Dating to 1943, “Interrogation of Enemy Airmen” is a WWII training film that was made by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, to train American “AIOs” (Air Intelligence Officers) in techniques for interrogating captured enemy airmen, gathering vital intelligence. The film provides a look inside an AIO training school, where candidates learn a variety of interrogation methods, the importance of thoroughly familiarizing oneself with existing intelligence about enemy units and weapons, and observe mock interrogations that are critiqued by the class. The film features a series of recreations of field interrogations that are conducted by real AIO servicemen in the native languages of captured German and Japanese pilots (with English subtitles). See how each interrogator’s approach is modified for the typical national characteristics of captured German, Italian and Japanese pilots and aircrew, while still being aware of each individual’s personality and how it could be exploited. You’ll also see how agents were planted in prison camps to glean information, “parties” were held to loosen tongues and more.

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