Watch. Report. Protect.

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Cliffton Dolezal
  • 19th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --  The Eagle Eyes program is an anti-terrorism initiative that counts on the eyes and ears of every Airman, civilian, contractor and dependent. Anyone can have a positive effect on the war on terror by reporting suspicious activity, and maybe even save a life.

The foundation of the Eagle Eyes program is the education of our airmen and local population about typical activities terrorists engage in prior to an attack. Armed with this information, you can recognize elements of potential terrorist activities when you see them.

Everyone plays a dynamic role in preventing, detecting and deterring acts of terrorism. Law enforcement cannot be everywhere and relies on our citizen's participation as a means of detection and deterrence. The involvement in the Eagle Eyes program is critical in the war on terrorism.

Team Little Rock members and the surrounding community, are considered part of the anti-terrorism team. One can report information 24 hours a day. The information is immediately shared with law enforcement agencies and military commanders for instant action.

Everyone is encouraged to stay alert whether at home, work or even while driving. Always keep an Eagle Eye out for suspicious behaviors such as:

Surveillance - The act of someone recording or monitoring activities using camera equipment, taking notes, drawing maps or using binoculars or any other vision enhancement devices.

Elicitation - Anyone or any organization attempting to gain information or in person about military operations or its personnel.

Test of Security - Any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers.

Acquiring Supplies - Purchasing, or even stealing weapons, explosives, uniforms, vehicle decals and even Department of Defense identification media.

Suspicious Persons out of Place - People who just don't seem to belong there.
This could be the individual asking questions you know they do not have the need to know. An individual sitting outside the base perimeter fence in their car watching personnel entering and exiting the base.

Dry Runs - Putting people in position and moving them about without actually committing the terrorist definitely act.

Deploying Assets - This would be the final behavior before the terrorist act. People and supplies are put in place to commit the terrorist act. This would also be your last chance to alert authorities before terrorism occurs.

If you observe any suspicious activity, anytime during the day or night, make note of it and call the Little Rock AFB Defense Operations Center at (501) 987-3221. Once this call is made, Security Forces will react and notify Air Force Office of Special Investigations and other agencies as needed.