The employment of terrorist tactics and strategies is inextricably linked to a terrorist organization’s objectives and underlying motivation.

Additionally, a terrorist organization must execute certain functions to conduct operations. This requires the selection of new recruits to support the terrorists’ cause.

In 5–6 paragraphs, address the following:

Describe how terrorist target selection links to the group’s underlying ideological perspective.

Briefly explain how the 8 phases of terrorism support the attainment of terrorist goals and objectives.

Describe the radicalization process and how recruits are targeted and indoctrinated.