TERRORISM: A SURVIVABLE THREAT

All right, men. That covers the use of deadly force. If there are any questions, draw your weapons, head to the ready room, and take your post. Oh, one more thing. Since you men were on last, you'll notice that we've laid some new concrete barriers in the area in front of the ambassador's office. Be extra careful on post. The embassy has received a new threat warning. They're checking that now. Okay, that's it. But do me one favor. You're all professionals, so take care of yourselves. Cuz I want to see every one of you back in this room for the next briefing. Excuse me, Bernie. Myers. Uh are you going into town after duty hours? I thought your nights were filled with more excitement than just driving around with some staff NCO. Oh, come on. I've got an image to maintain. Can I get you a ride? Meet me in the parking area at 1600. Thanks. 1600 is when I'm leaving. Right. Look, Mommy, rainbow. That's wonderful, Emily, but would you please go wash your hands for dinner? Honey, dinner's ready. Sweetie. Barbara, I want you to take a look at this new deadbolt lock. Now, I went to a lot of trouble to put this in, so I want you to use it, okay? Mhm. And when you go out, I just want you to lock the bolt in place. Simple? Piece of cake. Your talents never cease to amaze me. Mhm. Now, let's eat. So, is that all the security stuff left to do? Well, let's see. Deadbolt, window locks, exterior lights. Yeah. I guess that's it. What's for dinner? Mhm. It's very special. It's a secret, honey. You're going to love it. In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the quiet jungle, Base uniform. As a uniform. Yeah, Mitchell, stop by here after your last pickup. Want you to meet one of the new guys. Maybe you can show him a few driving techniques on your way home. Uh sure, Sergeant. I'll be there in a couple of minutes. Roger. Thanks, Roger. Base out. All right, unit four clear. Cuz the lion sleeps tonight. Bom, bom, bom. To the mail room to pick up. Mhm. But be sure one of your people signs out on each piece. If a bomb were to get through, it wouldn't matter who screwed up. No problem, Master Chief. You know, you're a good teacher. Well, if you do something a long time, it gets easier. Uh is your husband picking you up This afternoon? Yes, he is. Steve and I are really lucky being stationed together. There's so much to see and do here. It's a really interesting place. Most areas of overseas tours are interesting places to be. A foreign assignment is a chance to see things you've never seen before. Enjoy new experiences. Get a taste of a new culture. Honey, what is this? Eggplant Parmesan. Ever had it before? Yes. Did I like it? Yes, it's your favorite. And yours, too, Emily. It's a time when you can enjoy yourself and make new and lasting friends. See you later. Bye-bye. Limiting yourself to an activity within your own duty area is wasting a great opportunity. Man, who was that girl? Oh, just some jogger, Myers. Oh, come on, tell me who was she. Did you get a number? Oh, man, she was a beaut. Yet, in some parts of the world, terrorism is a daily threat. Well, when are you going to set up Especially for US military personnel. old enough, Myers. If you forget that, Ah, it's a beautiful day. your one good day could be your last. Ah, yeah. What do you say we take a drive in the country? Sounds great. Fellas, I just have to check in the men's Still looking? Yes, ma'am. Still looking. Uh, let me know when you find them. I have something else I want you to do. I sure will, ma'am. Great. Terrorism can occur anywhere, at any time. If you work in an office, you're limited in the measures you can take to protect yourself. A lot depends on just thinking about what you're doing. Hi, you sailor. What you doing for dinner? Mhm. Sounds like a nice place. They have candle lights and soft music. You're on. You picking me up? You're terrible. Great. Same time, same place? Mhm, me too. Bye. Whenever you drive, you're especially vulnerable to a terrorist attack. So, keep your car well maintained and don't go out alone. How you doing? Couple oranges. Yeah, three. Even in apparently safe situations, always be on guard to the possibility of surveillance. It's okay? Yeah, how much? You want you want a bag? No, no, no. Oh, okay. How much? Quatro pesos. Is that all? Si, gracias. Thanks. Okay. Adios. Try not to take roads frequently traveled by military personnel. All right, down here, what you want to do is check out the whole vehicle very carefully. Cuz a lot of times if someone's left a bomb, things just don't look right. A bomb? Check the hood. Make sure it's still closed, doesn't look like it's been tampered with. Check the doors, make sure they're the way you left them. Do the same with the gas cap, the trunk. Look inside real carefully. There can't be any suspicious objects or wires in there, either. And before you get in, check underneath. If anything's hanging down or things don't look right, forget about it. The whole idea is to get away alive, no matter what they throw at you. What What if we're followed? When you can, you try to get to what they call a safe haven, like your own installation or maybe a civilian police station. Yeah, but what if they're right on us? Nothing to it. Go around the block, try to shake them, then you head for that safe haven again. Yeah, but what if they try to cut us off? Hit the brakes. Put it in reverse? Fake them out of their socks. Great! Great! Put a few cars between you and the bad guys and keep on moving. Just like in the States, your home is the place where you feel most secure, but you're only safe if you take the same precautions you'd take anywhere. I hate these late night shifts. Me, too. Oh, will you check on Emily for me? Okay. Good evening, Emily. A hot good evening. Good evening. I I baked some bread for you. Oh, thank you. And wine? Aw. A welcome at the the neighborhood. Oh, thank you very much. What's your name? Anna Maria Livorno. Oh, I'm Barbara. Barbara? Yes. Uh Hollywood? No, I'm from Waukegan, Illinois. Oh. Yeah. Yeah. A husband uh uh uh armed forces? Yes. Goodnight, baby. See you in the morning. What the little girl? Aw. Oh, what what you call? Sucker? No, no, no. A lo- lollipop. Right. Well, thank you very much. Goodbye. Bye. Bye-bye. Oh, wonderful. Hi. Guess what just happened. Most wonderful lady just came by with a a welcoming gift. Yeah, she brought me bread, wine, and all a little gift for Emily, a little sucker. Hi, honey. I'll see you tomorrow. See you, babe. Tomorrow. I love you. Oh, Craig just went to work. Anyway, it just made my day. Overseas US military personnel are always easy to spot. But don't make it easier. Maintain a low profile. There's no need to advertise. Look, I was showing off back there. You don't need to do that. The important thing is to move when something doesn't look right. You don't need fancy driving tricks. Okay. Uh you need a lift? Uh no, I'm catching a bus down there. All right. See you tomorrow, Mitch. All right. Tomorrow. Hi, honey. Hi. I sure hope that heater works. What do you think? God, she's gorgeous. That's not what I meant. Maybe you're right. I got to get the hell out of here. Everything you've just seen is based on fact, but it didn't have to happen. Gunnery Sergeant Mike Hernandez and Corporal Jim Myers remained alert when driving, but they forgot to stay alert when they encountered something unusual. If they'd reacted more quickly, they could have gotten out of the kill zone. What do you think? I don't know. I don't like it. Yeah, I think you're right. Grenade! Working in an office presented different problems for Lieutenant Cathy Ryan. She was careful to work away from a window, but she got into a routine. Same time, same place. Hi, honey. If she hadn't been predictable, Hi. she never would have become a target. Sergeant Brian Mitchell knew all about evasive driving techniques, but he forgot to remain alert. If he'd remained on guard in that crowded bus stop, he could have survived. Grenade! And Captain Greg Taylor, he kept his house well secured, but forgot about his car. If he'd remembered that his car could easily become a trap, he would have lived to enjoy another day. What? Fire. Terrorism is a real danger, and that fact isn't going to change. Fire. Ready. So, be alert. Ready. Aim. Fire. Maintain low visibility. Aim. Fire. And don't be predictable. Aim. Fire. You can survive the daily threat of terrorism by taking a few common sense precautions so that you simply never become a target. On behalf of a grateful nation, this flag is offered as a token of appreciation for the distinguished service of your beloved one. Mhm.