by – L. Richardson
In an era where the transparency and accountability of governmental operations are more critical than ever, revelations of a covert force within the United States Department of Defense (DoD) have sparked a nationwide call to action. It has been uncovered that an expansive secret army, approximately 60,000 troops strong and known as “signature reduction,” operates without the knowledge or oversight of Congress, menacing the very bedrock of American freedom. This clandestine militia, fueled by a staggering $900 million annually drawn from American taxpayers, not only poses an immediate threat to national security but also undermines the democratic values that have long defined the United States. To expose the Pentagon’s 60,000-troop secret army threatening American freedom is not just an act of investigative reporting; it’s a patriotic endeavor to defend the sovereignty of our nation.
Our forthcoming dissection of this issue aims to unveil the composition and operations of this shadowy contingent, the tools and tactics it employs, and the substantial impacts it has both domestically and globally. By revealing statements from insiders and highlighting the urgent need for action, this article champions the cause of U.S. citizens demanding transparency and an end to DoD’s secret troop operations. The overarching goal is not merely to expose the covert dealings of CIA and Pentagon overreach but to rally Americans to defend their sovereignty against this unwarranted intrusion. As we pull back the curtain on the Pentagon’s secret spy network, informed patriots’ collective strength and resolve will be instrumental in halting these clandestine activities. Together, let’s take a stand to ensure our leaders answer to the people—ending the Pentagon’s covert operations and safeguarding the principles of freedom and democracy.
The Revelation: A Secret Army Exposed
Newsweek Investigation: Detail the findings from Newsweek’s two-year investigation.
The Pentagon’s covert 60,000-troop force, operating under the guise of “signature reduction,” was revealed through a groundbreaking two-year investigation conducted by Newsweek 1. This investigation meticulously examined over 600 resumes and 1,000 job postings, dozens of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and interviews with participants and defense decision-makers 1 [10].
Sources: Dozens of FOIA requests, analysis of 1,600 resumes and job postings, and interviews.
Newsweek’s investigation drew upon a diverse array of sources, including:
- Examine over 600 resumes and 1,000 job postings related to the Secret Army 1.
- Dozens of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to uncover classified information 1 [11].
- Scores of interviews with individuals directly involved in the program and defense decision-makers 1.
Scope: Operations both domestically and internationally, online and offline.
The findings unveiled a staggering scope of operations conducted by this clandestine force. Their activities span domestic and foreign territories, encompassing online and offline domains 1. The force carries out assignments under civilian cover, often hiding within private businesses and consultancies, including well-known household companies 1. Moreover, the explosion of Pentagon cyber warfare has led to thousands of spies operating under false online personas, engaging in nefarious activities the United States condemns when conducted by adversaries 1.
Composition of the Secret Army
The Pentagon’s 60,000-troop secret army, operating under the guise of “signature reduction,” comprises several distinct components working in tandem to carry out clandestine operations both domestically and internationally. 1
Special Operations Troops: Over half the force deployed worldwide.
Special operations forces constitute over half of the entire signature reduction force, the shadow warriors who pursue terrorists in war zones from Pakistan to West Africa but also increasingly work in unacknowledged hot spots, including behind enemy lines in places like North Korea and Iran [10]. 1
Intelligence Specialists: Engaged in information collection, counter-intelligence, and linguistics.
Military intelligence specialists—collectors, counter-intelligence agents, even linguists—make up the second largest element: thousands deployed at any time with some degree of “cover” to protect their true identities [10]. 1
Cyber Army: Focused on cyber warfare and manipulating social media.
The newest and fastest-growing group is the clandestine army that never leaves its keyboards. These cutting-edge cyber fighters and intelligence collectors assume false personas online, employing “non-attribution” and “misattribution” techniques to hide the who and the where of their online presence. At the same time, they search for high-value targets and collect “publicly accessible information”—or even engage in campaigns to influence and manipulate social media [10]. 1
Signature Reduction Program: Explain the program’s scale, which is ten times larger than the CIA’s clandestine operations.
Some 60,000 people now belong to this secret army, many working under masked identities and in low profile, all part of a broad program called “signature reduction.” The force, more than ten times the size of the clandestine elements of the CIA, carries out domestic and foreign assignments, both in military uniforms and under civilian cover, in real life and online, sometimes hiding in private businesses and consultancies, some of them household name companies [10]. 1
Tools and Tactics
The Pentagon’s secret army employs various sophisticated tools and tactics to carry out its domestic and international clandestine operations. These include:
False Identities: Use natural, counterfeit, and altered passports and visas.
Operatives utilize false identities, including natural, counterfeit, and altered passports and visas, to maintain secrecy and evade detection. This allows them to move freely across borders and blend into their surroundings without arousing suspicion.
Cover Acquisition Management System: A register of false identities.
The Cover Acquisition Management System (CAMS) is a highly classified database that registers the false identities used by clandestine operatives 1. It logs the various “mechanisms” employed to create and maintain these covert personas, ensuring a seamless cover for their illicit activities.
Manipulation of Databases: Access and alter U.S. customs and immigration databases to maintain fake identities.
To ensure that operatives using false identities can enter and exit the United States undetected, the secret army can alter databases of U.S. immigration and customs 1. This allows them to bypass security checks and maintain the integrity of their cover identities [12].
Special Access Programs (SAPs): Techniques to defeat foreign security systems and create fake identities.
The Secret Army utilizes a range of Special Access Programs (SAPs), classified programs with enhanced security measures and access restrictions 2. These SAPs employ techniques to bypass foreign biometric systems, defeat watchlists, and create convincing fake identities 1. Programs like “ExpressLane” allow American cyber spies to embed malware into foreign security systems, enabling them to steal data and maintain their covert operations 1.
To protect the secrecy of these operations, the number of personnel with access to SAPs is kept to an absolute minimum, and strict “need-to-know” principles are enforced 3. SAPs are established only when average security measures are deemed insufficient, and they employ various safeguarding and access requirements, including codewords and special handling procedures 3.
By leveraging these advanced tools and tactics, the Pentagon’s secret army can operate with a high degree of secrecy, evading detection and carrying out its clandestine activities at home and abroad.
Operations and Impacts
The Pentagon’s secret army of 60,000 troops carries out a wide range of domestic and international operations, raising concerns about legality, ethics, and financial costs [13].
Global Reach: Missions in countries like Pakistan, Yemen, North Korea, and Iran
The clandestine force conducts missions in various countries, including Pakistan, Yemen, North Korea, and Iran 1 4. Special operations troops, constituting over half of the entire force, pursue terrorists in war zones from Pakistan to West Africa but also increasingly work in unacknowledged hot spots, including behind enemy lines in places like North Korea and Iran 1 [10].
Domestic Operations: Activities within the U.S., including manipulation of social media
Within the United States, the secret army engages in activities such as manipulating social media 1 4. The newest and fastest-growing group is the clandestine cyber army, which assumes false personas online, employing “non-attribution” and “misattribution” techniques to hide their online presence while searching for high-value targets, collecting publicly accessible information or even engaging in campaigns to influence and manipulate social media 1.
Legality and Ethics: Questions about the Geneva Conventions and lack of Congressional oversight
The operations of the secret army raise questions about their legality and ethics under the Geneva Conventions and the lack of congressional oversight 1 4 5. As one expert states, “Everything from the status of the Geneva Conventions—was a soldier operating under a false identity to be captured by an enemy—to Congressional oversight is problematic” 1.
Financial Cost: $900 million annually, unregulated and without accountability
The secret army’s financial Cost is staggering, with an estimated $900 million annually spent on servicing the clandestine force 1. This expenditure remains unregulated and without accountability, as the signature reduction effort engages some 130 private companies to administer the new clandestine World 1 [10].
Statements from Insiders
Retired Senior Officers: Claims of American superiority and secrecy.
One recently retired senior officer overseeing signature reduction and super-secret “special access programs” that shield them from scrutiny and compromise claims that no one is fully aware of the extent of the program, nor has much consideration been given to the implications for the military institution [14]. 1 He asserts that the desire to become more invisible to the enemy not only obscures what the United States is doing worldwide but also makes it more challenging to bring conflicts to a close. 1 “Most people haven’t even heard of the term signature reduction, let alone what it creates,” he says, suggesting a veil of secrecy surrounding the program [14]. 1
Concerns: Admissions about the problematic nature of the program and the need for more transparency.
The retired senior officer expresses concerns about the problematic nature of the program, stating, “Everything from the status of the Geneva Conventions—were a soldier operating under a false identity to be captured by an enemy—to Congressional oversight is problematic [14].” 1 He acknowledges the legitimate need for secrecy. Still, he criticizes the Defense Department leadership for failing to recognize the broader implications of the program. 1 The officer believes that the military services should ask more questions about the ethics, propriety, and even legality of soldiers being turned into spies and assassins and what this means for the future [14]. 1
Statements from insiders involved in the Pentagon’s secret army program reveal concerns about the lack of transparency, oversight, and potential legal and ethical issues surrounding the clandestine operations. While some claim the need for secrecy and American superiority, others admit to the problematic nature of the program and the lack of accountability and consideration for the broader implications of turning soldiers into covert operatives.
The Need for Action
Demand Accountability: Call for Congressional hearings and investigations.
The Pentagon’s secret army operations raise severe concerns about legality, ethics, and the lack of Congressional oversight 1 4 5. Congress has a constitutional duty to oversee military activities. The Founders intentionally limited army appropriations to two years, ensuring regular review and reconsideration 6. However, the Department of Defense (DoD) has repeatedly failed to comply with reporting obligations, leaving lawmakers in the dark about the scope of American hostilities 6 7.
Congress must insist on its constitutional right to information and demand investigations into the Pentagon’s clandestine operations 6. Recent reports reveal the military has bombed civilian infrastructure, prevented evidence collection on civilian harm, and ignored concerns about reckless airstrikes from field officers 6. Fifty Democratic lawmakers have urged the DoD to “end this pattern” and “emphasize the rule of law,” which necessitates abiding by reporting requirements 6.
Support Whistleblowers: Encourage protection for those exposing the truth.
Whistleblowers who come forward with information about the secret army’s clandestine activities are risking everything to expose the truth and need support 8. The Military Whistleblower Protection Act and subsequent updates aim to protect military personnel from retaliation for making protected communications 8. Armed Forces members must be free to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal 8.
Suppose service members believe they have been reprised against for making a protected communication. In that case, they can submit a reprisal complaint through the DoD Hotline or notify their local Inspector General (IG) office 8. The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator is required to educate agency employees about their rights and remedies against reprisal 8.
Public Awareness: Spread the word through all available channels.
The mainstream media may not cover the revelations about the Pentagon’s secret army. Still, it is crucial to spread this information to every American 9. Utilize social media, email, and word of mouth to expose the truth about this covert force 9 [15]. Follow alternative news sources that are not afraid to report on these issues, and stay vigilant and informed about what is happening behind the scenes in the government 9.
Community Involvement: Organize local meetings to educate and mobilize.
Knowledge is power, and fellow Americans must be empowered with the truth about the dangers of the Pentagon’s secret army 9. Organize community meetings, discussions, and forums to educate others and mobilize support against these clandestine operations 9. If any information about individuals or operations connected to this secret army is available, bring it to light and expose the identities and activities of these clandestine operatives 9.
Join and support movements and organizations fighting for transparency, accountability, and preserving the nation’s freedoms 9. Stand firm against any form of government overreach, as the secret army is just one aspect of a larger agenda to control and manipulate the American people 9. Stay true to the principles of freedom, democracy, and justice, and unite against the secret forces threatening the way of life 9. Americans can overcome these challenges and restore the nation’s integrity 9.
Conclusion: Defend Our Nation
Uncovering the Pentagon’s 60,000-troop secret army is a crucial reminder of our duties as vigilant citizens to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and democracy that define our great nation [16]. The detailed investigation into this shadowy force highlights the urgent need for oversight. It underscores the pivotal role of informed patriots in safeguarding our liberties. By demanding accountability, supporting whistleblowers, and spreading the word, we embody the resistance against clandestine forces that threaten to erode the bedrock of our sovereignty. Through our united actions, we can shine a light on these undercover operations, ensuring that our elected officials remember their obligations to us, the people.
As we move forward, we must continue to educate ourselves and others about the hidden dangers posed by such secret operations and the importance of standing firm against governmental overreach. Together, we can pave the way for a future wherein our security does not come at the Cost of our freedoms. Patriots, the time to act is NOW! Our beloved United States is under siege by a rogue secret army operating without oversight, trampling on our laws and freedoms. Let us unite to expose and dismantle this secret army, ensuring that America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. Together, we can reclaim our nation from the shadows and ensure that the United States remains the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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