U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

The War on Terrorism will continue well into the future, and homeland security efforts in response to this war will involve approximately 200,000 Federal employees. If you have been assigned to homeland security duties on a full-time basis, or have new duties added to your current assignments, this seminar will ensure that you are thoroughly grounded for your new role.

This updated seminar provides you with essential information on the nature of terrorism and the specific threats to the United States, including international threats, the threats from domestic anti-Government groups and threats from special-interest extremist organizations.

• Understand the dynamics of terrorism and the current threats to the United States
• Gain an overview of the evolution of terrorism
• Discuss the nature and dynamics of terrorism
• Examine the cultures that produce suicide bombers or pursue weapons of mass destruction
• Learn how other countries deal with terrorism
• Discuss the United States Homeland Security program and Federal agencies’ roles

• External Awareness
• Strategic Thinking
• Vision
• Continual Learning