MISSION 1: Terrorism & Security

PREVENTING TERRORISM AND ENHANCING SECURITY

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Protecting the United States from terrorism is the cornerstone of homeland security. DHS's counterterrorism responsibilities focus on three goals: preventing terrorist attacks; preventing the unauthorized acquisition, importation, movement, or use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials and capabilities within the United States; and reducing threats to and vulnerability of critical infrastructure, key resources, essential leadership, and major events from terrorist attacks and other hazards.

Objective(s):

Goal 1.1: Terrorist Attacks

Objective 1.1.1: Understanding

Objective 1.1.2: Deterence & Disruption

Objective 1.1.3: Protection

Objective 1.1.4: Extremism

Objective 1.1.5: Engagement

Goal 1.2: CBRN

Objective 1.2.1: Emerging Threats

Objective 1.2.2: Access Control

Objective 1.2.3: Movement Control

Objective 1.2.4: Hostile Use

Goal 1.3: Infrastructure, Leaders & Events

Objective 1.3.1: Understanding & Prioritization

Objective 1.3.2: Protection

Objective 1.3.3: Resiliency

Objective 1.3.4: Leaders, Facilities & Events

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