ATESTAT PROFESIONAL LA LIMBA ENGLEZĂ

PROFESOR COORDONATOR:DIANA VLĂSCEANU

ELEV:SĂRDARU ALECSANDRU IONUŢ

ANUL 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

• ARGUMENT;• CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE;• CHAPTER 2: HISTORY;• CHAPTER 3: SIS BUILDINGS;• CHAPTER 4: GLOBAL SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE,INC.;• CHAPTER 5: WHAT IT’S LIKE WORKING AS A SECRET

INTELLIGENT AGENT?;• CHAPTER 6: THE CHIEF;• CHAPTER 7: PREVIOUS CHIEFS;• CHAPTER 8: COLLABORATION WITH GCHQ AND MI5;• CHAPTER 9: FAQs;• CONCLUSION;• BIBLIOGRAPHY.

The Secret Intelligence Service, Security Service and

Government Communications Headquarters are

delighted to announce that his

Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed to become

Royal Patron of the Intelligence

Services.

I choose to write about Secret Intelligence Service, because

everything we know about them and any other similar agencies is

enveloped in mister. I’m a person who likes to make

connections to reach certain conclusion, different from the others. So, this less that we know about Secret Service intrigue me and make me

curious.

The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) was established in 1909 as the Foreign Section of the Secret Service Bureau. The Foreign Section's responsibility for overseas intelligence collection has been retained ever since by SIS under a variety of names and acronyms. This responsibility was placed on a statutory basis in the Intelligence Service Act 1994.SIS contributes to the larger inter-departmental national intelligence community, where it works closely with the other two British intelligence and security agencies, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and

the Security Service(MI5).

Statutory basisUntil 1994 SIS did not have a statutory basis and its existence was not publicly confirmed before it was formally avowed in 1992. The Service was put on a statutory basis with the Intelligence Service Act(ISA) 1994. The Intelligence Services Act was very important for SIS because it:defined SIS functions and responsibilities ; codifies the relationship between the Foreign Secretary and SIS provided for Parliamentary oversight of SIS and the other intelligence agencies.

HYSTORY

The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) history has attracted a great deal of attention over the years. Tudor beginningsThe history of British intelligence organizations , engaged in foreign intelligence collection and the interception of mail and messages, goes back at least to the second half of the 15th Century. Thomas Cromwell ran secret agents in Europe on behalf of Henry VIII. Sir Francis Walsingham developed expertise in secret interception, as well as maintaining a network of fifty secret agents abroad while Private Secretary to Elizabeth I.

The German threatThe Home Section was transformed into the Security Service(MI5) and the Foreign Section became the Secret Intelligence Service (sometimes referred to as MI6). The first Chief and World WarMansfield Cumming RN laid the foundations of the Service and masterminded its contribution to the First World War in which its networks operating behind German lines The rise of

CommunismSIS estimate German intentions and military capabilities in the years leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939

The Second World War

Codenamed ULTRA intelligence, this crucial information was distributed by SIS to Allied commanders throughout the war.

The Cold War

During a succession of crises, SIS was able to provide intelligence to the British Government at these moments of great international tension. The Modern SIS

After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 SIS developed its already emerging response to the intelligence challenges which are now so dominant: regional instability, terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and serous international crime.

TUDOR BEGINNINGS

THE GERMAN THREAT

THE RISE OF COMMUNIS

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SECOND WORDL

WARTHE FIRST CHIEF AND

WORLD WAR

THE COLD WAR

THE MODERN SIS

SIS BUILINDSSince 1995,SIS headquarters  has been at 85 Vauxhall Cross.Previous headquarters have been Century House, 100 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth (1966–95); and 54, Broadway, off Victoria Street, London (1924–66). (Although SIS operated from Broadway, it was actually based at St James's Street and also made considerable use of the adjoining St. Ermin’s Hotel).The building was designed by Sir Terry Ferell and built by John Laing. At the same time MI5 was seeking alternative accommodation and co-location of the two services was studied

OTHER BUILDINGS

•Hanslope Pphysicalthe outskirts of Milton Keynes housing the Her Majesty’s Government Communications Centre, which supports the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

•Fort Monckton: a former Napoleonic War fort, rebuilt in the 1880s, is now the field operations training center for SIS.

GLOBAL SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE,INC.

•When you think of working as a Secret Intelligence field Agent/Operative, the Mission Impossible and James Bond movies come to mind and you may secretly dream about the action, investigations, unraveling huge conspiracy plots, but is it really that exciting? •These types of jobs include linguists who can translate foreign languages, communication officers, call centre assistants, technicians, network specialists, computer technicians, security officers, investigators, administrative personnel jobs, propaganda officers, and personnel or recruitment officers.

Types of Secret Intelligence Agents/Operatives

The double field agent/operative is someone who acts as an undercover field agent for one agency in another agency

The sleeper is a field agent who may be inactive for a certain period and then called to act on instructions.

Espionage is someone instructed to gather information about another country’s activities, their military operations or the secret agents.

Purpose of Secret Intelligence ServicesThe Secret Intelligence Agencies are needed to protect the citizens against clandestine and covert operations

from other countries and internal sources. They also act to secure a country’s valuable information and prevent coups and the creation of instability within a country.

ESPIONAGE

THE SLEEPE

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The role of a Secret Intelligence Operative is truly unique. It offers highly talented people the opportunity to help protect and promote national interests and, in some cases, help save lives. Secret Intelligence Operatives plan, develop and manage intelligence operations overseas in often difficult environments that draw on their judgment, intellect and inner strengths. Secret Intelligence Operatives display personal courage, are highly motivated and have an innate sense of curiosity.

What is like working as a Secret Intelligence Agent?

To succeed as a Secret Intelligence Operative, you will need to demonstrate:

•superior interpersonal and liaison skills in order to build strong relationships with people;•personal presence and impact, with a proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds;•excellent communication skills;•high levels of maturity and self-management skills, with excellent judgment and the ability to assess risks;•resilience and self-motivation, with a determination to achieve results in difficult and high-pressure environments;•the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism, which the specific intelligence agency will continue to support through comprehensive training and development programs.

UPERS DOWNERSJob security Intense secrecy

Fantastic benefits and opportunities Potential psysical danger

Comprehensive and advancement training program

Controversial history

Access to classified information and understanding the world secret realities

No medals, no press, no releases, no glory

Opportunities to alter the world’s balance of power

Not being allowed to tell your kids where you really work

Never ending mind work

An amazing service to the nation and its people

SIS OR MI6?

Why MI6?

'MI6' has become an almost interchangeable title for SIS, at least in the minds of those outside the Service. The origins of the use of this other title are to be found in the late 1930s when it was adopted as a flag of convenience for SIS. It was used extensively during the Second World War, especially if an organizational link needed to

SIS is headed by Sir John Sawers, known as the Chief of SIS or 'C' (after the first Chief, Mansfield Cumming  who signed himself  'C').  Sir John took up his post on the 1st November 2009.

THE CHIEF

The Chief is the only serving member of the Service who is officially named in public.  He is appointed by, and is accountable to, the Foreign Secretary. The Chief is responsible for the control of SIS operations and for the efficiency of the Service. He has a duty to ensure that all SIS actions are consistent with its statutory functions.He makes an annual report on the work of SIS to the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary.

•The Chief's role

Sir John Scarlett (1948- )

Sir Colin McColl (1932- )Sir David Spedding (1943-2001)

Sir Richard Dearlove (1945- )

Sir Arthur (Dickie) Franks (1920-2008)Sir Colin Figures (1925-2006) Sir Christopher Curwen (1929-

)

COLLABORATION WITH GCHQ AND MI5

As the threats to the UK’s security and economic ell-being become more complex and

more global, the various members of the intelligence community are working more

closely together than ever before. SIS,GCHQ and MI5 bring together their unique but highly complementary skills sets to tackle an ever-increasing range of issues-issues that have

very technical, international and human intelligence facets.

GCHQ•GCHQ is one of the three UK Intelligence Agencies and forms a crucial part of the UK’s National Intelligence and Security machinery.•The National Security Strategy sets out the challenges of a changing and uncertain world and places cyber attack in the top tier of risks, alongside international terrorism, a major industrial accident or natural disaster, and international military crisis

MI5

•The Security Service, commonly known as MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5), is the UnitedKingdom's internal counter-intelligence and security agency.•The Deputy DG is responsible for the operational activity of the service, being responsible for four branches; international counter-terrorism, National Security Advice Centre (counter proliferation and counter espionage), Irish and domestic counter-terrorism and technical and surveillance operations.

This pages answers some of the most common questions that the Secret Intelligence Service is asked.

1. Who does SIS collect intelligence on?

These requirements are regularly reviewed by Government and are classified.

2. How can I offer intelligence to SIS?

If you have information about immediate threats to the UK, its people or property please pass this immediately to the Security Service. If you are in the UK, you may also contact the Police on 999 or the Police Anti-Terrorist Line on 0800 789 321.

3. How does SIS fit into the machinery of government?

The National Security Council, chaired by the Prime Minster, oversees all aspects of Britain's security including the work of the intelligence and security agencies.

4. Does SIS have powers of arrest?

No. As an intelligence agency SIS has no powers of arrest.

5. How much does SIS cost the British text payer?

The SIA for the financial year 2010/2011 is around £2.3 billion. Like any other public authority, SIS is subject to stringent financial controls and oversight.

CONCLUSIONMy opinion is that Secret Intelligence Service is working for people without asking anything in

return. It’s true that people do not have and will not have access to what is happening in the middle of SIS, but it is right. We are not able to judge them, because they work to ensure the safety of people without even advertise and that’s all that matters. Agents lifestyle is different and separate from our. Sometimes it means a lot of paperwork, danger,

regrets, etc. So, they have played and will play an important role in human history.

As we know less, I had to say less.

https://www.sis.gov.uk/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Intelligence_Servicehttp://www.gchq.gov.uk/AboutUs/Pages/index.aspxhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MI5

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