CIA just offered their ENTIRE workforce the option to quit in exchange for eight months’ pay.

The exact ratio of intelligence agents to staff personnel within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is not publicly disclosed, as this information is considered highly sensitive and classified. However, some general insights can be gleaned from available data and the structure of the CIA:
  • CIA Organization: The CIA's workforce includes a broad range of roles from analysts, scientists, and engineers to operations officers, case officers, and support staff. The Directorate of Operations, which includes what the public often refers to as "agents" (though they are more officially termed Operations Officers or Case Officers), is just one part of the agency's structure.
  • Personnel Composition: OMB figures indicate that the CIA has over 20,000 employees, though exact numbers are not specified for reasons of national security. The Directorate of Support, which handles logistics, security, communications, and other administrative functions, constitutes a significant portion of the workforce, suggesting a high number of staff personnel compared to intelligence operatives.
  • Operational vs. Support Roles: From various job descriptions and career paths listed on the CIA's official website and related career sites, it's clear that there are many more opportunities for support roles, including but not limited to:
    • Staff Operations Officers who act as liaisons between headquarters and operations.
    • Specialized Skills Officers who support operations with unique skills like language or technical expertise.
    • Analysts who process and interpret the intelligence gathered by agents.
  • Field Agents: Those directly involved in gathering intelligence overseas, often under cover, are typically part of the National Clandestine Service. Their numbers are much smaller compared to the broader staff, due to the specialized nature of the work and the extensive training required.
Taking these points into consideration, while an exact ratio isn't available, it can be reasonably inferred based on the structure and known roles that:
  • Field Agents (Operations Officers/Case Officers) are likely significantly outnumbered by Staff Personnel (including support, administrative, technical, and analytical roles).
Therefore, the ratio of agents to staff personnel would be quite low, likely in the range where for every agent, there might be dozens of staff members supporting various functions.


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Hawkeye10 said:
The big thing is that the CIA runs a shadow government that runs America and runs the Empire, not giving a flying fuck about the Constitution.

They have abused We the People.
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Did any JPP lefties grouse when Clinton or Obama offered buyouts?

Several past administrations have offered buyouts, known officially as Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP), to federal employees as a means to downsize or restructure government agencies. Here are some notable examples:
  • Clinton Administration: During the Clinton administration in the 1990s, there were significant downsizing efforts, and buyouts were used extensively. The Federal Workforce Restructuring Act of 1994 provided authority for agencies to offer buyouts during downsizing, which aimed at reducing the size of the federal government.
  • Obama Administration: Buyouts were offered in various instances, particularly as a tool for managing budget cuts or reorganizations. For example, after the 2011 Budget Control Act, which led to sequestration and forced spending cuts, agencies like the Department of Defense announced buyout offers to reduce workforce size.
These buyout programs generally involved offering a lump sum payment (up to $25,000) to employees who voluntarily resigned or retired, thereby helping agencies to avoid more costly or disruptive measures like reductions in force (RIFs). Each administration's use of buyouts was tailored to specific agency needs, budget constraints, or policy goals, and the specifics of eligibility and implementation varied.

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I wonder how many of the people who leave the CIA will end up in the employ of hostile foreign nations within a decade?


We don't want them Lurking or Banding Together as a Shadow Government.

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volsrock1 said:
www.yahoo.com

CIA offers buyouts to workforce to align with Trump priorities, agency official says

The CIA is offering most employees a buyout as part of a plan to realign itself with Donald Trump's agenda. Essential spies, analysts won't get one
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Waste of taxpayer money. It is paying people to enjoy an early retirement. Almost everybody who accepts this will be near retirement age, or were thinking about quitting anyway.

The net effect will be the loss of America's most experienced intelligence professionals and their institutional knowledge. Why else do you think Trump panicked and withdrew the golden parachute offer to air traffic controllers?
 

CIA just offered their ENTIRE workforce the option to quit in exchange for eight months’ pay.​


That's a step up from thirty pieces of silver.
 
Kurmugeon said:
I wonder how many of the people who leave the CIA will end up in the employ of hostile foreign nations within a decade?


We don't want them Lurking or Banding Together as a Shadow Government.

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Er...yes........I think we do.
 
Kurmugeon said:
I wonder how many of the people who leave the CIA will end up in the employ of hostile foreign nations within a decade?


We don't want them Lurking or Banding Together as a Shadow Government.

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Very few. Maybe the MAGAts since they are fine with breaking their oaths to the Constitution, but I doubt anyone else would do it.

Your paranoia is probably due to elderly dementia. I'm certain your doctor has mentioned it to you.
 
Kurmugeon said:
I wonder how many of the people who leave the CIA will end up in the employ of hostile foreign nations within a decade?


We don't want them Lurking or Banding Together as a Shadow Government.

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Sounds pretty speculative.

It could actually be that experienced veterans in the CIA help keep America safer.
 
Did the CIA prevent the 9/11 attacks?


The official record and numerous investigations, including the 9/11 Commission Report, suggest that the CIA, along with other U.S. intelligence agencies, did not prevent the 9/11 attacks. Here's a breakdown of the context:
  1. Intelligence Failures: The 9/11 Commission found multiple intelligence failures across various agencies, including the CIA. There were issues with information sharing, analysis, and action based on the intelligence they had. For example:
    • The CIA had information about two of the hijackers, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi, but did not adequately track them or inform the FBI until late in the game.
    • There was a lack of coordination between the CIA and the FBI, which would have been crucial for connecting dots regarding the plot.
  2. Operational Oversights: The CIA was aware of al-Qaeda's intentions to attack the U.S., but the specifics, timing, and methods were not known or anticipated with enough clarity to act preventatively.
  3. Post-9/11 Actions: After the attacks, there were significant changes in how intelligence was gathered, shared, and acted upon, leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and the Director of National Intelligence, aiming to prevent such lapses in the future.
To answer your question directly based on the established public record:
  • No, the CIA did not prevent the 9/11 attacks due to a variety of intelligence and operational failures.


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