Fight Back Tackling Terrorism, Liddy Style

by Liddy, G. Gordon; Liddy, CDR James G.; Barrett, J. Michael; Selanikio, Joel

• ISBN13: 9780312364380
• ISBN10: 0312364385
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-09
• Publisher: Griffin

Summary

G. Gordon Liddy has never shrunk from a fight, and in this book he offers individuals and businesses a clear-eyed, proactive, and deeply informed approach to combating criminal and terrorist threats.Backed by advice from three seasoned professionals who offer military, medical, and personal security perspectives, Liddy addresses: How and why terrorists select targets---and how to minimize your chances of becoming one Assessing your personal and workplace risks: Do you have a plan to protect yourself? Your employees? Your infrastructure? Using defensive landscaping and antiterrorism architecture: how to protect against intruders, truck bombs, and other potential attacks How to survive a kidnapping and hostage situation Countering chemical, biological, and weapons attacks: An Emergency Response Handbook Fight Backis an essential book for everyone concerned about home and workplace safety.

Author Biography

G. Gordon Liddy is the host of the G. Gordon Liddy Show, which is broadcast in more than two hundred fifty markets. He is the author of four previous books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy and, most recently, The New York Times bestseller When I Was a Kid, This Was a Free Country. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Commander James G. Liddy is a U.S. Navy SEAL, currently serving as chief advisor for Counter Terrorism for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.

J. Michael Barrett has worked at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense and as a senior analyst for the War on Terrorism branch of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Joel D. Selanikio, M.D., has been the senior technical advisor to the American Red Cross since October 2002.

Table of Contents

Preface: Personal Security in Troubled Times	p. ix
Introduction	p. xv
Know Your Enemy	p. 1
Understanding the Terrorist Threat	p. 3
How Terrorists Attack the International Order	p. 20
Overview of Significant Terrorist Groups	p. 55
Secure Yourself	p. 87
Risk Assessment and Total Security Management (TSM)	p. 89
Personal Security	p. 108
Securing Your Workplace	p. 139
Defensive Landscaping and Antiterrorism Architecture	p. 164
Executive Security and Hostage Survival/Recovery	p. 179
Conclusions	p. 198
Emergency Response Handbook	p. 203
General Preparation	p. 205
Go-Bags	p. 205
Suggested Go-Bag Items	p. 205
Go-Bag Planning Checklist	p. 208
Sheltering-in-Place	p. 211
Nutrition	p. 214
Requirements per Person per Day	p. 214
Responding to Emergencies	p. 217
General Response Information	p. 217
Should I Stay or Should I Go?	p. 218
Explosions	p. 218
Fire	p. 219
Radiation Event	p. 221
Chemical Event	p. 225
Biological Event	p. 229
Glossary and Abbreviations	p. 251
References	p. 252
Web sites	p. 252
Books	p. 252
Index	p. 253
About the Authors	p. 265
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