Being a spy has it’s advantages and disadvantages, but why be a spy in the first place?  What will one encounter while being a spy?  Is being a spy right for me?

The first thing that a spy needs are the basics of spying.  A spy will need food, plastic freezer bags, a poncho, a tiny signal mirror,a flashlight, extra batteries, binoculars, a digital camera, and a blank notebook.

The things that a spy needs to know is that the will need to learn how to make and break secret codes, codes such as ciphers, Brail, and Morse code are essentials, also a spy should know sign language.  Today it is very important that spies are multilingual,  in other words they need to know more that one language and be fluent at it.

A spy’s biggest ally is deception.  A spy must have a cover and wear disguises in order for them not to be recognized and so that they will blend into their surroundings like a chameleon  A disguise can include but is not limited to glasses, hair and wigs, clothes, and uniforms.  Other things that a spy might try is to change their height and weight by adding a pillow or slouching over. 

Things that are a must in the world of spying are that they should always have a secondary course of action, in other words a “plan B”.A spy must have good powers of observation.

Spies often shadow others by using camouflage, cover.  You only need one eye to see around a corner.  The person being followed is called the rabbit.  The one whom is following is called they eye.  Always follow with your eyes, sunglasses would be a plus.  When street shadowing, always keep a safe distance, but keep the target in site.  Act like you are window shopping, or carry a newspaper.

Watching a location can be a challenge, but if you find a building with a view of the location it can be much easier.  The further that you stand back from a window the harder it is for anyone to see you.Wait at a bus stop.  Build a location cover, like a garage sale, or hot dog stand.  Always have an escape plan, the easier the better.

Hopefully this will provide a base for your own spying methods.