A conceptual model of counterterrorist operations

This paper describes the development of the Conceptual Model of Counter Terrorist Operations or the CMCTO. The CMCTO is a top down decomposition of the functions that are performed in the Counter Terrorist Domain. The models first decomposes the domain into Functions directed toward terrorists; Functions directed toward victims; and, Functions of support. Each of these functions is further decomposed to varying levels. The paper also includes a comprehensive review of the literature and of the process used.