Base prepares for vulnerability assessment Published June 17, 2013 By James Coleman Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Antiterrorism Office JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The higher headquarters vulnerability assessment is slated to take place June 19-28, 2013, here. A seven-person team will evaluate the join base antiterrorism program by looking at personnel's ability to deter terrorist actions directed toward the base and assessing how well they react, respond to and recover from an act of terror when it occurs. The antiterrorism program will be evaluated from the installation level down to the smallest agencies here. All areas of potential vulnerabilities will be reviewed by VA team members in coordination with local subject-matter experts including physical security, emergency management, communications, continuity of operations and infrastructure. The team will simulate an attack scenario and identify how a terrorist individual or team could be successful even though no exercise is planned as part of the assessment. Just like every day on a military installation, part of the job includes making it as difficult as possible for them to reach any target(s). Ensure all buildings and facilities are ready. All personnel are encouraged to talk to their supervisor and/or antiterrorism officer or representative about making their facility a more difficult target. Questions should be directed to the JB MDL antiterrorism office at 754-1396/1397/1611. The results of the VA will show base personnel how to prioritize improvements to strengthen the base's defenses to protect the people and missions as terrorists evolve their plan.