Posted on 05/22/2008 7:30:24 AM PDT by Man50D
UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES DAILY ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION SUMMARY 20MAY08
(U//FOUO) Military Members Verbally Assaulted on the Metro, VA Category(s): Awareness (U//FOUO)
Recently, there have been local incidents in which military personnel have been verbally assaulted while commuting on the Metro. Uniformed members have been approached by individuals expressing themselves as anti-government, shouting anti-war sentiments, and usingracial slurs against minorities. In one instance, a member was followed onto the platform by an individual who continued to berate her as she exited the metro station.
Thus far, these incidents have occurred in the vicinity of the Reagan National Airport and Eisenhower Ave metrostations on the yellow line, however, military members should bevigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times while in masstransit. Should you be approached by any individuals expressing anti-government/anti-war sentiments, or any other types of direct verbal assault, immediately notify your local police jurisdiction. If riding metro, exit the train at the next stop, distance yourself from the individual, and notify the Metro Transit Police Department.
Here are a few friendly reminders of personal protective measures that can help youto stay safe: If possible, do not commute in uniform (military members.) Do not display DoD building passes, "hot cards", or personalidentification in open view outside of the workplace. Do not discuss specifics about your occupation to outside solicitors. Always try to remain in well lit, well populated train cars if traveling via metro. MDNG FPTAC Note: There have been only two reported incidents to theMetro Transit Police Department. Both appeared to be random in nature. As warm weather approaches, anti-US policy activists are more likely tobe active throughout the National Capital Region. This does not appearto be an organized campaign; however, personnel within the National Capital Region should be aware of proper AT/FP measures.
No one is condemning the uniform. We don't wear our uniforms 24/7. The overwhelming majority of military folks that work at the Pentagon commute in civvies.
Just an update.....my Cadets got nothing but Thumbs Up, handshakes and compliments wherever they went. We met several “old” Sea Cadets” who remember their time in the program and all agreed it was the best thing that ever happened to them.
We did hit a snag in our trip to the White House (Senator Menedez’s office messed up our paperwork, Lousy Democrats!)but we did get a first class tour of the Capitol (used the Senatorial tramway below!) sat in the House of Rep’s chamber, a great time at NASM, and of course, the USNA, where we met one of our Sea Cadets that went with some of mine to Cadet Boot camp 3 years ago. What a Young Lady! Happy and enjoying every minute of being there.
One highlight was our taking part in a full military funeral for a LCDR who died recently. We were the only people there for the Widow, along with the Arlington lady and Navy Chaplin of course, and she was pleased as punch that a group of Young Sailors were there to honor her Husband. Not a dry eye in the formation as the cassion and honor guard & band went past. And don’t get me started with the rifle squad who did the 21 gun salute......if you’ve never been able to witness one of these funerals, try to and you’ll understand what it means to be an American Serviceman who paid the ultimate price for his Country.
Hippies and Tree-Huggers beware! Let’s see who you scream for when the next Natural Disaster or tin-hat Dictator takes over another Country. Don’t come to Us!
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