The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is a
United States
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Interagency program for
research and development
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into
combating terrorism measures. Established in 1986, TSWG falls under the oversight of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) and derives some authorities for international work from the
Coordinator for Counterterrorism
The Coordinator for Counterterrorism heads the Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism, which coordinates U.S. government efforts to fight terrorism. As the head of the counterterrorism bureau, the coordinator for counterterro ...
at the
Department of State.
TSWG is organized into several subgroups and has representatives from more than 50 federal organizations. It addresses R&D requirement in various application and technology areas including:
* Advanced Analytics
* Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives
* Expeditionary Force Protection
* Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Explosive Operations
* Forensic Exploitation and Identity Operations
* Human Performance and Training
* Indirect Influence and Competition
* Protection, Survivability, and Recovery
* Surveillance, Collection, and Operations Support
* Tactical Offensive Support
TSWG is a key sponsor of the
Global Security Challenge
The Global Security Challenge runs international business plan competitions to find and select the most promising security technology startups in the world. The GSC holds regional selection events and a Security Summit in London to bring together ...
at
London Business School
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TSWG was credited with helping save lives in the
September 11 attacks on
The Pentagon
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. Following the
1998 United States embassy bombings, TSWG conducted research into improved blast-resistant structures and windows, some of which was incorporated into the recently renovated part of the Pentagon which was hit by the attack.
See also
*
Bureau of Counterterrorism
The Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism (CT) is a bureau of the United States Department of State. It coordinates all U.S. Government efforts to improve counter-terrorism cooperation with foreign governments and participates ...
*
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security, commonly known as Diplomatic Security (DS), is the security branch of the United States Department of State. It conducts international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, and pr ...
*
Interagency Training Center
References
External links
TSWG/IWTSD
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United States Department of State agencies