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Well you cant change where you go if they dont tell you where or what the threat is!!:blink:

The weekend is nearly upon us......i shall be putting my head torch in my handbag tho...just incase;)

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:blink:

Are you thinking to shine the torch in the suicide bombers eyes so he can't find the detonator????

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ohh SYB - the mention of "suicide bomber" reminded me of UN security (Kabul)guidelines to this threat.. a long way of saying "anyone":-

Suicide Bomber Characteristics


No real profile, however
a. Most are 18-23, male, and single.

b. Relatively well educated

c. Can be any race, color, sex

d. Can be older, married people

e. Bombers often alter their appearance to “blend in”

f. In Afghanistan all recorded cases the suicide bomber has been from another country, none Afghan.



Terrorist groups will employ bombers and disguises most likely to defeat security measures…or profiling. Here in Afghanistan the uses of burqas have to be considered as method of disguise.


Modus Operandi



Suicide bombs can be delivered by multiple means (body, vehicle, boat, aerial borne), complicating security measures. BBIED/VBIED incidents within Kabul:
a. Vehicle bombs: ISAF German bus Suicide Attack Jun 03, British ISAF Suicide Attack Feb 04, DynCorp Aug 04

b. Individual-borne bombs: Canadian ISAF Suicide Attack Feb 04, ISAF Suicide Attack Chicken Street Attack Oct 04, Park Residence Internet Cafe Attack 8 May 2005.



Terrorists will choose whichever method is most likely to succeed against a particular target.
A suicide bomber’s success depends on three main elements:
a. Secrecy is essential to plan and conduct the mission

b. Thorough reconnaissance and surveillance is required to choose a target and identify its weakness

c. Extensive rehearsals and “dry runs” are necessary to ensure stealth and speed during the attack



Ultimate goal: inflict as many casualties as possible



Prevention





Traditional concepts of security are based on deterring terrorist attacks; assuming the terrorist fears death or capture however:
a. Suicide attacks depend on the death of the terrorist

b. The suicide bomber doesn’t care about his/her death, imprisonment or torture at the time of the attack

c. No need for an escape plan, traditionally the most difficult part of a terrorist operation



There is no sure method of preventing a determined suicide bomber (they choose the time and place), however…
The surveillance / reconnaissance phase is the best time to spot (Use of Counter Surveillance) and thwart attack planning, and
Strong and obvious force protection measures (Show of force, professional guard force, good security drill, staff awareness, etc) are the best way to deter a suicide attack
a. The terrorist group wants to succeed

b. The suicide bomber does not want to die for nothing

c. If a target is too tough, they will choose another (Softer target)



Be alert for indicators
a. Surveillance, particularly focusing on access points

b. Dry runs to identify hazards or security checkpoints

c. Purchase of, or illicit access to, facility blueprints

d. Gaining access to compounds as part of the temporary workforce (Day jobs such as painting, upkeep, etc), ensure they come to do what they do and do not loiter, observe their work habits.



Prevention: Tips



Lists of basic external, behavioral indicators:
a. Unseasonable dress or conspicuous, bulky clothes

b. Obvious or awkward attempts to “blend in” to a crowd

c. Repeated and nervous handling of parts of clothing

d. Profuse sweating, slow-paced walking while focusing on sides

e. Attempts to stay away from security personnel

f. Hesitant, nervous muttering

g. Perfumed, recently shaved, short hair

h. 95% of suicidal attackers, (BBIED, VBIED) there was a single attacker.

i. Wearing sunglasses

j. Agitated

k. Elated, smiling, happy

l. Mumbling, reciting the Koran passages

m. Protecting genitals

n. Visibly altered appearance

o. Marking on forearms

p. Holding onto something, clenching fist

q. Wire or toggle protruding from clothing/bag

r. Cuts in clothing/bag



A jacket containing plastic explosives with two pull cords - one to arm the device, the other to detonate it. Such a device would be worn under the outer garments of the suicide bomber.

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sorry weescot i thought it was referring to my post:) Apologies!

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[QUOTE=weescot;6478069]ohh SYB - the mention of "suicide bomber" reminded me of UN security (Kabul)guidelines to this threat.. a long way of saying "anyone"QUOTE]

They also say that they have stained fingers from handling chemicals! Whenever I'm on the tube in London now I keep staring at peoples fingers :rofl:

I usually get pretty specific information about certain hotels and clubs, but I have to be confidential about this to protect my source.

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This is the one that got all the girls sniggering when it popped up in mission inboxes:

m. Protecting genitals

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LOL - but it's surprising how many guys adopt that posture. Seen it a lot on presentation skills courses....

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...better add it to my training notes here then....

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Blackouts of course!.....:blink: Walk towards the twinkle light!...;)
You'd be surprised what i have in my handbag!

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Well that's got my imagination going.....

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So, will Benzonar tell the populace what the *uck this is all about since he is the know-it-all around here???

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Its usually under his thumb.
So even if he takes one the reaction to that will depress the trigger

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Arn't suicide bombers/martyrs usually clean shaven too (don't go there).