represent Approved AF Positions
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Federal Medical Readiness Responsibilities and Capabilities
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the responsibility to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from major terrorist attacks or natural disasters, but currently lacks a clearly-defined and unified medical capability to support this mission. Additionally, it lacks the capability to properly support DHS personnel operating in field units and hazardous conditions by providing little or no medical support.
Congressional Research Service
Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe
Successive U.S. governments have urged the creation of an anti-missile system to protect against long-range ballistic missile threats from adversary states. The Bush Administration believed that North Korea and Iran represented strategic threats, and questioned whether they could be deterred by conventional means.
Intelligence Fusion Centers
GISAC Fire, Haz Mat, and EMS Intelligence Bulletin
A news article from July 18, 2009 highlights a new medication has been developed which reportedly can protect people exposed to normally lethal doses of radiation from a nuclear or a “dirty” bomb.
The article cited tests involving 650 monkeys exposed to radiation equivalent to that recorded during the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster in 1986, 70 per cent died while the rest suffered serious maladies, the newspaper Yediot Achronot said yesterday.
Infragard
Infragard Secure Access Agreement
InfraGard is a cooperative undertaking between the FBI and an association of businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to increasing the security of United States critical infrastructures.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Homeland Security Advisory System Increased to Orange for Mass Transit and Passenger Rail
Federal Departments and Agencies, State Homeland Security Advisors, Security Managers, State and Local Law Enforcement, and Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs). Secondary release, dissemination or sharing of this product is authorized by Federal Departments and Agencies within their respective departments and agencies, and by State Homeland Security Advisors within their state and local jurisdictions to authorized homeland security partners, that have an official valid need-to-know.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
London Terrorist Attacks: Implications for the Homeland
We have been concerned over the past few years that an attack on the scale of the London or Madrid attacks could be undertaken in the Homeland, have been actively working to prevent such an attack, and have issued Information Bulletins on this subject. The 7 July terrorist operations in London using apparent improvised explosive device (IED) attacks against public transportation systems involved one of several types of terrorist operations we have been concerned about in the post-September 11th environment.
National Security Agency, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Federal Accounting Standards Review of NSA Internally Developed Software Claims
The Intelligence Community’s (IC) Accounting Standards Working Group requests the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee (AAPC) review the National Security Agency (NSA)’s interpretation of internally developed software (IDS) as it relates to the internal use software definitions outlined in Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Board Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard (SFFAS) No. 10, Accounting for Internal Use Software.
National Guard
National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters Virginia
Support U.S. national military objectives by providing trained and equipped units for immediate mobilization. Support of the Governor by providing trained personnel and unit equipment capable of deploying to protect life and property, and maintain peace, order, and public safety.
National Guard
Joint Task Force National Guard CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package
Assessment (including the WMD CST), Intelligence, Information Operations, Communications, Critical infrastructure (physical and cyber) survey and protection, Engineering, Logistics, Security forces (air and ground), Aviation, Emergency medical treatment, triage and stabilization, Casualty decontamination operations, Operations in a Contaminated CBRNE environment, SAR, Additional forces
New Jersey
New Jersey Intelligence Bureau Homegrown Terrorism Plots: New York 2009 and Fort Dix
# The arrest May 20 of four men accused of plotting to bomb a Bronx synagogue and shoot missiles at military planes in New York reminds us that homegrown extremists pose a serious and persistent threat to the United States.
# Homegrown plots have included the conspiracy against soldiers at Fort Dix, as well as plots targeting military infrastructure or Jewish institutions.
African Development Bank
African Development Bank Group Strategy for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Africa
The international community is concerned with the growing incidence of organized crime, corruption, and terrorism and the debilitating effect these problems have on peace, security and development. A successful strategy to address these international threats necessarily involves measures to address money laundering and the financing of terrorism (ML/FT).
Department of Defense
Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office Physical Security Brief
2008 Success Stories
Entry Point Screening and Access Control
Vehicle Barrier Testing Program
• Retired the current Department of State Anti-Ram Barrier Test Standard, SD-STD-02.01, Revision A, March 2003
• Created ASTM F2656 -07 Standard Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers, August 2007
• More robust and practical gauge for barrier testing
Australia
Queensland Government Pandemic H1N1 Situation Report August 5, 2009
Gold Coast
• Media are reporting concerns about the imminent arrival of almost 1,000 organ recipients on the Gold Coast for the World Transplant Games. The Local Organising Committee Chairman is said to be negotiating with a health provider to set up a flu clinic at the Games. [couriermail.com.au, 4/8/09]
• Queensland Health has had extensive correspondence with the United Kingdom Organising Committee for the Transplant Games regarding the event. The Organising Committee concluded it would continue with the Games as planned.