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Prior to assignment to any presidential support unit, such as Marine Security Force Camp David, or Presidential Helicopter Support squadron 1, (HMX-1) a Marine must undergo some pretty tough background checks by all the major players in the intelligence/national security community. I have flown a handful of missions in support of HMX-1, and also have spent 3 years flying in support of various Naval Special Warfare/Combat Search and Rescue missions. Because of this, I and probably half a million others with counter-terrorism, special warfare, sniper, or demolitions training, as well as any who have had any working knowledge of Executive security areas are put on a watch list by the Secret Service. Whenever the PONUS makes a trip to a given area, this list is automatically checked.If any on this list isnear the area of the PONUS's visit, agents are assigned to verify the threat level. Its not all that big of a deal, since they also, since Hinkley, check up on local crazies, petty criminals who have made known statements against the US, and other unsavory types. Of course, my experiences with the various agencies have all been pre-9-11, so I'm sure this is all VERY outdated.
Hope this claifies things...
Best wishes,
CG
Spreading the BS a little thick tonight I see.... :jerry:
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