Assignment NCI-7061/01 (Part 2 - Briefing)

Well, the mandatory seven day embargo period is up, so I've decided to post the briefing for Assignment NCI-7061/01, which I received on the 15th, and posted a reference to here the following day.

NCI-7061/01 was, of course, last Sunday's much heralded multiple-operative assignment.

I haven't included the map, but it took place at the end of North Wharf in Melbourne's docklands, under the shadow of Bolte Bridge.

I'm still thinking about what to say regarding what went down. I may post an abridged version of my report, but I filed this right on the dot of Friday's deadline, and haven't received an acknowledgement of it yet from the 'Cam themselves. I'll wait until that happens first. (Li and Random have posted theirs. If anyone spots any more online, do please advise.)

Suffice to say the operation was not what it appeared to be.

NEUROCAM ASSIGNMENT ­ NCI ­ 7061/01 ­ [COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE INTERCEPT]

Area Search and Object Recovery

(A) AIM

The recovery of an object which has been stolen from Neurocam International.

(B) CONTEXT

It has been brought to the attention of Neurocam’s Human Resources Security Division that a disgruntled Neurocam operative has been engaging in corporate espionage. Prior to this individual being identified, several high security rated documents and other company properties were removed from Neurocam’s Melbourne offices.

The operative responsible has been dismissed from the organization, but, despite concerted efforts to the contrary on Neurocam's behalf, to effect his detainment, remains at large.

Intercepted communiqués have revealed that the operative intends to transfer the materials, to persons unknown, via the use of a covert “dead drop” location. Although HR Security personnel have managed to identify the general vicinity where this will occur, the exact location remains unknown.

Neurocam's intelligence reports suggest that the operative will secrete the object at the “dead drop” at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday February 20, 2005. It is also expected that the object will be collected by the alternate party at approximately 6.30pm.

It is critical that the materials are located and recovered without the engagement of the other parties. Ongoing intelligence operations depend on the insurance of the covert nature of this operation until at least seven (7) days after it is completed.

(C) EXECUTION

Below are the procedural details for this assignment. Any deviation from the operational protocol, outlined below, will result in disciplinary action, and likely dismissal of the operative/s from Neurocam International. If there are any doubts about this please contact operations (operations@neurocam.com).

1. At 5pm on Sunday February 20, 2005 you are to arrive at the location detailed in the map provided.

2. Please be aware that you will be met at this location by other Neurocam operatives.

3. Without revealing excessive personal information, you will need to operate as a team to search the area for the materials. You are to begin no earlier than 5.15pm.

4. Neurocam's intelligence reports suggest that it is likely that there will be one object at the location which contains or acts as a key to detecting and/or accessing another secure item, that likely contains Neurocam's proprietary materials. Once you have located and recovered the item use whatever means are necessary to *safely* retrieve the materials.

5. Once the materials are secured you are to vacate the area in an expedient fashion, removing only Neurocam's materials, and leaving the location as close to the condition it was in when you arrived.

6. All operatives are then required to submit a detailed report of their specific involvement in this assignment, and the nature of the events that occur, to the Operations Division (operations@neurocam.com) by close of business Friday February 25, 2005

(D) OPERATIVE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

It is known that part of the search area may be under water so sturdy, waterproof footwear will be required to facilitate a thorough search of the location.

(E) OPERATIONAL SECURITY

Neurocam International is aware that many operatives publicly discuss and relate their Neurocam experiences via online forums and web journals. Operatives are only permitted to disclose the details of this assignment after a period of at least seven (7) days after the successful completion of the assignment has elapsed.

If you have any doubts about what is allowed under this clause, please contact the Operations Division before publication. Please note - due to the deployment of multiple operatives it is essential that all operatives display their Neurocam Identifiers throughout their participation in this assignment. This will enable operatives to verify each others affiliation and limit the potential for infiltration by operatives working against Neurocam International's interests.

(F) TIMELINE

It is essential that Neurocam Operatives do not arrive before 5pm. An early arrival may alert the rogue operative to our intentions.
In addition, to ensure the safety of all operatives, and the viability of continued counter-intelligence operations it is critical that all operatives have vacated the search area by 6:00 PM, prior to the arrival of the alternate parties.