Preferred label
Covert operations
Alternative label
Operations, Covert
Broader term
Activities
Related terms
Military intelligence
Secret service
Spying
Scope note
For activities, subversive or otherwise, performed surreptitiously, usually for political or military purposes. Search also under the subdivision --COVERT OPERATIONS used with names of wars (Appendix C).
Editorial note
Subdivide by nationality of those initiating the operation.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.