Assignment:
1 DB Interagency- 5-6 paragraphs, APA format w/references
• What qualities do you personally prefer in a strong leader, and why do you think these are meritorious? Be specific in your description and rationale.
• One could argue that a poor leader can ruin even a great plan. Consider and discuss examples of this occurring (the examples can be real or hypothetical).
o How can other responders help compensate if a weak IA leader is in charge of the entire crisis response?
o What actions might you take personally if you witness, or find yourself on the team of, an ineffective or even potentially dangerous leader?
• If you were a manager in an organization and were required to assigned one of your team to an IA group, what type of person would you try to assign, and why? What advice would you give this person for helping him or her succeed as a member of this group?
2 DP terrorism-5-6 paragraphs, APA format w/references
Terrorist threats and security issues have raised questions concerning the changing dynamics of homeland security and terrorism. On an international basis, terrorism issues focus on the use of American military forces and coincidental political policies. On the national front, terrorist activities have centered on abortion and environmental issues among others, including political and religious. You will explore and discuss the various dynamics of providing security in different settings.
Guidelines
• In 5-6 paragraphs, address the following:
o What are the most significant differences between the ideologies of domestic and international terrorist organizations? Explain.
o What do you think is the future of domestic terrorism? Explain.
What types of groups do you think will be at the forefront of domestic terrorist attacks? Why?
What types of attacks do you think these groups will execute on U.S. soil? Explain.
o What do you think is the most important tactic for preventing domestic terrorist attacks and disrupting planning operations? Explain.
o In general, do you feel, considering the current state of U.S. government surveillance and security measures, that the terrorists are succeeding with their goals? Why or why not? Explain.
3 IP Interagency- 4-5 pages, APA format w/references
Unfortunately, the response to Hurricane Katrina still remains a prime case study for illustrating poor or weak leadership in an incident response-at many levels. The lack of a truly integrated response, where interagency collaboration is not evident for the most part, also contributed to confusion and an ineffective response. Many argue that it was the uncoordinated efforts and leadership failings that added to the tragic death toll and extreme property damage.
These assertions may be contentious, yet the National Response Plan (NRP) was in effect prior to Hurricane Katrina, as was the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Therefore, it was the execution and implementation of these plans, networks, and programs that seemed to be the weak link.
While viewing it, actively do the following:
• Pay close attention to leadership decisions-poor or wise-and how the interagency approach is employed well or badly.
• Think critically about how strong and intelligent leadership and an interagency approach could have been better used.
• Lastly, consider and speculate how and why certain outcomes might have been improved by higher quality decision making and robust interagency collaboration.
You will produce an after action report (about 5-7 pages) evaluating leadership and interagency issues based on this film and any other research you conduct. Think about all of these issues from both sides.
Complete the following:
• You will report and describe at least 3 major observations or examples regarding the leadership demonstrated in regard to preparing for or responding to Hurricane Katrina.
o Critically assess each of these, and explain why each was pivotal in the response's outcome.
o Give your assessment of how each could have been improved or why it was a reasonable choice to have been made.
• You will report and describe at least 3 major observations or examples regarding interagency collaboration demonstrated in regard to preparing for or responding to Hurricane Katrina.
o Critically assess each of these, and explain why each was pivotal in the response's outcome.
o Give your assessment of how each could have been improved or why it was a reasonable choice to have been made.
• Lastly, consider the challenges for the leader of an interagency team involved with operating in such an environment. Extend your view beyond this specific response effort, then name and discuss at least 3 significant issues for an IA leader (e.g. information sharing, coordination of effort, managing personnel commanded or directed by various leaders, legal or regulatory challenges, personalities and politics, etc.).
4 IP terrorism- These are 3 different assignments
Discuss, analyze, and track terrorism trends, discussing whether there is a progression toward fewer but more spectacular and heinous acts. Use the Small Group Discussion Area to host your discussion.
• Through your research, have you found that the number of terrorist attacks worldwide has been declining during recent decades? Explain.
• If so, what is the explanation for this decrease in attacks? Explain.
• What is the purpose of executing fewer, yet more violent and destructive, terrorist attacks? Explain.
• Address the following in 2-3 pages:
o Define and outline strategies for conducting a terroristic act or campaign.
Generally speaking, what is the planning process for executing a terrorist attack? Explain and provide examples of similar planning processes.
To what other types of planning processes is this similar? Explain.
What challenges do terrorist organizations face during this planning process? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Address the following in 4-5 pages:
o Describe the ways and means of terror financing.
With regard to funding, in what ways are terrorist organizations similar to mafia organizations? Explain.
What is the most successful method used by terrorists to fund their operations? Explain.
How has funding for terrorist organizations and groups evolved throughout the last 30 years? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.