Wednesday, April 4, 2018
What is it?
The Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) is a research and education center located at West Point. The CTC has been a trusted leader in the field of terrorism and counterterrorism research since 2003. The CTC faculty have diverse backgrounds in government, the military, and academia. The CTC’s three-pronged mission set – educate, research, and advise policymakers and practitioners – is intended to equip current and future leaders with the intellectual tools needed to understand and combat the terrorist threat.
What is the Army doing/ has done?
The Army antiterrorism program is continuously evolving to meet and counter the current and future terrorist threat. With leadership primarily from the department and major command levels, the Army has extended the antiterrorism community of interest and information sharing across the interagency and throughout the DOD, and continues to seek ways to network with academia and international partners.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
By partnering with the CTC, antiterrorism officers and leaders responsible for antiterrorism programs and plans can benefit from the CTC’s capabilities in a number of ways:
Other antiterrorism priorities for FY18 include:
Why is this important to the Army?
Army leaders must continue to evolve in the understanding of the terrorist threat and how to best counter the threat today and in the future. Leveraging capabilities such as the CTC and other partners helps to embed knowledge throughout the antiterrorism community.
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