IntelCenter The al-Qaeda Documents: Vol. 1 [Paperback]

IntelCenter (Author), Ben Venzke (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 2002

"The al-Qaeda Documents: Vol. 1" is the first in a new series of books by Tempest Publishing and IntelCenter. This series is designed to pull together key documents necessary to develop a solid understanding of how al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations operate.

The documents enclosed in this first volume consist of excerpts from the al-Qaeda Training Manual, the transcript from one of the al-Qaeda videotapes and United States court documents involving al-Qaeda members and related parties.

The excerpts from the al-Qaeda Training Manual are of particular note. The manual provides insight into al-Qaeda's targeting selection, intelligence gathering, operational security measures, communication techniques and other key areas. Perhaps most importantly, it illustrates the level of sophistication present in the planning and executing of al-Qaeda operations.

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I recommend it highly for anyone involved in anti-terrorism planning or interested in gaining a deeper understanding of al-Qaeda terrorism. --Journal of Counterterrorism and Security International, by Jack Plaxe - Summer 2003

From the Author

“The al-Qaeda Documents: Vol. 1” is the first in a new series of books by Tempest Publishing and IntelCenter. This series is designed to pull together key documents necessary to develop a solid understanding of how al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations operate.

The documents enclosed in this first volume consist of excerpts from the al-Qaeda Training Manual, the transcript from one of the al-Qaeda videotapes and United States court documents involving al-Qaeda members and related parties.

The excerpts from the al-Qaeda Training Manual are of particular note. The manual provides insight into al-Qaeda’s targeting selection, intelligence gathering, operational security measures, communication techniques and other key areas. Perhaps most importantly, it illustrates the level of sophistication present in the planning and executing of al-Qaeda operations.

It is my hope that this volume and others to follow will help increase the level of understanding of al-Qaeda by counterterrorism professionals as well as those trying to better comprehend the events of 9-11. It is only with the support of the population as a whole and unwavering dedication by those on the frontlines that we will continue to push ahead in this most difficult of conflicts.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 389 pages
• Publisher: Tempest Publishing, LLC (January 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966543726
• ISBN-13: 978-0966543728
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,150,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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IntelCenter does not provide policy support nor express or become involved in any policy decisions, instead it is focused solely on what an intelligence analyst sitting at their desk or a soldier in the field needs to do their jobs.

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