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The Job of an Operations Officer in Intelligence
The speaker discusses the importance of writing skills in their former role as an intelligence analyst and the responsibilities of an operations officer, including collecting information, handling and recruiting spies, and the history of foreign involvement in Afghanistan.
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The guest reminisces about his unconventional childhood, which included traveling to Algeria and driving 2000 miles through the Sahara in a Volkswagen minibus with his father and his father's friend.
09:33 - 11:17 (01:43)
Summary
The guest reminisces about his unconventional childhood, which included traveling to Algeria and driving 2000 miles through the Sahara in a Volkswagen minibus with his father and his father's friend.
ChapterThe Job of an Operations Officer in Intelligence
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses the process of getting security clearances for government jobs, including the required disclosure of alcohol and drug use in college.
11:17 - 12:39 (01:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses the process of getting security clearances for government jobs, including the required disclosure of alcohol and drug use in college.
ChapterThe Job of an Operations Officer in Intelligence
Episode#31 Marc Polymeropoulos - CIA Senior Intelligence Officer
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The ability to write is critical in intelligence work, particularly for case officers who must collect and report information, as well as operations officers responsible for handling and recruiting spies.
12:39 - 14:47 (02:07)
Summary
The ability to write is critical in intelligence work, particularly for case officers who must collect and report information, as well as operations officers responsible for handling and recruiting spies.