Identifying Suicide Bombers

 

• Wears loose clothing giving the impression that the body is disproportionately larger than the head or feet.
  
• Wears heavy clothing, no matter what the season (out so season dress)
• Has unusual gait, a "robotic" walk. Stiff movements, lack of mobility of lower torso or decreased flexibility (from wearing bomb device – however backpacks are increasingly common.
• Display of tunnel vision. The bomber often will be fixated on the target and appear nervous, preoccupied, or have a blank stare. 
• He or she appears to be focused and vigilant and may be fervently praying to him/herself – giving the appearance of whispering to someone. 
• Displays no response to authoritative voice or direct salutation. 
• Behavior which may be consistent with no future – unconcerned about receiving purchases or change. 
• Walk with deliberation – but not running – towards a visible objective. 
• Demonstrates forceful actions (to reach a desired target by pushing their way through a crowd or into a restricted area)
• Displays signs of drug use - including, for example, enlarged pupils, fixed stare, and erratic behavior.
• Carries bags or backpacks (used to carry explosives, nails, and other shrapnel). The bomber generally holds his or her bag or backpack tighly. Wires sticking out of the bag.
• Has a fresh shave - a male with a fresh shave and lighter skin on his lower face. May also have shaved his or her head or have a short haircut (This may be done to disguise appearance or to be better groomed when going to paradise). 
• May smell of unusual herbal/flower water (in order to smell better when going to paradise).
• Has a hand in the pocket or tightly gripping something like a triggering device.
• Shows evasive movements
• Most are males aged 16-30