Title: Section 4 Terrorist Intelligence Operations - Operations Security - INTELLIGENCE THREAT HANDBOOK<
Headings: Section 4
Terrorist Intelligence Operations

Operations Security
INTELLIGENCE THREAT HANDBOOK
Section 4
Terrorist Intelligence Operations
Terrorist group categories
Terrorist tactics
Terrorist objectives
Terrorist threats to the United States
Terrorist sponsors
Libya
Syria
Iran
Sudan
Iraq
Cuba
North Korea
Islamic fundamentalist groups
Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS)
Party of God (Hizballah)
Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ)
Abu Nidal Organization (ANO)
Islamic Group (Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya)
Terrorism Trends
Conclusion

Content: The rise of the new breed of terrorist who is interested in inflicting mass death and destruction does not bode well for the future security of U.S. interests. These groups can strike at any time, anywhere, spurred by seemingly unrelated events for which they judge the United States to be blameworthy. They have a widening global reach and a high degree of proficiency with more sophisticated weapons and tactics. [ Note 1]
Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property for the purposes of intimidating or coercing a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political and social objectives. There are two categories of terrorism: domestic and international. Domestic terrorism involves groups or individuals whose activities, conducted in the United States without foreign influence, are directed at elements of the United States Government or population. International terrorism involves activity committed by foreign-based groups or individuals who are either directed by countries or groups outside the United States or whose activities transcend national boundaries. [ Note 2]
Terrorist group categories
Terrorist groups generally are either non-state-supported (either indigenous or transnational), state-supported, or state-directed. Non-state supported terrorist groups are autonomous and receive no significant support from a government.