Surprise, Kill, Vanish : An Uncensored History of CIA Covert Action from Assassination to Targeted Killing

In addition to the CIA’s Ground Branch, there is Air Branch, which is the aviation wing of the Special Activities Division, and Maritime Branch, for amphibious operations. There’s also a political action arm, which interfaces with all three branches

“Thorne is one of the most devoted and conscientious officers I have known,” wrote his commander, “an aggressive officer who is at his best in a situation which demands physical exertion, direct action, and forceful leadership.” In addition to his physical prowess and irregular-warfare skillset, he spoke English, German, Estonian, Swedish, Norwegian, and of course Finnish.

Singlaub would rise to the position of U.S. Army major general.

In 1951, Jack Singlaub served as CIA deputy chief of station in Seoul

George Kennan, co-architect of NSC 10/2 along with James Forrestal, the nation’s first secretary of defense