United States Department of State

The Antiterrorism 

Assistance Program

Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2002
Within the U.S. Department of State, this report was prepared 

by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and 

the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism.

Released February 2003
United States Department of State

The Antiterrorism

Assistance Program

Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2002

Contents

Introduction 1

Fiscal Year 2002 Overview 2

Program Structure 5

Program Results and Impact 7

Needs Assessments and Program Reviews 10

Training Activities for Fiscal Year 2002 11

Technical Consultations 17

Training and Training-Related Activities 19

Country Participation - Cumulative 20
Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2002 1

Introduction

As the lead U.S. Federal Agency in the fight against international terrorism, the

Department of State has built and sustained a broad international coalition to identify,

uncover, and uproot terrorist cells; destroy terrorist groups and networks; and make

support for terrorism untenable. Many coalition governments that strive with us to

eliminate terrorism, however, do not have the capability to confront terrorism as

effectively as is needed. To bring the war against terrorism to its ultimate conclusion,

the United States and other countries with know-how and resources are helping less

able partners to meet the challenge. The United States, with its unparalleled ability to

provide cutting-edge counterterrorism training and assistance to key partners around

the globe, must continue to take the lead.

The State Department’s Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) Program is a key element in

building the capacity of many of our coalition partners to take strong, decisive action

against terrorism. Since its inception in 1983, the ATA Program has played an integral

role in providing training to law enforcement and security officials engaged in the fight

against terrorism while respecting human rights, and in building productive relationships

with our counterterrorism partners. As we move ahead in the war against terrorism, the

ATA Program will continue to serve as one of the world’s preeminent providers of

training, equipment, and advice to help our international partners enhance their

antiterrorism skills and abilities.

The ATA Program augments recipients’ capabilities by providing valuable skills, relevant

support equipment, and technical advice. In improving professionalism in the fight

against terrorism, the ATA Program has trained and assisted over 31,000 foreign

security and law enforcement personnel – well over 4,700 in 2002 alone – from 127

countries. This training has covered crisis management, cyber terrorism, dignitary

protection, bomb detection, airport security, border control, kidnap intervention, police

management, countering terrorist financing, pipeline security, and response to incidents

involving weapons of mass destruction.

These foreign security and law enforcement personnel have primary responsibility in

their nations to take the offensive against international terrorist cells and networks that

seek to target Americans overseas and at home. These officials also have the primary

responsibility for responding to and mitigating the impact of terrorist attacks that occur in

their nations. Thus by helping strengthen the participating countries' antiterrorism

capabilities, we also help protect Americans living or traveling overseas.
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FY 2002 OVERVIEW

The Antiterrorism Assistance Program is a cooperative effort. Utilizing policy guidance

from the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT), the Bureau of Diplomatic Security,

Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/DSS/ATA) implements and manages program

operations. DS/DSS/ATA coordinates closely with other Federal and State agencies

that provide training and training facilities.

Numerous courses have been developed during the past 19 years to fit the needs of

participating countries and to foster cooperation in combating terrorists. The program

continues to develop new courses to meet the evolving terrorist threat.

New Initiatives

Cyber Terrorism

In response to the increasing threat posed by cyber terrorism to critical infrastructures,

ATA has developed a Cyber Terrorism Program, designed to introduce countries to the

threat of cyber terrorism, the basic skills and technology required to protect critical

infrastructures and to investigate incidents. The program consists of three

interconnected courses followed by an individualized consultation program, all

presented in country. An Executive Awareness Seminar is presented to senior

government officials to highlight the threat posed by cyber terrorism, and introduces

participants to the role of government in monitoring and protecting critical infrastructure.

The Investigating Cyber Terrorism Course is geared for mid-level officers responsible

for managing investigations and prosecuting criminal offenses. The Protecting Digital

Infrastructure Course is presented to both systems administrators and information

technology security specialists responsible for protecting critical digital networks related

to the country’s infrastructure and to investigators assigned to respond to and

investigate incidents. Consultations are designed to aid countries that have

demonstrated the commitment and the ability to build and develop cyber terrorism

investigative units and digital infrastructure protection.

Advanced Crisis Response Team

In response to requests from allies supporting the U.S. War on Terrorism, ATA

developed an advanced crisis response team training program. The program is

designed to provide training in advanced police tactics necessary to conduct high-risk

arrests of terrorist suspects. This course builds upon the basic ATA Crisis Response

Team Course. The advanced course specializes in techniques and tactics used in raids

of complex targets in both rural and urban environments. Attendance in both the basic

and advanced course is designed to produce finished experts. Training is based on

employing the minimum force necessary to resolve the incident while protecting human

life and limiting collateral damage.

Terrorism Investigations

To aid allied countries in their efforts to break the back of international terrorist

organizations, ATA has developed an investigative training program that emphasizes
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police intelligence activities targeted at criminal terrorist threats. This course teaches

methods of investigating terrorism through developing effective police intelligence to

arrest terrorists, disrupt their organizations, deny them resources, and cut off their

sources of money. Systematic processes and procedures are covered that can be used

to conduct terrorism investigations and structure a police investigative organization.

The course also focuses on the development of sources and information to enhance the

investigative process.

Police Management Programs

To build antiterrorism institutional capacities within recipient countries in the ATA

program, ATA has developed several courses aimed at mid-level managers. The first

course, the Instructor Development Course,

teaches police and public safety training

managers and instructors the skills needed to

enhance training and build basic and in-service

courses modeled upon ATA programs. This

includes awareness training in terrorist methods

of operation and counter-measures that can be

employed to deter, prevent, and mitigate the

threat of terrorist operations. The second

course, Police Role in Combating Terrorism, is

scheduled for implementation in early 2003.

This course is designed to introduce mid-level

managers to the concepts of investigating terrorist

organizations and incidents, focusing on the need to

deploy the appropriate resources, including police intelligence assets. The goal is to

reinforce mid-level managers in their commitment to implement the skills and

techniques taught in basic ATA courses. Future efforts in this area to increase interagency and intra-agency coordination include joint final exercises for the Advanced

Crisis Response Team or Crisis Response Team, Hostage Negotiation, and the Tactical

Commanders Course. It is anticipated to be a one to two day complex scenario

involving a hostage barricade situation or a ransom for kidnapping incident.

Center for Antiterrorism and Security Training

In order to meet its growing demands and enhance the quality and management of the

program, ATA continues to seek to build an extensive, consolidated facility that is

designed to provide state-of-the-art training in the antiterrorism disciplines including

tactical skills for which facilities are not currently available to meet ATA requirements.

The funding request was contained in the State Department’s FY 03 budget proposals.

This facility will also allow ATA to expand to meet its projected growth and better

manage its present demands. The facility is intended to have modern classrooms,

shooting and explosives ranges, a tactical driving track, and an extensive urban tactical

training complex.

Weapons of Mass Destruction

ATA expanded its Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Program beyond the original

Awareness Seminar to introduce countries to the basic skills and technology required to

Crisis Response Team Training,

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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ATA WMD Awareness Seminar

Police Training Facility, Abu Dhabi

protect critical infrastructures and to safely respond to such incidents. The program

consists of a series of inter-related courses followed by a delivery of equipment

necessary for First Responders to deal with

an incident. The WMD Awareness Seminar

is presented in country to police and civil

defense officials who are first line

responders. Upon completion of the

seminar, follow-on training is conducted in

the U.S. This training introduces WMD

defense equipment and places emphasis on

developing response skills to chemical,

biological, and radiological agents.

Concurrently, in-country training is offered in

Postal Chemical/Biological Incident

Management. This course deals with the

hazard of potential toxic or lethal agents in the postal system and responding to

contaminates. The last course is offered in the US and emphasizes the skills needed to

successfully identify and treat victims in a mass casualty situation. After the training

program is concluded, ATA delivers an equipment package that consists of equipment

identical to that used during the training.

External Training Division - In Country Training Branch

The In-country Training Branch was created to establish training venues in selected

countries where current political and operational considerations hinder the ability to

provide traditional ATA training at U.S. facilities. Country-specific training programs are

being developed with the ultimate goal of creating self-sufficiency in each country.

Supplemental funding was requested and obtained to finance training programs in

Pakistan, Indonesia, and Colombia and these programs are scheduled to begin during

fiscal year 2003.

Other Initiatives

ATA has updated core courses to reflect the increased threat posed by al-Qaida and the

goals of the U.S.-led war on terrorism. Courses revised include Post-Blast

Investigations, Basic Crisis Response Team Training, Terrorist Crime Scene

Investigation, Critical Incident Management, Vital Installations Security, VIP Protection,

and Rural Border Patrol Operations. Courses scheduled for review are Hostage

Negotiation, Explosive Incident Countermeasures, and Financial Underpinnings of

Terrorism. To help counterterrorism funding, legislative seminars were held for 36

countries in current year 2002 to help countries strengthen their counterterrorism laws

and regulations. Follow-up legislative drafting programs are being planned. Pipeline

Security and Anti-kidnapping Programs were developed and presented as noted for

2001. A Counter Assault Training Course is being pursued for presentation to countries

with high threat protectees.
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Selected Program Activities

During Fiscal Year 2002, the Antiterrorism Assistance Program accomplished the

following:

 Trained 4,797 students from 45 countries

 Conducted 165 courses in 28 subject areas

 Initiated programs in 7 new countries

 Participated in 39 technical consultations

 Conducted 9 in-country program reviews

 Conducted 23 in-country training needs assessments

Program Structure

The State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism (S/CT) provides policy

guidance for the ATA program. S/CT ensures that training assistance offered reflects

national U. S. objectives and priorities. Training may be initiated by the U.S.

Government or requested by the potential participant government.

Before determining what training and assistance should be provided, ATA sends a team

to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential participating country. Team

members include ATA experts, regional policy officers from S/CT, and depending on the

situation, representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, and/or other

agencies. The assessment team meets with U.S. embassy and local government

officials to determine specific requirements that may be addressed by training, to

examine the nature of potential threats, and to evaluate the current level of capabilities.

The team also considers whether countries that have previously received training need

additional assistance. S/CT and ATA also work with other U.S. agencies, U.S.

embassies, host governments, and third country contacts to minimize any redundancy

of training that may be provided by other departments or countries, for example,

preparation for Olympic Games or other major international events.

Responsibility for program design, management, implementation, oversight and

evaluation rests with the Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of

Antiterrorism Assistance.

U.S. embassies play a continuing role in the development, implementation, and

oversight of all ATA-provided assistance. Embassy assessment of program

effectiveness and selection of training candidates is essential. The usual point of

contact for the ATA program is the embassy Regional Security Officer (RSO).

Criteria for Participation

The following criteria are utilized to qualify countries for training and related assistance:
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 The country or region is categorized as critical or high threat for terrorism and

cannot adequately protect U. S. facilities and personnel in the country (including

officials, business people, and tourists)

 The country is served by a U. S. air carrier or is the last point of departure for

flights to the United States

 There are important bilateral policy interests, which may be supported through

the provision of antiterrorism assistance

 The country is not in violation of human rights legislation.

Training

ATA training seeks to address deficiencies noted in the ability to perform in the following

major areas:

 Protection of national borders

 Protection of critical infrastructure

 Protection of the national leadership

 Response to and resolution of a terrorist incident

 Investigation and prosecution of those responsible for conducting terrorist

activities

 Response to biological or chemical public health issues related to mail or mail

services

 Management of kidnapping for ransom

 Response to terrorist incidents resulting in mass casualties or fatalities

Training can be conducted in either the host country or the United States, depending

upon the nature of the course and the availability of special equipment and facilities

needed. Some courses, such as explosion detection and countermeasures, are

conducted exclusively in the United States because of the specialized nature of the

training and equipment.

While primarily a training program, ATA can provide equipment related to the training

offered. For example, safety equipment to respond to a contaminated site may be

provided in connection with the weapons of mass destruction operations course.
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Program Results and Impact

The effectiveness of the ATA program at reducing the threat of terrorism towards the

U.S. Government and its citizens living or working abroad has proven to be widely

successful. Generally, U.S. missions operating within countries that are recipients of

ATA training, benefit from a close working relationship with the host nation's law

enforcement and security forces that far exceeds the openness to other foreign

missions operating within these countries. In most cases, this relationship is a direct

reflection of the diplomatic impact of the ATA investment in these countries.

More importantly, ATA training provides the participant country police and security

forces with a cadre of trained officers, familiar with American values and thinking, with

whom the regional security officer and other U. S. Government officials can rely on in

times of crisis. ATA training has also been widely credited with increasing the

confidence, and in turn the professionalism, of students who have completed the

training. In many countries, follow-up program reviews have determined that these

officers have not only grown in skill and confidence, but have advanced beyond their

peers in promotion and stature due to the knowledge and training gained from their ATA

training.

ATA training provides students with a firsthand look at the U.S. Government's effort to

deter and defeat terrorism. By raising the level of their professional abilities, ATA

participants not only better defend their own country, but are more capable to aid in the

defense of U.S. missions and interests.

Examples of the Program's Impact

Algeria

Algerian officials have stated that not only do they employ learned explosive incident

countermeasures techniques regularly, but they also have incorporated these methods

into their own training curricula. There has been a marked improvement in their

success rate with regard to incendiary explosive devices in the few years since a cadre

of their officers received ATA training, and a concomitant increase in confidence that

has had unexpected morale benefits as well. Local officials claim they have had an 80

percent success rate in dismantling or neutralizing explosive devices since the

implementation of ATA-sponsored training.

Azerbaijan

An employee who had been terminated from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs,

for psychological reasons, entered the main reception area of the presidential complex,

produced a fragmentation grenade, and demanded his job back. A member of the

presidential security service utilized his ATA hostage negotiations training and

persuaded the man to surrender peacefully.

Colombia

The Colombian National Police Anti-Kidnap Unit headquartered in Bogota has utilized

the ATA crisis response team training to seize and recover almost five million dollars
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from kidnappers and extortionists. Personnel captures include high-ranking leaders and

operational personnel of both the FARCS 51st front (Revolutionary Armed Forces of

Colombia) and ELN urban militia (National Liberation Army).

Ecuador

ATA-trained units of the Quito and Guayaquil special anti-kidnapping force have

successfully solved well over half of their reported kidnapping cases. Families of kidnap

victims have shown their appreciation by presenting plaques to these dedicated officers

for solving their cases. The Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) have a highly specialized

unit, whose members have participated in the ATA Crisis Response Team (SWAT)

training. This unit is the primary anti-kidnap force and is dedicated to support the

investigations of the high-risk missions such as hostage rescues and other dangerous

and special police operations. Given its training and highly professional and skilled

members, this group has become a very important instrument of enforcement for the

ENP and continues to conduct numerous successful policy operations throughout

Ecuador.

Ethiopia

Members of ATA's assessment team received unprecedented access throughout the

law enforcement and security infrastructure during its recent visit. The interest

expressed goes a long way in the post's continuing relationship with our Ethiopian

colleagues.

Greece

An ATA-trained team successfully and safely dismantled a bomb placed by a member

of the November 17th terrorist group at an American business in the Greek Port of City

of Piraeus. Using their skills recently acquired in the training, they disarmed the device

in such a manner that critical evidence for a subsequent investigation was preserved.

In addition, ATA training has been the single most important program and resource

used to gain access to and improve relations with the Government of Greece at most

levels in preparing Greece to host the Summer 2004 Olympic Games.

India

The elite Indian Commandos from the National Security Guard (NSG) agency

recaptured the Hindu temple in Gandhinagar taken over by terrorists after a 14-hour

bloody siege. The NSG team included graduates of the ATA crisis response team

training who employed their new skills and significantly minimized the loss of lives while

bringing this incident to resolution.

Indonesia

The Indonesia National Police (INP) used techniques learned at ATA's Vital Installation

Security training to secure the Parliament during the annual meeting which until last

year was always the scene of violence. The INP was also innovative in applying

hostage negotiation techniques toward mass demonstrations.
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Kazakhstan

The Government of Kazakhstan (GOK) constructed and opened a counter-terrorism

training center in Astana, operated by the Presidential Security Service (PSS). The

PSS wants to use the facility as a model to train other nations in the region to fight

terrorism. As a result of ATA training, policing, especially in larger cities, is much

improved.

Kyrgyzstan

ATA trained security and law enforcement officials responded to the assassination

attempt against the Kyrgyz National Security Advisor in August. The team safely

conducted search warrants and raids on suspected extremist hideouts that resulted in

several arrests, seizure of extremist literature and three arms caches (including mines,

detonator cords, grenades, and automatic weapons). The Kyrgyz are convinced that

these efforts prevented several planned bombing attacks in August.

Tanzania

An armed perpetrator entered a Peace Corps Volunteer's house located in a remote

village in southwestern Tanzania about 10 hours away from Dar es Salaam. The

volunteer was not seriously injured by the incident. However, the perpetrator received

injuries and went to a medical dispensary where police apprehended him. Due to our

excellent relations with the Tanzanian National Police, as a result of our successful ATA

program, the police took immediate investigative action. The defendant was tried and

found guilty. A police investigator who attended the VIP protection course handled the

trial.
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NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND PROGRAM REVIEWS

ATA conducts regular needs assessments and program reviews to determine

requirements and the results and effectiveness of the assistance provided through the

program. A team, comprised of ATA and S/CT representatives and various subjectmatter experts, performs initial in-country needs assessment and subsequent program

reviews. The information obtained through this process enables ATA managers to

identify ways to strengthen course material, and to provide specifics for determining

appropriate additional assistance.

Country Date Topic Covered

Afghanistan 08/02 Needs Assessment

Albania 03/02 Program Review

Algeria 01/02 Needs Assessment

Algeria 04/02 Airport Security Assessment

Armenia 12/01 Needs Assessment

Armenia 07/02 Airport Security Assessment

Bahrain 09/02 Needs Assessment

Djibouti 11/01 Needs Assessment

Ecuador 06/02 Program Review

Ethiopia 06/02 Needs Assessment

Georgia 01/02 Airport Security Assessment

Georgia 03/02 Needs Assessment-Pipeline Security

Greece 12/01 Program Review

India 02/02 Program Review

India 02/02 Airport Security Assessment

Indonesia 06/02 Program Review

Jordan 01/02 Airport Security Assessment

Kazakhstan 08/02 Needs Assessment

Kyrgyzstan 08/02 Airport Security Assessment

Macedonia 11/01 Airport Security Assessment

Malaysia 02/02 Program Review

Malta 08/02 Airport Security Assessment

Morocco 03/02 Program Review

Morocco 06/02 Airport Security Assessment

Philippines 12/01 Program Review

Philippines 05/02 Needs Assessment-Cyber Terrorism

Tunisia 02/02 Needs Assessment

Tajikistan 04/02 Needs Assessment

Turkey 03/02 Needs Assessment

Turkmenistan 03/02 Needs Assessment

Turkmenistan 09/02 Airport Security Assessment

Uzbekistan 04/02 Program Review
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

Africa

Botswana Vital Installation Security 11/01 DE 22

Surveillance Detection 03/02 TX 12

Ethiopia Surveillance Detection 07/02 TX 12

VIP Protection 09/02 DE 18

Kenya Post-Blast Investigation 01/02 LA 24

Surveillance Detection 08/02 TX 12

South Africa A/T Instructor Training 11/01 DE 12

Surveillance Detection 01/02 I/C* 15

WMD Awareness Seminar 04/02 I/C* 139

Explosive Detector Dogs & Handlers 07/02 VA 8

Tanzania Rural Border Operations 10/01 NM 24

Western

Hemisphere

Colombia Explosive Incident Countermeasures 11/01 LA 15

Interagency Kidnap Workshop 11/01 I/C* 22

Kidnap Incident Management 11/01 VA 24

Crisis Response Team - Kidnapping 01/02 LA 24

Crisis Response Team - Kidnapping 01/02 LA 24

Crisis Response Team - Kidnapping 02/02 LA 24

Critical Incident Management 04/02 LA 24

VIP Protection 04/02 DE 18

Ecuador Explosive Incident Countermeasures 10/01 LA 15

Critical Incident Management 10/01 LA 24

Post-Blast Investigation 11/01 LA 24

Officer Survival 03/02 DE 24

Mexico VIP Protection 02/02 VA 18

Panama Post-Blast Investigation 10/02 LA 12

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*I/C=In Country
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

East Asia/

Pacific

Indonesia Critical Incident Management 01/02 LA 24

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 03/02 NM 24

VIP Protection 08/02 DE 18

Mail Security 06/02 I/C* 90

Malaysia Explosive Detector Dogs & Handlers 01/02 VA 8

Post-Blast Investigation 04/02 LA 24

Mail Security 04/02 I/C* 90

VIP Protection 05/02 DE 18

A/T Instructor Training 09/02 DE 12

Surveillance Detection 09/02 I/C* 15

Philippines Vital Installation Security 01/02 DE 24

Critical Incident Management 02/02 LA 24

Surveillance Detection 02/02 I/C* 12

A/T Instructor Training 02/02 DE 12

Post-Blast Investigation 03/02 LA 24

Financial Underpinnings 03/02 VA 20

WMD Operations 03/02 DE 24

Crisis Response Team 07/02 LA 24

Firearms Instructor Training 08/02 DE 12

Mail Security 06/02 I/C* 90

A/T Executive Forum 09/02 VA 18

Thailand Mail Security 04/02 I/C* 90

EUROPE

Azerbaijan Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 10/01 NM 24

Major Case Management 02/02 I/C* 24

Post-Blast Investigation 04/02 LA 24

A/T Instructor Training 08/02 DE 12

Mail Security 07/02 I/C* 24

Albania Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 11/01 NM 24

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I/C=In Country
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

EUROPE

(Continued)

Armenia Vital Installation Security 03/02 DE 24

Senior Crisis Management 04/02 VA 18

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 06/02 LA 14

Crisis Response Team 08/02 LA 24

Critical Incident Management 09/02 LA 24

Mail Security 07/02 I/C* 24

Bosnia-Herzegovina Airport Security Management 05/02 I/C* 24

Cyprus Post-Blast Investigation 02/02 LA 24

Explosive Detector Dogs & Handlers 09/02 VA 7

Georgia Terrorist Crime Scene Investigation 01/02 I/C* 24

Crisis Response Team 05/02 LA 24

Officer Survival 05/02 DE 24

Vital Installations Security 08/02 DE 24

Airport Security Management 09/02 I/C* 24

Greece Crisis Response Team 10/01 LA 24

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 12/01 NM 24

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 01/02 LA 12

A/T Instructor Training 04/02 DE 12

Critical Incident Management 05/02 LA 24

VIP Protection 06/02 DE 19

Post-Blast Investigation 06/02 LA 24

Officer Survival 06/02 DE 24

WMD Awareness Seminar 09/02 I/C* 113

Croatia Vital Installation Security 02/02 DE 24

Italy Explosive Detector Dogs & Handlers 09/02 VA 8

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*I/C=In Country
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

Kyrgyzstan Post-Blast Investigation 01/02 LA 24

Crisis Response Team 03/02 LA 24

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 03/02 LA 15

Rural Border Operations 04/02 NM 24

Terrorist Crime Scene Investigation 06/02 I/C* 24

WMD Awareness Seminar 06/02 I/C* 90

Kazakhstan Major Case Management 10/01 VA 24

Post-Blast Investigation 12/01 LA 24

VIP Protection 01/02 DE 18

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 02/02 NM 24

Countersurveillance 04/02 I/C* 15

Vital Installations Security 05/02 DE 24

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 05/02 LA 15

WMD Awareness Seminar 07/02 I/C* 83

Mail Security 08/02 WA 24

WMD Operations 09/02 I/C* 90

Macedonia Airport Security Management 04/02 I/C* 25

Russia Airport Security Management 10/01 I/C* 24

Spain Post-Blast Investigation 10/01 LA 12

Turkey A/T Instructor Training 03/02 DE 12

Financial Underpinnings-Senior Seminar 06/02 VA 20

Senior Crisis Management 07/02 DC 18

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 07/02 LA 15

Pipeline Security 08/02 VA 10

Post-Blast Investigation 09/02 LA 24

Uzbekistan Terrorist Crime Scene Investigation 03/02 I/C* 24

Crisis Response Team 04/02 LA 23

Critical Incident Management 06/02 LA 24

WMD Awareness Seminar 06/02 I/C* 127

WMD Operations 08/02 WA 24

Mail Security 08/02 I/C* 24

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I/C=In Country
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

Near East

Algeria Post-Blast Investigation 06/02 LA 24

Vital Installation Security 06/02 DE 24

Major Case Management 07/02 VA 24

Airport Security Management 09/02 I/C* 24

WMD Awareness Seminar 09/02 I/C* 50

Egypt Explosive Incident Countermeasures 01/02 LA 15

A/T Instructor Training 05/02 DE 12

Vital Installation Security 07/02 DE 24

Post-Blast Investigation 08/02 LA 24

Mail Security 09/02 NM 90

Jordan Crisis Response Team 11/01 LA 23

Airport Security Management 04/02 I/C* 29

Officer Survival 07/02 DE 24

Mail Security 09/02 I/C* 24

Israel WMD Operations 06/02 DE 24

A/T Instructor Training 07/02 DE 12

Kuwait Vital Installations Security 04/02 DE 24

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 06/02 NM 24

Morocco Explosive Incident Countermeasures 04/02 LA 15

WMD Awareness Seminar 08/02 I/C* 92

Crisis Response Team 09/02 LA 24

Oman Vital Installation Security 02/02 DE 24

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 03/02 LA 15

Senior Crisis Management 03/02 VA 18

Post-Blast Investigation 05/02 LA 24

Major Case Management 09/02 VA 24

Critical Incident Management 09/02 LA 24

Pakistan Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 05/02 NM 24

Qatar WMD Awareness Seminar 01/02 I/C* 137

Saudi Arabia WMD Awareness Seminar 10/01 I/C* 275

Senior Crisis Management 05/02 VA 17

VIP Protection 07/02 DE 18

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*I/C=In Country
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TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002

(By Region/Country)

Region/

Country Course Date Location

Class

Size

Near East -

continued

Yemen Surveillance Detection 06/02 I/C* 15

Rural Border Operations 06/02 NM 24

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 09/02 NM 24

South Asia

Bangladesh VIP Protection 10/01 DE 18

Officer Survival 02/02 DE 24

Rural Border Operations 03/02 NM 24

Critical Incident Management 08/02 LA 24

Sri Lanka Senior Crisis Management 01/02 VA 20

A/T Instructor Training 01/02 DE 12

VIP Protection 02/02 DE 18

Officer Survival 04/02 DE 24

India WMD Awareness Seminar 01/02 I/C* 125

Hostage Negotiation/Incident Management 01/02 NM 14

Critical Incident Management 03/02 LA 23

WMD Operations 05/02 WA 24

A/T Instructor Training 06/02 DE 12

Explosive Incident Countermeasures 09/02 LA 15

Nepal Major Case Management 04/02 I/C* 24

Senior Crisis Management 06/02 VA 18

Airport Security Management 08/02 I/C* 27

Terrorist Crime Scene Investigation 09/02 I/C* 24

Rural Border Operations 09/02 NM 24

Pakistan VIP Protection 03/02 DE 18

Senior Crisis Management 07/02 VA 18

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*I/C=In Country
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TECHNICAL CONSULTATIONS

The ATA Program conducts technical consultations with participating countries.

With the aid of State Department and outside experts, these consultations, which can

be held either in the United States or the participating country, focus on a specific area

or areas of concern. The ATA Program conducted the following consultations in Fiscal

Year 2002.

Country/Region Dates Focus

Argentina 03/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Chile 03/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Colombia 07/02 Crisis Management Exercise

Czech Republic 04/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Georgia 04/02 Advanced Hostage Negotiation

Greece 10/01 Olympic Security

11/01 Olympic Security

01/02 Olympic Security (Salt Lake City Olympics)

01/02 Olympic Security

01/02 Major Event Security (Super Bowl)

03/02 Olympic Security

05/02 Maritime Security

05/02 A/T Executive Forum

06/02 VIP Protection

06/02 Border Operations

06/02 Traffic Management

08/02 Maritime Security (Phase I)

09/02 VIP Protection (UNGA)

Israel 02/02 Forensics Conference

06/02 Advanced Explosive Investigation

07/02 Helicopters

Italy 04/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Kyrgyzstan 08/02 Info Mgmt in Case Mgmt Investigation
18 The Antiterrorism Assistance Program

TECHNICAL CONSULTATIONS - continued

Country/Region Dates Focus

Norway 11/01 Major Event Security

Paraguay 05/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Philippines 09/02 A/T Executive Forum

Poland 04/02 Explosive Detector Dogs Check Back

Thailand 01/02 Mass Transit Security

04/02 Transit System Security

07/02 International Terrorism (NOBLE)

Turkey 01/02 A/T Executive Forum

07/02 International Terrorism (NOBLE)

United Arab Emirates 09/02 VIP Protection (UNGA)

Regional-East Asia 07/02 C/T Legislative Seminar

Regional-Europe 06/02 C/T Legislative Seminar

07/02 C/T Legislative Seminar

Regional-Near East 06/02 C/T Legislative Seminar

Regional-South Asia 09/02 C/T Legislative Seminar

Regional-Western Hemisphere 09/02 C/T Legislative Seminar
Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2002 19

TRAINING AND TRAINING-RELATED ACTIVITIES

FY 2002 funds were utilized for the following 64 countries participating in one or more

elements of the ATA program.

($ in thousands)

COUNTRY/REGION $(000) COUNTRY/REGION $000

 Afghanistan 14,903 Malaysia 1,381

 Albania 197 Malta <50

 Algeria 1,240 Mexico 200

 Argentina < 50 Morocco 1,646

 Armenia 2,030 Nepal 1,015

 Azerbaijan 837 Norway < 50

 Bahrain 53 Oman 1,796

 Bangladesh 1,851 Pakistan 1,010

 Bosnia-Herzegovina 127 Panama < 50

 Botswana 310 Paraguay 134

 Chile < 50 Philippines 2,375

 Colombia 3,578 Poland < 50

 Croatia 271 Qatar < 50

 Cyprus 636 Russia 120

 Czech Republic < 50 Saudi Arabia 539

 Djibouti < 50 South Africa 710

 Ecuador 1,050 Spain < 50

 Egypt 1,057 Sri Lanka 1,188

 Ethiopia 479 Tajikistan < 50

 Fiji < 50 Tanzania 382

 Georgia 2,175 Thailand 267

 Greece 3,591 Tunisia < 50

 India 1,447 Turkey 1,565

 Indonesia 978 Turkmenistan < 50

 Israel 438 United Arab Emirates < 50

 Italy 370 Uzbekistan 1,305

 Jordan 1,473 Yemen 827

 Kazakhstan 2,231 AF Regional 146

 Kenya 711 ARA Regional 221

 Kuwait 457 EAP Regional 401

 Kyrgyzstan 2,628 EUR Regional 387

 Macedonia 150 NEA Regional 232
20 The Antiterrorism Assistance Program

COUNTRY PARTICIPATION

(Cumulative)

The following countries have participated in one or more activities of the ATA

Program since its inception through September 30, 2002.

Afghanistan* Czechoslovakia Kazakhstan Russia

Abu Dhabi Czech Republic Kenya St. Kitts & Nevis

Albania Denmark Kuwait St. Lucia

Algeria Djibouti* Kyrgyzstan St. Vincent

Antigua & Barbuda Dominica Latvia Saudi Arabia

Argentina Dubai Liberia Senegal

Armenia* Ecuador Lithuania Singapore

Australia Egypt Macedonia Somalia

Azerbaijan El Salvador Madagascar South Africa

Bahamas Estonia Malaysia Spain

Bahrain* Ethiopia Mali Sri Lanka

Bangladesh France Malta* Suriname

Barbados Gabon Mauritania Tajikistan*

Bolivia Germany Mexico Tanzania

Bosnia-Herzegovina Georgia Moldova Thailand

Botswana Ghana Morocco Togo

Brazil Greece Nepal Trinidad & Tobago

Brunei Grenada Netherlands Tunisia

Bulgaria Guatemala New Zealand Turkey

Burkina Faso Guinea Nicaragua Turkmenistan*

Burundi Guyana Niger Uganda

Cameron Honduras Norway Ukraine

Canada Hong Kong Oman United Arab Emirates

Central African Republic Hungary Pakistan United Kingdom

Chad India Panama Uruguay

Chile Indonesia Paraguay Uzbekistan

Peoples Republic of

 China

Israel Peru Vanuatu

Colombia Italy Philippines Venezuela

Peoples Republic of

 the Congo

Ivory Coast Poland Vietnam

Costa Rico Jamaica Portugal Yemen

Croatia Japan Qatar Zaire

Cyprus Jordan Romania

*New in FY 2002