Tips for stopping terrorism Published Oct. 16, 2008 By Air Force Office of Special Investigations ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- In during your part to stop terrorism, the first step is knowing what to look for. Always keep an Eagle Eye out for the following suspicious behaviors: >> Surveillance. Someone recording or monitoring activities, including the use of cameras (both still and video), note taking, drawing diagrams, writing on maps, or using binoculars or any other vision-enhancing device. >> Elicitation. Anyone or any organization attempting to gain information by mail, fax, telephone, or in person about military operations or people. >> Tests of Security. Any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers or procedures. >> Acquiring Supplies. Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or the equipment to manufacture them), or any other controlled items. >> Suspicious Persons Out of Place. People who don't seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment, or anywhere else. This also includes suspicious border crossings, stowaways aboard ship, or people jumping ship in port. >> Dry Run. Putting people into position and moving them about without actually committing a terrorist act such as a kidnapping or bombing. An element of this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic lights and flow. >> Deploying Assets. People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is the last opportunity to alert authorities before the terrorism occurs.