Posted on 07/23/2005 10:00:02 AM PDT by SLB
Three men described as Middle Eastern-looking were seen aiming a rocket launcher at a low-flying B-1 Bomber near Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
Air Force security pursued the suspects, who got away, but left behind their rocket launcher, according to a July 14 Air Force staff directive obtained by WND.
The three suspects were observed outside the perimeter of the air base, looking through binoculars and aiming the weapon at chest level, according to the report.
The FBI and Air Force security are investigating the incident, which suggests a threat to military and commercial flights within the U.S. from rocket launchers – or MNAPADS, Man-Portable Air Defense Systems, as they are called.
According to Jane's Terrorism and Insurgency Center, "MANPADS form part of the arsenal of weapons available to almost 30 insurgent and terrorist groups worldwide, their apparent proliferation on the black market making them relatively easy and, depending on the model in question, cheap to acquire."
U.S.-made "Stinger" missiles were widely distributed by the Central Intelligence Agency among rebel Mujahedeen groups fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan during the 1980s. Given the weapon's record against agile military aircraft – at least 270 confirmed kills – the threat that such an advanced system poses to much slower civil aviation is obvious. Conservative estimates state that at least 100 such missiles are still in the country out of around 900 originally supplied.
TEAM TINKER BATTLE STAFF DIRECTIVE (BSD) BSD # 41
DTG 140825L Jul 05L OPR: All SUSPENSE: Upon receipt
SUBJECT: BSD# 40 Amendment
SITUATION: On 14 Jul 05, three individuals were observed outside of the perimeter of Tinker AFB, OK. They were looking through binoculars, taking pictures and one appeared to be holding a large weapon at chest level. The weapon appeared to be aimed towards a low flying aircraft. The three individuals were described as being of Middle Eastern decent and left the area when approached. The weapon was later identified as a rocket launcher (MANPAD) and the low flying aircraft to be a B-1 Bomber. FBI in Oklahoma City and AFOSI determined the threat to be credible. Due to this and other recent incidents and security concerns surrounding Tinker AFB, OK, the potential for suspicious activity in the Tinker AFB (TAFB) Area of Responsibility (AOR) has increased. While there is no specific threat information directed towards the TAFB AOR, it is imperative that all personnel remember their responsibilities to report any and all suspicious activity they observe.
MISSION: The Eagle Eyes (EE) program is the USAF mechanism for early detection of criminal and terrorist threats. All personnel stationed at TAFB must be reminded about the EE program and reporting criteria.
TASK:
1. Personnel must remain vigilant during their daily activities; take note of any abnormal activities/personnel and immediately up-channel EE reportable criteria as listed below.
2. UCC’s will keep EE criteria accessible as a reference to facilitate rapid communication with law enforcement personnel as needed. The following information must be communicated to TAFB personnel as soon as possible:
TAFB personnel are reminded to keep a look out for any of 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 devices.
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 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 establishments, or anywhere else. This also includes suspicious individuals outside TAFB’s perimeter fence, those stopped along any adjacent roads, such as Hwy 193, Riverdale Road, I-84 and I-15. Pay particular attention to individuals who appear to be out of place either on or off the installation
DEPLOYING ASSETS: People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is the last opportunity to alert authorities before terrorism occurs.
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS; UCC report acknowledgement of this tasking to your Battlestaff Rep. Immediately report suspicious incidents to the LE desk at 801-777-3056.
UCC REQUIREMENT: Ensure this information reaches all levels within your unit. Contact your Battlestaff representative to confirm receipt and compliance in notifying all personnel.
BSD APPROVED BY: Battlestaff Mission Director.
Looks like you beat me to it.
that almost looks like an exercise than anything else...
wow wouldnt THAT make Farah look like a boob!?!
yeah you would think that something specifically targeted to the military would have been picked up by the MSM.....
I guess someone must be keeping his website going in his name, thanks for reminding me of that.
'Eagle Eye' program, is that intel from space staellites perhaps?
Don't know, but it sounds more like what they're calling their PR operation to get folks in and around Tinker AFB to be watchful.
The Hack is dead, long live the Hack !
Well, J.Vernon McGee is still "preaching" too, so I guess anything is possible. : )
http://www.thruthebible.org/site/c.hvKSLdMYIsG/b.403411/k.CB15/Home.htm
So, how did this crackpot find out about this so called near take down of a military aircraft? I'm always amused when some nobody has news no one else has and we accept it without wondering about his source. Anyone who would leak it to him would certainly be calling a lot of other media outlets.
Please see my post # 52 Memo is complete BS.
See #52
Ahh the power of FR :)
thanks MB :)
Glad to see sanity so early in this thread. But don't stop at Joe Farah. I don't trust anything coming from WND either.
I'm sure such cruel hoaxes give families and friends who are connected with loved ones on airplanes or on military bases a horrible turn in the stomach when they read this irresponsible stuff.
This is sick stuff, if untrue. Farah should go the way of that other whacko whose stuff appeared on this forum before he was banned.....Justin Raimondo.
Leni
Excellent! Thank you, now I understand why this hasn't shown up.
Looks like some loon typed it up himself, eh? Thanks for the advice.
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