FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Chapter 7
� Water supply and sanitation improvements.
� Road, airfield, and port construction.
� Multinational training.
Note. See FM 3-24 for more information on counterinsurgency operations.
Support to Counterdrug Operations
7-30. Counterdrug operations are always conducted in support of one or more governmental agency. These
include the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs Service, Department of State (DOS), Drug Enforcement
Agency (DEA), and the Border Patrol. When operating inside the United States and its territories,
counterdrug operations are considered civil support operations and are subject to restrictions under Title
18, United States Code (USC), Section 1385 (popularly known as the Posse Comitatus Act). Whether
operating in the United States or in a HN, Army forces do not engage in direct action during counterdrug
operations. Units that support counterdrug operations must be fully aware of legal limitations regarding the
acquisition of information about civilians, (U.S. and foreign). Typical support to counterdrug operations
include—
� Detection and monitoring.
� HNS.
� INFOSYS.
� Intelligence, planning, sustainment, training, and selected M/CM/S tasks.
Combating Terrorism
7-31. Terrorism is the calculated use of unlawful violence or the threat of unlawful violence. (JP 3-7.02) It
is intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally
political, religious, or ideological. Combating terrorism involves opposing terrorist actions across the threat
spectrum. These actions include defensive (antiterrorism) and offensive (counterterrorism) components.
Antiterrorism
7-32. Antiterrorism measures are primarily aimed at reducing the vulnerability of personnel, equipment,
and facilities. Antiterrorism is always a mission consideration and a component of protection. Engineer
leaders develop protection measures whenever they conduct engineer missions. Typical antiterrorism
actions include—
� Coordination with local law enforcement/HN military.
� Hardening of facilities such as FOBs.
� Physical security actions designed to prevent unauthorized access or approach to facilities
(checkpoints and roadblocks).
� Crime prevention and physical security actions that prevent the theft of weapons, munitions,
identification cards, and other materials.
� Policies regarding travel, size of convoys, breakage of routines, HN interaction, and off-duty
restrictions.
� Protection from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) (dispersion).
Counterterrorism
7-33. Counterterrorism measures are taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism. Counterterrorism
actions include strikes and raids against terrorist organizations and facilities. Although counterterrorism is
a specified mission for selected SOF, BCTs may also contribute. When employed in this role, BCTs are
conducting offensive operations. Engineer support and planning considerations in this case are the same as
described in chapter 6.
7-8 FM 3-34.22 11 February 2009