Directions: Answer the following question. For full credit, your answer must be submitted in proper sentences (spelling, punctuation and grammar count-for example “i” is ALWAYS capitalized). Reach out with questions.

Question

Directions: Answer the following question. For full credit, your answer must be submitted in proper sentences (spelling, punctuation and grammar count-for example “i” is ALWAYS capitalized). Reach out with questions.

During the Cold War the United States, and many other countries around the world, created agencies to help find spies and learn what their enemies are planning. One of the agencies created during this time was the CIA or Central Intelligence Agency. pick one mission and describe what happened in a few sentences. Do you agree or disagree that the mission was necessary? Why or why not? Do NOT use A.I or you will receive a zero.

Pick one of these missions
1950: CAT Airlines/Air America
1954: The U-2 Spy Plane
1955: The Berlin Tunnel
1957: CORONA
1962: A-12 OXCART
1962: Project COLDFEET
1974: Glomar/AZORIAN
1980: ARGO
2001: JAWBREAKER
2011: Abbottabad Mission

Answer 1

One of the missions I would choose to describe is the U-2 Spy Plane mission in 1954. During this mission, the CIA used high-altitude spy planes in order to gather intelligence on the Soviet Union. The U-2 planes were able to fly at altitudes of 70,000 feet, well above the reach of Soviet radar, allowing them to gather valuable information on Soviet military capabilities, including nuclear weapons installations. This mission was controversial at the time, as it was seen as aggressive and provocative towards the Soviet Union. However, many argue that the mission was necessary in order to gather important intelligence and ensure the security of the United States and its allies.