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17: number of different agencies in the U.S. spy network <\/strong><\/p>\n $75 billion: estimated amount of money funding those 17 agencies<\/p>\n They are (number of personnel and budgets are generally classified):<\/p>\n The CIA (formed 1947), Langley, Va. Number of employees: classified Wait, there’s more:<\/p>\n 1,271 government organizations and 1,931 private companies are working on intelligence, counter-terrorism, or homeland security in the U.S.<\/p>\n WOW: Just the NSA alone is contracting with more than 250 companies on intelligence work, including big names like Northrop Grumman and SAIC.<\/p>\n Need a job? So\u2026 you want to be a spy? <\/strong><\/p>\n 4 possible spy activities: <\/strong><\/p>\n Surveillance \u2014 If you station a spy to another civilization’s city, he will establish a surveillance network in the city, besides giving you vision of the city territory within two tiles, and the ability to enter its city screen. How to be a good secret agent: <\/strong>Learn to read lips very well before hand.<\/p>\n Always stay calm and act natural. Warnings: <\/strong><\/p>\n This is not like James Bond.Real secret agents lose their lives daily Tools of the trade: <\/strong><\/p>\n Small bag Movin’ On Up<\/strong><\/p>\n You start as a recruit First 2 Rules an Applicant (for the National Clandestine Service of the CIA)?<\/p>\n Don’t tell anyone you are applying for a job. Employment with the NCS offers several career paths <\/strong><\/p>\n Core Collectors\/Operations Officers usually work overseas recruiting and handling foreign sources of human intelligence. Job Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Core collectors enter through either the Professional Trainee Program or the Clandestine Service Program, College Courses to take<\/strong><\/p>\n International business, Necessary Personality Qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n Spying is stressful. Can you cope with it? Pros and Cons of being a spy<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro: intrigue The friendly Spy Club: <\/strong><\/p>\n The exclusive \u201cNo Spy\u201d Club: 5 English-speaking countries who share virtually all intelligence \u2013 and pledge not to practice their craft on one another (We think):<\/p>\n Canada Hall of Infamy (and where they went to school): They spied, until caught<\/strong><\/p>\n Cambridge University: Anthony Blunt, recruited the infamous Cambridge 3 Guy Burgess, Donald Maclean and Kim Philby<\/p>\n George Washington University: Aldrich Ames<\/p>\n Johns Hopkins U., Harvard Law: Alger Hiss<\/p>\n Harvard: Theodore Alvin Hall<\/p>\n City College of New York: Julius Rosenberg<\/p>\n Columbia University: Whitaker Chambers.<\/p>\n Northwestern: Robert Hanssen<\/p>\n Good guy spies (fictional), and where they went to school: <\/strong><\/p>\n James Bond went to the University of Geneva<\/p>\n Jason Bourne (real name David Webb) was a teacher in New Hampshire<\/p>\n Ethan Hunt (Mission Impossible): University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n Jack Ryan: Boston College<\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-a-Secret-Agent<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.spymuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/careerplanning.about.com\/od\/exploringoccupations\/a\/be-a-spy.htm<\/a><\/p>\n CIA Clandestine Service<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/rundown\/2013\/10\/an-exclusive-club-the-five-countries-that-dont-spy-on-each-other.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe National Security Agency (NSA), 1952, Fort Meade, Md., no. of employees: classified
\nDefense Intelligence Agency, 1971, Washington D.C., more than 16,500 employees
\nThe State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington D.C., around 215 employees
\nThe Air Force ISR \u2013 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, 1947, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Employees: classified
\nFBI’s National Security Branch, 2005, Washington D.C. Formed after 9\/11
\nArmy Intelligence and Security Command, 1977, Fort Belvoir, Va.
\nThe Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, 1977, Washington, D.C.
\nCoast Guard Intelligence, 1915, Washington, D.C.
\nOffice of Intelligence and Analysis, 2004, Washington D.C.
\nDrug Enforcement Administration, 1973, El Paso, Texas
\nMarine Corps Intelligence Activity, reorganized in 2002, Washington D.C.
\nNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, renamed in 2003 , Fort Belvoir, Va. (formerly the Defense Mapping Agency, 1972)
\nThe National Reconnaissance Office, 1961, Washington D.C.
\nOffice of Naval Intelligence, 1882, Washington D.C.
\nDHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, 2002, Washington D.C.
\nOffice of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), 2004, Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
\nTechnology theft \u2014 While in another civilization’s city, your spy will also engage in stealing their technology.
\nCity-State manipulation \u2014 Stationing a spy in a City-State will set him to rig the local elections which occur regularly every 12 turns. If he’s successful, the new City-State government will be more friendly to your civilization, and less friendly to others,
\nCounter-intelligence \u2014 Stationing a spy in one of your own cities will have him doing counter-intelligence work. Whenever there is an enemy spy acting there, your spy will have a chance to discover and kill him.<\/p>\n
\nIf the shit hits the fan find a way out.
\nKeep your friends close , but keep your enemies closer.
\nUse the element of surprise.
\nControl your emotions.
\nTry not to tell anyone that you are a secret agent.
\nBuy formal occasion clothes.
\nTrust only your teammates.<\/p>\n
\nRemember to maintain S.A, or Situation awareness.
\nYour self awareness and ego MUST be under control.
\nYou must be aware of relevant laws and not do anything illegal, or you may be in big trouble with the police.<\/p>\n
\nNotebook
\nPens
\nDisguise
\nBinoculars
\nSunglasses
\nSticky tape
\nCommunication device (phone)
\nWater bottle
\nWeapons
\nSkill
\nExperience in martial arts of defense<\/p>\n
\nAgent
\nSpecial Agent<\/p>\n
\nRefrain from telling anyone you are even thinking of applying.<\/p>\n
\nCore Collectors\/Collection Management Officers also spend the majority of their careers working abroad. They manage the collection of human intelligence and evaluate and disseminate it to the US foreign policy community and intelligence community analysts.
\nStaff Operations Officers are the liaisons between NCS stateside headquarters and overseas field officers. They spend most of their time in Washington, DC, but may have temporary overseas assignments. They are experts in either a specific region or a transnational target, for example terrorism or crime.
\nSpecialized Skills Officers work either at DC headquarters or overseas. They utilize their experience in the military or their language, technical or media skills to conduct or support CIaA operations. Job titles that fall under this category include targeting officer, language officer, paramilitary officer, programs and plans officer and information resource officer.<\/p>\n
\nTo go directly into the Clandestine Service Program, the candidate must have several years of work or military experience.
\nThose who do not will enter through the Professional Trainee Program before moving into the Clandestine Service Program.
\nHeadquarters employees, such as staff operations officers and specialized skills officers, participate in the Headquarters Based Trainee Program.
\nAll job applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
\nProficiency in a foreign language is required for those who are training to become core collectors.
\nHave a demonstrated interest in international affairs.<\/p>\n
\nfinance,
\nInternational relations
\neconomics,
\nphysical science or nuclear, biological or chemical engineering<\/p>\n
\nGood judgment,
\nability to multitask and manage time well,
\nstrong written and oral communication skills and
\nProblem-solving ability. A willingness to continuously learn is also important. Since assignments often require one to be part of a team, the ability to work with others is imperative.<\/p>\n
\nPro: Instrumental in fighting terror
\nCon: Keeps identity hidden from others
\nCon: Might have to kill innocents, betray people, lie
\nCon: No public recognition for a job well done<\/p>\n
\nAustralia
\nNew Zealand
\nUnited Kingdom
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