[MilCom] Eagle Eyes: early reporting stops terrorism
Ken
rfinder1 at verizon.net
Tue Aug 2 20:16:06 EDT 2005
Hello Mark & the group:
I'd agree with you that there's a fairly good chance for over-reaction by
security & investigative personnel. However, it's a difficult situation
because there really isn't any way to initially tell the good
guys/milcom/milair scanner/aviation photo hobbyists from potential
terrorists. IMHO the people that "shoot (pictures/video) & scoot" (and
potentially are oblivious to security) are the ones that really need to be
"at the tip" of the investigative spear so to speak, versus those that hang
around the fence line for 'longer' periods of time (and are very obvious to
security). Unfortunately IMHO this isn't generally the case & most likely
the hobbyists will be the ones successfully ID'd (e.g. license ID (name,
DOB, ssan), vehicle plates, etc. ran through the various state/federal data
bases. Additionally there may be some special interest taken on the
communications equipment that can be readily seen in the vehicle. If any
digital pictures with a camera were taken you MIGHT be asked to show the
pictures. Finally the hobbyist will most like be asked to leave the area
and not return again.
It's too bad that somehow a special vehicle parking observation area (with
appropriate tight security) couldn't be setup at each military airbase/joint
use airport. So that hobbyists could enjoy their hobby "on scene"
monitoring radio transmissions; watching the aircraft operations (e.g.
takeoffs, landings, touch/goes, etc), photographing, etc.... At least you'd
have everyone in one specific area that you could easily be watch with
cameras, etc.... and basically along the rest of the fence line/access road,
place signage indicating "no parking, no stopping", etc..... Of course the
other option (that will keep you out of the potential "database" being kept
on all "fence liners" ID'd) is to attend the nearest military open
house/airshow where you can monitor radio transmissions, watch & take
pictures all you want!!!
BTW I've "retired" locally from any "on scene" military base fence line
parking/monitoring/observing/photographing activities. If you are at a
military air base that allows this activity, that's great!!! Unfortunately
at Westover JARB, MA (KCEF) it isn't allowed.
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "MJ Cleary" <mjcleary at bellsouth.net>
To: "MILCOM" <milcom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 5:35 PM
Subject: [MilCom] Eagle Eyes: early reporting stops terrorism
Hobbyists beware. Some bases take this VERY seriously:
Eagle Eyes: early reporting stops terrorism
The Shaw SPIRIT
July 29, 2005
If a suspicious person is walking along the fence off base, or someone
drops a bag and walks away, or if a military member is approached by a
stranger and asked questions about his job, what should be done? According
to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, they should all be
reported.
snip..snip..
There are seven categories of suspicious activities that should be
reported:
-- Surveillance -- someone drawing a map, taking notes, or using
binoculars, cameras or recording and monitoring devices, etc.
-- Elicitation -- those who attempt to obtain information about base
capabilities, readiness, operations etc. This may be done by mail, telephone
or in person.
-- Tests of security -- measuring reaction times to security breaches or
penetrating barriers to assess strengths and
weaknesses of security. Examples include driving a vehicle to the gate and
seeing how long it takes for a response.
snip...snip..
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