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The '''Technical Support Working Group''' ('''TSWG''') is a [[United States]] Interagency program for [[research and development]] into [[Combating Terrorism|combating terrorism]] measures. Established in 1986, TSWG falls under the oversight of the [[Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities|Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict]] (ASD SO/LIC) and derives some authorities for international work from the [[Coordinator for Counterterrorism]] at the [[Department of State]]. |
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In April 1982, the National Security Decision Directive 30 assigned responsibility for the development of an overall United States policy on terrorism to the Interdepartmental Group on Terrorism (IG/T), chaired by the Department of State. TSWG was an original subgroup of the IG/T, which later became the Interagency Working Group on Counterterrorism (IWG/CT). In its February 1986 report, a Cabinet-level Task Force on Counterterrorism, led by then Vice President Bush, cited TSWG as assuring, “the development of appropriate counterterrorism technological efforts.” |
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TSWG’s 10 subgroups are chaired by senior representatives from DoD, other federal agencies, and national organizations with special expertise in those functional areas. |
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TSWG is organized into several subgroups and has representatives from more than 50 federal organizations. It addresses R&D requirement in various application and technology areas including:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cttso.gov/?q=TSWG|title=Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) {{!}} CTTSO|website=www.cttso.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref> |
TSWG is organized into several subgroups and has representatives from more than 50 federal organizations. It addresses R&D requirement in various application and technology areas including:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cttso.gov/?q=TSWG|title=Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) {{!}} CTTSO|website=www.cttso.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 8 September 2021
The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is a United States Interagency program for research and development into combating terrorism measures. Established in 1986, TSWG falls under the oversight of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) and derives some authorities for international work from the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Department of State.
TSWG is organized into several subgroups and has representatives from more than 50 federal organizations. It addresses R&D requirement in various application and technology areas including:[1]
- Advanced Analytics
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives
- Expeditionary Force Protection
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Explosive Operations
- Forensic Exploitation and Identity Operations
- Human Performance and Training
- Indirect Influence and Competition
- Protection, Survivability, and Recovery
- Surveillance, Collection, and Operations Support
- Tactical Offensive Support
TSWG is a key sponsor of the Global Security Challenge at London Business School
TSWG was credited with helping save lives in the September 11 attacks on The Pentagon. Following the 1998 United States embassy bombings, TSWG conducted research into improved blast-resistant structures and windows, some of which was incorporated into the recently renovated part of the Pentagon which was hit by the attack.[2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) | CTTSO". www.cttso.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ^ "FY 2004 Performance Plan--Counterterrorism". US State Department.
- ^ "Special Briefing on the Technical Support Working Group". Department of Defense.