5518 Special Ops: Journal of the Elite Forces & SWAT Units Vol.18

5518 Special Ops: Journal of the Elite Forces & SWAT Units Vol.18
"Post 9-11 Counter-Terrorism Special Edition"
various authors; ISBN 962-361-698-8
68 pages, 210 photos


This book contains these articles:

  1. Terrorist Group Profiles
    A run down of the most wanted terrorist groups in the world, among them Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida (The Base), al-Jihad, Hezbollah, and Hamas. The background and attacks of these terrorist groups are discussed in detail in this article, together with photos some of the most wanted in connection with terrorist attacks.
  2. US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service Mobile Security Division
    As Americans endure the fear and mystery of an Anthrax offensive, here is a glimpse into the reality of Weapons of Mass Destruction and how the DSS Mobile Security Division trains to prepare for the worse case scenario.
  3. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police Emergency Service Unit
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was headquartered at the World Trade Center-and many of those killed in the 9-11 attack were Port Authority policemen and administrators. Here we look at the ESU at JFK airport who is tasked with responding to a myriad of emergencies at the gateway to America.
  4. Federal Aviation Administration's Air Marshals
    This article examines the US Department of Transportation's Federal Air Marshals and the frontline role these undercover agents will play in ensuring that the 9-11 tragedy is never repeated.
  5. Royal Netherlands Marine Corps BBE Counter-Terrorist Force
    As Europe jointed the anti-terrorist camp, the elite Dutch BBE counter-terrorist force is one of the units on the front lines in keeping Europe safe.
  6. North Miami Beach Police Department's Special Response Team
    Many of the 9-11 hijackers had lived and learned to fly in southern Florida. These sleeper agents’ presence in the Sunshine State was a daunting and sobering wake up call to Florida's law enforcement.
  7. Miami-Dade Police Department Bomb Squad
    The Miani-Dade Police Department is the largest law-enforcement agency in the Southeastern United States. Their Bomb Squad of highly-trained EOD technicians are among the most experienced such unit in the country. As Miami-Dade County is one of the target-rich environments in the US, the Bomb Squad stands at the ready to respond to what could be the next wave of terrorist attacks to strike America's shores.
  8. Battle for Jerusalem: Israel's Border Guard Police Special Operations
    The Hamas bombing attacks recently triggered a series of retaliations by the Israelis. The Battle for Jerusalem is waged by several elite tactical and undercover counter-terrorist teams from the Israel National Police Border Guards who face suicide bombers in an epic struggle for control of the holy city.



 


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