The covert operative guide to establishing an impromptu safe house with minimal time and resources; a systematic method to selecting, setting up and fortifying a temporary sanctuary in an urban environment.
Operational security is the linchpin of successful covert action. Among the most critical aspects of operational security is the establishment of a safe house — a secure location that serves as an “accommodation”, meeting point, or base of operations.
Traditionally, the term “safe house” refers to a pre-established site that has been prepared and vetted, but there are situations where you must improvise and establish an ad hoc location in unfamiliar territory on the fly.
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