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Introduction To Intelligence Tradecraft

This document provides an introduction to intelligence tradecraft. It defines tradecraft as the methods and skills used in intelligence operations and espionage. It notes that tradecraft involves skills, innovation, flexibility and initiative. Tradecraft is used in both rural and urban settings, with rural tradecraft posing greater risks. Tradecraft techniques include using covers, performing surveillance, and operating undercover. The document also outlines different sources of intelligence collection, including human sources, field sources, electronic sources, and scientific sources. It provides examples of each type of collection source.

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Introduction To Intelligence Tradecraft

This document provides an introduction to intelligence tradecraft. It defines tradecraft as the methods and skills used in intelligence operations and espionage. It notes that tradecraft involves skills, innovation, flexibility and initiative. Tradecraft is used in both rural and urban settings, with rural tradecraft posing greater risks. Tradecraft techniques include using covers, performing surveillance, and operating undercover. The document also outlines different sources of intelligence collection, including human sources, field sources, electronic sources, and scientific sources. It provides examples of each type of collection source.

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INTRODUCTION TO

INTELLIGENCE
TRADECRAFT
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TRADECRAFT
 Defined as the ways, means
and the methods of intelligence
operations and espionage,
the process used by the
intelligence officers, operators,
and assets (agents) to go about
their business.
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 It pertains to the Skills,


Innovation, Flexibility and Initiative
on a chosen field of endeavor.
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 It pertains to the Skills,


Innovation, Flexibility and Initiative
on a chosen field of endeavor.
 Skills and techniques employed by
intelligence personnel in the conduct of
intelligence missions. In short Filipino term, it
is termed as “DISKARTE.”
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 Is also a method used in clandestine


operations such as espionage. Pertains
to skills needed to successfully perform
intelligence work in a hostile environment.
For all you know, Tradecraft is
“INVISIBLE”
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TWO (2) TYPES OF TRADECRAFT

RURAL – It is high-threat tradecraft primarily


because of the risk and security that it demands.
Incidental to its application is its difference
compared to that of urban setting.
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TWO (2) TYPES OF TRADECRAFT

RURAL – It is high-threat tradecraft primarily


because of the risk and security that it demands.
Incidental to its application is its difference
compared to that of urban setting.

URBAN – It is basically viewed as the application


of tradecraft in urban areas wherein
sophistication and unique clandestine operation
is required.
BURN NOTICE
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USES OF INTELLIGENCE TRADECRAFT

Intelligence tradecraft is primarily used in


the conduct of clandestine intelligence
mission in a hostile environment of high-
threat areas. It is primarily used in the
following :
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COVER – Device or stratagem by


which the selected investigator
conceals his identity and relationship
with the investigating agency.
Operator adopts different cover
stories, aliases, backstopping for their
falsified documents to make cover
story credible.
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UNDERCOVER – An investigative technique in


which the investigator conceals his true identity
and status and adopts an assumed role inorder to
obtain access to information or evidence, which
would not be available through other investigative
means.

CASING – Visual inspection of an area,


place building or installation to determine
its suitability for intelligence use or its
vulnerability in an intelligence operation.
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SURVEILLANCE – It is a planned
observation of persons, places or
objects; however, it is primarily
directed to persons. It may also be
defined as form of investigation which
consists of keeping any person, place
or other under physical observation in
order to obtain evidence or information
pertinent to the purpose of the
investigation.
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COLLECTION SOURCES AND AGENCIES


Collection Phase
Intelligence Collection

•Directedand focused gathering of


information through overt and covert
means.
•We can collect information from just about
anywhere.
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Characteristics of a Good Collector

Able to talk to people.


Able to be creative.
Able to develop and foster contacts / informants.
Able to debrief.
Able to see value in the information.
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Collector needs to look for:

Information to support the Task.


Information on crimes or criminals.
Information on the infrastructure that criminals may
use.
Information on trends that may affect criminal
activity.
Information on criminal markets.
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AVENUES OF INQUIRY

Sources of Information Individuals.


Agencies of Information.
Agencies which collect or possess relevant
information.
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Human Sources
Field Sources
Electronic Sources
Scientific Sources
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HUMAN SOURCES

 A person who provides information


assistance to the police and whose identity &
relationship with the police needs to be
protected.
 Individuals that is capable of providing
information.
 Use overt and covert methods to obtain
information.
 Don’t necessarily have to approach the
personto obtain the information.
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Types of Human Source


Criminals and their associates, relatives, friends
Informants or Action Agents
Witnesses
Offenders & prisoners
Other police, investigators or intelligence officers
Private investigators
Business and community people
Academics & consultants
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Human Sources Action Agent

Accountability – Responsible, professional.


Evaluation – Evaluate & re-evaluate.
Control – Maintain control; manage both real and
potential risks.

FIELD SOURCES
Permanent and specialized collectors.
Police or intelligence officers who work in the
field.
Need to be tasked, but can provide unsolicited
information.
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Types of Field Sources


 Surveillance teams
 Undercover operatives
 Informant handlers
 Aerial or coastal surveillance (including AFP)
 Dog handling teams
Police and intelligence officers using police
powers
 Liaison officers
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ELECTRONIC SOURCES
Collection of information by specialized electronic
collection methods.
May require special applications to acquire
information.
Affidavit, Warrant or Caveat.
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Types of Electronic
Sources
Telephone intercepts
Listening devices
Tracking devices
Computer interception
Other forms of communication interception
Internet / Open source information
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SCIENTIFIC SOURCES
Specialized internal areas of the organization
(specifically the PNP forensics unit, PBDC, SOC,
EOD).
Possessexpert knowledge or specialized
equipment to extract information.
Formally tasked, can be expensive.
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Types of Scientific Sources


Physical Evidence / Forensic Teams
Financial Investigators or Forensic
Accountants
Economists
Drug Analysts
IT Specialists
Psychological assessors
Computer Crime Specialists
AGENCIES OF INFORMATION
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 Law Enforcement or Intelligence


Low Risk.
Best source of information.
Might not be timely.
 Government Departments
Good source of specific information.
 Financial Institutions
 Utility Agencies
Low Risk.
Good source of specific habitation information.
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 Businesses
Approach with caution.
Loyalty to customers.
Treat like human sources.
 Community Organizations
High Risk (Social environment).
Good source of personal information on behavior of
individuals.
Often reluctant to provide information depends on
approach taken.
 International Agencies
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INFORMATION
COLLECTION PLAN
 An ICP is simply a systematic method of
keeping on track with your intelligence project.
 It allows you to document where your
intelligence gaps are, where you will go to answer
them, and allocates a deadline.
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“I think I would make a good spy. I can sort


of be a chameleon. People don't notice me
very easily. I never get recognized. “

- Dana Delany
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the end….

Good day to all of us…

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