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Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Infrastructure can be defined as an underlying foundation or basic framework. As our definition relates to the topic of terrorism, we would define infrastructure as that underlying or basic framework that supports a society and its ability to sustain and accommodate its members. That portion of infrastructure that is “mission critical to a society or organization is referred to as critical infrastructure. Elements defined as critical will vary depending on the society or organization defining the term. For a community our definition of critical infrastructure would include those services, facilities and installations that provide security, care or help ensure continued function and well being. Additionally, our definition of critical infrastructure would include those services, facilities and installations, whose disruption would further terrorist aims. With respect to community infrastructure, we would consider the following as being critical to the functioning and well being of the community: Information technology and data transmission Banking and finance Water Supplies Transportation including air, water, rail, highway and pipeline Law enforcement and other emergency services such as fire, hazardous materials, rescue and emergency medicine Public health services Electricity and power including oil and gas production and storage Governmental function at various levels Communications It is helpful in a discussion of terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure to understand the intent or motivation of a domestic or international terrorist or terrorist organization. Lets begin with the working definition of terrorism used by the Department of Justice that describes terrorism as a violent act or and act dangerous to human life, in violation of the criminal laws of the United States, or any segment to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objecti