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As the "Agent in Charge" of Secret Service White House Detail, Agent Able
Baker wanted to conduct a meeting with his staff. The meeting would have to be
scheduled for the next morning, and POTUS wanted to meet VPOTUS at
CAROUSEL before leaving ACROBAT. In this message, what is CAROUSEL?
"Carousel" is the secret service codename for the Vice Presidential aircraft, "Air Force
Two". "Treasure Ship" is also a codename used for Air Force Two.
Aircraft used to transport the President, the Vice President, as well as senior U.S. officials
are assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrew Air Force Base, which is 8 miles east of
Washington, D.C., in Prince George's County, Maryland. Among the aircraft assigned to
the wing are the two identical, highly modified Boeing VC-25 jet aircraft, tail numbers
28000 and 29000. The two planes are used interchangeably to transport the President and
the Vice President. Either plane (or for that matter, any Air Force plane) carries the
designation "Air Force One" when the President is on board, and "Air Force Two" when
the Vice President is the lead official on board.
*** Codenames and codes are used by the U.S. Secret Service when discussing activities
of the President of the United States, the first family, various high profile figures, both in
public and private industry, and various locations and objects.
13% of players have answered correctly.
Located in 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, Madison Square Garden is a
complex of four arenas, best known as the venue for various sports events.
Madison Square Garden has also been the venue of political events and celebrations
throughout the history of the complex.
It was the site of the Democratic National Convention in 1924, 1976, 1980, and 1992.
The Republican National Convention was held there in 2004. One legendary event held
there was the celebration of the 45th birthday of President John F. Kennedy on November
19, 1962, when movie blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe rendered the "unique" version
of her song, "Happy Birthday, Mr. President". Some referred to it as a serenade.
*** When originally developed, codes and codename were used for primarily for security
purposes. The origination of codenames and codes were the result of onetime concerns
when confidential electronic communications were not routinely encrypted.
15% of players have answered correctly.
3. The agenda was clear. POTUS would leave COBWEB, meet FLOTUS and
head for BUCKEYE. In this message, what is BUCKEYE?
*** Secret Service codes and codenames are currently used primarily for brevity in
messages and more easily understood communications between agents and other public
agencies..
81% of players have answered correctly.
Washington Dulles International Airport is the public airport that serves the greater
Washington, D.C. area. It is located 25 miles West of Washington, D.C., in Dulles,
Virginia. The airport was named for John Foster Dulles, who served as Secretary of State
in the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
*** Code names are usually selected at random, with emphasis being placed on the use of
unambiguous words that are easy to pronounce and readily understood by concerned
parties.
*** Code names are assigned by The White House Communication Office.
42% of players have answered correctly.
The Secretary of Defense is the head of the United States Department of Defense, and is
a member of the Presidential Cabinet, serving as the primary advisor to the President of
the Unit States on matters concerning the armed services and military.
By Federal statute, the Secretary of Defense must be a civilian who has bot been active or
associated with the military services for at least 10 years. The Secretary of Defense is 6th
in line for succession to the Presidency of the United States.
*** Code names are used by the Secret Service during radio and telephone
communications for purpose of brevity in long or possibly complicated messages, and as
a means to insure the clear understanding of communicated information.
69% of players have answered correctly.
The correct answer was New York City Protection Command Post.
The New York City Protection Command Post is a unit comprised of various New York
City resources (police, fire, and medical services) formed to coordinate the safety of
dignitaries visiting the City of New York.
The press and media are sometimes transported in a second aircraft to cover the activities
of the President of the United States. The Presidential aircraft, with the designation of Air
Force One (when the President is on board) can also accommodate the press and media.
9. Historical records from the Secret Service indicate that on February 10, 1982
CLAW HAMMER traveled to BRIMSTONE to personally notify RAWHIDE of
the situation. In this statement, who was CLAW HAMMER?
In case you were wondering, both Frank Sinatra and Pope John Paul II, had secret service
codenames.
Sinatra was known as NAPOLEON, and Pope John Paul II was HALO.
71% of players have answered correctly.
The Secret Service Training Division maintains a training facility in Beltsville, Maryland,
just outside Washington, D.C. Agents receive their initial training, an intensive 12-week
program, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Facility in Glynco, Georgia.
Following successful completion, agents undergo another 12 weeks of specialized
training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Beltsville. The center was named for
the man who served as head of the Secret Service from 1961 until 1973. In addition to the
standard training on law enforcement and protection procedures, agent receive training in
diplomatic immunity, international treaties, and protocol.