Secrets of Covert Operations

This chapter unveils the meticulous processes behind evaluating potentially tampered envelopes in intelligence work, revealing the high stakes of communication security. It explores the art of disguise creation, illustrating the psychological barriers and innovative techniques operatives use to transform their appearances. An engaging account of the exfiltration of a Soviet defector showcases the creativity and urgency involved in intelligence operations, culminating in a humorous demonstration of an advanced animated mask to high-ranking officials.