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Now that we’ve settled that, let’s take a look at some character traits that all spooks share. Usage of the term “spook” in the Intelligence Community dates back to the 1800s and is derived from “a ghost that haunts people and is considered undesirable.” It has nothing to do with the racial slur, and operatives of all races are referred to as “spooks.” “Spies” are the agents of foreign countries that are spying on us, or they are foreign agents who are spying on their own countries on our behalf. The preferred slang among American intelligence operatives, particularly older operatives, and in the American IC in general is “spook,” not “spy.” Holmes is a “spook.” As he says, spying is seamy. He’s a forty-plus-year veteran of field intelligence operations and a senior member of the US Intelligence Community. My writing partner, Jay Holmes, is the real deal. However, most of us haven’t served in the Intelligence Community (“IC”) to have experience to draw on, so it helps to talk to someone who is the real deal.

Having a younger sibling is always helpful too, because they can usually out cute any foe you might come across- or to infiltrate the enemy's hideout, because they are smaller and a lot more trustworthy because of their age.James Bond, Jason Bourne, Sydney Bristow, Jack Bauer.

But don't let just anyone into your team you need skilled spies, not grunt men.

Sometimes it's good to have a teammate that's strong, like for heavy lifting or hard tasks that involve strength.

If you have a friend that’s great at thinking outside of the box and is quick on his or her feet, add them to the mix. The tech member can also make maps, plans, charts, and notes about the secret mission.

If you do decide to form a team, you should have one teammate who knows a lot about technology, such as computer shortcuts and knowledge of gadgets.

Secrets can definitely be kept a lot easier when it’s just you. If you decide to be alone, that’s okay, too.

Your teammates can back you up and can help complete your mission faster (with the right group, of course!). Spying is safer and more fun with two or more people.