A suicide attack is a tactic where the attacker intentionally sacrifices their life to ensure the success of the mission. This is seen in tactics such as suicide bombings or vehicle-borne IEDs. It is used to maximize impact, instill fear, and often guarantees media attention.
[References:, , ASIS POA Manual, Chapter: Terrorism Tactics and Trends, , Global Terrorism Database, , ASIS PSP Guide, Domain 1: Threat Assessmen]
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