Reasons for acquiring hostages include publicity, use as a bargaining chip while executing other crime, the forcing of political concessions and ransom.

True

Explanation:Hostage is a term used to describe the forceful and illegal holding of a person or group of persons or Organisations against their wish. The hostages are held by the hostage takers in order to fulfill certain selfish desires, which includes to obtain money,they cause them to forfeit certain rights or properties etc.

Acquiring hostage is the process of taking hostages,the process of acquiring hostage can be through acts of terrorism and other means.

counter-terrorism incorporates the practice, military tactics, techniques, and strategy that government, military, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism.

basically prevent, pursue, protect, and prepare, google it if you need more info