Assignment:
Weapons of Mass Destruction
In a 3 to 5 page paper, (excluding cover and reference page) discuss the possibility of a terrorist organization acquiring and/or carrying out an attack on U.S. soil using a WMD (CBRNE). Identify and describe the types of weapons of mass destruction available to terrorists today (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological, and Explosive weapons) and their capacity to create mass destruction. Explain how each weapon is used, the results expected, and the differences between these weapons. Which weapons are most likely to be used by the terrorist organization and why. Major points should be clearly stated and well supported with facts, details, and evidence. Include examples to support major points.
NOTE: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least three credible sources beyond the text material and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.