COMBATING TERRORISM : COUNTERTERRORISM AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Counter terrorism is a set of techniques for denying an opponent the use of terrorism-based tactics, just as counter-air is a set of techniques for denying the opponent the use of attack aircraft. Counterterrorism includes both the detection of potential acts and the response to related events. Building a counterterrorism plan involves all segments of a society or many government agencies. In dealing with foreign terrorists, the lead responsibility is usually at the national level. Because propaganda and indoctrination lie at the core of terrorism, understanding their profile and functions increases the ability to counterterrorism more effectively. There are many ways to combat terrorism. First, would be an international team that is always on call to respond to terrorist threats. and retrieve hostages with minimal loss of life. The second is gun control, which would limit the weapons accessed by potential terrorists. The last thing is to recognize terrorist organizations before they have chance to attack.