Dry run (terrorism)

Dry run (terrorism)

A dry run is an act committed by a terrorist organization without carrying out any actual terrorism in an attempt to determine whether a technique they are planning to use will be successful. The dry run is part of the rehearsal for a terrorist act,[1] and is often the immediate precursor to the attack.[2] It may include attempting to smuggle weapons or other items to be used in the attack past a security checkpoint to determine whether or not this will be noticed, or monitoring the reactions of security personnel to the actions that would occur during a real attack.

The dry run is considered to be the heart of the planning stages of the terrorist attack.[3] It is the method in which strengths and weaknesses in the plot are exposed to the terrorists, unforeseen obstacles can be detected, and the techniques are refined.[4]. Sometimes, multiple dry runs are conducted in an effort to perfect the ultimate attack.[5]

(whoever wrote this needs to get out more! The term "dry run" has no exclusivity with terrorism and it appears that it is a suitable excuse to write about a topic that the author wants to write about (terrorism) the term "dry run" means this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_run_%28testing%29 and please ignore whatever the rest of it is that this lunatic wants to write about.

Suspicious signs

The following are suspicious signs a dry run may be occurring:[6][7]

  • Appearing out-of-place
  • Sitting in car and observing operations for no apparent reason
  • Photography or videotaping with no apparent reason
  • Monitoring of a police radio frequency and observing response times to calls
  • Mapping out routes to determine timing of traffic flow and lights
  • Attempting to learn inside information about the operations of a place
  • Abandoning object(s), such as pieces of luggage

Notable dry runs

  • In 2004 Northwest Airlines Flight 327 a group of Syrian musicians alarmed passengers and crew who brought the incident to national attention as behavior consistent with a dry run. Investigating authorities including the FBI concluded there was no terrorist threat.
  • In 2006, British authorities uncovered a plot in which suspected terrorists were making a dry run in an attempt to make bombs out of peroxide that could be ignited with an electronic device. This led to restrictions internationally on carrying liquids on aircraft.[8]\
  • Investigators believe that the Yemen branch of Al Qaida may have been conducting a dry run with shipments they made in 2010 on cargo planes (see 2010 cargo plane bomb plot).[9]

References

  1. ^ The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense; By Margaret R O'Leary; page 149
  2. ^ Securing global transportation networks: a total security management approach; By Luke Ritter, J. Michael Barrett, Rosalyn A. Wilson; page 255
  3. ^ Citizens Terrorism Awareness and Survival Manual: Protecting America with; By Michael J. Licata; page 20
  4. ^ Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; pages 209-10
  5. ^ Disaster planning and control; By William M. Kramer; pages 278-79
  6. ^ Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; page 210
  7. ^ Counter-Terrorism Handbook: How to Protect Yourself at Home and Abroad; By Phil Little, Albert Perrotta; page 32
  8. ^ U.S. Says Terrorists Planned Dry Run
  9. ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/01/1903479/terrorists-may-have-conducted.html

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Dry run — may refer to: Dry run (testing), a testing process Dry run (terrorism), a test to examine how security will react to an attempted terrorist attack without carrying out the actual act Places in the United States Dry Run, Ohio, a census designated… …   Wikipedia

  • Terrorism — Terrorist redirects here. For other uses, see Terrorist (disambiguation) …   Wikipedia

  • Terrorism and counter-terrorism in Kazakhstan — The threat of terrorism in Kazakhstan plays an increasingly important role in Kazakhstan s relations with the United States which in 2006 were at an all time high.[1] Kazakhstan has taken Uzbekistan s place as the favored partner in Central Asia… …   Wikipedia

  • Terrorism in India — Terrorism …   Wikipedia

  • Dry ice bomb — exploding in Water. A dry ice bomb is a simple bomb like device. While the simplicity and ease of construction, high bursting pressure, and sound make this dry ice activity appealing for recreational purposes, it can be unpredictable and… …   Wikipedia

  • Definitions of terrorism — Terrorism Definitions · Counter terrorism International conventions Anti terrorism legislation Terrorism insurance …   Wikipedia

  • Counter-terrorism — Terrorism Definitions · Counter terrorism International conventions Anti terrorism legislation Terrorism insurance …   Wikipedia

  • List of charities accused of ties to terrorism — Terrorism Definitions · Counter terrorism International conventions Anti terrorism legislation Terrorism insurance …   Wikipedia

  • Islamic terrorism — Terrorism Definitions · Counter terrorism International conventions Anti terrorism legislation Terrorism insurance …   Wikipedia

  • Anti-terrorism legislation — Terrorism Definitions · Counter terrorism International conventions Anti terrorism legislation Terrorism insurance …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”