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Foreign Instrumentation Signals INTelligence (FISINT)

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Foreign Instrumentation Signals INTelligence (FISINT) refers to the collection and analysis of signals emitted by foreign instrumentation systems, such as radar and telemetry. This skill involves the ability to intercept, process, and inter...

Skills CategoryPublic Safety and National Security
Skills SubcategoryIntelligence Collection and Analysis
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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