Clandestine Communication Methods
The covert operative’s general methods of communicating covertly; to converse and message securely and freely without detection,...
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Countering Security Cameras (CCTV) in Urban Environments
A general tradecraft guide on how to counter, detect and avoid security/surveillance (CCTV) cameras while accessing urban...
What Would Happen to The US Dollar if The United States Falls?
Picture this: you’re huddled around your AM/FM radio, the last vestige of the Old World’s tech, listening...
Green Beret Crisis Management Methodology
Leveraging Special Forces training and concepts to keep calm and make critical decisions to effectively engage crises...
The Science of Tradecraft: From Cold War Gadgets to Modern Digital Espionage
The annals of espionage history are filled with intrigue, danger, and a surprising amount of technological innovation....
A ‘False Sense of Security’ Directive
The CIA officer’s directive on the “false sense of security” phenomenon; understanding, overcoming and countering this dangerous...
The ‘Cold Reading’ Tradecraft Method
Tradecraft guide to ‘cold reading’ people in the field to make accurate deductions about a (random) person’s...
CQC Martial Art of The CIA
A deep dive into Krav Maga, the close quarters combat (CQC) martial art primarily utilized by certain...
The Navy SEALs Standard Issue Handgun: Glock 19
The Navy SEALs, an elite special operations force, have recently transitioned from the SIG Sauer P226 to...
The ‘Second Location’ Directive
A self protection measure of doing anything possible to prevent being taken to a different location against...
How to Handle Irate Customers Like a Spy
The civilian’s guide on how to handle irate customers like a CIA officer for “normal” retail and...
CIA ‘Urban Survival’ Concept
This intel explores the concept of ‘urban survival’ and how it’s perceived and applied in the field...