Fort McCoy observes August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month

Courtesy Photo | Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) has declared the month of August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month. HQDA has underscored the fact that "terrorism is an enduring, persistent, worldwide threat to our nation and our Armed Forces, both in (the United States) and overseas.” HQDA stressed that the Army must seek to understand the threat, be able to detect terrorists and terrorism-related activities, and must be able to warn and defend against the full range of terrorist tactics. (U.S. Army Graphic Illustration)  

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

07.26.2018

Story by Scott Sturkol                                                                                                     

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) has declared the month of August as Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Month.

HQDA has underscored the fact that “Terrorism is an enduring, persistent, worldwide threat to our nation and our Armed Forces, both in (the United States) and overseas.”

HQDA stressed that the Army must seek to understand the threat, be able to detect terrorists and terrorism-related activities, and must be able to warn and defend against the full range of terrorist tactics.

Antiterrorism is the defensive element in the fight against terrorism, and its success or failure depends upon the entire Army community.

In support of Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Fort McCoy will disseminate public-service announcements and other antiterrorism-awareness products, including brochures, posters, and videos.

For more information about Antiterrorism Awareness Month, antiterrorism-awareness training, reporting suspicious activity, U.S. Army iWATCH, or other antiterrorism-related initiatives, check with your local AT Office.

(Article prepared by the Fort McCoy Antiterrorism Office.)

• Date Taken: 07.26.2018
• Date Posted: 07.26.2018 16:17
• Story ID: 285898
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US