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Fundamentals of Terrorism Training Program (FOTTP)

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The dynamics of domestic and international terrorism necessitate law enforcement officers maintain proactive vigilance to predict and interdict terrorist events. Subject matter expert FLETC instructors and guest instructors discuss topics that offer insight into clandestine foreign and domestic terrorist recruitment, finance, propaganda, and operating tactics.

Type: Advanced

Length: 8 class days.

Curriculum

  • Trends in Terrorism
  • Historical Overview of Islam
  • Introduction to Jihad
  • Contemporary Issues in Terrorism
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)
  • Domestic Terrorism
  • International Terrorism
  • Legal Aspects of Terrorism Investigations
  • Terrorism Financing
  • Elements of Border Security
  • Cyberterrorism
  • Elements of Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Pre-Incident Indicators
  • Elements of Land Transportation Antiterrorism
  • Elements of Physical Security     Surviving Hostage Situations
  • Fraudulent Documents
  • Terrorist Firearms Familiarization
  • Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
  • Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs)
  • Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)
  • Elements of Suicide Bomber Tactics and Mitigation
  • Explosives Demonstration
  • Agroterrorism
  • Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Mitigating a Terrorist Incident
  • Case Study
  • Terrorist Attack Practical Exercise

Instructors

Instructors in the Fundamentals of Terrorism Training Program are current and former Federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and military with substantial experience in planning and executing counterterrorism, special reaction team, explosive ordnance disposal, and intelligence operations in the United States and overseas.

Prerequisites for Attendance

Attendance is open to Federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, investigators, and emergency management specialists, as well as military and other U.S. Government agencies having law enforcement, emergency management, fire and rescue, and infrastructure protection mission planning responsibilities. Non-credentialed students must have the permission of the FLETC/CTD Program Manager to register for the course.

Registration Information

The training officer for your agency should contact the FLETC Training Admissions Specialist at (912) 267-2269 or via e-mail at FLETCAdmissions@dhs.gov for program availability and costs.

State/Local Employees

Contact FLETC Office of State and Local Training at the State/Local Employee Registration Website.

International (Non-US) Personnel

Should contact FLETC International Training and Technical Assistance at (912) 280-5353, Email: FLETC-intlrqst@dhs.gov

Additional Information

Travel

  • Official travel days are Monday and Friday.

Special Equipment Needs

  • None

Contact Information

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
1131 Chapel Crossing Road
CTD / TH391 - ATTN: Program Specialist
Glynco, GA 31524
E-Mail: FLETC-CounterterrorismDivision@dhs.gov
FAX: (912) 554-4484

Training Dates

There are currently no training dates or other items within this program.

* last modified December 22, 2008 17:34