Dry run (terrorism)

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A dry run or a test run is an act committed by a terrorist organization or individual without carrying out any actual terrorism in an attempt to determine whether a technique they are planning to use will be successful. The dry run is part of the rehearsal for a terrorist act, [1] and is often the immediate precursor to the attack. [2]

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The dry run is considered to be the heart of the planning stages of the terrorist attack. [3] It is the method by which strengths and weaknesses in the plot are exposed to the terrorists, unforeseen obstacles can be detected, and the techniques are refined. [4] Sometimes, multiple dry runs are conducted in an effort to perfect the ultimate attack. [5]

Suspicious signs

The following are suspicious signs a dry run may be occurring: [6] [7]

Notable reports of dry runs

References

  1. The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense; By Margaret R O'Leary; page 149
  2. Securing global transportation networks: a total security management approach; By Luke Ritter, J. Michael Barrett, Rosalyn A. Wilson; page 255
  3. Citizens Terrorism Awareness and Survival Manual: Protecting America with; By Michael J. Licata; page 20
  4. Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; pages 209-10
  5. Disaster planning and control; By William M. Kramer; pages 278-79
  6. Understanding, assessing, and responding to terrorism: protecting critical; By Brian T. Bennett; page 210
  7. Counter-Terrorism Handbook: How to Protect Yourself at Home and Abroad; By Phil Little, Albert Perrotta; page 32
  8. Michel, Lou; Herbeck, Dan (2001). American Terrorist . New York: Regan Books. pp. 168–169. ISBN   978-0-06-039407-3. OCLC   1028037729. Originally published as: Michel, Lou; Dan Herbeck (2001). "American Terrorist". Scientific American . Vol. 284, no. 6. p. 28. Bibcode:2001SciAm.284f..28D. doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0601-28. PMID   11396336.
  9. Smith, Patrick (2004-07-21). "The hysterical skies". Salon. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  10. JORDAN, LARA JAKES (2006-08-10). "U.S. Says Terrorists Planned Dry Run". ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  11. http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/01/1903479/terrorists-may-have-conducted.html [ dead link ]