LECTURE 34: TYPES OF PROBE

Question 1

What are the Types of Probe?

Answer 1

Competition Probe
Clarity Probe
High Pressure Probe
Hypothetical Probe

Question 2

this is effective when used in connection with the teacher pupil approach

Answer 2

Competition Probe

Question 3

used to elicit additional information in an area which the response is clear

Answer 3

Clarity Probe

Question 4

it serves to point out contradictions in what the subject has said

Answer 4

High Pressure Probe

Question 5

presents a hypothetical situation and to get he subject to react to the hypothetical situations

Answer 5

Hypothetical Probe

Question 6

What are the Purpose of Elicitation?

Answer 6

1. To acquire info which is unbelievable through other channel
2. To obtain info which although unclassified in not publicity known
3. To provide source of info
4. To assist various individuals

Question 7

It is a means of using descriptive terms in relation to the personal features of an individual and it can be briefly described as a world description or a spoken picture.

Answer 7

Portrait Parle

Question 8

no two human beings has the same body measurement

Answer 8

Anthropometry

Question 9

The need for obtaining information of the highest degree of credibility taken on the minimum of time can be through interrogation, which varies and depends entirely on the situation.

Answer 9

Tactical Interrogation

Question 10

the systematic asking of questions to elicit information in the minimum of time.

Answer 10

Interrogation

Question 11

person who does the questioning

Answer 11

Interrogator

Question 12

any person who is subjected to the interrogation process in any of its forms and phases.

Answer 12

Interrogee

Question 13

any person believed to be associated with prohibited activity

Answer 13

Suspect

Question 14

a person who, for any reason, submits information of intelligence interest usually on a voluntary basis

Answer 14

Source

Question 15

an individual from enemy forces who deliberately introduce our custody with a specific mission of causing some unfavourable action or reaction on our part.

Answer 15

Provocateur

Question 16

initial examination of an interrogee to determine the extent of his knowledge of persons, places, things, or events in which we are interested.

Answer 16

Screening

Question 17

the systematic attempt to exploit to an appropriate depththose are of heinterrogee’s knowledge which have been identified in the screening process

Answer 17

Formal Interrogation

Question 18

the interrogation of a friendly interrogee who has information at the direction of or under the control of the friendly intelligence service.

Answer 18

Debriefing

Question 19

Similar to a debriefing, although it is less formal and the interrogee is not necessarily under the control or employment of he respective intelligenceservice

Answer 19

Interview

Question 20

an oral or written statement of information by the questioning of an interrogee

Answer 20

Interrogation Report

Question 21

the purpose is to gain the cooperation of the source and induce him to answer questions which will follows.

Answer 21

Techniques of Approach

Question 22

the interrogator is open and direct in his approachand makes no attempts to conceal the purpose of the interrogator. It is bestemployed when the interrogee is cooperative. It is frequently used at the tactical level where time is a major interrogator.

Answer 22

The “Open Techniques”

Question 23

the interrogator must exert effort toimpress the interrogee of their common interest. The interrogator must look for the real advantages the interrogee will receive if he cooperates

Answer 23

The “Common Interest” Technique

Question 24

the interrogator prepare a file on thesource listing all known information (record should be padded to make it appearto be very extensive). The information must contain the life history of he
interrogee to include his activities and known associates

Answer 24

Record File

Question 25

effectively employed against hostiletype interrogee. The interrogator must be alert because the interrogee mayfabricate information to gain relief from irritation (monotype).

Answer 25

Exaaperation Techniques

Question 26

also known as “Mutt and Jeff”, “Threat andRescue”, “Bud Guy – God Guy‟, “Sweet and Sour”, “Sugar and Vinegar”, “Deviland Angel”. Use of two (2) interrogators playing opposite roles.

Answer 26

Opposite Personality Technique

Question 27

usually successful when employed against an interrogee who has displayed a weakness or a feeling of insecurity.You may reverse the technique by complimenting the interrogee in hopes of getting him to admit certain information to gain credit. Described him as the bestperson, superior, or comrade.

Answer 27

Egotist Technique (Pride and Ego)

Question 28

ofinterrogee. Look out the interrogee squarely in the eye with sarcastic smile (forcehim to break eye contact first). He may ask questions but the interrogator must not answer. Patience is needed until the interrogator is ready to break silence.

Answer 28

Silent Technique

Question 29

intended to confuse the interrogee and put him into a defensive position. The interrogee becomes frustrated and confused. He will likely reveal more than he intended, thus creating an opening for further questioning.

Answer 29

“Question Barrage” Technique (Rapid Fire Questioning)