Working closely with over 100 Government agencies, State, and local government, law enforcement organizations, and national first responders, CTTSO leverages technical expertise, operational objectives, and interagency sponsor funding. This collective approach to resource and information sharing positions the CTTSO to gather front line requirements that service multiple users — a distinct advantage in the combating terrorism community.
The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) operates as a program office under the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities (SO/LIC & IC).
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program, DoJ, Office for Victims of Crime - "OVC developed this Application to assist applicants seeking financial assistance, training, and technical assistance."
International and Domestic Terrorism - FBI definitions
Terrorism is defined as violent or criminal acts against a civilian population for the purpose of coercion, and promoting a political cause or agenda. When those crimes occur within the United States, and are perpetrated by an individual or group associated with a domestic cause, they are defined as domestic terrorism. When they are perpetrated by an individual or group from outside the U.S., then it is defined as international terrorism. Also, beginning 1986 it has been a violation of federal law for any group or individual to commit an act of terrorism against U.S. interests or U.S. citizens even in a foreign country.
Response to Terrorism, Dept of State, information and news on the latest US and international actions related to the current crisis -- includes presidential documents, UN actions, actions by allies, updates on the FBI efforts, etc. in multiple languages
Ambassador J. Cofer Black, Coordinator, Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (30 Apr 03 press briefing) - "There were 199 international terrorist attacks during 2002. That represents a significant drop from the previous year -- 44 percent fewer attacks. In fact, it is the lowest level of terrorism in more than 30 years. The last time the annual total fell below 200 attacks was in 1969, shortly after the advent of modern terrorism. That is a remarkable achievement."
President Bush put state supporters of terrorism on notice in his 20 September address to the joint session of Congress: "Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." The seven designated state sponsors-Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, and Sudan-clearly heard the President’s message. While some of these countries appear to be reconsidering their present course, none has yet taken all necessary actions to divest itself fully of ties to terrorism.
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Treasury Dept, "administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorism sponsoring organizations and international narcotics traffickers"
U.S. targets more groups for financial freeze, 12 Oct 01 CNN report of Treasury Secretary's announcement of additional 39 individuals or groups on the list of asset-freezing -- added to the previous 27
The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is the U.S. national forum that identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates interagency and international research and development (R&D;) requirements for combating terrorism. The TSWG rapidly develops technologies and equipment to meet the high-priority needs of the combating terrorism community, and addresses joint international operational requirements through cooperative R&D; with major allies.
Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) "established in 1951 following the start of the Korean War as an early warning system against biological warfare and man-made epidemics."
The Prospect of Domestic Bioterrorism, including table showing previous targeting of government buildings and media outlets, and use of envelopes for distribution
Local copy (HTML file) (PDF file), summary of recommendations of the CDC Strategic Planning Workgroup in year 2000 report Preparedness and Response to Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Strategic Plan
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a cooperative asset-sharing program among Federal government agencies, state and local governments, and the private businesses and civilian volunteers to ensure resources are available to provide medical services following a disaster that overwhelms the local health care resources
