Understanding Local Urban Threat Landscapes
A city’s map is written in layers – some visible, most hidden. The operatives who thrive don’t...
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12 Nonverbal Deception Techniques
The base dozen key techniques covert operatives use to manipulate nonverbal communication effectively for deception. People rarely...
Special Forces ‘Heuristic Decision-Making’ Method
When lives are on the line, there’s no room for hesitation. Special Forces operators are trained to...
Covert Social Media Operations
Social media has become more than just a way to stay connected – it’s now a playground...
Adapt, Analyze, Execute: A CIA Operative’s Reflection Ritual
For a covert operative, the start of a year isn’t just a time to look back; it’s...
A Message to TRDCRFT Members
To our valued members, As we begin our 6th year since starting TRDCRFT and as 2024 comes...
12 Ways to Use Christmas Decorations as Home Security
Christmas decorations aren’t just festive, they can also help secure your home. With a little creativity and...
How to Destabilize Authority Figures
Destabilizing authority figures is a skillful game of psychology and manipulation, often essential for achieving strategic or...
Improvised ‘Booby Traps’ Primer
Trapping an intruder, creating distractions, or slowing down a pursuing force, operatives often rely on creative, improvised...
Conditioning Your Body for Stealth Movement
Stealthy movement isn’t just about blending into the shadows – it’s about conditioning your body to move...
Reading the Urban Jungle Like an Operator
A complex maze of people, architecture, and unseen systems – learning to navigate it like a Special...
Weaponizing Doubt as per Tradecraft
In tradecraft, doubt isn’t just a weakness to exploit – it’s a weapon to wield, capable of...