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Force protection: today's reality.

Ron Torgerson1

  • 1Versar Inc., 11990 Grant Street, Suite 500, Northglenn, CO 80233, USA. torgeron@versar.com

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|December 2, 2004
PubMed
Summary

US infrastructure and chemical plants face significant terrorist threats. This paper details vulnerabilities and discusses applying military force protection standards to commercial facilities for enhanced security.

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Area of Science:

  • Homeland Security
  • Industrial Security
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Critical infrastructure in the US, including chemical manufacturing facilities and utility systems, are inherently vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
  • The threat landscape suggests potential for frequent attacks on US soil, mirroring situations in other nations.
  • Vulnerability assessments consistently reveal ease of penetration into various facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and explain the vulnerabilities of US infrastructure and chemical manufacturing facilities to terrorist attacks.
  • To outline the current Department of Defense (DoD) standard for vulnerability assessments.
  • To explore the application of these military standards in commercial settings to deter potential aggressors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing vulnerability assessment methodologies.
  • Analysis of the Department of Defense (DoD) force protection standards.
  • Case study exploration of potential commercial applications.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and chemical plants.
  • Detailed the current DoD approach to vulnerability assessments.
  • Proposed frameworks for adapting military security protocols to commercial environments.

Conclusions:

  • US infrastructure is highly susceptible to terrorist threats, including the use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons.
  • The DoD's vulnerability assessment standards offer a robust model for enhancing security.
  • Commercial facilities can significantly improve their security posture by adopting and adapting military-derived force protection strategies.

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