For more information on awareness training for family members, please contact the Antiterrorism Officer, 

Col. Daniel VanWyk or Security Forces at 323-3440 

166^th Airlift Wing

166th Airlift Wing

2600 Spruance Drive

New Castle, De 19720-1615

(302) 323-3440

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Local Emergency Services: 911

166^th Airlift Wing: 323-3440

Publication Date:  19 May 2004

This brochure is provided to aid military family members in identifying terrorism as well as your role in mitigating the terrorist threat.

Terrorism is on the rise and is more likely to happen today than in past years.  With military members and dependents working together, we can deter or detect possible terrorist activities before they occur.

Although this is only a brief overview, it may help increase your awareness and possibly prevent unnecessary loss of life from terrorism.

As part of the military family, dependents can be subjected to the same dangers as military members.  We must always be mindful that our vehicle decals, military apparel, and military identification reveal our military affiliation to terrorists.  Please use the following tips to help reduce the threat:

Vehicle Tips:

Your vehicle is one of your most important tools.  You spend a lot of time on the road traveling to schools, residences, shopping and work.  Unlike most government vehicles, your vehicles are usually parked off base.  The parking lots are often poorly lit and infrequently patrolled by local police, making your vehicle a potential target for vandalism and tampering.  Here are some tips to help you keep your vehicle safe.  Consider using these tips periodically, particularly during higher Force Protection Conditions (FPCONS) or Homeland Security Advisory Levels. 

q     Do a walk-around check when you first approach your vehicle

q   Check for any protruding wires or foreign objects under the vehicle

q    Before entering the vehicle check the back seat area for hidden passengers

q   Make sure the trunk is not open or ajar and no one is hiding inside

q   If you believe someone tampered with, vandalized or tried to break into your car, do not disturb anything and notify the police immediately

q   Consider installing a car alarm

Travel Tips:

Your visibility and personal profile become important for different reasons depending upon where you are traveling.  Many of the following tips can be used while traveling to keep you from becoming a victim.

q    Make sure family or friends know your travel itinerary

q   Know the locations of “Safe Havens,” such as police stations, military bases, etc. when you are traveling

q     If you believe you are being followed, go to a Safe Haven immediately

q   When approaching a military installation, have your identification readily available

While at an Airport:

q    Remain alert. Be a “people watcher”

q    Pass through security checkpoints quickly

q    Do not allow, people other than airport workers, to handle your baggage

q     Do not accept baggage from others

q      Do not leave your baggage unattended

q       Do not discuss your military affiliation

q     Spend as little time as possible in airports

q    Comply with parking and traffic flow plan

q     Do not take wrapped gifts to the airport

q     DO NOT joke about terrorisM

Hotel Precautions

q  If possible, Leave the “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door as much as possible, even when away from the room

q  Leave lights and the television or radio on when the room is vacant

q  Use Security peephole or other means to verify who is at door before opening it.

q  Always keep your room door locked

q   Do not give  room number to strangers

q   Try to get a room away from the street or parking lot.

q  Always develop a plan of action to quickly get out of the hotel in the event of an emergency.  Familiarize yourself with all exit routes

Family Home Security

q       Consider installing a bolt and peephole on all exterior doors for added security

q       Make sure outside lights work

q       Consider timers for interior /exterior lights

q       Ensure interior windows are locked at bedtime or when not at home

q       At night, keep drapes and curtains closed

q       Always demand identification of public work crews, meter readers, deliveries, etc.

q       Write down license plates and vehicle information for suspicious vehicles

q       Never leave children alone or unattended, know where they are at all times

q       Instruct children on how to call for help

Suspicious Packages

q       No return Address

q       Excessive postage

q       Abnormal size and/or weight

q       Oily stains on the wrapping or package

q       Wires or strings protruding from or attached to the package/letter

q       Different return address than the postmark

q       Misspelling on the package

q       Peculiar odors (almonds, shoe polish, etc.)

q       If packages are received that are suspicious – DO NOT OPEN!

q       Do not shake or submerge packages or letters in water

q       Contact the police or fire department immediately if you suspect something is wrong and follow their instructions!

FPCON NORMAL. This condition applies when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture.

FPCON ALPHA. This condition applies when there is an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel or facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable, and circumstances do not justify full implementation of FPCON BRAVO measures. However, it may be necessary to implement certain measures from higher FPCONs measures resulting from intelligence received or as a deterrent. The measures in this FPCONs must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.

FPCON BRAVO. This condition applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. The measures in this FPCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting operational capability and aggravating relations with local authorities.

FPCON CHARLIE. This condition applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely. Implementation of measures in this FPCON for more than a short period probably creates hardship and affects the peacetime activities of the unit and its personnel.

FPCON DELTA. Applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is imminent.  Normally, this FPCON is declared as a localized condition.

Go to the Department of Homeland Security public web site http://www.ready.gov/ to learn the latest about how to protect your

family and community.