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The Terrorism Survival Guide
201 Travel Tips On How
NOT To Become A Victim
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Definitions of Terrorism—knowing the enemy, can these people be categorized? Yes—The Crazy, The Criminal or the Crusader.
CHAPTER TWO: Trip Planning Tips- e.g.- tip #18: “Clean” Your Passport – If your passport is loaded with foreign visas and states, especially to areas where there is conflict, you should get a new passport.
CHAPTER THREE: Protecting Your Luggage- e.g.- tip #56: Use Fold over ID Tags- Open tags allow prying eyes to view immediately who you are, and where you are from.
CHAPTER FOUR: Safety At Airports- e.g.- tip #76: Stay Away From The Gate- Do not sit near the gate where your plane is going to depart from, until you hear the boarding announcement. Airline gates are notorious terror targets.
CHAPTER FIVE: On Board The Airplane, Cruise Ship, Tour Bus- e.g.- tip # 93: Use “stash” areas—Look around for areas within arms reach to conceal any materials or documents you must carry, but do not want found or associated with you. Usually the seat cushion that doubles a s flotation device is the best place to hide papers.
CHAPTER SIX: Safety At Your Destination, Or While Traveling- e.g.- tip #106: Check Your Room—Whenever you return to your hotel room, stand in the doorway and look inside before entering. Is everything the way it was left? If not leave immediately and notify hotel staff/security.
CHAPTER SEVEN: Traveling As a “Low Profile Tourist”- e.g.- tip #138: Leave maps/guidebooks in your room—Nothing is more obvious than fumbling with a tourist map on an unfamiliar street. Plan your route ahead of time – know where you’re going and how to get back. Avoid having that “lost” look.
CHAPTER EIGHT: Specifically For Women Travelers- e.g.-tip #159: Walking in public—When out in cities, it’s advisable to walk confidently, head high and at a moderately fast pace. Make it look like you’re moving quickly to your next business appointment. Also, it’s best to not walk close to the curb. Stay closer to building fronts. A lot of purse-snatchers are now working over victims by riding bicycles and scooters.
CHAPTER NINE: If You Become A Victim Of Crime/Terrorism- e.g.- tip #171: Always be cooperative— Do not be provocative or antagonistic. Even direct eye contact can be considered a threatening gesture. If questioned by your captors, keep your answers short. Do not offer long explanations. Be ready to react if the opportunity presents itself.
CHAPTER TEN: Traveling With Children—e.g.- tip # 200: Take a current photo of your child with you—In the even your child ends of missing, having a photo can help everyone from law enforcement to locals identify and return them quickly.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: U.S. Embassies and Consulates. A listing of major embassies and consulates, addresses, phone, fax and e-mail addresses designed to be a quick guide for travelers, friends and family in need of help or assistance around the globe.
CHAPTER TWELVE: Emergency Assistance and Medical Aid. A guide to preplanning and researching where traveler’s are going, with phone numbers and web sites on how to find out what kind of medical aid and assistance is available in many countries.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: U.S. Customs Information. A quick reference guide to some of the rules and regulations regarding leaving or returning to the U.S.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Terrorist Group Profiles. An overview of many of the more active terrorist groups around the world. A little history, recent events/attacks, goals and objectives.