
FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — For this year’s Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month Campaign, the Army’s purpose is to instill heightened awareness and vigilance to thwart terrorist attacks and protect military personnel and critical resources from acts of terrorism.
“The world we live in has become increasingly dangerous for U.S. government workers, military personnel and their families, and law enforcement officers,” noted Fort Gregg-Adams Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Director Scott Brown while emphasizing the importance of the Army’s Antiterrorism Awareness Month campaign.
We have to talk about the threat posed by violent extremists and other criminals and raise awareness of what actions we all can take to reduce the possibility of attacks happening in our communities.
“That’s what this awareness and educational effort is all about,” he said.
Force protection experts from the DPTMS are providing antiterrorism awareness information through post-wide emails, social media, Fort Gregg-Adams homepage and awareness tables throughout Fort Gregg-Adams.
This year’s campaign themes are Insider Threat, Domestic Violent Extremism, and iWATCH Army. The objective is for everyone to understand key antiterrorism principles, preventive measures, current threat trends and how to recognize and report suspicious activity.
“Also, the garrison antiterrorism officer meets frequently with the Richmond FBI, the local Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Virginia Fusion Center to ensure the command has the most current threat information pertaining to Fort Gregg-Adams,” Brown said. “All of this boils down to the command doing its part to ensure the safety and security of the post population, but there is a final piece of the puzzle: you, everyone who works, resides-on or regularly visits Fort Gregg-Adams.”
“Antiterrorism Awareness Month is all about helping Team Gregg-Adams understand its role in the force protection process, he added.
“In the coming weeks, we’re going to share a lot of valuable information about threat recognition; the importance of the ‘See Something, Say Something’ initiative; how the Installation Operations Center communicates emergency information here; and how everyone can take steps to reduce their profile as a potential victim, particularly online where extremists gather data and promote deadly violence,” Brown stated. “For the sake of installation security and protection of yourself and your family, we hope you will join us on this journey of awareness and action.”
Anyone with specific questions about the Antiterrorism Awareness Month Campaign, or the training opportunities available for units and military organizations on post should contact their unit antiterrorism officer or call the DPTMS Protection Team at (804) 734-1575.
To report suspicious activity on the installation, call the law enforcement desk at (804) 734-7400 or notify the chain of command. Those off-post should contact their local police department or call 911.
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