Covert Operative Guide

Covert Operative Guide

Traceless / Faceless Directive

A fundamental operational sub-directive of developing and maintaining a clandestine post-presence, adapted into a default habitual mentality.

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Sep 04, 2021
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Also known as the “leave no trace, negate your face” approach to functioning in covert and other special operations. For the purpose of keeping cover prior, during and especially after OPS – as well as for operational integrity and personnel security.

This doesn’t pertain to a particular method or skillset. This requires an overarching mindset of reducin…

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