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A Life in CIA Trickery
Mar 8, 2024
Former CIA chief of disguises Jonna Mendez shares insights on the CIA's use of disguises in espionage operations, including transforming identities, the art of disguise, securing international mail communications, adapting intelligence services for biometric border challenges, and breaking barriers for women in the CIA. She also reflects on her career and recommends her book, 'In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked.'
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- Disguises in CIA operations save lives by blending operatives into diverse populations worldwide.
- Innovative tools and techniques like masks and invisible writing ensure secure communication and operational success in challenging environments.
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The Use of Disguises in CIA Operations
The CIA's head of disguises, Jonah Mendez, discusses the various roles of providing deniability and protection to CIA operatives through disguises. Disguises were used to alter genders, skin colors, and ethnicities to help operatives blend into populations worldwide. The significance of disguises was highlighted by their potential to save lives and provide operational security in challenging environments.
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