Organization and Management Practices of Urban Terrorist Groups

In: Terrorism: an internat. journal, Band 1, Heft 2, S. 169-186

Abstract

Terrorists realize that ideological commitment to their organizational goals is a prerequisite to their survival as an effective fighting force. Consequently, they carefully avoid taking any action which might fall beyond the umbrella of a real or a contrived popular cause. Thus, the terrorist has learned how to skillfully manipulate social conditions & grievances, & execute specific criminal acts gauged to impact upon a preselected target audience. Additionally, the management practices, cellular & columnar structures, personnel selection, & internal control measures utilized by the terrorist are intended to enhance the effective & efficient implementation of organizational goals & objectives; however, the United States police, especially, have caused terrorist groups to adjust their methods of operation & style of organization, & to regulate & restrict their membership. The increased sophistication of the police, therefore, particularly in the areas of communication, mobility, & information, seems to have impaired greatly the organization & extension of terrorist groups in the United States. 1 Figure. Modified HA.