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MARSOC Intel Operator in the NSA | John Hackett | Ep. 351
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For two decades, Jonathan Hackett managed complex intelligence operations and special activities in dozens of countries, serving with the NSA, DIA, and Special Operations Command. He concluded his military career leading the Marines' program for allied and partner engagement, and is now passionate about researching irregular wars, ancient Mediterranean history, and interrogation psychology.
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Iran’s Shadow Weapons: Intelligence Operations, Covert Action, and Unconventional Warfare
https://www.amazon.com/Irans-Shadow-Weapons-Intelligence-Unconventional/dp/1476696934/
Theory of Irregular War
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Irregular-War-Jonathan-Hackett/dp/1476689059/
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00:00 Start
01:09 - Jonathan's origin story.
03:16 - His start in Signals Intelligence.
9:05 - Jonathan's experiences at the NSA.
11:50 - Shifting careers to Human Intelligence.
18:30 - Recounting the Camp Bastion incident.
27:45 - Ops in Indonesia.
41:22 - Airstrikes and personal story.
58:56 - Diplomatic intelligence work.
1:06:01 - Discussing his book's critique of conflict.
1:23:47 - Details on his upcoming book about Iran.
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Find Jon here:
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Iran’s Shadow Weapons: Intelligence Operations, Covert Action, and Unconventional Warfare
https://www.amazon.com/Irans-Shadow-Weapons-Intelligence-Unconventional/dp/1476696934/
Theory of Irregular War
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Irregular-War-Jonathan-Hackett/dp/1476689059/
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Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️
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The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️
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Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
00:00 Start
01:09 - Jonathan's origin story.
03:16 - His start in Signals Intelligence.
9:05 - Jonathan's experiences at the NSA.
11:50 - Shifting careers to Human Intelligence.
18:30 - Recounting the Camp Bastion incident.
27:45 - Ops in Indonesia.
41:22 - Airstrikes and personal story.
58:56 - Diplomatic intelligence work.
1:06:01 - Discussing his book's critique of conflict.
1:23:47 - Details on his upcoming book about Iran.
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