The document discusses how Al-Qaeda has changed from a hierarchical organization directed from a central base, to a more decentralized structure. It has devolved into several "tracks" including main Al-Qaeda forces, designated organizations in different regions, financed groups, self-radicalized individuals and cells, and a hybrid mixture. This makes the group's order of battle, or organizational structure, more difficult to determine than when it was a centralized organization led by Bin Laden and Zawahiri.

1. The Continued Devolution of Al-Qaeda and Terrorism By C. L. Staten CEO and Sr. National Security Analyst Emergency Response & Research Institute (ERRI) © Copyright, 2005-6, Emergency Response & Research Institute and the author. All rights reserved. This presentation contains military and law enforcement sensitive information and should not be distributed to the general public. Contact ERRI/EmergencyNet News for more information about any usage of this presentation.

5. Al-Qaeda Organizational “Tracks” Main Force Al-Qaeda Bin Laden/Zawahiri, et al Designated Organizations “ Al-Qaeda in Iraq” “Al-Qaeda in Maghreb ” Etc. Al-Qaeda Financed and Sponsored Groups Self-Radicalized Individuals & Small Cells Hybrid Mixture of other tracks

6. Self-Radicalization & The Internet