In view of the continuing media interest in the subject of terrorism, the public affairs guidance contained in this message is provided to assist PAOs in responding to media queries and in developing local contingency plans.
All terrorist acts are criminal.
The U.S. Government will make no concessions to terrorists. Ransom will not be paid and nations fostering terrorism will be identified and isolated. The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for terrorist incidents that affect the safety of DoD personnel or property aboard an aircraft in flight. If the FBI declines to exercise its authority, military authorities may take appropriate action within the limits of their responsibility to resolve the incident. We have also said that command and control elements for these forces exist and have been exercised.