Panenkov, A.A. On some specific features of holding counter-terrorism measures in the Northern Caucasus region.

Abstract: The article is devoted to analysis of the structures of organized criminal formation (OCF) “djaamats”, their typical methods and means of terrorism activities. The author studies the diversion and terrorism acts, which were both executed and prevented at the objects of railroad transportation, as well as on the territory of operative service of the ATM of the MIF of the Chechen Republic, he points out the key directions of activity of the law enforcement bodies and military personnel against OCF. The author also studies statistics on wounded and killed militia and army staff, and comes to a conclusion that armed element in the Northern Caucasus region shall retain its topicality, and so would the various ways of preparation of military staff to service at the new conditions of active fight against OCF of terrorist character. Keywords: armed forces, Chechnya, knowledge, handmade explosive units, jihad, counter-terrorist operations, mercenary, hideouts, financing, preparation