Legal Aspects of Combating Terrorism (LCT) (MASL P176028)

This four-week course for military commanders, legal advisors and their civilian counterparts explores effective means for combating terrorism within the rule of law, with an emphasis on the importance of inter-agency cooperation.  LCT is designed specifically for military officers and civilian officials who are currently, or who plan to be, involved in combating terrorism through law enforcement or military means.  The course is designed to deepen understanding of the relevant law and the discussion of effective methods of combating terrorism thus making participants highly effective advisors to policy-makers, law enforcement, or military counter-terrorism practitioners. LCT covers the international law that applies to combating terrorism in each of its three contexts: internal disturbances (domestic crime); internal armed conflict (a common tactic of insurgents); and international armed conflict (such as against Al Qa'ida).  Participants engage in role-playing exercises applying the Rules for the Use of Force and Rules of Engagement, including participation in a video-based exercise which uses the Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS). Site visits and briefings are planned with the U.S. Coast Guard (maritime security), United Nations Combating Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (anti-terrorism, consequence management), and an Emergency Management Operations Center (inter-agency coordination in crisis response).  LCT features visits to the United Nations and will take part in cultural familiarization activities under the DIILS Field Studies Program (FSP) in Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Recommended Attendees:

- Military and Civilian Legal Advisors of defense and security sector institutions with responsibilities to provide legal advising on matters of international law, military operations, and human rights.

- Commanders and staff officers involved in the design, planning, and execution of military or security operations.

- Other Military officers and civilian officials involved in the planning or oversight of military and security operations.

Course Focus:

The international law that applies to combating terrorism in each of its three contexts:  internal disturbances (domestic crime); internal armed conflict (a common tactic of insurgents); and international armed conflict (such as against Al Qa’ida).
Interagency cooperation: Instructors anti- and counter-terrorism experts (including officials from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security).
Requirements include extensive readings, small group discussion problems and role-playing exercises on applying the Rules for the Use of Force and Rules of Engagement, including participation in a video-based Firearms Training Simulator exercise.

2021 Course Date: 22 March to 15 April 2021.

Course Report: https://globalnetplatform.org/system/files/lct_19010_course_report.pdf

Course Schedule: https://globalnetplatform.org/system/files/lct_19010_sample_schedule.pdf

GlobalNET News: https://globalnetplatform.org/diils/diils%E2%80%99s-18th-lct-course-is-largest-yet