Community Awareness bulletin: Protestor activity in response to burning of Qurans

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  • 100th Force Protection Antiterrorism Office
RAF MILDENHALL, England --  This bulletin should not be viewed as a travel restriction and is effective Sept. 10 through 12.

A radical Islamic activist and lawyer in the U.K. has called on Muslims worldwide to burn U.S. flags outside American embassies on Sept. 11, a "direct retaliation" against a Florida church's plan to burn Qurans on the same day.

We do not anticipate any demonstrations in the Tri-Base area, but spontaneous demonstrations are possible.

We anticipate the demonstrations will be loud and disruptive, but well-policed. We remind 100th ARW personnel and their families that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and sometimes escalate into violence.

Report suspicious activity near the bases to the Eagles Eyes Line at:

RAF Mildenhall: On Base DSN: 238-2667 or COMM: 01638-54-2667

RAF Lakenheath: On Base DSN: 226-3937 or COMM: 01638-52-3937

RAF Alconbury: On Base DSN: 268-2400 or COMM: 01480-84-2400


Quick Tips for Safety and Security

1. Be alert to your surroundings and cautious of your conversation while utilizing public transportation or in public venues
2. Maintain 100 percent passport/ID card accountability
3. Notify your chain of command of travel plans ensuring they have an accurate means of contacting you in case of emergency
4. Do not display large sums of money
5. Stay low key as much as possible
6. Do not dress in a manner in which you stand out ... Blend in.
7. Check for further travel advisory messages from the State Department: http://www.state.gov/
8. Report all suspicious activity to local constabularies (999 Emergency) or the Security Forces Control Center (911 Emergency, on base or 238-2667 for non-emergencies)