Eagle Eyes required to stay secure Published July 9, 2010 Air Force Office of Special Investigations TINIKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Air Force has its own version of the Neighborhood Watch at Tinker AFB. The Eagle Eyes program is an antiterrorism initiative raising local awareness through the eyes and ears of all military and civilians (government employees, contractors, and family members) here to support our base and the war on terror. It starts with teaching people about the typical activities terrorists engage in to plan their attacks. Armed with this information, anyone can recognize elements of potential terror planning when they see it. The program also provides a network of local, 24-hour phone numbers to call whenever a suspicious activity is observed. You and your family are encouraged to learn the categories of suspicious behavior and how to report it. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is a strong promoter of the Eagle Eyes program to help deter threats to our most critical assets: personnel and resources. AFOSI Detachment 114 upholds the Eagle Eyes Program with vigilance. Their job is to be the safety net around the community keeping out harmful individuals with intentions to deteriorate or destroy our mission capabilities here at Tinker AFB. AFOSI relies on the collective efforts of all people since we cannot do this alone. You, your co-workers, your family, and your friends can all be a member of the Eagle Eyes program. You know what items and activities belong - and what doesn't - around the base and within your community. You can spot an unfamiliar face, an unusual car, or an activity appearing out of place near your work center. This does not only pertain to on base, but consider heightened awareness off base. While waiting in traffic there appears to be an individual monitoring (photographs or videotaping) how Security Forces controls entry to the installation or a person with binoculars watching the flightline from a commercial parking lot outside the perimeter. Not only do we rely on reporting from Tinker affiliated personnel, but we are taking this out to local supporters - the community. Establishing and extending our unique partnership to local establishments, churches, schools, civic groups, and city councils quickly and positively spreads the word of Eagle Eyes. Learning and using the seven steps of the Eagles Eyes program can help prevent terrorist attacks from occurring right here where you and your family work and live. 1. Recognize Surveillance methods: taking notes, using binoculars, video recording, writing on maps, and sketching diagrams, can all contribute to methods of observation. 2. Beware of Elicitation: A friendly gentleman at lunch notices you are in your military uniform and starts asking questions about your job. He wants to know details about when you and your co-workers arrive / leave work, how many people are in the squadron, what is your boss's name, and when is your next TDY. Answering specific questions in a social situation are signs you might be elicited. 3. Notice Tests of Security: How tall is the fence around the flight line? How hard do I have to pull on the door marked "Employees Only" to get in? How easily could I get on base with a fake ID? These are a few questions a terrorist might ask his/herself as they attempt to enter secured locations. 4. Observe Acquiring of Supplies: Keep an eye out for items missing in your work center regardless of how small. Miscellaneous military uniform items missing may seem like no big deal, but combine an ABU blouse and access badge could have devastating consequences. 5. Suspicious Persons Out of Place: A person who seems out of place in your work area, neighborhood, or anywhere throughout base is very possible. Just because you do not work in a controlled area doesn't mean you are not being targeted for collections. Challenge these people and if something still doesn't seem right; report! 6. Dry runs: A dry run is a dress rehearsal to make sure all plans are in place. Testing the length of traffic lights, driving to the desired location at different times of the day, and timing how quickly certain tasks are completed are all signs someone is making a dry run. 7. Deploying Assets: When people and supplies are getting into place or when they are ready to go. If a dry run is the dress rehearsal, then deploying the assets is the actual performance. All Tinker personnel (military and civilian) are vulnerable to exploitation. The Eagle Eyes program relies on everyone to report suspicious activity observed. If you notice any suspicious activity with an immediate threat, report the incident to the Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk at 734-3737 or local police department. If the incident is just suspicious, please call AFOSI. If you would like AFOSI to provide a briefing to your unit on base or at one of your community activities, please contact us at 734-7822/7824.