The Operative Word

"Good intelligence depends in large measure on clear, concise writing," according to CIA Director of Intelligence Fran Moore. You know, like referring to "enhanced interrogation techniques" instead of the rather less genteel "torture." Or "sleep management" as opposed to "sleep deprivation." To this end, the agency actually has its own Style Manual & Writers [sic] Guide for Intelligence Publications: http://www.openculture.com/2014/07/the-cia-style-manual-writers-guide.html#comment-961849
   More tips from the top (it turns out that the CIA hates redundancy almost as much as it does what it calls "pretentious words" ... is "pretentious" a pretentious word?): http://mentalfloss.com/article/57743/11-grammar-lessons-leaked-cia-style-book