In an era where truth is often obscured by state-sponsored propaganda, corporate disinformation, foreign influence operations, and algorithmically manipulated narratives, the need for fearless investigative reporting has never been more critical.
As a veteran intelligence analyst with a background spanning military operations and private investigations, I have spent years working inside complex information environments. My work has involved deciphering encrypted data streams in environments where information is deliberately obscured or weaponized. That process requires identifying and extracting meaningful patterns from raw information. The resulting analysis is formalized into intelligence products delivered to decision-makers and clients at their respective levels of authority.
The rise of guerrilla journalism in the 21st century signals a paradigm shift: individuals outside of traditional media institutions have harnessed the power of digital platforms to redirect the various pathways of information. While seeking to spread their independent investigative findings, they risk devolving into chaos, misinformation, and ideological echo chambers without structured methodology and disciplined operational security. For instance, some of these independent sleuths have fallen victim to AI-generated bait—fake images and other synthetic content—mistaking it for authentic evidence and amplifying it without performing due diligence to verify its authenticity.
That is where Citizen Intel comes in.
Citizen Intel is more than just a fieldguide—it is the blueprint for a new standard of investigation, fusing the rigorous methodologies of military intelligence with the bold, independent spirit of guerrilla reporting. It serves not solely as a fieldguide, but as a tactical doctrine for those who refuse to accept prepackaged narratives. It is designed to equip truth-seekers with a systematic approach to investigation, ensuring their work meets professional standards while maintaining the freedom and resilience necessary to withstand coordinated censorship, institutional retaliation, and militant establishmentarian pushback.
Throughout this doctrinal fieldguide, we will not use terms such as “journalists,” “reporters,” or “analysts” to describe those who embrace the Citizen Intel methodology. Instead, we will refer to all individuals utilizing this system of research, analysis, and investigation as Investigators. This title embodies the true essence of what Citizen Intel represents: individuals who seek truth with unwavering dedication, methodical precision, and an unrelenting commitment to uncovering falsehoods. Investigators are more than just journalists—they are independent operators who blend intelligence-gathering techniques with journalistic integrity. They do not merely report on current events—they dissect, analyze, and expose the mechanisms behind them. They are the modern watchmen of civilization, trained to see beyond the veil and reveal the machinery hidden beneath engineered chaos. By adopting the term Investigator, we establish a clear distinction between conventional media operatives and those who pursue unfiltered, evidence-based, fact-driven truth.
When fighting con artistry and corruption at all levels of society, Investigators must maintain the ethical edge in the battle. Without that edge, the cause collapses into mere partisanship, indistinguishable from the forces it opposes. The general public must view the Investigator as a valiant underdog waging informational warfare against tyrants, despots, autocrats, warlords, and fraudsters of every kind on behalf of the good-natured people of society. In order to maintain this ethical advantage, an Investigator must embrace the philosophical core of Citizen Intel, which contains the Eight Principles of Natural Law, popularized by Mark Passio:
Mentalism: The universe is mental—all is mind. Investigative work begins with perception, thought, and logic.
Correspondence: As above, so below—as within, so without. Patterns exist across micro and macro levels of truth.
Vibration: Nothing rests—everything moves and vibrates. Understanding the energy and flow of information is crucial.
Polarity: Everything has its opposite—truth is often hidden between seemingly opposed perspectives.
Rhythm: Everything flows in cycles, including narratives, propaganda waves, and disinformation tactics.
Cause and Effect: Every event has a root cause—proper investigation traces effects back to sources.
Gender: Masculine and feminine principles exist in all things, including communication styles and strategic approaches.
Care: The guiding principle of love and compassion for the self, others, and the universe—true investigative work must be rooted in care for truth, justice, and the well-being of society.
Consequently, an Investigator operating within the Citizen Intel doctrine understands the immeasurable value of publicly promoting and maintaining this clear set of ethical principles to uphold one’s personal credibility, professionalism, and effectiveness in the pursuit of truth. The establishment media has its biases and agendas, but Citizen Intel Investigators know how to counterbalance propaganda and deception with fact-based, disciplined, and strategically sound reporting that withstands character assassination and censorship tactics.
This is not about clickbait or conspiracy-laden speculation—it is about real investigative work, backed by solid intelligence methodology and a commitment to transparency. Every Investigator operating under the Citizen Intel doctrine must also adhere to the following Principles of Integrity:
Evidence Before Assertion: Speculation is not investigation. Every claim must be backed by verifiable, cross-referenced data.
Structured Intelligence Methodology: Citizen Intel utilizes the PCPAD (Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Dissemination) method to ensure investigations are thorough, logical, and resistant to misinformation.
Objective Reporting, Not Ideological Bias: The mission is truth, not partisanship. The establishment may label truth-seekers as “activists,” “radicals,” or “revolutionaries,” but Citizen Intel avoids theological dogma and ideological entrenchment, and lets facts dictate conclusions.
Legal and Ethical Conduct: While investigative journalism often involves navigating legal grey areas, Citizen Intel Investigators operate with an unwavering ethical compass, utilizing all legally sanctioned investigative tools and tactics to pursue truth without compromise.
Personal and Digital Security Awareness: Investigators must protect themselves against surveillance, doxxing, and counter-intelligence operations from entities that wish to suppress investigative efforts. Operational security (OPSEC) and counter-surveillance are mandatory skills for all Citizen Intel Investigators.
Independence from Corporate and Political Influence: Citizen Intel remains free from external financial or political control that could compromise its reporting. This means Investigators must establish independent revenue streams, crowdfund with integrity, and resist the lure of institutional corruption. Being deplatformed, censored, or fired by corrupted institutions is not failure—it is validation. Wear it as a badge of honor.
By setting these standards, Citizen Intel distinguishes itself as a legitimate, principled doctrinal force in investigative journalism—one that cannot be easily dismissed or undermined by establishmentarian smear campaigns and malicious defamation.
The information war is real, and corporate media is the battlefield. Traditional journalism, once regarded as the “Fourth Estate,” has largely been co-opted by governments, lobbyists, corporate interests, foreign intelligence agencies, and fervent religiopolitical factions. The term “journalism” itself has become compromised, often serving as a euphemism for institutional narrative enforcement rather than truth-seeking. The rise of independent media through digital platforms offers a counterbalance. But without discipline, investigative rigor, and operational security, independent researchers are at risk of being neutralized.
The PCPAD (Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Dissemination) methodology, rooted in intelligence analysis, has been adapted to suit the needs of guerrilla journalism. This structured approach ensures that investigations are:
Planned with clear objectives.
Collected through secure, legal, and covert methods.
Processed with diagnostic discipline to separate factual evidence from imagined assumptions.
Analyzed to connect well-evidenced data points, identify fact patterns, expose deception, and reveal truth.
Disseminated effectively to maximize impact while mitigating personal risk.
Understanding and implementing this structured methodology is the key to turning scattered investigative efforts into a cohesive, pragmatic, and professional force that rivals traditional media institutions.
Consequently, to be recognized within the Citizen Intel umbrella, Investigators must adhere to a professional standard. While other forms of independent reporting remain free and autonomous, those who violate ethical, legal, or operational security principles will not be recognized as adhering to the Citizen Intel methodology and may find their credibility questioned within the investigative community. Citizen Intel upholds a principled structure that protects Investigators while ensuring that their work remains credible, legal, and convincing.
Ultimately, this fieldguide is not just an instruction manual—it is a battle doctrine for the modern independent Investigator. Citizen Intel arms truth-seekers with the tools, techniques, and mindset required to survive and thrive in a hostile information war.
This is the frontline in the battle between truth and falsehood. The shield is precision. The sword is verification. The creed is incorruptibility. Welcome to Citizen Intel—where the light of truth knows no mercy.