Chapter
A Glimpse into CIA Training
14:47 - 22:38 (07:51)
The speaker describes the monotonous training at the CIA farm and how it is not as mentally or physically challenging as other training courses such as BUD/S. He also mentions how some young case officers find their assignments to be similar to the training at the farm.
Clips
A case officer needs to learn and constantly evolve their surveillance detection skills, which includes taking different routes, changing modes of transportation, and using disguises to get from one location to another safely.
14:47 - 17:45 (02:57)
Summary
A case officer needs to learn and constantly evolve their surveillance detection skills, which includes taking different routes, changing modes of transportation, and using disguises to get from one location to another safely.
ChapterA Glimpse into CIA Training
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The CIA recruiters find it easy to convince people to work for them because of the economic and political freedoms that America offers.
17:45 - 19:42 (01:56)
Summary
The CIA recruiters find it easy to convince people to work for them because of the economic and political freedoms that America offers. The job is not as mentally challenging as it is physically, and often those working for foreign assignments compare it to living in the farm, able to enjoy watching TV and receiving gifts from the recruiter's contacts.
ChapterA Glimpse into CIA Training
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The training process for certain professions can last for months and consist of real-world scenarios as the "final exam," with a mix of individuals from varying backgrounds and personalities.
19:42 - 22:38 (02:56)
Summary
The training process for certain professions can last for months and consist of real-world scenarios as the "final exam," with a mix of individuals from varying backgrounds and personalities.