CITP - Exam Study Guide 3
Define terrorism An activity that involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life, property, or
infrastructure; and appears to be intended to intimidate, coerce a civilian population;
to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; to effect the
conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination kidnapping or
hostage-taking.
Inhibitors from Mobilization Community engagement outreach by government improves relationships with
LEO *increase in public awareness-
Credible Voices *respected family, figures in local community
Define JCAT to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. In coordination with the
FBI and DHS, JCAT collaborates with other members of the IC to research, produce
and disseminate CT intelligence products to state, federal, local, tribal, and territorial
government agencies
Handling Code 1 The individual has an arrest warrant. If the warrant is good make the arrest. Use
caution and IMMEDIATELY contact TSC
Define Anti-terrorism (AT) COMBATING OR DEFENSIVE MEASURES used to reduce the vulnerability of
individuals and property to terrorist acts.
Common Law Sovereign citizens only recognize what type of law
What government agency or center operates and TERRORIST SCREENING CENTER
maintains the US counterterrorism Watchlist?
After an NCIC query, what do most all the TSC handling Approach with caution
codes instruct a LE officer to do when encountering an
individual in the TSC database?
What are indicators? Generally defined & observable actions, based on analysis of past known behaviors
& characteristic, that collectively suggest that a person may be committing,
preparing to commit, or has committed an unlawful ac?
Where should all indicators, incidents, and fragments of local JTTF, as well as Agency's Intel Division.
information be reported by law enforcement?
Which indicator category includes body language, what are Suspicious Behaviors - pertaining to terrorism
nervous, hesitant, indecisive, and attempts to conceal
features?
Define Counterterrorism (CT) DIRECT ACTIONS/OFFENSIVE MEASURES taken against terrorist networks and
indirect actions to influence and render global and regional environments
inhospitable to terrorist networks
what are the three phases of radicalization 1. Radicalization
2. Action
3. Mobilization
RAM
What is NCTC National CounterTerrorism Center
, CITP - Exam Study Guide 3
What are the three phases of NCTC Decision, Planning, and Execution
Attack is part of the __________ Phase of the NCTC Execution
Terrorist Attack Model?
The process when an individual changes to a belief system Violent Radicalization
which actively advocates facilitates, or uses violence to
effect societal or political changes
The potential funding sources of Criminal Activities, Terrorist Organizations
Charitable Organizations, & offshore entities might have
what in common?
extremist group those whose ideas are the farthest from the political center
Extremist Movement Objective Effect radical change in society and government policy
Proactive direct actions against terrorists Counterterrorism
U.S Department of State function regarding terrorist Maintenance of designated FTO list
Intimidation or coercion of a civilian population what is Terrorism
Defense measures against terrorist acts what is Anti-Terrorism
Action to prepare of engage in vilence what is Mobilizing
Who designates the foreign terrorist list? Secretary of State
18 US - 2339B whoever knowingly; provides material support or resources; to a foreign terrorist
organization; and knows the FTO has engaged in or engages in terrorist activities.
what is the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) if it engages in terrorist activity or has retained the capacity or intention to do so and
it threatens United States national or America's national security
How long is the foreign terrorist organization list good for? 1. Valid for 2 years, then reviewed by the Secretary of State
2. Can be reviewed at any time
3. Renewable (changes) at any time.
, CITP - Exam Study Guide 3
Somebody w/ beliefs far outside the norms of what are EXTREMIST
society/religion/politic are defined as
Radicalization the process by which individuals come to believe that their engagement in or
facilitation of non-state violence to achieve social and political change is necessary
and justified.
Incendiaries, explosives, firearms, vehicles, WMDs, drones Types of Weapons
are ______ of _______ used by terrorist
what are three types of terrorist groups? 1. Hierarchical - chain of command control responsibility, very organized.
2. Networked - loose affiliation of people/groups, more flexible
3. Hierarchy/Network Hybrid
How do terrorist get financed? 1. Fund from criminal activities - drug trafficking, cyber crime, tax scams
2. Charitable orgs
3. Offshore entities/shell companies
4. Funds transfers/intl payments
5. Alternative methods - gift cards, crypto, paypal, ebay, fundmenow
Extremist starting to prepare themselves/support others to what are MOBILIZATION
commit acts of violence to achieve goals of their beliefs
Define beliefs - pertaining to terrorism are the basis for extremists and terrorists
-include race, religion, creation, politics.
Identify the Terrorist Attack Cycle (6) 1. Project initiation
2. Target assessment and selection
3. In-depth surveillance
4. Planning and rehearsal
5. Plan verification
6. Execution and Exploitation
What happens during project initiation 1. Leadership initiates operation
2. Intelligence cells are activated and sent to area.
4th Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects,
against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants
shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be
seized.
BIG WORD is the GOV involved?
what triggers the fourth amendment Government, action, search or event
LEO sees marijuana growing in a location where someone OBTAIN A WARRANT or CONTINUE SEARCHING
has a reasonable expectation of privacy. What should the
LEO do?
A person has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their Curtilage
home and in the __________________ surrounding their
home.
Define terrorism An activity that involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life, property, or
infrastructure; and appears to be intended to intimidate, coerce a civilian population;
to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; to effect the
conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination kidnapping or
hostage-taking.
Inhibitors from Mobilization Community engagement outreach by government improves relationships with
LEO *increase in public awareness-
Credible Voices *respected family, figures in local community
Define JCAT to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. In coordination with the
FBI and DHS, JCAT collaborates with other members of the IC to research, produce
and disseminate CT intelligence products to state, federal, local, tribal, and territorial
government agencies
Handling Code 1 The individual has an arrest warrant. If the warrant is good make the arrest. Use
caution and IMMEDIATELY contact TSC
Define Anti-terrorism (AT) COMBATING OR DEFENSIVE MEASURES used to reduce the vulnerability of
individuals and property to terrorist acts.
Common Law Sovereign citizens only recognize what type of law
What government agency or center operates and TERRORIST SCREENING CENTER
maintains the US counterterrorism Watchlist?
After an NCIC query, what do most all the TSC handling Approach with caution
codes instruct a LE officer to do when encountering an
individual in the TSC database?
What are indicators? Generally defined & observable actions, based on analysis of past known behaviors
& characteristic, that collectively suggest that a person may be committing,
preparing to commit, or has committed an unlawful ac?
Where should all indicators, incidents, and fragments of local JTTF, as well as Agency's Intel Division.
information be reported by law enforcement?
Which indicator category includes body language, what are Suspicious Behaviors - pertaining to terrorism
nervous, hesitant, indecisive, and attempts to conceal
features?
Define Counterterrorism (CT) DIRECT ACTIONS/OFFENSIVE MEASURES taken against terrorist networks and
indirect actions to influence and render global and regional environments
inhospitable to terrorist networks
what are the three phases of radicalization 1. Radicalization
2. Action
3. Mobilization
RAM
What is NCTC National CounterTerrorism Center
, CITP - Exam Study Guide 3
What are the three phases of NCTC Decision, Planning, and Execution
Attack is part of the __________ Phase of the NCTC Execution
Terrorist Attack Model?
The process when an individual changes to a belief system Violent Radicalization
which actively advocates facilitates, or uses violence to
effect societal or political changes
The potential funding sources of Criminal Activities, Terrorist Organizations
Charitable Organizations, & offshore entities might have
what in common?
extremist group those whose ideas are the farthest from the political center
Extremist Movement Objective Effect radical change in society and government policy
Proactive direct actions against terrorists Counterterrorism
U.S Department of State function regarding terrorist Maintenance of designated FTO list
Intimidation or coercion of a civilian population what is Terrorism
Defense measures against terrorist acts what is Anti-Terrorism
Action to prepare of engage in vilence what is Mobilizing
Who designates the foreign terrorist list? Secretary of State
18 US - 2339B whoever knowingly; provides material support or resources; to a foreign terrorist
organization; and knows the FTO has engaged in or engages in terrorist activities.
what is the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) if it engages in terrorist activity or has retained the capacity or intention to do so and
it threatens United States national or America's national security
How long is the foreign terrorist organization list good for? 1. Valid for 2 years, then reviewed by the Secretary of State
2. Can be reviewed at any time
3. Renewable (changes) at any time.
, CITP - Exam Study Guide 3
Somebody w/ beliefs far outside the norms of what are EXTREMIST
society/religion/politic are defined as
Radicalization the process by which individuals come to believe that their engagement in or
facilitation of non-state violence to achieve social and political change is necessary
and justified.
Incendiaries, explosives, firearms, vehicles, WMDs, drones Types of Weapons
are ______ of _______ used by terrorist
what are three types of terrorist groups? 1. Hierarchical - chain of command control responsibility, very organized.
2. Networked - loose affiliation of people/groups, more flexible
3. Hierarchy/Network Hybrid
How do terrorist get financed? 1. Fund from criminal activities - drug trafficking, cyber crime, tax scams
2. Charitable orgs
3. Offshore entities/shell companies
4. Funds transfers/intl payments
5. Alternative methods - gift cards, crypto, paypal, ebay, fundmenow
Extremist starting to prepare themselves/support others to what are MOBILIZATION
commit acts of violence to achieve goals of their beliefs
Define beliefs - pertaining to terrorism are the basis for extremists and terrorists
-include race, religion, creation, politics.
Identify the Terrorist Attack Cycle (6) 1. Project initiation
2. Target assessment and selection
3. In-depth surveillance
4. Planning and rehearsal
5. Plan verification
6. Execution and Exploitation
What happens during project initiation 1. Leadership initiates operation
2. Intelligence cells are activated and sent to area.
4th Amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects,
against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants
shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be
seized.
BIG WORD is the GOV involved?
what triggers the fourth amendment Government, action, search or event
LEO sees marijuana growing in a location where someone OBTAIN A WARRANT or CONTINUE SEARCHING
has a reasonable expectation of privacy. What should the
LEO do?
A person has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their Curtilage
home and in the __________________ surrounding their
home.
