Global Security Threat Levels

9/11 What If Simulation

Conditional Terrorism Threat Levels and Codes

30-Sep-01

Published 11-Dec-04

Threat Level and Destructive Potential of Terrorism: 30-Sep-01

Potential Targets of Terrorism

'What If' Simulation Assumes a Stationary Mindshare from 10-Sep-01 through 30-Sep-01. Forecast Must Be Interpreted with Care.

FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE
• U.S. Financial System: Clearing and Settlement Activities, and Backup System
• Commercial and Investment Banks
• Central Banks
• Stock Markets
• Multinational Headquarters and Data Centers
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Worldwide Hotel Chains
• Business Executives
• Bankers

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
• Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Network
• Petroleum Reseves
• Energy and Power Generation and Distribution Systems
• Petrochemical Facilities, Refineries, Pipelines, and Oil Tankers
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Chemical Manufacturing, Storage, Treatment, and Transportation Systems
• Bridges, Tunnels, Airports, Seaports, and Railway Systems
• Airplanes and Cargo Planes
• Internet and Telecommunications Facilities
• Water Supply and Delivery Systems
• Food Supply and Delivery Systems

NON-FINANCIAL/NON-GOVERNMENTAL
• Churches, Mosques, Synagogues
• Schools

GOVERNMENT
• Government Buildings
• Embassies and Foreign Outposts
• Landmarks and National Symbols
• Politicians and Diplomats
• Political Conventions
• Intelligence Personnel
• Government Officials

MILITARY
• Military Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence
• Military Facilities
• Navy Ships
• Military Personnel

For the Distribution of 1-D Terrorism Alert Codes, See Previous Page.

See the Legends Below for Definitions.

A2-11-Dec-04