Assuming Violent Coercion Will Continue to Be a Counterterrorist Option

question 35

Multiple Choice

Assuming violent coercion will continue to be a counterterrorist option, which of the following outcomes is part of the record of success for this option?

• A) specific deterrence against a specific adversary
• B) demonstrations of national will
• C) annihilation of civilian supporters of terrorist movements
• D) both "specific deterrence against a specific adversary" and "demonstrations of national will"

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Definitions:

Total Costs of Ownership (TCO)

An evaluation of the total expenses associated with purchasing, operating, and maintaining a product over its entire lifecycle.

Standard Cost Models

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Pretransaction Costs

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Value Engineering

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