ANTI-TERRORIST MEASURES - THE RESPONSE
ANTI-TERRORIST MEASURES - THE RESPONSE
___________________________________________________ HR 5110 - ADVANCED SEMINAR IN CURRENT PROBLEMS ANTI-TERRORIST MEASURES-THE RESPONSE THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - CCE - ADVANCED PROGRAMS OFFERED November 19-24, 1996 LOCATION Osan Air Base, Korea CLASS TIME Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 17:30 - 21:30 Saturday & Sunday 8:30 - 16:30 FIELD COORDINATOR Deanna Tompkins INSTRUCTOR Prof. Dr. Hermann Gruenwald, AIA, IFMA Dipl. Ing. (Architectural Engineering Degree - Germany) M.Architecture (NASA - Experimental Architecture, Houston) MBA (Management - Organizational Behavior, SMU) M.Ed. (Adult and Higher Education - OU) Ph.D. (Continuing Professional Education - OU) Licensed Architect, Building Designer, Concrete Field Tester Licensed Interior Designer, Facilities Planner Associate Visiting Professor Architecture Associate Visiting Professor Civil Engineering Director Research College of Architecture Director Development College of Architecture Chair Oklahoma City Blast Injuries Study Former Vice President Tri-Steel Structures, Inc. designed and constructed buildings in all 50 states and over 30 foreign countries including security installations in the far and middle east, design specialty: airports & hospitals research interests: security measures to protect and save lives and aid in the search and rescue efforts as well as in disaster recovery. PHONE (405) 325-0142 FAX (405) 325-7558 OFFICE Gould Hall 214 A - 830 Van Vleet Oval - Norman, OK 73019-0265 OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:20 - 1:20 or by appointment before and after site visit CONFERENCES Dr. Gruenwald will available for student conferences prior to and after class meetings and will make other arrangements as requested. E-MAIL ADDRESS HGRUENWALD@ou.edu WWW-PAGE http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald COURSE PAGE http:/www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald/teach/5110 PREREQUISITE NONE COURSE In-depth study of current social problems and strategies for intervention DESCRIPTION and change on the topic of terrorism. Terrorism has become a reality for Americans at home and abroad. The phenomena is no longer restricted to specific locations or professions, but impact our society in general. This graduate seminar will examine the motives and acts as well as their potential prevention, mitigation and recovery after the act. We will investigate the interactions between these factors, and examine the issues, anticipated developments and possible solutions both on a personal and policy level to be applied domestically and internationally. LEARNING Students should gain an understanding of the underlying theories of OBJECTIVE terrorism, the motives behind it and the various levels of measures to prevent and mitigate terrorist attacks on a personal and institutional level domestically and world wide. Both soft and hard measures will be discussed. ACTIVITIES Discussions, hands-on experiments, lectures, multi-media, presentations photography, primary and secondary research, reading, sketching, writing, TEXT Poland, James M. (1988). Understanding Terrorism - Groups, Strategies and Responses. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, ISBN # 0-13-936113-8 $ 35.00 Gruenwald, Hermann (1996) . Lecture Notes - Anti Terrorism Measures $ 15.00 BOOK COSTS $50 . REFERENCES Anderson, Sean & Sloan, Stephen (1995). Historical Dictionary of Terrorism Metuchen, N.J.: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. ISBN# 0-8108-2914-2 $57.50 recommended reference but students are not required to purchase it. LECTURE NOTES The lecture notes will include all the overheads used in class, along with copies of current journal articles and handout material. The notes will be available before class to reduce the note taking during class. Additional material may be handed out during class or will be on reserve after class. ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due at the beginning of class. No late assignments will be accepted and will not qualify for resubmittal. Assignments can be resubmitted once to achieve a higher grade. All assignments will be collected and graded. A 1 Definition Terrorism due T 11.19.1996 A 2 Terrorist Groups due W 11.20.1996 A 3 Hostage Crisis due Th 11.21.1996 A 4 Bombing due F 11.22.1996 A 5 Counter Measures due SA 11.23.1996 Assignments are to be double spaced 12 point text size type written. Feel free to include graphics or to refer to www. sites. This is an individual assignment not a group project. SLIDE JOURNAL Submit a minimum of 30 slides (in 8 1/2" x 11" transparent slide pockets 20 per sheet) or a video tape or a powerpoint presentation or a homepage which summarizes all or particular aspects of terrorism and counter terrorist measures . The slides may include: historic terrorist events, members, equipment used by terrorists groups, or counter terrorist organizations, protection devices, physical security measures, historic and potential targets title slides, summary slides, group project - simulation, selfportray of the student, etc., You may take the pictures on site or out of published documents. Number and name the slides and place them in sequence to best tell your story. A picture is worth a thousand words, and the slides should be self explanatory, however you are allowed to submit the slides in a binder with an contents sheet, which identifies the slide and gives a one sentence to one paragraph explanation: 1. Andreas Baader Founder of the "Baader-Meinhof Gang" Red Army Fraction U.S. Air Force Headquarters Ramstein Bombing (August 31, 1981). The slide journal is due three (3) weeks after class on 12.16.96, however for those who have time on hand now and would like to get a head start, you could start taking pictures now and submit them any time before or during class. You also have the opportunity to submit additional slides till the deadline on December 16, 1996. This is an individual assignment not a group project. Due Date Monday December 16, 1996 GROUP PROJECT You are asked to form a "Simulated Terrorist Group-STG" give it a name, SIMULATION: and political agenda, as well as a mission. The group then will select a local strategic or symbolic target (building, equipment, structure, person(s), etc.) and will plan a terrorist strike against it. As a class we will simulate the terrorist act. The group will present its simulation and results in class at the end of the course. You will be asked to form groups of four (4) by the end of the evening Tuesday November 19, 1996. By this time I should have received in writing the names of the group members. Students who have not selected a group by this time will be assigned to groups. Group Assignment due Tuesday November 19, 1996 Submit name of group, political agenda, mission, target, preliminary tactic, personnel assignment, etc. on one (1) page. You may include graphics, maps, photos, floor plans etc. - The instructor will review your proposal. Simulation Proposal due Wednesday November 20, 1996 Submit a detailed plan for the simulated terrorist strike, including required resources (equipment, money, personnel, weapons etc.), timeline, intelligence info, back-up plan, etc. Detailed Plan due Thursday November 21, 1996 The instructor will discuss the simulation process with the class and the individual groups prior to its execution. The simulation process has to be completed by 08:30 (A.M. do that there in no confusion) November 24,1996 Simulation to be completed by Sunday November 24, 1996 08:30 (A.M.) The group will write a short two (2) page report describing their experiences gained in the simulation including evaluation of the process and security measures. The report may include exhibits, such as graphics, photos, budgets, time lines, assignments, even video/audio tapes if applicable. The group will make a 30 minute presentation to the class. Simulation Results Presentation Sunday November 24, 1996 REVIEW November 24, 1996 Sunday Morning Part of the last class is blocked out for review time, the instructor will be available during class time to review the material of the entire course. EXAMINATION Examination will occur as scheduled (occasional rescheduling possible) All work has to be shown on the exam paper (formulas, steps, units, etc.) You will 120 minutes for the exam. Final Exam November 24, 1996 (Sunday) 14:30 to 16:30 The Final Exam is a comprehensive exam and will cover class lectures, required readings, simulations and students' verbal presentations of the entire course. It will include, multiple choice, short answers, problem solving and essay questions. No make-up exams. Students are allowed to bring to the exams one 8 1/2" x11" sheet of paper with notes, on front and back of the paper. This sheet has to be turned in with the exam (include name), however the sheet will not be graded. Students are also allowed to bring calculators of their choice (including programmable calculators), and a back- up calculator - no sharing. Students requiring special accommodations may select an alternate take home (out-of-class) examination. This alternate examination is due three weeks after the last class session. December 16, 1996 ATTENDANCE Attendance is highly valued and encouraged. Students are expected to punctually attend class and be actively involved in the course. Students will earn 2 point for each class period entirely attended. Students will earn 1 point for each class period partially attended. Students will earn 8 points for class participation Attendance points are extra credit points and can not be made up. EVALUATION: Assignment 1 50 points Assignment 2 50 points Assignment 3 50 points Assignment 4 50 points Assignment 5 50 points Group Project 200 points Slide Journal 150 points Final Exam 400 points TOTAL 1,000 points Attendance 50 points GRADING: A grade of ZERO (0) is given for exam absences (no make-up exams). A grade of ZERO (0) is given for work not in on due date (no late work). SCALE (Percent) A = 100 - 90 Exceptional grasp and insight B = 89 - 80 Substantial grasp, significant insight C = 79 - 70 Essential grasp, partial insight D = 69 - 60 Minimal grasp, weak insight F = 59 - 0 Inadequate grasp or insight I = Incomplete will be given only for extraordinary reasons W = Withdrawal only as per timetable ACADEMIC All work must be your own, alleged misconduct (see Student Code) MISCONDUCT: will be prosecuted. ABSENCE: Absentee must obtain content and assignments from other students. Excessive absence may reduce grade. For additional clarification contact instructor. TIMETABLE 1 T 11.19.96 Introduction to the Course Concepts of Terror and Terrorism - explore several definitions of terrorism - review several typologies of terrorism - discuss the purpose of terrorism - construct a basic typology of terrorism - appreciate the difficulty of law enforcement to deal with terrorism - reflect on the moral justification of terrorism Historical Antecedents of Violence and Terrorism - identify historical trends of violence and terrorism - trace the relationships between ancient and modern terrorist groups - explore the differences between anarchism and terrorism - survey the historical evidence of violence and terrorism in the United States - develop an insight into the relationship between American value orientation and pervasive violence. - the role of mass media in terrorism Groups Assigned Assignment 1 due 2 W 11.20.96 International Terrorist Groups - trace the historic antecedents of the Arab-Israeli conflict - identify extremist groups affiliated with the PLO - track the historical development of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) - track the historical development of the Baader- Mainhof Gang (Red Army Fraction) - Euro-Terrosim - Middle East Terrorism - Far East Terrorism - Terrorism in Africa - South- and Central America and Terrorism Domestic Terrorist Groups - political terrorism in the USA - America's militia threat - "Internal Colonialism" Hypothesis - political objectives of Puerto Rican independence - Cuban extremism in the USA - increased awareness of Terrorism in the USA - the Oklahoma City Bombing Assignment 2 due 3 TH 11.21.96 The Dynamics of Hostage-Taking and Negotiation - sketch the historical precedents of hostage-taking - examine the Lindbergh Law - describe categories of hostage takers - explain the Stockholm Syndrome - need for hostage guidelines - distinguish between hostage-taking and kidnapping - review hostage survival strategies Assassination and Political Murder - explore several definitions of assassination - develop a typology of assassins - distinguish between assassination in the Middle East and the United States - describe the motivation of U.S. assassins - assassinations of American political figures - compare and contrast conspiracy theory and the lone assassin Info-Terrorism - Computer Terrorism - High-Tech Terrorism - Mass Media Assignment 3 due 4 F 11.22.96 Contemporary Terrorism and Bombing - identify the effects of an explosion - explore the historical antecedents of explosive materials - distinguish between low- and high-velocity explosives - describe the phases of blast/pressure - examine several vehicle bomb attack methods - car bombs - aircraft bombings Search and Rescue - search efforts after bombings and other man-made disasters - rescue efforts after bombings and other man-made disasters - hostage rescue efforts Recovery - recovery efforts after a terrorist strike - human lives - facilities - evidence/forensic Assignment 4 due 5 SA 11.23.96 Counterterrorist Measures-The Response - understand the major trends in counterterrorist tactics that may have an impact on future policy decisions - differentiate between reactive and proactive counterterrorist strategies - identify steps in the intelligence-gathering process - describe the difficulties in the application of covert hostage rescue attempts - the need for a legal framework that increases the opportunity for prosecution of terrorists - discuss the various strategies for defeating the spread of terrorism - outline law enforcement strategy to cope with vehicle bombs - explore incidence of aircraft bombings - develop a security program to prevent injuries due to mail bombs - passive and active security devices - high-tech security measures - displacement and hardening or softening of targets - architectural and structural design guidelines for facilities - the role of facilities management in counter terrorism - personal protection Assignment 5 due 6 SU 11.24.96 Group Simulation Presentations in class Review Comprehensive Final Exam 14:30-16:30 MO 12.16.96 Slide Journal due Alternative Out-of-Class Exam due Companion Directed Reading due SCHEDULE: Instructor reserves the right to change dates and content and to reschedule exams. DISABILITY: Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities. The College of Continuing Education (Advanced Programs) is committed to aking its activities as accessible as possible. The College and the University provide a range of special services for those with disability. If you anticipate a need for some of these services, please contact your O.U. Field Coordinator. REQUIREMENTS Students will be given a choice to critique or develop a sub topic of terrorism FOR HR5100-603 covered in the reading's for the class, or may substitute from the texts listed COMPANION below as suggestions, or may arrange an alternate source with the approval DIRECTED of the instructor. It is expected that an area or source will be selected and READING confirmed with the instructor early in the class. This assignment is due three weeks after the last class session. Directed Reading Due Date Monday December 16, 1996 Gallagher, James J. (1992). Low-Intensity Conflict - a guide for tactics, techniques, and procedures. Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books. ISBN# 0-8117-2552-9 $13.45 Holms, John P. (1994). Terrorism - the complete book of terrorist groups, their deadly weapons, their innocent targets and their terrible crimes. New York, NY: Windsor Publishing Corp. ISBN# 0-7860-0057-0 $9.95 Jones, Robin (1995). Where was God at 9:02 A.M.? Nashville,TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, ISBN# 0-7852-7577-0 $5.50 SPECIAL Students should retain a copy of any assignments that are mailed to the NOTICE: instructor for the course. Due to Contractual, TA, VA requirements, all grades associated with this course, including the Companion Directed Reading, must be submitted no later than thirty (30) days from the last day of class. The instructor has the option to require completion prior to the thirty day deadline if he/she desires. Courses, dates, and instructors are subject to change. Please check with your O.U. Field Coordinator. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR CLASS. Students who arrive late for class violate the University of Oklahoma policy on the total number of teacher-students contact hours required for award of graduate credit in the intensified teaching format. Additionally, such students jeopardize their chance for a higher grade by missing lecture material and decreasing their part in class participation. NOTE: Advanced Programs policy is to order books in paperback if available.
