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Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« on: December 10, 2020, 10:46:21 PM »
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagon-plans-cut-support-cias-counterterrorism-missions/story?id=74641591

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In a surprising move, the Pentagon has told the Central Intelligence Agency that it is weighing an end to the majority of the military support it provides to the agency's counterterrorism missions, according to a former senior administration intelligence official.

Who knows if this means anything.

Doesn't seem insignificant if true.

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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2020, 10:47:49 AM »
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/11/white-house-trump-changes-pentagon-biden-reverse-444494

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“I expect that this issue will be addressed by the incoming administration and reversed,” Mulroy said. “If not, the CIA will have to be increased in size and budget to be able to continue their critical mission.”

 Trump Officials Reviewing DOD Support To CIA
Some officials familiar with the review see it as an effort to cut vital DOD support to the agency.

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2020/12/trump-officials-reviewing-dod-support-cia/170651/
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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2020, 12:16:40 PM »
The question is what is the CIA doing on a day to day basis that needs a lot of military support?  I am sure it is all classified and I am not allowed to know.
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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2020, 12:49:07 PM »
^^^I have read a lot on recent CIA CT efforts.  The CIA has really beefed up their own internal paramilitary resources, but they rely on the US military a lot for support such as transportation, recon, logistics, communication and the occasional trigger-puller.
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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2020, 01:21:19 PM »
I have a good friend from my Army days who is still in, and currently serving at the five-sided building near D.C.  He stopped by recently while TDY near here, and over drinks said that this is a passing match between the CIA and the Joint Chiefs over who commands the assets, and who pays for it.  CIA wants DOD to foot the bill while they call the shots.   DOD is saying if you want to be in charge, pay for it.  In short, nothing unusual, except it's getting a lit of press, because it's all Trump's fault.
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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2020, 01:27:58 PM »
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CIA wants DOD to foot the bill while they call the shots.

The DOD better be careful, I hear if you take on the CIA they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you  ;)
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Re: Pentagon possibly cutting counter terrorism support for CIA
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2020, 03:15:32 PM »
Quote from: Ron on December 13, 2020, 01:27:58 PM
The DOD better be careful, I hear if you take on the CIA they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you  ;)

Like feed the media a report the DOD has info that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton?
« Last Edit: December 13, 2020, 03:35:26 PM by WLJ »
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