CJ 6: Hostage Taking (Hostage Taking Resolution)
Time Expired. Penalty Applied. Make Your Decision Now!
Notwithstanding the initial steps you’ve taken in response to the hostage-taking, the crisis has taken a turn for the worse. The captors have escalated their actions in response to what they describe as complete disrespect and inaction, and have caused serious harm to one of the Americans. The situation is deteriorating, and immediate action is required to ensure the safety of the hostages.
The captors’ demands are now $10M USD in exchange for the release of the hostages.
Looking to de-risk their involvement, and anticipating certain media backlash as the situation spirals out of control, the Brazilian and American governments have put the ball squarely back in your court.
Your team must now decide how to resolve the situation.
Choose the best option to resolve the crisis while ensuring the safety of the hostages.
Explore the strategies available to your team. Select a tab to read each option’s approach, advantages, and disadvantages.
- Option 1
- Option 2
- Option 3
- Option 4
- Option 5
- Option 6
Option 1: Give in to Demands
Decide to give in to the captors’ demands by exchanging money from Amazonia’s operating budget for the hostages.
- Advantages: Potential for immediate hostage release; avoidance of further violence.
- Disadvantages: Setting a precedent for capitulation; potential long-term consequences.
Option 2: Intelligence Gathering Operation
Request an Intelligence Gathering Operation from the Brazilian Government to develop a clearer picture of the hostage takers and their capabilities.
- Advantages: Gather critical intelligence about hostage takers; make informed decisions.
- Disadvantages: Additional time to resolve incidents; potential for information leaks.
Option 3: Private Military Contractor (PMC)
Hire a local Private Military Contractor (PMC) to resolve the situation.
- Advantages: Knowledge of local area; swift response.
- Disadvantages: Level of specialized training; risk to hostages & high financial costs.
After carefully reviewing the options above, your team must now choose the best option to resolve the hostage crisis. Select one option below to record your team’s decision with 1 min (or less) remaining.
Option 1: Give in to Demands
Option 2: Intelligence Gathering Operation
Option 3: Private Military Contractor (PMC)
Option 4: Regional SWAT
Option 5: US Special Forces
Option 6: Joint Special Operations (US & Brazil)
