CIA KUBARK interrogation manual
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The CIA KUBARK interrogation manual is a Cold War–era U.S. intelligence document that outlines psychological and coercive interrogation techniques, including methods widely criticized as torture.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| CIA Human Resource Exploitation Training Manual | 1 |
| CIA KUBARK interrogation manual canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: CIA KUBARK interrogation manual Context triple: [A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror, examines, CIA KUBARK interrogation manual]
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United States President's Commission on CIA Activities within the United States
The United States President's Commission on CIA Activities within the United States, commonly known as the Rockefeller Commission, was a 1975 presidential commission tasked with investigating alleged illegal domestic activities by the CIA.
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A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror
*A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror* is a historical and investigative study by Alfred W. McCoy that traces the development, methods, and global impact of U.S. psychological torture and interrogation practices from the early Cold War through the post-9/11 era.
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Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981–1987
Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981–1987 is a non-fiction book by investigative journalist Bob Woodward that examines the covert operations, internal politics, and controversies of the CIA during the Reagan administration.
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Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21
Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21 was the reconnaissance battalion of the German 21st Panzer Division in World War II, responsible for gathering intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
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The Craft of Intelligence
The Craft of Intelligence is a seminal book on espionage and intelligence operations written by former CIA Director Allen Dulles, offering an insider’s perspective on the theory and practice of modern intelligence work.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: CIA KUBARK interrogation manual Target entity description: The CIA KUBARK interrogation manual is a Cold War–era U.S. intelligence document that outlines psychological and coercive interrogation techniques, including methods widely criticized as torture.
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A.
United States President's Commission on CIA Activities within the United States
The United States President's Commission on CIA Activities within the United States, commonly known as the Rockefeller Commission, was a 1975 presidential commission tasked with investigating alleged illegal domestic activities by the CIA.
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B.
A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror
*A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror* is a historical and investigative study by Alfred W. McCoy that traces the development, methods, and global impact of U.S. psychological torture and interrogation practices from the early Cold War through the post-9/11 era.
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C.
Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981–1987
Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981–1987 is a non-fiction book by investigative journalist Bob Woodward that examines the covert operations, internal politics, and controversies of the CIA during the Reagan administration.
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D.
Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21
Aufklärungs-Abteilung 21 was the reconnaissance battalion of the German 21st Panzer Division in World War II, responsible for gathering intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
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E.
The Craft of Intelligence
The Craft of Intelligence is a seminal book on espionage and intelligence operations written by former CIA Director Allen Dulles, offering an insider’s perspective on the theory and practice of modern intelligence work.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Central Intelligence Agency document
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classified government document ⓘ interrogation manual ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Cold War counterinsurgency operations
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psychological warfare practices ⓘ |
| author | Central Intelligence Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizedFor |
endorsement of psychological torture
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use of coercive interrogation methods ⓘ violation of human rights norms ⓘ |
| dateWritten | 1963 ⓘ |
| declassificationDate | 1990s ⓘ |
| declassified | partially ⓘ |
| describes |
isolation of detainees
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manipulation of environment ⓘ phases of interrogation ⓘ rapport-building techniques ⓘ screening and assessment of sources ⓘ sensory deprivation techniques ⓘ sleep deprivation techniques ⓘ threats and fear induction ⓘ use of drugs in interrogation ⓘ use of stress positions ⓘ |
| ethicalDebate | use of torture versus intelligence needs ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
behavioral science in interrogation
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coercive interrogation techniques ⓘ manipulation of detainee psychology ⓘ non-coercive interrogation techniques ⓘ psychological methods of interrogation ⓘ |
| format | training manual ⓘ |
| influenced |
U.S. military interrogation training materials
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later U.S. interrogation policies ⓘ |
| intendedFor | counterintelligence interrogations ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatusDiscussedAs | potentially violating international law ⓘ |
| outlines |
guidelines for interrogators
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methods of breaking resistance ⓘ techniques for exploiting detainee weaknesses ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
CIA Human Resource Exploitation Training Manual
NERFINISHED
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U.S. enhanced interrogation program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
counterintelligence interrogation
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interrogation techniques ⓘ psychological coercion ⓘ torture ⓘ |
| targetAudience | CIA interrogators and case officers ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Cold War ⓘ |
| titleContains | KUBARK Counterintelligence Interrogation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedBy | Central Intelligence Agency interrogators ⓘ |
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