3 basic levels of classification
- top secret
- secret
- confidential
Why does democratic govt release info sometimes?
- Needs proof to justify actions
- Only give some evidence
Prereqs for a successful deception operation?
- Someone watches enemy
- Fake signals are heard
- Real ones blocked
- Give info that was already believed
Define: Counter-espionage.
active measures taken in an effort to understand how a hostile intel. service works in order to disrupt its activities
Background of the Army Security Agency?
established in 1930 as the signal intelligence service, renamed in WW2 as signal security agency. shortened war. became NSA.
When and Where was ASA founded?
- September 1945
- Arlington Hall Station (former girl’s school)
What lead the US to undertake a military role in Vietnam?
Viet Cong victory in South Vietnam.
Who was Ngo Dinh Diem?
President who was assassinated during a coup by his army. Diem had garnered support from the us due to his anti-communist sentiments.
What was the objective of the Phoenix program?
Attempted assassination of Vietnam supporters in 60s and the 70s.
Impact of the 1968 Tet offensive on US policy?
US official saw light at end of tunnel. Vietnamese almost defeated. North had more ammo and people than we assumed., they came at us with everything.
How did ASA’s role evolve in South Vietnam?
we were able to gauge the true effectiveness of the enemy
What role did the DIA assume in South Vietnam?
assumed the responsibility of intelligence analysis
US commanders coordinated intelligence with operations by creating long range reconnaissance patrols which became known as what?
Rangers or LRP
Which new technologies were introduced for intelligence operations during Vietnam?
- Airborne electronic support
- Unattended ground sensors
How do you deal with an adversary’s intentions when dealing with cultural barriers?
1) Recognize the problem
2) Measure the problem
3) Identify the possible solutions
What does a successful deception operation require?
- Blocking true signals
- Making false signals for enemy’s benefit
- Having feedback system in order to know if enemy is deceived
When is success more likely in a successful deception operation?
if scenario is based on what the adversary thinks is the case.
Use of deception during the Civil War?
- Walked army around to make numbers seem larger
- Liberal with fire arms
- South poisoned water
Which side was more dependant on deception during the Civil War?
The south
Identify the desired results of deception activities as well as physical means of deception used in wartime?
- to affect decisions made by enemy commander.
- Physical means: rubber tanks, etc.
What is meant by the term denial measures?
- walls built with fence, guards, etc.
- Remote area.
- Anything to deny enemy entrance or knowledge
Asymmetrical conflict?
big army vs. small army.
Asymmetrical conflict in the American revolution.
Hid behind trees. Redcoats were easy to find. Took up Indian warfare.
What urban warfare tactics were employed in the American Revolution?
Colonists would hide in British enthusiasts housing and shoot at Brits.
