CFA Surveillance Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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What is the standard minimum recommended team size for effective mobile foot surveillance?
Answer: Three operatives
A minimum of three operatives allows for rotation of the lead position, reducing the risk that the subject will recognize a single follower.
What does the 'ABC' formation refer to in foot surveillance operations?
Answer: A three-person team configuration where A follows closest, B provides parallel support, and C covers the rear
The ABC formation assigns roles to three surveillance operatives: A maintains closest contact with the subject, B provides a parallel track, and C covers the rear and confirms patterns.
What is a 'trigger' in surveillance operations?
Answer: An operative or device positioned to alert the team when a subject moves from a known static location
A trigger is an operative or sensor positioned to observe and immediately alert the mobile surveillance team when a subject departs from a known location.
What does 'dry cleaning' refer to in a surveillance context?
Answer: Deliberate actions taken by an operative to detect and shake any surveillance coverage before a sensitive meeting
Dry cleaning refers to counter-surveillance maneuvers an operative uses to identify and lose any hostile surveillance before proceeding to a sensitive location or meeting.
What term is used when a surveillance operative is positively identified by the subject being surveilled?
Answer: Burned
An operative is said to be 'burned' when the surveillance subject has identified them, requiring immediate withdrawal from the operation.
Which surveillance technique involves establishing a covert observation post near a location the target is expected to visit?
Answer: Static surveillance
Static surveillance involves establishing a fixed observation post at a location where the subject is expected to appear, allowing monitoring without mobile exposure.