Quote Originally Posted by Jedburgh
And even considering using a terp for source ops is just plain stupid. That is why whenever I am again reminded of DA's decision to "waive" the language requirement for HUMINT Collectors in order to get bodies into the field my head damn near explodes.
Quote Originally Posted by Coldstreamer View Post
Bugger. Just as I was putting a plan together to use my 'Terps in producing actionable intelligence....
Please don't misunderstand my comments to mean that I don't believe terps can be useful in an intelligence role.

As regards stupidity and using terps in source ops, or any form of collection, this is probably not the appropriate forum to discuss it in a clearer manner. I'll contact you off-line and throw some thoughts out for you.