Beginning with FY2010 National Level Exercise (NLE) to engage the National Planning Scenario 1-Improvised Nuclear Detonation, the Training Working Group (TWG) has become an integral part of preexercise preparedness. To assist with the exercise preparedness activities, the Training Manual (TM) has been created to attempt to identify training for all levels of response and recovery. The training offered by exercise participants will be captured and indexed in this manual. To accomplish this task, significant participation was necessary from participating Emergency Support Functions (ESF) to build the index and the training aides found in this manual.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Combined Arms Center: Information Engagement in Counterinsurgency
Targets of Psychological Operations
PSYOP can assist counterinsurgency by reaching the following targets:
-Insurgents
-Civilian Populace (US & HN)
-Military Force
-Neutral Elements
-External Hostile Powers
-Local Government
Department of Homeland Security
Deparment of Homeland Security DNSSEC: Securing the Domain Name System (DNS)
Deparment of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate DNSSEC: Securing the Domain Name System (DNS), March 24, 2010.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Network Warfare Battalion Recruitment Brief
FOUO Army Network Warfare Battalion Recruitment Brief, December 18, 2008.
Canada
Canadian Land Force Counter-Insurgency Operations Manual
A COIN campaign is conducted through a specific philosophy and a set of specific principles that guide the application of combat power. It is distinctly different from the conduct of an insurgency itself, and the lines of operation within the COIN campaign must counter the lines of operation of the insurgents. Within the guiding principles, each COIN campaign must be a custom approach to the insurgency at hand. The constant is the fact that insurgency and counter-insurgency are essentially about the battle to win and hold popular support both at home and in the theatre of operations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//LES) FBI Partyvan Pranks Swatting Report
(U//LES) “Partyvan Pranks” Responsible for “SWATTING” and Hoax Bomb Threats to Purdue and Various Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Universities from 15 – 26 February 2009
California, Intelligence Fusion Centers
Northern California Regional Intelligence Center Radio Frequency Jammers Warning
LES excerpt from Northern California Regional Intelligence Center Officer Awareness Bulletin concerning Radio Frequency Jammers, February-March 2010.
Maryland
Baltimore Police Department: Guns That Look Like Toys
FOUO/LES Baltimore Police Department Bulletin on Guns That Look Like Toys.
Arkansas, Intelligence Fusion Centers, Louisiana, Mississippi
Gulf Coast Drug Trafficking Brief: Strawberry Methamphetamine
A new kind of methamphetamine that has a strawberry flavor and bright pink coloring was seized for the first time in Carson City, Nevada during a search of an apartment on January 27, 2007. Flavored methamphetamine is the newest metamorphosis of the dangerous street drug. It appears that the flavor and color were added to the meth during the cooking process, instead of afterward, which would mean the drug does not have any less potency than its common counterpart. The colored and flavored methamphetamine, known as “Strawberry Quick” in the Sacramento, California area and now in Carson City, is popular among new users who snort it because the flavoring can cut down on the taste.
Intelligence Fusion Centers, Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. Fusion Center: Officer Safety Issues, November 2009
(U//FOUO//LES) Washington Regional Threat and Analysis Center Officer Safety Issues, November 2009.
United States
Scientology Headquarters (Gold Base/Int Base)
The international headquarters of Church of Scientology, also called the Gold Base or Int Base, is located on a 500-acre parcel of land in San Jacinto in Riverside County, California. The Church of Scientology purchased the site, a former resort used by celebrities, in 1978. Many of Scientology’s organizations are headquartered there, including the Religious Technology Center, the Commodore’s Messenger Organization International and Golden Era Productions. Golden Era Productions manufactures the E-Meter and produces and distributes all church audio-visual materials, both internal and promotional. The motif of the facility is designed to look like a Scottish castle, perhaps as a reference to one of Hubbard’s largest ideological inspirations Aleister Crowley. Like Mr. Crowley’s Boleskine House, which is located near Loch Ness, Scotland, Mr. Hubbard also refers to his house in a singular epithet “Bonnie View”.
Transportation Security Administration
TSA Passenger Aircraft Cargo Screening Briefs
TSA Passenger Aircraft Cargo Screening Briefs from 2008 and 2009.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Intelligence: Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the Army (SAEDA)
FOUO U.S. Army 902d MI GROUP Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the Army (SAEDA) Brief.
Threats and Takedown Notices
Third U.S. Fusion Center Requests Removal of Document from Public Intelligence
The following message was received on April 5, 2010 from a Captain Brad Carnduff of the Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center. This is the third notice we have received from a U.S. fusion center. The previous two notices, from the Virginia Fusion Center and the Rocky Mountain Information Network, were both received in the month of February. This notice is unique in that it requests the identity of the “person, group or organization who forwarded this Daily Intelligence Note to your attention”. It also asks that we “contact the STIC prior to posting” similar material in the future.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Sheriff Brief: Chemical & Detergent Suicides
Detergent suicide is a newer method of committing suicide that appears to be gaining in popularity. According to reports suicide rates are on the increase. One method that appears to be on the rise is the use of common house hold chemicals to make a lethal gaseous combination.This combination of ingredients yields Hydrogen Sulfide Gas (H2S).
Idaho
Idaho Sheriff Warning: Hydrogen Sulfide Suicide
In our Ada County Case, on 5-13-09 a blue Toyota Scion was observed at the Lookout Point near Lucky Peak Dam on Highway 21. The vehicle had “Hazardous Materials” warnings that appeared to be printed on a home computer taped to the outside of the car. The warnings indicated that the car contained Hydrogen Sulfide gas and that one breath can kill. The lone occupant of the vehicle, a 29-year-old male, was slumped over in the driver’s seat.
Intelligence Fusion Centers, Kansas
KCTEW Bulletin: (U//FOUO) Hydrogen Sulfide Suicides
Hydrogen sulfide is considered a broad spectrum poison, meaning ‐ that it can poison several different systems in the body, although the nervous system is most affected. The toxicity of H2S is comparable with that of hydrogen cyanide. It forms a complex bond with iron in the mitochondrial cytochrome enzymes, thereby blocking oxygen from binding and stopping cellular respiration.
California, Intelligence Fusion Centers
LA-RTTAC (U//FOUO) Hazards Posed to First Responders by Hydrogen Sulfide Suicides
(U//FOUO) Suicides involving hydrogen sulfide gas are increasing. Incidents have been reported in the Joint Regional Intelligence Center area of responsibility (JRIC AoR), most recently in Castaic, California on 23 February 2010. First responders should be aware of the indicators of hydrogen sulfide suicides, and should follow their agencies’ response and personal protection procedures to mitigate risk.
Department of Homeland Security, New York
(U//FOUO) Hydrogen Sulfide: A Potential First Responder Hazard
(U//FOUO) DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC) assess that an intentional release of hydrogen sulfide gas most likely would be by a person using it to commit suicide, thus not exposing large numbers of people. The gas is, however, highly toxic and easy to produce from commonly available materials—properties that could make it attractive for use in a terrorist attack. DHS/I&A and JRIC have no information that terrorists are planning an attack in the United States using hydrogen sulfide gas.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) Two Arrested for Conspiring to Commit Terrorist Acts Overseas
(U//FOUO) On 3 October 2009, US citizen David Headley (aka Daood Gilani) was arrested by FBI Chicago and charged with conspiracy to conduct acts outside the United States that would constitute the offenses of murder and maiming. Additionally, Headley was charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorism.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//LES) Radio Frequency Jammers Used to Disrupt Communication Devices
(U//LES) Radio frequency jammers are devices designed to prevent communication devices from operating by deliberately broadcasting disruptive radio transmissions on the frequencies used by the targeted devices. Radio frequency jammers have been used to interfere with communications between law enforcement officers.
Texas
Confidential Texas Police CJIS Mobile Data Terminal Training Manual
Confidential Harris County Texas Police CJIS Mobile Data Terminal Manual, For Law Enforcement Use Only, 2009.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) FBI-DHS Sovereign Citizen Group Calls for Removal of U.S. Governors
(U//FOUO) According to recent FBI reporting, an identified sovereign citizen extremist group is advocating a plan to remove state governors from office. This organization authored a “Restore America Plan” that consists of a multi-step process beginning with notices issued to state governors demanding they vacate their positions within three days. As of 31 March, over 30 governors have received such notices. The plan calls for the removal of any governor who fails to comply. DHS has no specific information that this removal refers to a specific plan to use violence; however, law enforcement should be aware that this could be interpreted as a justification for violence or other criminal actions. According to the group’s plan, other steps involve establishing bogus courts, calling of “de jure” grand juries, and issuing so-called “legal orders” to gain control of the state. The plan notes that this call to action depends on the participation of identified sovereign citizens or other unidentified violent antigovernment extremists whose cooperation is not assured.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) FBI-DHS Moscow Metro Bombings Joint Intelligence Bulletin
(U/FOUO) According to Russian government and open source reporting, two female suicide bombers attacked two trains on the Moscow metro on 29 March by detonating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that were worn on their bodies. Initial reporting indicates 38 people may have been killed and 102 injured.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Moscow Metro Bombings Snapshot
Bombings(U) Moscow, Russia –Two female suicide bombers detonated explosives in Moscow’s subway system.
(U) Facts:
–(U) Two unidentified female suicide bombers detonated explosives in Moscow’s subway system
–(U) Explosions occurred on 29 March at Lubyanka and Park Kultury train stations in downtown Moscow at approximately 0800 and 0845 local Moscow time (2400 & 0045 EDT)
–(U) Preliminary reports indicate 37 killed, 102 injured
–(U) Russian media reports that an unexploded suicide belt was discovered at Park Kultury Station(U) No group has claimed responsibility at this time. However, Doku Umarov, a self-proclaimed Chechen militant leader, posted an Internet video warning of potential attacks in Russia in February.