The Role of the U.S. Civilian Authorities and Military Forces in the Battle Against Terrorism.

Abstract

Terrorism is increasingly in the news. The United States, as the preeminent world power, will become increasingly a target of terrorist acts. This paper analyzes the role of the U.S. Civilian Authorities and Military Forces in the battle against terrorism. It reviews U.S. policy and lead agency responsibilities as well as the impact on international law and American Civil liberties. It reviews current and possible future threats and makes recommendations regarding proactive measures the U.S. should be taking now to prevent successful terrorist attacks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309043

Entities

People

  • Guy A. Giancarlo

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antiterrorism
  • Civil Rights
  • Congress
  • Counterterrorism
  • Crime
  • Department Of State
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.