Special Mission Coverage Operations

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Observing and organizing criminal and administrative investigations on behalf of the Federal Air Marshal Service is required as these investigations result in administrative sanctions by appropriate agencies. This is especially important as a Team Leader during Special Mission Coverage operations. These reports are processed through criminal, administrative and intelligence agencies. These missions require surreptitious surveillance of subjects as well as documenting both overt and furtive actions by them. The timely and accurate preparation of these reports is a necessity for all agencies involved. My training has also prepared me for coordinating efforts from multiple agencies regarding the tactical response to terrorist activity on

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