Overview: 

After reviewing the readings and resources for the unit, you will critique decisions made prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and discuss the lessons learned. 

Instructions:

 In the Unit 7 readings and resources, review the Executive Summary of the 9/11 Commission Report: The final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States. As you read the Commission’s findings:

          • Identify and critique at least two decisions made prior to the attack that may have enabled Al Qaeda’s ability to attack the United States.

         • Discuss the lessons learned from these decisions from an emergency management and homeland security standpoint.

 Requirements: 

• Summary should be two to three paragraphs (three to five sentences in each paragraph).