INTEGRATION AND REFLECTION

Counterterrorism and Intelligence
As you now are aware, all the modules tie in together to explain how and why the Department of Homeland Security operates:
• The framework for responding to disasters
• The systematic approach for integrated responses
• The DHS overview with military interface
• Intelligence and information-sharing mechanisms
As you are also aware, DHS does not operate singularly; it depends on partnerships at all levels of operation. So it is with counterterrorism. Read the assigned material and respond to the following exercises.
Case Assignment
1 Look up the definition of counterterrorism (please, no Wikipedia or other nonprofessional sources). What is the definition?
2 Look up the definition of intelligence. What is the relationship of intelligence to counterterrorism? Explain with examples.
3 Relate counterterrorism and intelligence with the military
4 From the Background Information section, review your readings/audio/websites and: Explain how a specific counterterrorism team, unit, or partnership operates to counter a terrorist episode. Use a specific example and “walk it through” the process.
Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be at least three pages double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module.