GTI Curriculum
INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM

The Government Training Institute’s Introduction to Terrorism is an 8 hour lecture course designed for first responders and their supervisors, giving them an insight to the methodology, mindset, and tactics used by terror organizations around the world. The class is taught by GTI’s Senior Terrorism Instructor, Peter N Spagnolo, who brings his real world experience from counter terrorism operations in Kuwait, Kenya, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. During his active duty, Mr. Spagnolo has made an extensive study of terrorism as it relates to the Middle East and, more importantly, the root causes of the discontent among many Middle Easterners that lead to terrorist acts.

Topics Covered:

• Threat of terrorism to US cities of all sizes without regard to traditional “high value” targets
• Threat of terrorism to US and international business
• Terrorist views about US culture and government
• Types of terror groups, goals, tactics, techniques
• Indicators that a facility or structure is being evaluated as a potential terror target
• Observe and report
• The phenomenon of suicide terrorism
  • Characteristics of a suicide actor
  • Indications of an impending suicide strike
  • Techniques that have proven successful in dealing with a suicide actor
  • Recovery from a strike
    • Secondary attacks
    • Terrorists traps for first responders
• Expect the unexpected
• Analyzing your strengths and weaknesses
• Taking reports from citizens and other sources seriously
• Indications of IED assembly/production

CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE This information is strictly geared toward military personnel. Requests for information on military training courses require verification of employment. This course can also be provided in a MTT. For more information, contact: