Antiterrorism/Force protection is everybody's business

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GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  Antiterrorism/Force Protection is not just for Security Forces anymore. It is the responsibility of every member assigned to the installation.

Diligence and awareness are actions each one of us can practice every day. As we drive to work, enter the building, maintain vehicles, fly aircraft, or interface with customers, we must be aware of what is happening around us.

You will be the first to notice a car that is always parked outside the gate, the customer acting out of character or the man running across the grass on the west side of the runway.

Today it is harder than ever to pinpoint those with intent to cause harm. But one thing is for sure, there are signs before the event.

"Eagle Eye" is an Air Force-wide program for deterring acts of terror by recognizing and reporting pre-attack activities; a global "neighborhood watch."

When troops and citizens know what to look for and how to report suspicious activity, the event can be prevented. Suspicious activities by those with intent to harm that you may bear witness to include:
  • Surveillance - Any out-of-the ordinary monitoring or recording.
  • Elicitation - Attempts to obtain information beyond a need to know.
  • Threats - Any threat received by any means that contains a specific time or place for an attack against U.S. forces, facilities or missions.
  • Tests of Security - Attempts to measure security reaction times, strengths and weaknesses; attempts to test or penetrate physical security barriers or procedures.
  • Suspicious Activity - Any activity/incident that does not specifically fit into the aforementioned categories yet is believed to be of concern regarding force protection should be reported under this category.
  • Repetitive Activity - Two or more incidents when combined arouse suspicion.
If your "Eagle Eyes" see something suspicious, contact:
  • Eagle Eyes at 747-3937
  • Security Forces at 747-5351
  • Local city, county, state, or federal law enforcement offices