Navy Doctrine For Antiterrorism/Force Protection NWP 3-07.2 (REV. A) YN1 Brockington 301-669-2112anthonio.brockington.navy.mil

Navy Doctrine For Navy Doctrine For Antiterrorism/Force ProtectionAntiterrorism/Force Protection

NWP 3-07.2 (REV. A)NWP 3-07.2 (REV. A)

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Chapters:

1- Introduction

2- Terrorist Threat

3- Intelligence

4- Organization and Responsibilities

5- Antiterrorism/Force Protection Planning

6- Antiterrorism/Force Protection Execution

7- Legal Considerations

Introduction

NAVY DOCTRINE FOR NAVY DOCTRINE FOR ANTITERRORISM/FORANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTIONCE PROTECTIONReference: NWP 3-Reference: NWP 3-07.207.2

Purpose

Serves as a single source reference for antiterrorism/ force doctrine applicable to Navy shore, aviation, and afloat units. (NWP3-07.2)

Applicable to all Navy units and commands to include ships, aircraft squadrons, shore installations on other types of units, within U.S. or foreign territory, and in transit.


Glossary

Definitions

Terrorism- The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate (instill) fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or society.

Antiterrorism (AT) - includes defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include limited response and containment by local military forces.

Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) - A CJCS program standardizing the military’s identification of and recommended responses to terrorist threats and terrorist acts against US personnel and facilities.


Chapter 2- Terrorist Threat

2.1 Overview- Since 1983 the U.S. military has suffered more

casualties from acts of terrorism than in combat operations.

2.2 Definition of Terrorism- Terrorism’s tools of the trade are thus psychologically

acute, meticulously planned well in advance and designed to induce unrest over a long period of time.

2.3 Elements of Terrorist Groups (total of 5) a. Ideologies b. Goals c. Particular Characteristics d. Organization


Chapter 2- Terrorist Threat (cont’d)

2.4 Terrorist Operations- common terrorist methods

2.5 Terrorist Attack Preparations (total of 6) 1. Target options 2. Selection surveillance 3. Target selection 4. Detailed surveillance 5. Training and preparation 6. Attack

2.6 Terrorist Threat Level (total of 4) a. High b. Significant c. Moderate d. Low


Chapter 2- Terrorist Threat (cont’d)

2.7 Force Protection Conditions (total of 5) - Normal - Alpha - Bravo - Charlie - Delta

b. Not threat specific but consider these facts: 1. Terrorist threat level 2. Capability to penetrate existing physical

security. 3. Risk of terrorist attack to which personnel and

assets are exposed. 4. Assets ability to execute even if attacked 5. Protected assets' critically to their missions.


Chapter 3- Intelligence

3.1 Overview Discusses the importance of intel in ATFP

operations and defines responsibilities of DOD intel organizations that support ATFP operations.

3.2 Definitions 1. Information- data gathered but not fully

correlated, analyzed or interpreted.

2. Intelligence- result of info that has been collected, exploited, processed, integrated, evaluated and interpreted. Knowledge and foreknowledge of the world.


Chapter 3- Intelligence (cont’d)

3.3 Roles and Responsibilities



3.3 Roles and Responsibilities (cont’d)

1. National Maritime Intelligence Center 2. Marine Corps Intelligence Activity 3. Coast Guard Intelligence Coordination Center 4. Naval Security Group (Naval Network

Warfare Command) 5. Joint Intelligence Centers

6. Naval Counterintelligence a. ATFP Program b. Country Referent Program c. Multiple Threat Alert Center



3.4 Command Responsibilities

- Commanders at all levels must:

1. Review intel reports and disseminate information

2. Identify PIR’s and RFI’s to support mission

3. Establish procedures to develop local info and report suspicious activity.

4. Establish procedures to fuse intelligence and local info to determine baseline security posture and need to change FPCON.

5. Ensure local security forces are continuously updated on likely threat activities.


Chapter 4- Organizations and Responsibilities

4.1 Overview Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 federal

organizations tasked with ATFP responsibilities reogranized under the Dept of Homeland Security.

The DoD established Northern Command (NORTHCOM), a new unified commander to assume defense of the US and provide military assistance to civil authorities.

This chapter represents ATPF operational and

administrative chains of command for the US Navy above the unit level


Chapter 4- Organizations and Responsibilities (cont’d)

4.2 Secretary of Homeland Security- The principal federal official for domestic incident

management.

- Responsible for coordinating Federal operations within the US to prepare for, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies when:

1. when requested by another Federal agency

2. resources of state and local authorities are overwhelmed and assistance has been requested

3. more than one Federal agency has become involved in responding to the incident.

4. has been directed to assume responsibility for managing the domestic incident by the President.



4.3 Secretary of State- Responsible for coordinating international activities

related to preparation, response and recovery from a terrorist incident and for the protection of U.S. citizens and interests overseas.

4.4 Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations

- The SECNAV through the CNO in support of unified commanders is responsible for instituting the Navy’s ATFP program.

4.5 Unified Commander- Highest echelon of command for ATFP operations is the

unified commander. Five Geographic Combatant Commanders (COCOMs) have overall ATFP responsibility within their areas of responsibility



4.6 Commander Fleet Forces Command- Serves as Commander, Atlantic Fleet and is

designated by CNO as executive agent for ATFP operations for all CONUS Navy forces.

4.7 Commander, U.S. Navy Forces North (NAVNORTH)

- The SECNAV through the CNO in support of unified commanders is responsible for instituting the Navy’s ATFP program.

4.8 Commander Navy Installations- Responsible for providing uniform program, policy

and funding for management and oversight of shore installation support to the fleet.



4.9 Navy Region Commander and Numbered Fleet Commander

- Ashore CO’s report to the Navy region commander in whose AOR they are assigned for all operational matters related to ATFP.


Chapter 5- ATFP Planning

5.1 Overview Basic antiterrorism fundamentals: 1. All military personnel and property are potential

terrorist targets. 2. Ability to predict where, when and how terrorist

attacks will occur is inexact. 3. Every asset cannot be protected sufficiently at all times

to guarantee immunity from a terrorist attack.

- The planning process is, first and foremost, a structured way thinking that focuses on mission and threat and has six steps:

1. Mission Analysis


Chapter 5- ATFP Planning (cont’d)

2. Course of Action Development 3. Course of Action War Gaming 4. Course of Action Comparison and Selection 5. ATFP Plan Development 6. Transition



5.2 Post Incident Response Planning 1. Crisis management- measures taken to

identify, acquire and plan the resources to resolve the effects of a terrorist act.

2. Consequence management- measures taken

to protect health and safety, restore essential services and provide emergency assistance.



5.2.1 Issues to address for an effective ATFP post-incident response plan:

1. Communications 2. Evidence 3. Logistics 4. Apprehended personnel 5. Reports 6. Public affairs 7. Resources


Chapter 6- ATFP Execution

6.1 Overview A successful ATFP program have two things in

common: deliberate preparations and deliberate actions.

6.2 Threat Analysis Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)- determines specific

threats for each mission, checkpoint during transit and port visit


Chapter 6- ATFP Execution (cont’d)

6.3 Phases of Post-Incident Response Divided into 3 phases 1. commitment of local resources 2. arrival of additional resources 3. return to baseline/restoration of services.

6.4 Post Incident Command and Control Immediately following a terrorist attack the on-

scene commander (OSC) establishes control and notifies higher authority


Chapter 7- Legal Considerations

7.1 Overview When developing ATFP plans, operational commanders

should ensure plans are in compliance with U.S. domestic, international and foreign laws.

7.2 Definitions Legal concepts that affect antiterrorism planning include: 1. National waters 2. Innocent passage 3. International waters 4. Inherent right of self-defense 5. Universal principles of necessity and proportion


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