The Operators: Inside 14 Intelligence Company - The Army's Top Secret Elite

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Green Howards), officially impressed naming on pre-prepared ground; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (24111168 Cpl. The level of competence of these people is astonishing to the point of being almost incredible, and one wonders how they ever manage to reintegrate into 'normal' life. The Special Reconnaissance Unit (SRU) was an undercover British Army unit which operated in Northern Ireland from 1972. I don’t know why but I never expected that 14 Int went through the amount and range of training outlined in this book, though I should have, they would be operating in a highly dangerous and volatile environment.

They must be able to understand complex situations and then communicate their conclusions to decision makers - often under significant pressure. To provide this, our analysts are embedded in all parts of the Military to ensure that the Army's operations are successful.There are a variety of roles available for CI Operators, each requiring extensive and demanding training. IRA double-agents that the MRF had turned were discovered by the Provos and interrogated, spilling the details of a covert MRF operation based out of the Four Squares laundry in Belfast. George describes the successful surveillance of a loyalist arms transfer, an operation which greatly displeased the RUC special branch. Candidates were required to pass a rigorous selection process, designed to weed out anyone without the necessary qualities to deal with the unique challenges of life as a an undercover operative.

This is the true story of on Operator and of some of the most hair-raisingmilitary operations ever conducted in the streets of the United Kingdom. Minister Roger Freeman confirmed the presence of 4 Field Survey Troop at Castledillon during this period in response to a question from Ken Livingstone in March 1988.GALLERY FOR THIS REGIMENT 14 Intelligence Company(14 INT 'THE DET') Mistral Jacket Jacket will have insignia on Waterproof side only Please use drop down boxes to select size and colour. When deployed they are completely integrated with and work alongside their regular army Intelligence Corps counterparts.

They knew going into it that no one would ever know what they did or the sacrifices they made in the name of Queen and country. LIFC provides fused, multi-disciplinary intelligence in support of Land Forces in the home base and on operations. I braced myself to read the book hoping it would fill the gaps about my time in NI and instead forgot my troubles to enjoy a riveting read. The Det also had their own flight of Army Air Corps Gazelles, which were referred to as 'The Bat Flight.February 1984: Paul Oram was killed in a gun battle between the IRA and up to ten undercover British soldiers. Crew-neck Pullover Jumper 100% Pure New Lambswool, 15 gauge fully fashioned, with set-in sleeves 320gsm available in a wide variety of Regiments Please use drop down boxes to select size, colour and regiment.

Blazer with Regimental Embroidered Badge available in a wide variety of Regiments, Chest sizes are available in Regular from 22" to 52" however there is also the option to choose a Long fit which is 1 inch longer in the arms and the length which is only available in Black and Navy, that is available in sizes 34" to 48". These include 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team (7 LMBCT), the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force; 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade, 4th Infantry Brigade, and 8 Engineer Brigade. The ability to observe, follow and communicate over the radio network, all covertly, were ingrained in the operators. Whilst the military provided all the courses to develop and enhance my analytical skill set, the experience of working on live intelligence problems counted for everything. rounds, the PPK lacked the stopping power of the Browning HP, but its concealability made it more suitable for use when wearing certain outfits.A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Selection and training of personnel from all arms of the British Armed Forces was conducted in a number of locations on the mainland.