Where are MI6 agents trained?

SIS training takes place mainly at Fort Monckton, Portsmouth.

Are MI6 agents trained?

Operational Officers receive training throughout their career – be it in foreign languages, managing relationships, using technology or whatever they need, to do the variety of roles we have. That’s why we look for people with a passion for learning and personal development.

How do you become a MI6 agent?

You need to be a British citizen and have lived in the UK for the majority of the past 10 years. If you’ve studied here, you may still be able to apply, and if you have dual nationality you may also still be eligible. You’ll also need to pass a security process as part of your application.

Where is MI6 agent training facility?

MI6 remains a rather elusive intelligence agency, so the actual training facility may be plural, “facilities.” We all know that CIA case officers are trained at the “Farm” in a remote part of Virginia, but agent training for MI6 may take place in some locations that are unknown.

What are the requirements to get a job with MI6?

There are strict eligibility requirements for applying to jobs with MI6. You need to be a British citizen and have lived in the UK for the majority of the past 10 years. If you’ve studied here, you may still be able to apply, and if you have dual nationality you may also still be eligible.

What did Harry Ferguson do for MI6?

Harry Ferguson is a former MI6 intelligence officer and was an undercover agent for the National Investigation Service (NIS). In 2005, he starred with Mike Baker of the CIA in the BBC2 series Spy and wrote the book accompanying the series: Spy – A Handbook.

Where are the intelligence services training facilities?

The intelligence services have their own training facilities and courses for new recruits and for personnel who are progressing in the career. SIS field training courses are supposedly held at Fort Monckton, near Gosport, Hampshire, England.