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Page 149 Chapter Thirteen Employment of Secret Agents Invest in Intelligence Resources A major effort requires major resources. Expect opposition from those who are burdened by this. Do not ignore the rewards and honors which will help motivate people. Small sums can bring big results. Allocate the resources necessary to gain the information you will need. The cost of unnecessarily prolonged operations will be much greater than the cost of information which will help to win quickly. Establish an Active Intelligence System Good information is critical to success. This information must come from those who know the situation. Beware of those who can only give opinions. This baseless information will mislead. Develop a network that can provide information. Send out people whose only purpose is to gather information. Invite in all who can be a source of information. Look for those special people who may have the most information about the situation. Get all the information that can be lawfully gleaned from people whom you interview and from those you then employ. Practice Counterintelligence * Do not do things which can give information to your opponent. * Beware the visitor who gratuitously gives you information concerning your opponent. He may also be providing information about you to the other side.
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