FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
August marks the Army's sixth annual observance of
Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The terrorist threats we face today are as
complex as they have been at any time in our nation's history.
These threats are persistent and constantly evolving as
evidenced by the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
The purpose of Antiterrorism Awareness Month is to instill
Army-wide heightened awareness and vigilance to protect Army critical assets
and personnel by preventing acts of terrorism.
Awareness of terrorist threats and an understanding of
personal protective measures remain paramount.
The four focus areas planned for this year include
recognizing and reporting suspicious activity, participating in antiterrorism
training, countering insider threats and becoming familiar with the risks
associated with the use of social media.
Antiterrorism awareness also empowers the entire Army –
including units, leaders, Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, families
and contractors – to take prevention measures and encourages each individual to
serve as a “sensor” continuously aware of and reporting suspicious activity.
Every member of the Army community plays an important role
in preventing terrorist acts. By embedding antiterrorism principles and
concepts throughout our plans and programs we protect the Army community from
terrorists.
Key Reminders:
• Terrorists can attack anywhere, anytime – the threat is
real.
• Army activities and people remain vulnerable.
• Persistent vigilance can help counter the threat and
prevent a terrorist attack.
• Units must provide the best antiterrorism training and
education possible.
• Individuals should know how to identify and report
suspicious activities.
• Antiterrorism measures integrate security into all Army
operations and activities.
• Leaders must get the entire Army community involved in
antiterrorism efforts.
For more information, call 295-0534. To submit an iSalute
Suspicious Activity Report, visit https://www.inscom.army.mil/
isalute/.