Global threat warnings highlight importance of antiterrorism awareness Published Aug. 9, 2013 By Jim Coleman Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Antiterrorism Office JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The U.S. Department of State issued a worldwide travel alert Aug. 2, 2013, alerting citizens of the continued potential for terrorist attacks. The alert stated al-Qa'ida and affiliated organizations are continuing to plan attacks that may occur between Aug. 2, 2013 and Aug. 30, 2013. JB MDL unit/agency members can contact their AT officer or representative with questions, or be part of the process by volunteering to complete RAMs or other tasks that help deter terrorism. Supervisors should know who their unit/agency ATOs/ATRs are. People can gain learn more about appropriate actions to take in various situations by visiting https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ (NOTE: this is similar to the mandatory annual Antiterrorism Level I training for Department of Defense members). This site is especially useful for dependents 13 years or older. Children can visit the National Counterterrorism Center Kids Zone at www.nctc.gov/site/kids/. As always, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING ... SAY SOMETHING. Most terrorist preparations consist of information gathering and practice runs, which look like suspicious activity to most people. For example, someone taking notes or pictures where they shouldn't be or someone leaving baggage or packages unattended should trigger a call to the police or a supervisor as soon as possible. Crime prevention numbers include 754-COPS(2677), 562-6001, or (732) 323-4000 (Lakehurst) for the JB MDL Police; (866) 4-SAFE-NJ(7233-365) for off-base N.J. locations; or text "AFOSI" and tips to CRIMES(274637). Call the JB MDL AT Office with questions at 754-1396/1397/1611 (DSN 650-1396/1397/1611).