[ RadSafe ] Unidentified Helicopters Nearly Fired Upon Over Nuclear Power PlantBy

[Sandy Perle]

On 12 Mar 2005 at 15:48, Richard L. Hess wrote:

> I think that the security folks made the right choice based on what
> I've learned here about the safety of containment vessels.

If the security plan states that any intrusion of airspace will 
result in "bringing down" the intruder, then the security force 
failed to do their job. If this is not a required action in this type 
of event, then it should be revised to ensure that any intruder is 
dealt with expeditiously. If the intruder can be escorted out of the 
area where it can do no damage, then let it land. If it can not, it 
should be shot down.

After the 1st WTC building was attacked, the 2nd jet that was 
approaching the 2nd WTC building should have been shot down. To do so 
would have unfortunately resulted in the loss of life on the plane, 
but would have saved thousands by having it not hit the 2nd tower. 
Our military failed to act promptly, our security forces failed to 
act promptly, and there was too much thinking (or lack of), and they 
were simply not prepared to address the threat at hand.

In a case of a nuclear power plant, there are restrictions. You enter 
a restricted area and refuse to respond to instructions, then you 
should be shot down. Period.

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