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Internal TigerSwan Situation Report 2017-02-10
June 21, 2017
DAPL SITREP 151
February 10, 2017
John Porter
Chief Security Officer
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DAPL SITREP 151
February 10, 2017
John Porter
Chief Security Officer
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DO NOT RELEASE OUTSIDE OF AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED RECIPIENTS.
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DO NOT RELEASE OUTSIDE OF AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED RECIPIENTS
The Highlights
Chase Iron Eyes returned to ND and will likely realign the extreme elements under his
leadership. The recent information regarding traps being constructed, and flammable liquids
being gathered, could indicate future violent activity from this small faction.
The arrival of protestors from “Veterans Respond” will likely change direct action capability in
the next 24-48 hours. VR’s stated intent is to assist in cleanup, yet recent press releases
contradict this message, clearly indicating the intent to train and assist local protestors in
resistance towards camp removal.
Local pro-DAPL sentiment, as well as expansion of anti-protestor groups, is growing. SRST’s
perceived corruption is openly discussed and some citizens are preparing for possible
retaliation against protestors. Pretending to be sympathetic to NODAPL, locals have entered
the camp to expose the contamination due to human waste and refuse. This coverage,
promoted and shared on Social Media, has directly discredited popular belief of protest’s
being environmentally motivated.
The Details
A. NORTH DAKOTA FUSION CENTER
ii.
Intel Update
a. Persons, possibly veterans, were observed wearing body armor in a video filmed
in Camp 2’s veteran’s kitchen. This was most likely an advance party. Though the
veterans will be staying near Camp 4, their operations are expected to be
launched from Camp 2. Expectations for the veterans have not been established,
but we can expect infiltration attempts on DAPL property, as well as homemade
weapons and shields being produced for actions.
b. Radio chatter will be a significant indicator of military syntax changes and new
callsigns. Veterans might also use their own radio channel. As in the last veterans
support event, they used misdirection and misinformation on Social Media,
making it difficult to establish intent and capability. Expansion, or relocation, of a
listening post at OP11 may yield increased situational awareness due to
proximity of RF devices.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Facebook live-feed confirms Chase Iron Eyes has returned to Standing Rock and
once again will take a leadership role in the protesters camps.
b. Reporting states that protesters rented approximately 50 vehicles from Bismarck
Airport yesterday.
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The Highlights
Chase Iron Eyes returned to ND and will likely realign the extreme elements under his
leadership. The recent information regarding traps being constructed, and flammable liquids
being gathered, could indicate future violent activity from this small faction.
The arrival of protestors from “Veterans Respond” will likely change direct action capability in
the next 24-48 hours. VR’s stated intent is to assist in cleanup, yet recent press releases
contradict this message, clearly indicating the intent to train and assist local protestors in
resistance towards camp removal.
Local pro-DAPL sentiment, as well as expansion of anti-protestor groups, is growing. SRST’s
perceived corruption is openly discussed and some citizens are preparing for possible
retaliation against protestors. Pretending to be sympathetic to NODAPL, locals have entered
the camp to expose the contamination due to human waste and refuse. This coverage,
promoted and shared on Social Media, has directly discredited popular belief of protest’s
being environmentally motivated.
The Details
A. NORTH DAKOTA FUSION CENTER
ii.
Intel Update
a. Persons, possibly veterans, were observed wearing body armor in a video filmed
in Camp 2’s veteran’s kitchen. This was most likely an advance party. Though the
veterans will be staying near Camp 4, their operations are expected to be
launched from Camp 2. Expectations for the veterans have not been established,
but we can expect infiltration attempts on DAPL property, as well as homemade
weapons and shields being produced for actions.
b. Radio chatter will be a significant indicator of military syntax changes and new
callsigns. Veterans might also use their own radio channel. As in the last veterans
support event, they used misdirection and misinformation on Social Media,
making it difficult to establish intent and capability. Expansion, or relocation, of a
listening post at OP11 may yield increased situational awareness due to
proximity of RF devices.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Facebook live-feed confirms Chase Iron Eyes has returned to Standing Rock and
once again will take a leadership role in the protesters camps.
b. Reporting states that protesters rented approximately 50 vehicles from Bismarck
Airport yesterday.
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c. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe have filed for a temporary restraining order to stop
drilling operations. Arguments are scheduled to be heard in U.S. District Court on
13 February, 2017.
d. Protesters are using drones to provide overwatch, and film LE encounters, when
they trespass on USACE property. This footage will be used as propaganda
against LE.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continue to improve the imagery provided by FLIR system attached to rotor wing
asset for use in measurement and signatures analysis.
b. Adjust C-wire located near river to ensure defenses are stable, following snow
melt.
B. IOWA SECURITY ADVISORY
ii.
Intel Update
a. “Mississippi Stand” is promoting Standing Rock legal-fundraisers in response to
the new federal charges and warrants issued for Protesters involved in illegal
actions on 27 October, 2016. The legal fund is approaching $3M.
b. “Bold Iowa” is pushing safety concerns with pipelines, which could garner some
additional support to protest future pipelines. A statewide direct action is
planned for 22 February, 2017.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Met with Senator Joni Ernst’s husband to rekindle an informal relationship.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Assess the Cambridge Pump Station and valve sites as needed.
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c. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe have filed for a temporary restraining order to stop
drilling operations. Arguments are scheduled to be heard in U.S. District Court on
13 February, 2017.
d. Protesters are using drones to provide overwatch, and film LE encounters, when
they trespass on USACE property. This footage will be used as propaganda
against LE.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continue to improve the imagery provided by FLIR system attached to rotor wing
asset for use in measurement and signatures analysis.
b. Adjust C-wire located near river to ensure defenses are stable, following snow
melt.
B. IOWA SECURITY ADVISORY
ii.
Intel Update
a. “Mississippi Stand” is promoting Standing Rock legal-fundraisers in response to
the new federal charges and warrants issued for Protesters involved in illegal
actions on 27 October, 2016. The legal fund is approaching $3M.
b. “Bold Iowa” is pushing safety concerns with pipelines, which could garner some
additional support to protest future pipelines. A statewide direct action is
planned for 22 February, 2017.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Met with Senator Joni Ernst’s husband to rekindle an informal relationship.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Assess the Cambridge Pump Station and valve sites as needed.
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C. ILLINOIS FUSION CENTER
ii.
Intel Update
a. The group “Chicago Stands with Standing Rock” is currently touting the below
video of an activist vandalizing the lawn at the USACE Office in Albuquerque,
NM, as an acceptable form of protest:
•
https://www.facebook.com/missytso/videos/1590297044331588/?hc
_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
b. Currently trending on various Illinois activist pages:
•
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/08/standing-rock-protesters-vowmass-resistance-to-dakota-access.html
c. Social Media based networks in Illinois continue, with limited effect, to promote
their agenda to their political allies. Groups continue to consolidate their efforts
to maximize participation, media coverage, and messaging.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Conducted intelligence analyst of multiple activist groups in Chicago,
consolidating efforts in preparation in future events.
b. Conducted after business hours’ security inspection of Patoka pipe yard and
pump station.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continued open-source collection of activist groups operating in the Illinois area
in preparations of upcoming actions and rallies.
b. Security at Patoka pipe yard was found to be less than optimal. TS-IL found a
vehicle gate unsecured, with the assigned security unable to have eyes on the
entrance. Security at the pipe yard was off set to the main gate with zero ability
to observe the other entrances to the yard.
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT IS PROPRIETARY AND SENSITIVE
DO NOT RELEASE OUTSIDE OF AUTHORIZED AND APPROVED RECIPIENTS
C. ILLINOIS FUSION CENTER
ii.
Intel Update
a. The group “Chicago Stands with Standing Rock” is currently touting the below
video of an activist vandalizing the lawn at the USACE Office in Albuquerque,
NM, as an acceptable form of protest:
•
https://www.facebook.com/missytso/videos/1590297044331588/?hc
_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
b. Currently trending on various Illinois activist pages:
•
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/08/standing-rock-protesters-vowmass-resistance-to-dakota-access.html
c. Social Media based networks in Illinois continue, with limited effect, to promote
their agenda to their political allies. Groups continue to consolidate their efforts
to maximize participation, media coverage, and messaging.
iii.
Past 24 Hours
a. Conducted intelligence analyst of multiple activist groups in Chicago,
consolidating efforts in preparation in future events.
b. Conducted after business hours’ security inspection of Patoka pipe yard and
pump station.
iv.
Next 24 Hours
a. Continued open-source collection of activist groups operating in the Illinois area
in preparations of upcoming actions and rallies.
b. Security at Patoka pipe yard was found to be less than optimal. TS-IL found a
vehicle gate unsecured, with the assigned security unable to have eyes on the
entrance. Security at the pipe yard was off set to the main gate with zero ability
to observe the other entrances to the yard.
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