- Former Chief of Disguises Jonna Mendez details how the CIA agents use disguises to protect themselves.
- Light disguises include wigs, fake facial hair, and eyeglasses.
- Advanced disguises involve realistic looking masks (prosthetics), dentures, and even voice-altering cheek palettes.
- Disguises can also be used to make agents look taller, heavier, and older.
- Behavioral disguises include standing patterns, utensil usage, and smoking behavior.
- For example, most Europeans hold utensils while eating and stand straight up (don’t lean/slouch).
- Quick change techniques involve removing/adding clothing to blend into crowds.
Former CIA Chief Explains How Spies Use Disguises
(10/22/2018)
