NORTH KOREA COUNTRY HANDBOOK

a target without ramifications to the terrorist organization. It is during
this phase that the terrorist determines if a target is “hard or soft.” A
hard target is someone who is aware of the threat of terrorism and
adjusts his personal habits accordingly. Soft targets are oblivious to the
threat and their surroundings, making an easy target.
Identification by name is another targeting method gathered from aircraft
manifests, unit/duty rosters, public documents (Who’s Who or the
Social Register), personnel files, discarded mail, or personal papers in
trash. Many targets are selected based upon their easily identifiable symbols
or trademarks, such as uniforms, luggage (seabags or duffle bags),
blatant national symbols (currency, tatoos, and clothing), and decals and
bumper stickers.
Security While Traveling
Travel on temporary duty (TAD/TDY) abroad may require you to stay in
commercial hotels. Being away from your home duty station requires
increasing your security planning and awareness; this is especially
important when choosing and checking into a hotel and during your residence
there.
The recent experiences with airport bombings and airplane hijacking
suggest some simple precautions:
■ You should not travel on commercial aircraft outside the continental
U.S. in uniform.
■ Prior to traveling by commercial aircraft, you should screen your
wallet and other personal items, removing any documents (that is,
credit cards, club membership cards, etc.) which would reveal your
military affiliation.
NOTE: Current USMC policy requires service members to wear two
I.D. tags with metal necklaces when on official business. Also, the
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