This report is a fictional account of an intelligence asset. A template is used to help guide the reader into forming an opinion about a person being profiled for vetting. In this case a man named Allen Jones is used as an example of how complex human relationships play a role in the vetting process.
¶ … Allen Jones
City and Country of Origin
Austin, TX, Country X
Family Status
Allen has been married for 15 years and has two sons, aged 10 and 12.
Professional Affiliation
Employment Data
Allen is self-employed. He owns and runs a multimedia outlet called "Don't Tread On Me " (DTOM) that specializes in Libertarian values. He hosts a weekly radio show that is broadcasted throughout different parts of Country X. Allen manages and overseas three websites, that are dedicated to limited government and personal freedom. Allen also writes for different blogs on the same subject matter.
Length of employment
Allen began his career as a teenager but his current company started in 1998.
Position
Allen oversees and manages all of the duties at DTOM. Allen employs six workers at his offices with 10 -12 volunteers also contributing towards the efforts. Allen is referred to at his office as "The Big Boss Man."
Associations
a. Political leanings
Allen is an extreme libertarian, who views personal liberties as the most important aspect of life. Allen has not voted since he was 18, but is well versed on the political contests of the day. Although Allen does not vote, he worked on the Libertarian presidential campaign as a strategist and donated many resources to that effort.
b. clubs, parties, affiliations
Local gun club, John Birch society, Freemason, Rosicrucian, former member of the Catholic church. Donates time and money to Christian orientated organizations dedicated to liberty.
c. knowledge of current events
Allen is well versed on many current events, and claims expertise. Allen is considered a " conspiracy theorist" by many.
d. Affiliation with government officials
Allen's dad, who committed suicide ten years ago, worked in various intelligence agencies after his retirement from the Country X's Air Force. Allen has interviewed and confronted many government officials on his radio show, and claims many secret sources of information within the government.
e. Affiliations with persons of influence
Allen is well respected within the Libertarian movement and his radio show is a target for those wishing to wield their influence. He has made alliances with many disgruntled government whistleblowers, many of them famous.
4. Intelligence Relevance
a. Why is this individual a source?
Allen should be considered a source due to his exposure and popularity amongst a radical group of thinkers. He is very intelligent and very driven, he will sacrifice much to ensure his goals are met.
i. What has this person provided so far?
Allen has provided information regarding a secret sect within Country X's government establishment who is dedicated to destroying the Constitution of that country.
ii. How does this individual acquire this information?
Allen's family connections, along with his personal relationships he has created over the last 15 years has put him in a unique position of having important information.
iii. Has this information been corroborated? How?
Some of Allen's accusations have been corroborated in the general media, demonstrating that Allen does have some potential as a source.
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