Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0041
Organization's ID:
GS109.16
Location:
Online
Length:
13 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Terrorism or Counter-Terrorism
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the appropriate background, skills, and abilities to qualify as an Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) and conduct Level 1 Antiterrorism (AT) briefings, based on component's approval.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of developing AT Programs within DoD facilities or installations
  • analyze case studies surrounding the bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia and the attack on the USS Cole
  • Demonstrate comprehension of the responsibilities and duties of an ATO
  • Identify the terrorist threat and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of measures to reduce personal vulnerability to terrorism
  • Apply the knowledge obtained in the course by completing an interactive practice exercise

General Topics:

  • Antiterrorism officer responsibilities, antiterrorism awareness, terrorist group operations, hostage-taking and survival, terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction, active shooter threat, insider threat, and antiterrorism planning
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials