antiterrorism

antiterrorism
Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include limited response and containment by local military forces. Also called AT. See also antiterrorism awareness; counterterrorism; proactive measures; terrorism.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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  • antiterrorism awareness — Fundamental knowledge of the terrorist threat and measures to reduce personal vulnerability to terrorism. See also antiterrorism …   Military dictionary

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  • antiterrorism — adj. * * * …   Universalium

  • antiterrorism — n. acts or practices to discourage or prevent terrorism …   English contemporary dictionary

  • antiterrorism — adj …   Useful english dictionary

  • Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team — Die Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) oder FAST Companies sind 1987 aufgestellte Spezialeinheiten des US Marine Corps (USMC), welche dem Commandant of the Marine Corps und dem Chief of Naval Operations unterstehen und hauptsächlich zum… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • AT/FP — antiterrorism/force protection …   Military dictionary

  • antiterrorist — antiterrorism, n. /an tee ter euhr ist, an tuy /, adj. used or designed to combat terrorism: antiterrorist tactics. [1960 65; ANTI + TERRORIST] * * * …   Universalium

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