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| A '''Katsa''' is a field intelligence officer of the ] that collects information and runs agents, similar to the ] of the ]. There are typically 30-40 katsas at a time, operating mainly in ] and the ]. They have operated to a lesser degree in ] and ], and some sources even suggest that they have a presence in the ]. The number of katsas is much smaller than that of other major ] because of the ], volunteer non-Israeli ]s who provide logistical support. Most katsas are former members of the ], though the Mossad itself is a civilian service. | |||
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| In searching for candidates, the Mossad administers a variety of psychological and aptitude tests, as well as assessing their own current needs. If selected, a candidate must go through and pass the Mossad training academy, the Midrasha, which teaches the ] of intelligence gathering. Training lasts approximately three years. Every katsa is taught how to find, recruit, and cultivate agents. They also learn ] techniques, such as how to avoid ] and traps. Although katsas do not always carry a weapon, each is trained in the use of the .22 ] pistol. | |||
| ==Known and possible katsas== | |||
| *''']''': The author of '']'', which describes how he worked as a katsa for five years. | |||
| *''']''': Led a group of Mossad agents who mistakenly killed an innocent waitor in the ] in ]. | |||
| **Mossad agents also involved in Lillehammer affair: | |||
| **] | |||
| **] aka Leslie Orbaum | |||
| **] | |||
| **] | |||
| **] | |||
| **] aka Patricia Lesley Roxburgh | |||
| *''']''': Claims in his book '']'' to have led ] in response to the ], which is now the basis for the movie '']'' by ]. | |||
| ==References== | |||
| *Ostrovsky, Victor. ''By Way of Deception-The making and unmaking of a Mossad Officer''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990. ISBN 0971759502 | |||
| *Thomas Gordon. ''Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1999. ISBN 0312252846 | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| *, used for recruiting personnel | |||
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