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What is the DOD definition of terrorism?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

It is defined as: "The unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies. Terrorism is often motivated by religious, political, or other ideological beliefs and committed in the pursuit of goals that are usually political."

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∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

What is the definition of DOD?

In military terms, DOD stands for Department of Defense.

Are DoD threat levels and national terrorism advisory system threat alerts the same?

No.

Is terrorism prudent?

The definition of terrorism matches none of the definitions of prudence. rdg

The dod and usaf define terrorism as the use or threat of unlawful violence to instill fear?

calculated

Which combatant command was assigned the responsibility of synchronizing all efforts in the Global War on Terrorism for DoD?

USSOCOM

Why is there no single definition of terrorism that is accepted by most countries of the world?

because all countries have terrorism

DoD terrorism threat level Moderate indicates terrorists are present but there is no known anti-US activity?

CHARLIE

Does The DoD terrorism threat level Moderate indicates terrorists are present but there is no known anti-US activity?

True

What is DoD terrorism threat level Moderate mean?

indicates terrorists are present but there is no known anti-U.S. activity

Isn't a 'war on terrorism' an oxymoron?

By definition, no. By comprehension, yes.

Provided DoD definition of NWRM?

OSD's 16 Oct 2008 Memorandum.

Why is it difficult to agree upon a universally accepted definition of terrorism?

because.