SPECIAL OVERSEAS ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

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Special Overseas Orientation Schedule
12 - 13 April 1976
1A07 Headquarters
General
The purpose of this two-day training program is to sensitize trainees
and their dependent spouses to the need for following good personal and
physical security practices overseas. While it is realized that some people
by habit, instinct, or experience are more aware of potential security threats
than others, we can all improve our security status if we are aware of the
risks involved and make a conscious effort to minimize them.
This Orientation is only a broad overview and an introduction to the
subject, and offers no specific skills for coping with the terrorist threat
and related criminal problem abroad. Trainees desiring more specialized
familiarization, surveillance/countersurveillance and security, should consult
their Training Officers for information on regular course offerings in these
subjects.
Orientation Objectives
On completion of this Orientation, trainees will be able to:
1. Assess their personal and family situation in terms of the
nature and variety of security threats abroad, the personnel
security practices at various overseas posts, and the policy
of the U. S. Government in dealing with the terrorist threat;
2. Recognize the need for effective security practices while
living, working, traveling, and socializing abroad;
3. Relate the suggestions and experiences of Agency officers
and other U. S. personnel who have served overseas to their
own need to plan for and cope with a possible hostage situa-
tion or other crises.
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12 APRIL (MONDAY)
(Open to Agency Employees and Spouses
Orientation Coordinator -
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0830 - 0900 Administration/Reading
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Orientation
Coordinator
0900 - 0930 Introductory Comments
0940 - 1100 Nature of the Terrorist Threat, An Overview International
Terrorism
Scope of threat, principal terrorist groups, Group (ITG)
current trends, U. S. policy in dealing with
terrorist groups.
1110 - 1200 Coping with Possible Hostage Situations Office of
Medical Services
The potential victim, with emphasis on pre- (OMS)
planning and adaptive behavior, lessons
learned from past experience.
1200 - 1300 Lunch
1300 - 1520 Physical, Residential, and Personal Security Office of
Security (OS)
Common sense suggestions for protecting
residences, apartments, vehicles, and
installations against terrorist as well
as criminal threats, managing the family
overseas, handling servants, travel safe-
guards, and suggested precautionary measures
during the conduct of social and recreational
activities abroad.
1530 - 1550 Bomb Threat Office of
Technical
Parcel and Package bombs and other explosive Services (OTS)
devices.
1600 - 1630 Panel Discussion Panel to be
Announced
(Discussion of security problems overseas by
a small panel of experienced Agency personnel.)
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Orientation Coordinator -
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0830
- 0900
Administration/Reading
Orientation
Coordinator
0900
- 0950
Modus operandi of Selected Terrorist Groups
DDO Panel
Three panel members will provide brief talks on
terrorist odus operandi in Latin America, the
modus
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Near East
Far East. Following the talks, the panel will
be open for questions.
1000
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Modus Operandi Question Period
DDO Panel
1100
- 1200
Dealing with Terrorists and Terrorism
Office of
Medical Services
(OMS)
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Lunch
1300
- 1350
Case Histories
ITG
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Discussion of three recent case histories involving
U. S. officials subjected to terrorist attack.
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1400
- 1500
Contingency Planning for Urban Survival
Suggested preparations, planning, and actions for
urban survival in the event of a crisis.
1500
- 1530
Final Administration/Critique
Orientation
Coordinator
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FIRST DAY
1. On a scale of from 1-5 (with 1 representing unsatisfactory, 2 - barely
adequate, 3 - satisfactory, 4 - good, and 5 - outstanding) how would you
evaluate the effectiveness of the first day's presentation in terms of
the Orientation objectives?
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Objectives: On completion of this Orientation, trainees will be able to:
1. Assess their personal and family situation in terms of the nature and
variety of security threats abroad, the personnel security practices at
various overseas posts, and the policy of the U.S. Government in dealing
with the terrorist threat;
2. Recognize the need for effective security practices while living, working,
traveling, and socializing abroad;
3. Relate the suggestions and experiences of Agency officers and other U.S.
personnel who have served overseas to their own need to plan for and cope with
a possible hostage situation or other crises.
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2.- Were there any subjects which were not clear to you and in need of addi-
tional clarification?
The ITG group lacked ability to provide a realistic approach to providing me
with an understanding of the terrorist threat. Too many initials on groups,
Agency functions and the capability of the three individuals to lull the
audience into "dreamsville." It was a poor presentation. Suggest a younger
panel with members who exhibit some enthusisam for the subject.
No--Course is very slow moving, too much repetition.
No
The various aspects of with regard to present security 25X1A
situations.
More needed to be said about how to actually deal with a crisis situation.
Not just "think about it now."
Not really, I guess.
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FIRST DAY
3. Were there any subjects which should be reduced or eliminated?
Physical, Residential, ? Personal Security could be adequately covered in a
one hour block.
Less general talk on terrorism--this has been saturated in media. For dependents
half day would probably be sufficient. Too much repetition.
Practically all OMS delivery was contained in supplied literature.
The parts about naming most of the terrorist groups was too long. Could
have been summed up better.
The second and third speakers from ITG could be greatly improved. The main
speaker (the one who sat in the middle) was excellent.
My impression of the first day's briefings, etc. is "OVERKILL." In my opinion,
much of the info discussed was of no real practical value and could be
eliminated to save time.
General historical background provided by all speakers overlapped and was
generally not pertinent--class not interested in historical development but
rather the implied present threat.
No
Yes--the detailed situation of some terrorist groups.
A lot of excessive repetition.
No
I thought the panel was a good idea, but too long.
No. All were relevant.
No
No
None
None
All should be reduced.
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3.- Were there any subjects which should be reduced or eliminated?
The whole ITG presentation could be eliminated or at least sharply reduced. It
is too complex a subject for a short period. Moreover, none of those present
really need to know which exact group is involved if they are ever in a
real situation. JRA, PLO, splinter groups, Carlos, etc. need not be covered
in detail. Much of the whole morning was redundant. It was pegged at far
LOWER level than appropriate. We all read and are aware of much of what was
presented.
I'm not sure. I've just returned from the CTTC course--and it seems so like
overkill.
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FIRST DAY
4. Were there any subjects that were not covered which you feel should have
been covered?
Cover, particularly for TDY's, should be given an hour's discussion, perhaps
including a panel to relate actual experiences.
Bomb threat discussion would have been interesting to hear.
Not on the first day of the Orientation.
More about security while walking, socializing, vacationing, etc.
None come to mind.
No
More em hasis on possible reactions to your presence (CIA) by the host country--
if it is not overly friendly.
Any helpful hints on being interrogated.
No
No
No
None
No
The no-deals policy of the U.S. Government.
Better coverage re role of women (wives) in assisting their husband's cover
position.
No--except the Benefits Ej Services Section.
More on our cover situation and what is being done towards improvement.
No
Specifics about how individuals actually handle themselves. The movies were helpful.
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4. Were there any subjects that were not covered which you feel should have
been covered?
Cover should have been dealt with in lecture form, rather than in the 5-min.
panel discussion.
Interrogation tactics; what to do--not to do--when being interrogated (such
as refusing to speak the language of the host country).
More attention might be devoted to the eventuality of an assassination attempt
known to the intended victim and how he should react while the attempt is in
process.
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6. Do you have any other suggestions for improving the Orientation?
TOO long, less time should be spent on subject since most of us read, we know
about subject covered and groups discussed. Also, there was no time set aside
for reading handout material--since every hour was assigned except for lunch
(you took the material back), I did not read any of it. (We were told this
session began at 09004
Panels were good, but some of speakers rambled excessively.
Reduce time to no more than a half-day. The facts and suggestions presented
could have been delivered in less than a half-day = repetition seemed to be
the order of the day. I believe this day's program should be optional for
those who have previously served overseas.
Don't make the first day so long. By early afternoon everyone was tired of
sitting and listening and were getting bored. Panel should have been allotted
more time earlier in the afternoon.
The first panel discussing the different terrorist groups was a little dry.
A list of the breakdown of the different groups and some maps showing locations
would have been helpful.
Give the speakers name tags so that when questions are asked (especially with
panels) they can be directed to specific people. Also, it would be nice to
have the extra arms on the chairs to give a surface for note-taking.
More emphasis for role of spouse in providing the unstructured environment.
Possibly have separate briefing for spouses with speakers addressing their
particular concerns.
No
I don't feel this was geared at all towards dependents' point of view.
Cut out repetition.
Concentrate on other hostile forces--not just terrorist activities (such as
other foreign nationals present and the host country).
The woman doctor used two phrases, "Chinaman" and "Brer Rabbit" which are
ethnically and racially derogatory. It was falsely assumed by all speakers
that all employees present were male, and spouses female. Rather than saying
husbands and wives, try "employees and dependents."
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6. Do you have any other suggestions for improving the Orientation?
I don't think the speakers realized that some of the wives have never been
to briefings before and didn't know what their abbreviations meant such as
DDO, etc.
I believe more films should be shown to keep a stronger interest in the subject.
"Dog Day Afternoon" was mentioned several times as being a good film to see.
Maybe it should be shown in class.
For the single officer, this course had nothing to offer. For those who go
overseas without cover, this course had nothing to offer. It should not be
required for those of ordinary intelligence.
Better ITG presentation. Improve movies. More time with discussions centered
on the family of the officer and their role abroad re cover. Better cover
briefings--audience was not enthralled by "Scarlet Pimpernel" story. 1600-1630
panel was lost and should/could use younger competent officers and not those
ready for retirement. The only saving grace was the man from security.
Some of the lectures tend to "bog down" due to length. Should make an attempt
to break the talks up more with visual aids and films.
A short synopsis should be presented to individuals respective of their
assignments concerning terrorists activities as of the present date.
The afternoon presentation was particularly relevant and useful. That plus
25X1 A the movies and would suffice.
As was pointed out yesterday, perhaps the Orientation should bear in mind that
not every one going overseas is DDO, and some of the terminology could be less
specific or tradecraft related. The first day seems to have accomplished one
objective at least: informing the spouses. I believe that most Agency employees
are aware of the threat and the measures to be taken when dealing with terrorism.
Perhaps the course could be one given primarily to spouses. Bearing this in
mind, it is a good idea nonetheless to have both husband and wife sit in
together, to ensure communication of the points raised and a complete comprehension.
No. If the situation really happens, each of us will have to use our own wits
to survive, but the course knowledge will help.
As a general orientation, course accomplished 3 basic goals as intended.
Break down into small seminar groups for discussion--instead of panel.
No
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5. Do you have any comments on the teaching techniques used, such as the
use of films, panels, lectures, visual aids (Vu-graphs, etc.)?
Motorola film on why you should not live in mansions and have chauffered
limos overseas didn't seem to apply to government travelers.
Films were interesting and speakers were good.
Most of the films reminded me of TV, especially the one by the LA county
sheriff--it seemed like I was watching S.W.A.T.
Satisfactory
Films held interest and communicated information well.
Would recommend insertion of one more film (if available and relevant) into
the day's proceedings.
Although, as indicated, the films' quality left something to be desired,
they did get their points across.
The films were very good. Made you stop and think about it could really
happen to you. The panel should have been started earlier in the day.
Films provided a nice change of pace.
It was very difficult to hear some of the speakers from the back of the room.
Excellent material and techniques.
None
Good visual aids.
I feel the films were interesting, informative, and gave many helpful hints
on the do's and don't's overseas.
The films were most informative.
More visual aids may be more impressive.
Have the guest lecturer move about rather than staying in a fixed position--
It gets sleepy out in the audience otherwise.
Need more films.
Films are a vivid portrayal and good meand of getting points across--overall
teaching techniques were good.
Adequate.
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5.- Do you have any comments on the teaching techniques used, such as the
use of films, panels, lectures, visual aids (Vu-graphs, etc.)?
A good mixture of film, lecture.
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No
The speakers tend to use abv. such as DDO and CTC.
None
Films are very good.
Last panel -- 1600 - 1630 -- was poorly administered. No time was given to the
"lad " to resent a brief accounting of how she lived with the terrorist threat
iiI especially enjoyed the films and the panel discussions.
Should attempt to procure additional films on subjects of terrorism and security.
No
Panels--small group discussions would be more effective and even an additional
lecture would have covered the subjects brought up. If you have panels, the
persons involved should be able to speak to each other on the topics at hand,
and not merely sit and await questions from trainees.
No one seems to care that the films were out of focus--I thought
from OMS talked "condescendingly" (down) to the wives.
Panel should have been longer.
Focus the films.
Basically good mixture of techniques--ITG panel, final panel, and films good.
The films were ill-chosen since they were overly Hollywoodish and didn't deal
with the overseas threat.
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1. Were there any subjects which were presented that were not pertinent
to Orientation objectives?
No
No, But attempt should be made to reduce redundancy.
No
No
Can't think of any.
No
No
No -- some redundancy.
No
No
No
None
The morning presentation was redundant--again. Three reviews of the JRA
is too much.
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SECOND DAY
2. Were there any subjects which should have been covered in more detail?
Cover should be given more personalized treatment.
No
U.S. Gov't. responsiveness to security requests.
Perhaps more emphasis on what is being done on international front against
terrorism.
I think more attention should have been given to how this situation will
affect everyday living.
No
No
A specific address by speakers to threat to U.S. personnel, installations.
No
None
No
Specific recommendations for what to do and how to act.
No
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SECOND DAY
3. Do you have any suggestions for including new material?
No
U.S. Gov't. responsiveness to security requests. (Same as #2)
Include the film from the CTTC on defensive driving for those of us who won't
have a chance to take the course.
Not at this time.
Information on general U.S. mission preparedness by individual agencies to
complement our efforts or will be stick out by our efforts as opposed to our
mission counterparts--case studies suggest this.
Perhaps more on defensive driving.
No
No
A chart depicting a block diagram of all the political/terrorist groups/subgroups,
shoot-offs, etc. needs to be placed on the stage. The "initials" used by
speakers are confusing and the "handout" is not inclusive.
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SECOND DAY
4. If your spouse attended the first day of the Orientation, or if you have
views as to the appropriateness of the first day's coverage for dependent
spouses and witting adults, how would you rate the effect of the training?
IMPACT
YES
NO
CONTENT
YES
NO
Too intimidating
3
10
Too superficial
6
6
About right
17
3
About right
14
2
Too mild
4
7
More than required
4
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SECOND DAY
5. Using the same scale as on the first day, from 1-5 (1-unsatisfactory, 2-
barely adequate, 3-satisfactory, 4-good, and 5-outstanding), to what degree
do you feel that the Orientation objectives were met at the end of the two-
day program?
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Second Day
Objectives: On completion of this Orientation, trainees will be able to:
1. Assess their personal and family situation in terms of the nature and
variety of security threats abroad, the personnel security practices at
various overseas posts, and the policy of the U.S. Government in dealing
with the terrorist threat;
2. Recognize the need for effective security practices while living, working,
traveling, and socializing abroad;
3. Relate the suggestions and experiences of Agency officers and other U.S.
personnel who have served overseas to their own need to plan for and cope with
a possible hostage situation or other crises.
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SECOND DAY
6. Do you feel that the present two-day coverage is too short, about right,
or too long?
Too long in the sense that there was some repetition and overlapping coverage.
About right.
Too long, if it must be done, reduce the time.
About right.
I believe it is just about right.
About right.
Too long.
About right.
About right.-
Some portions could have been shortened.
Much of the material was repetitious. Believe the course could be made shorter.
Too long.
About right.
About right.
About right.
About right.
0. K.
Too short.
About right.
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the session.
About right.
About right.
About right.
Too long.
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6, Do you feel that the present two-day coverage is too short, about right,
or too long?
Too long.
Too long. Lecturers should coordinate. Probably not enough material for 2 days.
About right.
About right.
Time seems sufficient.
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7. What specific suggestions do you have for improving the Orientation,
keeping in mind that this is only an introduction to the subject?
There are people in DDI in the course. Please explain jargon used by those in
DDO, such as SW, EE,E, etc.
Eliminate reading material--there is no opportunity to read it, so why bother
to even compile it--it would be less work for you.
Second day's presentation was far superior to that of first day.
The panel discussions were good, but, again, it was repetitious. Believe it
might be helpful if you could find out assignments of students attending the
Orientation and then briefly touch on each post. THE USE OF THE WORDS
COMMO BOY BY THE FIRST PANEL ON THE SECOND DAY WAS NOT NEEDED. WE ARE ALSO
PROFESSIONALS.
I agree with those who suggested showing the CTTC film about defensive driving,
if it is pointed out that it is an art that must be learned and shouldn't be
attempted by everyone. It was presented in the above manner to an ops fam
course I attended in Feb 74 down at the farm, and although the entire presenta-
tion (film and discussion) only lasted a short time; it was extremely educational.
Don't have speakers summarize cases if class has read them. Restructure first
day's final panel for more class participation. Don't have a panel at the end
of the day--no co-op by class if they're looking to get out. M speaker was 25X1A
good--have for wives.
I would rather have heard more specifics in regards to commo people. If the
threat to us is less, same, or more than what was discussed. I feel the last
talk of the day was the most informative and strongly feel my wife should have
have been present.
More visual aids; less lecture type sessions. Best presentation was the last
one which seemed to touch more on individual needs rather than case histories.
Concerning the first day--other than "reinforcing" learned skills--much of the
information presented was repetitious (overkill), Agency personnel who have
been overseas have been exposed to this subject material almost on a daily
basis. Let the wives attend this first session on their own. The second day's
orientation would be useful for the wives as well--much of the superficiality
(perceived) of the first day was set aside.
As an introduction to the subject, in that sense it was helpful to create an
awareness about your own attitudes towards your personal security here as well
as abroad.
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7. What specific suggestions do you have for improving the Orientation,
keeping in mind that this is only an introduction to the subject?
25X1A I think the program chairman, needs to stress to each component
to form their own orientation program to draw in experience within the
component.
25X1A Spouses should be included for some of the second day's session, especially
for the last speaker from _
I believe that the wives should have been here to hear the survival speech
25X1A
How can this critique be preclassified and exempted?
This portion was a little more interesting but provided very little new use-
ful information. The case history panel added nothing to the handouts.
One day would be plenty.
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