Which term describes a civilian who serves as cover between the agent and subject?

Which term describes a civilian who serves as cover between the agent and subject?

• A. Cover
• B. Surveillant
• C. Overt
• D. Covert

Answer: (A)

A civilian who serves as the outward disguise for the agent is providing the cover. This role is the believable identity and social relationship that hides the agent’s true purpose, enabling interaction with the subject without revealing the real affiliation. The term “cover” specifically describes that function, whereas a surveillant is the person who observes, and overt/covert describe how visible the operation is rather than the role of the person acting as the disguise. So the best term is cover.

A civilian who serves as the outward disguise for the agent is providing the cover. This role is the believable identity and social relationship that hides the agent’s true purpose, enabling interaction with the subject without revealing the real affiliation. The term “cover” specifically describes that function, whereas a surveillant is the person who observes, and overt/covert describe how visible the operation is rather than the role of the person acting as the disguise. So the best term is cover.