Chapter
Importance of Cultural Preparation in CI Operations
22:38 - 28:40 (06:02)
The speaker explains the importance of cultural preparation in CI operations to ensure proper understanding of local languages, cultures, and religions. It sets the difference between a CI operations officer and a State Department or military officer who is not accustomed to being out in the field.
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The speaker, who has experience with CI and war zone deployments, stresses the importance of language and cultural preparation before going out on assignment, citing it as a valuable course that teaches a lot about oneself.
22:38 - 24:46 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker, who has experience with CI and war zone deployments, stresses the importance of language and cultural preparation before going out on assignment, citing it as a valuable course that teaches a lot about oneself.
ChapterImportance of Cultural Preparation in CI Operations
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The CI operations officer must be knowledgeable about their surroundings and the people in power to be a successful agent.
24:46 - 26:07 (01:21)
Summary
The CI operations officer must be knowledgeable about their surroundings and the people in power to be a successful agent. This is crucial to being the smartest person in the area for the US government.
ChapterImportance of Cultural Preparation in CI Operations
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
Diplomats in the US military and State Department have to hit the streets to gain knowledge about the area they're working in order to better represent the United States government.
26:07 - 28:40 (02:32)
Summary
Diplomats in the US military and State Department have to hit the streets to gain knowledge about the area they're working in order to better represent the United States government.