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with funding fromKahle/Austin Foundation  \nhttps://archive.org/details/hostagetaking0000unse  \n# HostageTaking:\n\nPreparation,Avoidance,and Survival  \nDEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 9400Department and Foreign Service Series 390Bureau of Diplomatic Securtiy  \nPREFACE  \nAlthough the number of incidents remains relatively small from yearto year,the threat of hostage taking remains a significant problem forForeign Service personnel who are the prime targets of internationalterrorists.The Bureau of Diplomatic Security,Department of State,believes that while there are no guarantees in today's volatile world,there is much that people can do to make themselves less susceptibleto terrorists'violence and to improve their chances of survival shouldtheir efforts fail.It is with that beliefin mind that this publicationwas prepared.Unless you are willing to take an active partin yourown defense,security professionals can do little to ensure your safety.Just as criminologists are attributing drops in the level of crime to theincreasing participation of citizens in crime prevention and detectionprograms—such as Neighborhood Watch—your security ultimatelydepends on your willingness to make some changes in your lifestyle.It will take a certain commitment on your part,but the rewards willbe well worth the effort.  \nIf,after reading this pamphlet,you have any questions or particularconcerns,contact your regional security officer.He or she may be ableto provide you with guidance that is specifically tailored for theenvironment in which you work.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPersonal Preparations…………………………………………………………  \n………………………………………………1  \nMake a Risk Assessment…………………………………………………………  \n…………………………………3  \nThe Pattern of Terrorist Attacks ……………………………………………………………………………………4  \nPrecautions Against Hostage Taking……………………………………………………………………5  \nIndividual Precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………5  \nPrecautions for the Family………………………………………………………………………………6  \nResidential Security……………………………………………………………………………………………7  \nOffice Security……………………………………………………………………………………………………9  \nTransportation Security…………………………………………………………………………………9  \nSummary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11  \nExecutive Profiles…………………………………………………  \n………………………………………………11  \nSurveillance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12  \nOptions for Targeted Individual …………………………………………………………………………………………………18  \nHostage Survival ………………………………………………………………  \n……………………………………………19  \nCapture……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20  \nTransport or Consolidation………………………………………………………………………………22  \nHolding……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24  \n………………………………………………………30  \nTermination……………………………………………………………  \n……………………………………………………32  \nInterrogation………………………………………………………………………  \nAftermath……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35  \n…………………………………………36  \nSummary…………………………………………………………………………  \n…………………………………………………37  \nSelected Bibliography……………………………………………………  \nn  \n5  \nPERSONAL PREPARATIONS  \nWhile it is difficult to consider seriously the possibility of becoming thevictim of a terrorist incident,and,in reality,the chance of being subjected toterrorist violence for most of us is still relatively small,it is,nevertheless,veryimportant for your mental health,the mental health of your family,and thefinancial well-being of your loved ones that you take precautionary measures.A few hours,or even minutes,spent considering the possible consequences ofa terrorist attack can have tremendous benefits as is shown by numerousreports of those who have been held hostage.In addition,however,some ofthe preparations are just as beneficial should you suffer some other mishap.We have all come to recognize the benefits of health,life,and other forms ofinsurance and treat these preparatory measures in a rather matter-of-factmanner.All Foreign Service 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