Domestic Terrorism: Is America Prepared?

Abstract

Within the United States National Security Strategy, December 1999, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and their possible use by terrorists are listed as a vital interest to our nation's security. Excluded from this vital interest are terrorist acts that involve the use of conventional bombs and weaponry. The United States is focused on a Nuclear/Biological/Chemical (NBC) terrorist attack; but it should be equally prepared for the more likely domestic terrorist attack using conventional bombs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA401425

Entities

People

  • Michel M. Russell Sr

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Criminals
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Urban Areas
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security