Human Intelligence (HUMINT) is as old as humanity, and to this day is one of, if not the best method of collecting information, because of the potential quantity and diversity of information that can be collected through this discipline. It is a method to gather information through interpersonal relations. In this assignment I will explain the difference between overt and clandestine HUMINT operations, present which Intelligence Community members use HUMINT and describe their principal methods
Methamphetamine has been named as the most abused drug on earth by the United Nations. According to Time Magazine methamphetamine is often cooked in labs outside of US, mostly in Mexico and then sold in the United States, the total amount sold is $20 billion just in the United States (Salter Sentence 29). The TV show Breaking Bad is about a chemistry teacher who starts to cook and sell methamphetamine. The TV series does an excellent job showing how Walter White (Bryan Cranston) a chemistry teacher
Clandestine labs pose a great risk, to the individuals producing these toxic concoctions they don’t realize how dangerous and volatile these chemical are. These chemicals cause three main types of harm. (1) physical injury from explosions, fires, chemical burns, and toxic fumes. (2) environmental hazards and (3) endangerment of the surrounding area/child endangerment. () The most popular drug produced by clandestine laboratories is methamphetamines. Methampheramines are made from
There have been considerable efforts made by the United States intelligence and law enforcement communities to combat the war on drugs. Drug trafficking is not a new challenge that the U.S. is faced with. The U.S has been fighting the war on drugs since 1971 when President Nixon declared a war on drugs. Today, the U.S. deals with an immeasurable amount of illegal drug activity across its borders, with the point of origin being Latin America and Caribbean territories. The U.S. government relies solely
Introduction In today’s society, teens are a common target of anti-drug campaigns and government advertisements. The goal of these campaigns is to make teens and young adults aware of the dangers associated with drug use. While these campaigns are generally effective, teens are still greatly tempted by the dangerous, exciting, and fast-paced world of club drugs. Despite the information they are constantly receiving from their teachers, parents, and government media, some teenagers will still adamantly
(Scott & Dedel, 2006). However, Anhydrous Ammonia method is more popular because pseudoepherdrine can be easily obtained in cold medicine and the producing progress is quite simple and quick so this method can be applied in most of small scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratories (Scott & Dedel, 2006). The Shake and Bake or “one pot” method is made by mixing anhydrous ammonia extracted from fertilizer, pseudoephedrine from cold tablets, water, and Lithium into a 2 little soda bottle. Those chemicals
Methland by Nick Reding Connecting Sociology to situations that arise in everyday life has become easier and easier as i have progressed through Intro to Sociology this semester. When choosing what book I was going to analyze for my report, I chose Methland by Nick Reding. It details the quote “death and life of an american small town” through the perspective of those involved in the epidemic of the production of methamphetamine’s in the rural town of Oelwein Iowa. Despite the odds of a poor, small
Recreational drugs are drugs with psychoactive (mind-altering) effects that are taken mainly for the “high” rather than for a legitimate medical purpose. Recreational drugs are commonly split up into four categories: 1. Hallucinogenic drugs (drugs that distorts a persons perceived reality) 2. Depressants (inhibits function of central nervous system) 3. Stimulants (speeds up functions of the central nervous system). The use of recreational drugs has been a point of contention in politics in recent
intelligence resources. Today, the intelligence collection toolbox is comprised of humans, plus drones, satellites, wiretaps, and other technological innovations. With the introduction of new ways of spying, some experts say that human intelligence (HUMINT) is outdated and is not an effective use of the intelligence community’s time or money due
development of human intelligence (HUMINT) and the importance of it in intelligence operations. HUMINT can provide information in areas that technical intelligence cannot and also drive the collection requirements of these disciplines when additional evidence is needed. HUMINT is critical in espionage efforts and has undergone the greatest changes from the start of the Cold War to the launch of the War on Terrorism. Definition of HUMINT Human Intelligence or HUMINT is intelligence that is collected
gather intelligence information on threats outside the United States and other information about world affairs (The Federal Bureau of Investigation, n. d). The National Clandestine Service (NCS) is the branch of the CIA responsible for the collection of HUMINT. They obtain their intelligence information through the clandestine acquisition of photography, documents, and other material; overt collection by officers overseas; debriefing of foreign nationals and U.S. citizens who travel abroad; and
security. The first intelligence discipline I will compare is HUMINT. Humint is defined as Intelligence gathered from human sources. All three of these countries have a proven track record of using HUMINT sources to their advantage including the use of espionage. Iran Ministry of Intelligence has grown to its largest government unit. General Qassem Suleimani’s is in charge of Al-Quds who are responsible for conducting clandestine operations. What makes this group so effective is there disregard
"The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" by John Le Carré is an influential work that offers readers insight into the clandestine world of espionage during the height of the Cold War. That being said, it is vital to examine how the novel depicts agent selection, spies' tradecraft, and the significant risks inherent in intelligence operations. Furthermore, exploring Le Carré's narrative choices and the extent to which he drew inspiration from real-life examples of Cold War espionage is essential to accurately
hard-collected sensitive information, can we grantee secrecy & zero leaks ?If we ascertain ,from past experiences , that some leaks are inevitable to happen ( Berlin Tunnel ) , how can we guard against serious fallout that could spoil clandestine operations and
Introduction The Intelligence Cycle is an [effective], but outdated model. Essentially, it attempts to visualise intelligence as a process, and not merely a product. As such, by attempting a simple outline of a complex procedure, the cycle will be prone to misrepresenting dynamic changes; operational realities and either over, or under value particular parts of the process. However, it’s core strengths lie in it’s simplicity: shifting through the alphabet soup that is the Intelligence Community
organization that is not subject to cabinet prerogative, making it reliable in it is unbiased in its reports, because it has no political agenda. There are six main types of intelligence by which the CIA collects information. Human intelligence (HUMINT) is information gathered by field operatives through overt and covert techniques (www.cia.gov). Communications intelligence (COMINT) is acquired from intercepted foreign communications (www.cia.go... ... middle of paper ... ...ence that is attained
After World War II American intelligence had the need to be transformed. The inexperience along with bureaucracy and poor coordination among American intelligence officers obligated the United States intelligence community to change dramatically in order to confront the new challenges that emerged after the end of WWII. From Early America through WWI the intelligence system of the United States of America was involved in operations in which they had to construct intelligence systems virtually from
Minor Assignment • Analyse the elements of the ‘Intelligence Cycle’. What are its core strengths and weaknesses? Before I begin to analyse the elements of the Intelligence Cycle, I must begin with the definition of ‘Intelligence’. Throughout my research, it became apparent that the acceptance for an accurate definition of ‘Intelligence’ is still an issue to date. One reason could be because experts tend to view ‘intelligence’ through their own specialty, and would be fair to say that this
12 federal agencies with important counterterrorism responsibilities. This paper examines one model for unifying them under an executive branch, White House director's office, as outlined below. Drug trafficking and terrorism are illegal clandestine activities with strong national security and law enforcement threat components and operational similarities. Terrorists like drug traffickers, need weapons and engage in violence to achieve goals. Terrorists, like drug traffickers, are often