HUMINT Specialist
This Specialist is trained in the art of Human Intelligence, clandestine and non-clandestine. This means that our specialist is trained largely on social grounds, trained in how best to gather information both in non-dangerous contexts through use of interviews and plain conversation, and in more dangerous contexts, where the specialist is trained in how to maintain a cover and how to manipulate their behavior in order to be convincing -- which does mean, to some extent, that our HUMINT specialist is in fact given outright acting lessons. They're also given some training on how to tell when they're being lied to, what to pay attention to and what pieces of information are more or less useful.
"Keeping it tightly focused on direct collection? That's a safe choice to nail down the fundamentals as a singleton HUMINT Collector. I don't see a name in there, but I think this might be a good fit for Anna Chapman."
-Neil
Anna can hardly contain her excitement when Neil gives her the news. After her humiliation at Goodhaven, she's eager to catch-up to Redbrick the Demolitions Expert, "By the end of this month, they can all take their 'Redbrick' worship and shove it!" Furthermore, it's exactly the kind of work she was looking for when she signed on to Ocean's Ten.
When her training begins, it's quickly apparent she's the perfect choice for this specialist. Attractive and socialable, cold calls and social manipulation are second nature to her. Already comfortable with cosmetics, hair-styling, and fashion, she immediately understands how to radically alter her appearance with minimal effort. A professional woman in a testosterone-soaked profession, Anna already know how to alter her persona to perform her duties in an otherwise unwelcoming social environment. Neil is impressed with how quickly she speeds through these portions of training, and adjusts the lesson plan to introduce more material for her.
Not forgetting how badly Nikita the Scout failed this next portion horribly, Neil rigorously trains Anna on general intelligence requirements and priorities. To his relief, Anna proves a tremendous student in this and has no problems identifying hot vs. cold leads and prioritizing critical intelligence for questioning. Given a witting source, she can reliably debrief him fully in a reasonable amount of time.
Satisfied with her tradecraft in elicitation, debriefing, disguise, and socio-cultural awareness, Neil moves her on to less sexy training: reporting. As a wise man once said, "If a tree falls in the woods, and no one knows how to write about it, did it make a sound?" The "best" spy in the world is useless he can't report coherently his intelligence back to HQ. Anna is taught how to write effectively, annotate maps/photos, and orally brief her superiors if needed. While not the kind of aptitude people usually look for in operators, luckily Anna turns out to be a competent writer and briefer.
More than satisfied with her training so far, Neil adds in some advanced modules on deception detection per Mrs. Ocean's request. Although highly difficult to use reliably in field conditions, she can analyze a subject's verbal and non-verbal cues to detect possible lies. Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN) is also taught, to assist in reviewing written statements. More importantly however, she's taught to always question a source's motivation for a given statement, and if it's actually plausible given their established capabilities. Liars are far more reliably caught by simply bad lies rather than trying to decipher micro-facial expressions.
"Ma'am, I think we got something really special here with Anna Chapman. She's going to be a helluva spy, and I look forward to training her further in advanced CI/HUMINT fields such as interrogation, investigations, spy handling, or even polygraphy."
-Neil
Anna the HUMINT CollectorHighly proficient in collecting intelligence from witting and unwitting sources via elicitation and debriefing. Understands intelligence requirements and priorities. Culturally and socially savvy in a wide variety of environments. Competent in the creation and use of disguises and cover identities. Writes and briefs in a professional manner. Trained in deception detection.
Difficulty Modifier: Normal (+/-0)
Roll (2d4): 7
Result: 7 - Very Good
OOC: To keep micromanagement down, the button cameras have been switched to standard issue. Don't abuse this.Operations Phase"Eight and a half men split four ways doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room, but you're the Boss on this. As for what happened last month, I apologize for any mission planning shortcomings so far. As I said before, Danny guarded this as his favorite part of the job, so we're still at quite the disadvantage here. Also our green operators seem to need much more guidance than our old vets did. I'll definitely be sure to name Team Leaders this time, as the new crew hasn't quite worked out their pecking order yet."
Shamrock Tavern HUMINT Source SpottingTwo operators will case the Shamrock Tavern on Anghabar, seeking to spot HUMINT sources for AMR CI FP for use against the growing insurgency.
Anna, a trained HUMINT Collector, will be the Team Leader, as well as perform most the intelligence collection. A second operator, Ethan Hunt, will mostly provide security and general support.
Team will secure a small safehouse near the Shamrock Tavern. After first surveilling and its patrons from inside the SUV, team will disguise themselves appropriately to match the observed patrons. Ethan will enter the tavern first, messaging Anna ten minutes later if the room appears safe. As security backup, Ethan will carry a sidearm and generally try to keep to himself. Anna will arrive unarmed and apparently alone, to ensure minimum suspicion and maximum approachability. Anna will then attempt to spot HUMINT source leads AMR CI FP can use, such as personnel associated with organized labor.
As security measures, an AS Val Carbine will be provided. It should be stored in the safehouse off-duty, and kept in the SUV as backup while on mission. Obviously this is non-overt mission, and all personnel should dress and act sterile.
Personnel:
*TEAM LEADER* Anna Chapman (HUMINT Collector)
Ethan Hunt
Non-Standard Hardware:
Land Rover Defender SUV (1)
AS Val Carbine (1)
Miles Notkin BountyTwo operators will chase a hot lead on a bounty, Miles Notkin, last seen in the town of Goodhaven. Redbrick, having ingratiated himself with the town last month, will be the Team Leader. A second operator, Hoxton, will support Redbrick.
Redbrick will exploit his ties to discreetly liase with Sheriff Wilder, asking for any intelligence on the bounty or further Sheriff Department resources the team could use. Assuming no hot intelligence, the team should discreetly investigate local boarding houses and watering holes, asking about any new folk in town. If no further hot intelligence, the team provide the Miles Notkin's name and photo to the Sheriff Department for wanted posters, hoping that a public manhunt will get results.
If Miles Notkin is located but refuses to surrender, the team should contact the Sheriff Department to cordon the hideout. If the bounty still refuses to surrender, Redbrick should then use Semtex and his expertise to flush him out.
Given our law enforcement affliliation with Goodhaven, the team should have no issues open carrying Val carbines. A Redbrick is already famous in the area and banking on Ocean PMC's ties to the Sheriff Department, all personnel should dress and act overt.
Personnel:
*TEAM LEADER* Roderick "Redbrick" Batiste (Demolitions Expert)
James "Hoxton" Hoxworth
Non-Standard Hardware:
Gator ATV (2)
AS Val Carbine (2)
1kg Semtex (4)
Red Cross Anghabar WithdrawalAn SUV of three operators will escort three round-trip convoys withdrawing the IRC from rural Anghabar. Simon Templar, having previous convoy experience on Anghabar, will be the Team Leader. Erik and Salt will round out the team.
On convoy, Erik will drive the SUV with Simon and Salt as passengers/dismounts. The SUV will drive ahead of the convoy, scouting for trouble. The team leader will maintain communications with the other three vehicles at all times.
At the clinic site, all operators will dismount. Erik will take to clinic rooftop with binoculars to keep lookout as the convoy loads-up. Simon and Salt will keep ground security.
All personnel should open carry a Val carbine when possible. As this is a legal defensive mission for a neutral organization, sterile procedures are not recommended.
Personnel:
*TEAM LEADER* Simon Templar
Evelyn Salt
Erik Heller
Non-Standard Hardware:
Land Rover Defender SUV (1)
AS Val Carbine (3)
FLIR Thermal Binoculars (1)
Amnesty Interstellar Investigation of Flossmore PrisonTwo operators will conduct an undercover investigation of Flossmore Prison on behalf of Amnesty Interstellar. Nikita Taylor, a scout by training, will be the Team Leader. Mr. Blonde will exploit his injuries to attempt to conceal contraband in his arm splint.
The team will establish a small safehouse in the town of Flossmore. The team will first use the ATV and thermal binoculars to perform recon on the prison itself. From an overlook in the wilderness around the prison, they will survey the apparent layout of the prison grounds. In addition to the general layout, the team will also note security measures and potential vulnerabilities.
Having established the lay of the land, Nikita the Scout will use her visitor pass to access the prison. To avert suspicion, she will take the bus as a normal visitor would and carry no contraband. Nikita will carefully note any search/security procedures and then anything that should be video-recorded or otherwise investigated by the next visitor. Nikita will then fully brief Mr. Blonde about how to best conceal button cam(s) for his investigation. Mr. Blonde should then attempt to record the evidence Amnesty Interstellar is seeking.
As as security measure, the non-investigating team member should be waiting in the wilderness near the prison with the ATV and binoculars. Should an investigator need to flee the prison emergently, the ATV is ready for rapid extraction. Obviously this is non-overt mission, and all personnel should dress and act sterile.
Personnel:
*TEAM LEADER* Nikita Taylor (Scout)
Victor "Mr. Blonde" Vega (Light Duty)
Non-Standard Hardware:
Gator ATV (1)
FLIR Thermal Binoculars (1)
(1) Neil's Plan: OpsChief