The United States department of defense describes terrorism as “the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals …show more content…
It is called Counter-terrorism or anti-terrorism which incorporates military tactics and law enforcement to combat terrorism. One of the United states counter terrorism offenses is called task force 88 which is a special operations unit which was created in the aftermath of September 11. This team is know as the “Hunter killer team”. The team is made up of delta force, Rangers, USAF and Navy seals. This team is known for the cross over attacks on Seria and the death of many AL-Qaeda members. Another Famous counter terrorism unit is Seal team six who carried out the hit on Osama bin laden AL-Qaeda leader of the planned attack on September 11th in operation called Neptune 's spear. Other countries also have special units designed for countering terrorism. Counter Terrorism units are only a little portion of what the world is doing at this time to help prevent and to stop any radical groups from hurting the U.S or any other county from an