Weapons of Mass Destruction

In a 3-5 page paper, (excluding cover and reference page) discuss the possibility of a terrorist organization acquiring and or carrying out an attack on U.S. soil using a WMD (CBRNE).

Identify and describe the following types of weapons of mass destruction available to terrorists today (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological and Explosive weapons) and their capacity to create mass destruction.

Explain how each weapon is used, the results expected, and the differences between these weapons.

Which weapons are most likely to be used by the terrorist organization and why.

Major points should be clearly stated and well supported with facts, details, and evidence. Include examples to support major points.

Resources:

The following resources are to aid you in your research for the assignment.

The National Counter Terrorism Center

The National Counter Terrorism Center: Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Bomb Blast Stand-off Distance Chart. The National Counter Terrorism Center.

CHEMM: Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management

Preparing to Respond-Terrorist Incident: CHEMM.

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NOTE: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least three credible sources beyond the text material and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used.

You may consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.

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