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Notables in PB still have more info?
No Name ship patch (NSA) Ghidra
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Scope pic Tic Tac in the background
No Names ship was in collision (COMMS)?
Seems like this needs additional digs…
No name ship collision
Back in service (NSA) logo on the patch
Who mans this ship?
Military intelligence?
NSA Scorpion Program?
PHOTOS: Navy honors 50 USS John S. McCain sailors who saved ship after deadly collision in 2017
The Navy recognized 50 sailors from the USS John S. McCain for their efforts in the ship’s deadly collision two years ago.
A ceremony was held Wednesday aboard the USS John S. McCain to honor crew members and present medals to them in honor of their efforts to save the ship after its Aug. 21, 2017 collision with a commercial oil tanker near Singapore, according to a Navy statement on Wednesday. Ten sailors died in the collision.
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/07/photos-navy-honors-50-uss-john-s-mccain-sailors-who-saved-ship-after-deadly-collision-in-2017/
Scorpion Program: A glimpse of the NSA’s tactical arm
When I refer to the Scorpion program, I am not referring to the fictional CBS show about a small group of geniuses working for the Department of Homeland Security.
The Scorpion program I am referring to is the National Security Agency’s (NSA) version — albeit on a much smaller scale — of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Global Response Staff, or GRS program. The GRS gained recognition due to the role they played in mounting a rescue operation of U.S. diplomats and staff during the Benghazi attack in 2012. The GRS mission calls for the security, sometimes undercover, of the CIA’s case officers on the ground. Five of the last 14 CIA employees killed in recent years were part of GRS.
The NSA’s much smaller footprint in combat zones overseas requires a much smaller security force, but one that is equally capable as their GRS brethren. The Scorpion program is a force made up of security contractors, many of whom have a distinguished background in the U.S. Special Operations community.
I have never been part of this program, nor have I ever been read on; but if you know where to look, the information regarding the NSA’s overseas operations is out there and open-source. The mission of the NSA in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, etc., is to establish signal-intelligence capabilities where they did not exist previously.
https://sofrep.com/news/glimpse-nsas-secret-combat-missions-overseas/
The Secretive Intelligence Units: The Special Collection Service and the Scorpion Program
The complex world of international espionage is, by nature, shrouded in secrecy. Government agencies like the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) are known to operate multiple covert units, some of whose existence is flatly denied. Among these hidden gems of intelligence, two units stand out for their incredible prowess and ultra-secretive nature — the Special Collection Service (SCS) and the Scorpion Program. This article aims to shed some light on these units, providing an overview of their objectives, modus operandi, and some of the operations they have reportedly been involved in.
Special Collection Service: An Overview
Established in 1978, the Special Collection Service (SCS) is a highly classified intelligence team jointly operated by the CIA and NSA. It is a unique blend of the best minds from these agencies. Often referred to as ‘F6’ or the ‘Mission Impossible Force,’ the SCS is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland.
SCS was conceived due to the need for top cryptography and espionage experts to come together. In an increasingly interconnected world where data is power, the SCS’s role has become paramount. They are tasked with setting up signals intelligence capabilities in uncharted enemy territory, where otherwise, it would be impossible.
The principal activities of SCS technicians include tapping phone lines and internet cables, manipulating cell phone towers, and establishing satellite uplinks in hostile territory. These operations are performed on the ground, well before any military unit steps foot on the terrain. The technicians and their security contractors operate under the cover of darkness as small teams in the world’s most dangerous enemy territories. Their goal is to deploy technology that will directly contribute to the war effort.
From the Cold War to the global war on terrorism, SCS has been involved in a myriad of operations. However, due to the secretive nature of the agency, the specifics of many such operations remain classified.
Modus Operandi
Intercepting communications has become increasingly difficult due to the widespread usage of encryption. Encryption has become a standard, adopted by all parties transmitting communications, including militants, terrorists, and other enemy forces. They actively recruit computer experts to facilitate the encrypted communication, which becomes almost impossible to crack from a remote location.
This is where the SCS comes into the picture. The team seeks out enemy equipment, sabotages it, and hacks it to turn it to their advantage, all while remaining undetected. The level of covertness this entails is unfathomable, with operatives working under tremendous pressure.
The NSA has traditionally intercepted communications passively from its various intercept facilities around the world. However, the increasing sophistication of foreign communications equipment has rendered passive interception obsolete, necessitating direct access to the communications equipment.
On the other hand, while the CIA has access to clandestine operations operatives and is better capable of gaining access to foreign communication equipment, it lacks the NSA’s competence in communications eavesdropping. As a result, the SCS was created, integrating the NSA’s communications intelligence skills with the CIA’s covert action capabilities. This symbiosis allows the SCS to gain access to sophisticated foreign Communications Network.
Scorpion Program: An Insight
The Scorpion Program is another secretive intelligence unit that works in conjunction with the SCS. The program operates under the Global Response Staff (GRS), whose primary function is to defend and safeguard the CIA operatives overseas.
The Scorpion Program is staffed by highly trained and seasoned veterans, primarily recruited from Tier 1 units like Delta Force and Seal Team Six. They work under the most challenging conditions, with a level of training and selection process that is as intriguing as it is elusive.
The program, much like the SCS, is fully funded by a ‘black budget.’ This term refers to a budget allocated to secret and classified programs of a nation, devoid of public scrutiny or legislative oversight.
FULL:
https://christianbaghai.medium.com/the-secretive-intelligence-units-the-special-collection-service-and-the-scorpion-program-34ada15d3cf9
30th Space Communications Squadron (SCS)
The 30th Space Communications Squadron (30 SCS) is a United States Space Force (USSF) unit. 30 SCS is assigned to Space Launch Delta 30[1] at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, under the Space Systems Command (SSC) Field Command.[2] 30 SCS is responsible for providing cyber, communications, and mobile optics support to Space Launch Delta 30 and Vandenberg Space Force Base tenant units.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30th_Space_Communications_Squadron
"SNIP"
The team seeks out enemy equipment, sabotages it, and hacks it to turn it to their advantage, all while remaining undetected.
The GOOD guys did it? And more…
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