Module 4 – SLP
COUNTERTERRORISM AND DHS INTEGRATION AND REFLECTION
COUNTERTERRORISM AND DHS
The intent of the SLP 1-4 is for you to implement the topics
and materials learnt in the course to a “real life” scenario relating to a
terrorist attack on US soil in a major city sports arena.
Each module’s Session Long Project builds upon the other, so
you will add the modular sections within one document like chapters in a book.
You will prepare your “plan” to address your own state’s
specific particulars, e.g., if you are from California you can present a plan
for the Staples Center Sports Arena in Los Angeles.
Follow the general scenario and additional information and
updates provided in each Module.
YOU are the Incident Commander (IC) for your City (of
choice) and from this capacity and role you will address the SLP tasks.
Scenario General Description
Date – 1st August, yyyy
The Threat – Intelligence agencies have intercepted from a
credible source a terrorist organization’s communication regarding a general
coordinated plan to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to detonate bombs
at a major USA city’s sports arena during an event holding about 10,000
spectators:
3-5 suicide bombers strategically pre-position themselves
around the arena. They detonate their bombs and self-destruct in order to
guarantee mass panic and chaotic evacuation of the arena.
1-2 large vehicle bombs (LVB) in a parking facility near the
entertainment complex.
Finally, expecting mass casualties – the adversary agents
will detonate an additional series of devices in the lobby of the nearest
hospital emergency room (ER).
Time line – The communication states only a general timeline
for the attack to be executed within the next month of September. No specific
date is identified.
Planning Considerations
Geographical/ Location – choose venue and use Google Maps to
map the locale and venue internal layout.
Key Implications – Casualties (about 100 fatalities and 500
serious injuries) will result at all incident sites and will include civilians,
emergency personnel, and the suicide bombers. The LVB detonation outside the
venue will result in the largest number of fatalities and injuries due to the
population density expected.
NOTE – Life in the city will not be disrupted and all
planned public events are not to be cancelled – at this time.
Module 1 SLP – NRF and NIMS – Assignment (You are the City
IC)
Choose city and venue.
See venue’s schedule of events (at least one per week.
Present maps/charts of the locale, venue, and nearest
hospital.
Based on the NRF and NIMS ((a) engaged partnership; (b)
tiered response; (c) scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational
capabilities; (d) unity of effort through unified command; and (e) readiness to
act), describe and summarize how you would prepare for such an incident at the
state/city level.
Point out the priorities in your plan.
Module 2 SLP – DHS and Intelligence – Assignment (You are
the City IC)
While preparations are being made on the ground based on
your plan in parts 1+2, a meeting was convened by the State Governor with DHS
officials and all the major city mayors and ICs.
Prepare a list of points you would like to raise at the
meeting to the Governor and the DHS officials pertaining to:
Intelligence updates
Shared information about preparations and plans conducted by
other ICs across the nation.
Needs for support by National Guard units.
What measures should be taken at major ports of entry
(airports, sea ports, land crossings).
Other.
Note – Be specific to your state/city and venue needs and
characteristics.
Module 4 SLP – Summary – Assignment (You are the City IC)
Date – 31st August, yyyy
INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: based on classified new intelligence,
the timeline for the planned attack has centered to take place closer to the
9/11 date (within a week before or a week after). At this time it is still
classified as a highly probable threat.
The Governor has scheduled a meeting for 1st of September to
receive a full report from you as to preparations for such an attack.
Based on the above and the new time line, recheck your
priority list and describe what needs to be changed/updated. Explain.
The Governor has scheduled a meeting for 1st of September to
receive a full report from you as to preparations for such an attack.
Your SLP 4 will be in the form of a PPT presentation to the
Governor.
Highlight the major points of concern and how your plan
addresses them.
SLP Assignment Expectations
PPT Should Follow:
Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts,
and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead
to deeper issues.
Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues/factors considered.
Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics
and references.
Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are
logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
Citations—On the relevant slides with information from other
authors.
References—Sources are listed at the end of the PPT (APA
style preferred).
