Is there an MI4?

Its designation as MI4 officially ceased on 8 September 1947, and the title has not endured in common British usage, at least not in the obvious manner that both MI5 and MI6 (also officially defunct titles) have continued to be used colloquially for their respective successor agencies.

Does MI8 exist?

MI8 was the signals intelligence department of the War Office that ran a worldwide Y-stations network. Additionally, for an 18-month period, from late 1939 to mid 1941, it also ran the Radio Security Service, under the designation of MI8c, but this was quickly handed over to MI6.

What does the MI in MI6 stand for?

"MI5/MI6" were the original designations when both organisations came under the War Office, now the MOD - "MI" stands for military intelligence. Their official names (acquired in the 30s) are the Security Service (MI5) and SIS, the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).

Does MI7 exist?

MI7 was a branch of the British War Office's Directorate of Military Intelligence with responsibilities for press liaison and propaganda. The branch was originally established in the First World War and disbanded after the signing of the Armistice.

Is there really an MI5?

Yes. MI5 is a government department under the authority of the Secretary of State - in practice the Home Secretary. This has always been the case. Our functions are, however, set out by Parliament in the Security Service Act 1989 and we can only act in the pursuit of those functions.

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Can MI5 tell their family?

Section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1989 prohibits our current and former staff from making unauthorised disclosures of information concerning security or intelligence that they acquired while working for MI5. We can only pass on information as is necessary for purposes of protecting national security.

Can MI5 carry guns?

MI5 typically does not use guns; they are not a military or law enforcement agent. I'll explain MI5's division of labour as it might help you to understand the organisation you aspire to join. A person who works for MI5 is not a "spy" but an intelligence officer.

Is there an MI9?

MI9 was established on 23 December 1939 as a new branch of British intelligence to provide escape and evasion support, and to facilitate the return of British prisoners of war and others who evaded capture.

Is the CIA in the UK?

There are permanent liaison officers of each country in major intelligence agencies of the other, such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Secret Intelligence Service ("MI6") (which is the British counterpart of the CIA), FBI and the Security Service (MI5), and National Security Agency (NSA) and Government ...

What is British CIA called?

The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain's foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

What did MI2 do?

MI2, the British Military Intelligence Section 2, was a department of the British Directorate of Military Intelligence, part of the War Office. It was originally set up to handle geographic information. MI2a handled the Americas (excluding Canada), Spain, Portugal, Italy, Liberia, Tangier, and the Balkans.

How can I join MI6?

How to join MI6. There are strict eligibility requirements for applying to jobs with MI6. You need to be a British citizen and have lived in the UK for the majority of the past 10 years. If you've studied here, you may still be able to apply, and if you have dual nationality you may also still be eligible.

Does MI10 exist?

MI1 was code breaking, MI2 covered Russia and Scandinavia, MI3 Eastern Europe, and MI4 did the maps. They were also joined by MI7 (propaganda), MI8 (signals) and MI9 (aid to the European resistence movements). There was also MI10, MI11, MI14, Mi17 and MI19.

How do you become a MI6 spy?

To apply to SIS, you'll need to be a British citizen and to have lived in the UK for the majority of the ten years before applying. However, there are a few exceptions to the residency rule. You may still be able to apply if you've studied abroad, served overseas with HM forces or lived overseas with your parents.

What gangsters run London now?

Principle among the gangs operating out of London are the Albanian mafia, who all but control the £5bn cocaine industry in this country. Alongside Bengali machete gangs and Somali street hoods, the Albanians rule East London.

Does the UK have a secret police?

We are SIS – the UK's Secret Intelligence Service - also known as MI6. Our people work secretly around the world to make the UK safer and more prosperous. For over 100 years SIS has ensured the UK and our allies keep one step ahead of our adversaries.

What is the British equivalent of Swat?

SCO19 Specialist Firearms Command

(formerly designated as CO19, before that SO19) London's 'SWAT' unit. The Met's specialist firearms unit are highly trained armed police organized into CTSFO, TST and ARV units.

What's MI5 and MI6?

The Security Service, also known as MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5), is the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency and is part of its intelligence machinery alongside the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), and Defence Intelligence (DI).

What is MI5 UK?

MI5 is a government department under the authority of the Home Secretary. The UK's two other intelligence agencies (SIS (MI6) and GCHQ) operate under the authority of the Foreign Secretary. MI5 is currently headed by its Director General, Ken McCallum.

How did MI5 get its name?

(The name “MI5” originated during this period, when the agency was “section five” of military intelligence.) MI5 enjoyed great success during World War II, but its record during the Cold War was mixed.

Is there a 00 section in MI6?

The 00 Section of MI6 is considered the secret service's elite. A 00 (typically read "Double O" and denoted in Fleming's novels by the letters "OO" rather than the digits "00") is a field agent that holds a licence to kill in the field, at their discretion, to complete any mission.

Can you have tattoos in MI5?

The dreams of thousands of James Bond-wannabes have been crushed after MI5 announced to job applicants they will not hire anyone with visible tattoos.

How do I become a spy?