What is the military version of the CIA?

Defense Attache System (DAS): DAS represents the United States in defense and military-diplomatic relations with foreign governments worldwide. It also manages and conducts overt human intelligence collection activities.

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What is CIA in military?

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security.

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What are CIA Black Ops called?

The Special Activities Division (SAD) is the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) covert paramilitary operations unit. They are one of America's most secretive and lowest profile special ops organizations.

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What does MI6 stand for?

The name "MI6" (meaning Military Intelligence, Section 6) originated as a convenient label during the Second World War, when SIS was known by many names. It is still commonly used today. The existence of SIS was not officially acknowledged until 1994.

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Does MI7 exist?

MI7 was a branch of the British War Office's Directorate of Military Intelligence with responsibilities for press liaison and propaganda. The branch was originally established in the First World War and disbanded after the signing of the Armistice.

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What does MI7 stand for?

During the first world war British Intelligence created the Military Intelligence Section 7 (or MI7 for short) that was responsible for collecting data from foreign sources, translating it, and transmitting it back to the allied leadership.

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What is Delta Force called now?

SFOD-Delta has been through a few name changes over the years, and even though it likely always will be known as SFOD-Delta, it recently was renamed the Combat Applications Group (CAG) and is now known officially as Army Compartmented Elements (ACE).

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Is Task Force 88 real?

TF 145, or TF 88 as it may now be known, was commanded by a colonel (the commanding officer of Delta Force) and is based at five locations across Iraq.

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Is Delta Force better than Navy Seals?

Generally speaking, both units are equally capable of executing all specialized missions that JSOC is tasked with. Again, because of DEVGRU's extensive training for specialized maritime operations, they are more likely to receive missions like the rescue of Captain Phillips at sea.

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Can CIA have tattoos?

1. Tattoos or brands anywhere on the head, face, and neck above the uniform collar are prohibited. 2. Tattoos or brands that are indecent or violate the Agency's harassment policy must be covered at all times while at work, including while in locker rooms.

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What is the most elite CIA?

The Special Activities Division (SAD) is the most elite unit in the field of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Its members, known as Paramilitary Operations Officers are part of the most secretive and discreet special ops organization in the United States.

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What is the most secret military unit?

The 6 most-secret units in military history
  1. Task Force 88/Task Force Black. ...
  2. 6493rd Test Squadron/6594th Test Group. ...
  3. Delta Force/Combat Applications Group/Army Compartmented Elements is more well known, but still pretty secret. ...
  4. SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU. ...
  5. 7781 Army Unit/39th Special Forces Operational Detachment. ...
  6. The OSS.

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Can CIA agents tell their family?

Family Gets Only Basic Info

When CIA officers travel, they may not be able to tell their families about their travel destinations; however, families always have a way to contact someone at the CIA to find out where an officer is located in case of emergency.

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How powerful is Mossad?

Its director answers directly and only to the Prime Minister. Its annual budget is estimated to be around 10 billion shekels (US$2.73 billion) and it is estimated that it employs around 7,000 people directly, making it one of the world's largest espionage agencies.

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Does the CIA have its own Air Force?

Air Branch is the aviation wing of the CIA's Special Activities Division (SAD).

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What is the most secret special force?

CIA is already the most discreet organization in the United States. Because of that, their Special Forces would get equipment not usually provided to regular soldiers and have access to unrestricted areas. CIA's Special Activities Center is also made up of retired DEVGRU and Delta Force Operators.

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What is the most elite unit in the U.S. military?

Say it again: American Special Operations Forces. There's a lot that's not known about this group and that's intentional. But everyone knows that these forces are among the most elite and best trained in the world.

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How many SAS died in Iraq?

The SAS lost not a single soldier during the taking of Iraq, although two members of D Squadron had died in a training accident before the invasion.

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Is James Bond a MI5 or MI6?

M is a codename held by a number of fictional characters in Ian Fleming's James Bond book and film series; the characters are the current or past Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, the agency known as MI6.

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Does MI9 exist?

MI9, the British Directorate of Military Intelligence Section 9, was a highly secret department of the War Office between 1939 and 1945.

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Can MI6 agents tell their family?

You can. But you have to think long and hard about who you tell. "The general advice in MI5 that we give," says Jo, "is that you can tell close family members or a close friend." John says he decided to tell some members of his family that he was applying for a job with MI6 straight away.

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What is the British FBI called?

Home - National Crime Agency.

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Does NATO have a secret service?

NATO has established a permanent JISR system providing information and intelligence to key decision-makers, helping them make well-informed, timely and accurate decisions. JISR is a key element of NATO operations and missions and a cornerstone of the Alliance's deterrence and defence posture.

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Does Mi 1 exist?

From 1909 and through the war the Service had a variety of names including the 'Foreign Intelligence Service', the 'Secret Service', 'MI1(c)', the 'Special Intelligence Service' and even 'C's organisation'. But, around 1920, the title the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) was adopted.

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