(U//FOUO) Terrorists have shown considerable interest in an improvised chemical device called the mubtakar, which is designed to release lethal quantities of hydrogen cyanide, cyanogen chloride, and chlorine gases. One or more devices could be used in attacks in enclosed spaces, such as restaurants, theaters, or train cars. The mubtakar is small and could be transported in a bag or box, or assembled at the attack site. DHS and FBI encourage recipients of this document to report information about suspicious devices and the acquisition or possession of mubtakar precursor chemicals or components (see figures for details) to the nearest state and local fusion center and to the local FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.
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Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Small-Scale Toxin and Poison Attack Warning
(U//FOUO) Terrorists continue to express broad interest in toxins and poisons that could be used to contaminate food or water supplies, or spread through skin contact. Widely circulated terrorist manuals contain instructions for mixing toxins and poisons with skin penetrating enhancers such as oils, lotions, and other ointments. Other possible methods of delivery include adding toxins or poisons to beverages, fruits, vegetables, or other foods. Most toxins and poisons mentioned in terrorist manuals are more suitable for assassinations and small-scale attacks than for mass casualty attacks, but terrorists might calculate that a coordinated series of simultaneous small attacks could produce comparable casualties and widespread public fear, as well as erode consumer confidence.
U.S. Northern Command
(U//FOUO) U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and CONPLAN 3500 CBRNE Response Overview
(U//FOUO) U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and CONPLAN 3500 CBRNE Response Overview, March 3, 2009.
U.S. Army
(U//FOUO) U.S. Army Zero-Point Energy Assessment
(U) Zero-point energy (a very general term) is the lowest energy that a given quantum mechanical system can have (i.e., the ground state of the system). In quantum field theory, it refers to the energy of the vacuum (i.e., a space devoid of matter [the energy of “nothing”]). In this paper, we will use the abbreviation ZPE (as is commonly used by those in the field) to refer to the vacuum energy for use in applications.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-8 Draft Implementation Concept
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8/HSPD-8 establishes policies to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies by requiring a national domestic preparedness goal; establishing mechanisms for improved delivery of Federal preparedness assistance to State and local governments; and outlining actions to strengthen preparedness capabilities of Federal, State, and local entities. This paper describes a concept for rapid and systematic implementation of the provisions of HSPD-8 to improve preparedness doctrine and practice and reorient preparedness programs and activities that converged within homeland security under a unified national all-hazards preparedness strategy.
Transportation Security Administration
(U//FOUO) TSA Transportation Suspicious Incident Report (TSIR) October 2010
(U//FOUO) The Transportation Suspicious Incident Report (TSIR) provides a weekly comprehensive review of suspicious incident reporting related to transportation. The TSIR includes incident reporting, analyses, images, and graphics on specific incidents. In addition, selected articles focus on security technologies, terrorism, and the persistent challenges of securing the nation’s transportation modes. This product is derived from unclassified incident and law enforcement reporting and does not represent fully evaluated intelligence.
Transportation Security Administration
(U//FOUO) TSA Female Suicide Bombers History Overview
(U//FOUO) TSA Female Suicide Bombers History Overview, October 2006.
Transportation Security Administration
(U//FOUO) TSA Security Technology Challenges Brief
(U//FOUO) TSA Security Technology Challenges Brief, June 11, 2010.
Afghanistan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO Restricted Afghanistan Security Reports and SIGACTS Maps August-October 2010
Thirteen reports and maps from the NATO Information Dominance Center ranging from NATO UNCLASSIFIED to the NATO RESTRICTED level of classification
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Snapshot: Yemen Explosive Packages on Cargo Aircraft
(U) As of 29 October, packages on cargo aircraft containing explosive materials were intercepted in the United Kingdom (UK) and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The packages were shipped from Yemen, with the United States listed as the final destination. On the evening of 28 October,security officials at East Midlands Airport in Lockington, UK identified a suspicious package containing a modified printer-toner cartridge that was later confirmed to contain explosives.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate Nuclear/Radiological Outreach Brief
Official Use Only FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate Nuclear/Radiological Outreach Brief, September 23, 2010.
Intelligence Fusion Centers, Oregon
(U//FOUO) Oregon TITAN Fusion Center: Al-Qaeda Inspire Magazine Analysis
(U//FOUO) Purpose and Scope: Provide first responders with a summary, analysis, warnings & indicators, and implications of key articles in the Fall 2010 Inspire magazine for Oregon and SW Washington.
Intelligence Fusion Centers, Michigan
(U//FOUO) Michigan Fusion Center: Soldier Uses Military Disguise to Enter Sporting Event
An athletic facility reported an illegal entry incident during a sporting event on 9, October 2010. The subject arrived at the facility in a military Humvee, wearing a full military formal dress uniform, just prior to the start of the event. The subject advised event security personnel that he was there as part of the game day military Honor Guard, and requested to park the Humvee in the secured parking area reserved for police vehicles. The individual was allowed access at several points and subsequently parked the Humvee in the secured lot. The individual exited the vehicle and retrieved two military M-16 rifles with bayonets from the Humvee.
Maryland, Washington D.C.
(U//FOUO) National Capital Region Training and Exercise Schedule 2010
National Capital Region Training and Exercise Consortium, August 3, 2010.
Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, Washington D.C.
(U//FOUO//LIMDIS) FEMA National Capital Region Catastrophic Incident CONPLAN Draft
In the event of a catastrophic incident or threat to the National Capital Region (NCR), the significant federal presence would both necessitate and complicate a robust response. In order to facilitate the coordination that would be required for the integration of federal, state, and local response efforts, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the FEMA Office of National Capital Region Coordination (NCRC) have compiled this draft NCR Federal Concept Plan (CONPLAN) of Catastrophic Planning Assumptions. For planning purposes, a catastrophic incident is defined in the National Response Framework as any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism, which results in an extraordinary level of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions.
U.S. Army
(U//FOUO) U.S. Army Company Intelligence Support Team (COIST) Development
U.S. Army Company Intelligence Support Team (COIST) Development, December 3, 2007.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) FBI Mortgage Fraud in Relation to the Subprime Crisis Briefing
Deputy Assistant Director Michael C. Mines Lecture to the BKA Autumn Conference 2008 on Mortgage Fraud in Relation to the Subprime Crisis Briefing.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(U//FOUO) DHS-FBI Small Arms, Lone Shooters and Small-Unit Tactics Warning
(U//FOUO) DHS and the FBI assess that, given the current evolving and diversifying Homeland threat environment, recent incidents involving small arms operations here in the United States and abroad demonstrate the need for continued vigilance and awareness. Small arms operations could be employed through a range of tactics from a lone shooter—as illustrated by the 1 September incident in Silver Spring, Maryland at the headquarters of a U.S. cable network—to a small-unit assault operation.
Afghanistan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(U//FOUO) Afghanistan Atmospheric Report: Taliban Suffers Losses in Tagab District
(U//FOUO) ATMOSPHERIC VALUE: Neutral; The Taliban has suffered heavy losses, including several commanders at the hands of Hezb-e-Islami. These losses have caused them to flee the UZBIN areas of the TAGAB District, KAPISA Province.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(U//FOUO) Afghanistan Atmospheric Report: Civil War if ISAF Leaves Gardez District
(U/ /FOUO) BLUF: If ISAF leaves there will be civil war, even AAF groups are fighting among each other. But the ANA needs assistance if they are going to defend Afghanistan. But the Americans give support to Pakistan even though they support the Taliban and AI Qaeda.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(U//FOUO) ISAF Regional Command SIGACTs Maps October 4-10, 2010
(U//FOUO) ISAF Regional Command SIGACTs Maps October 4-10, 2010.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Multi-Jurisdiction IED Security Planning Guide
The Multi-Jurisdiction Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Security Plan (MJIEDSP) Planning Guide assists multi-jurisdiction areas in developing a detailed IED security plan. The IED security plan outlines specific bombing prevention actions that reduce vulnerability and mitigate risk against the primary terrorist IED attack method within a multi-jurisdiction area.
Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DHS Report: Small Unit Tactics in Terrorist Attacks
The DHS/Office for Bombing Prevention TRIPwire team is providing this Information Product to private sector owners and operators and law enforcement to alert them to small unit tactics used by terrorists throughout the world. This report is derived from a variety of open sources and government reports. At this time, there is no credible or specific information that terrorists are planning operations against public buildings in the United States, but it is important for Federal, State, and Local authorities, and private sector owners and operators to be aware of potential terrorist tactics.
Mexico, Texas
(U//FOUO) Texas-Mexico Border Security Carnage Update
(U//FOUO) Texas-Mexico Border Security Carnage Update, July 2010.
Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security
(U//FOUO) DoE-DHS Energy Sector Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan
In its role as Energy SSA, DOE has worked closely with dozens of government and industry security partners to prepare this 2007 Energy SSP. Much of that work was conducted through the Sector Coordinating Councils (SCC) for electricity and for oil and natural gas, as well as through the Energy Government Coordinating Council (GCC). The electricity SCC represents more than 95 percent of the electric industry and the oil and natural gas SCC represents more than 98 percent of its industry. The GCC, co—chaired by DHS and DOE, represents all levels of government—Federal, State, local, and tribal-that are concerned with the Energy Sector.