SPY question for respected military personnel, PLEASE ?

Question

Hi,

Thank you very much for reading my question.

What personal qualities / attributes are necessary for becoming an effective spy ?

I mean, I know that a spy is a very well trained professional. Training apart, what PERSONAL characteristics are imperative to becoming a good spy ?

I am seeking mature insights here please. Any additional words of wisdom are heartily welcome.

Thank you very much for your time and effort.

God Bless.

Answer 1

intelligence, physical fitness, motivation, trustworthiness, accountability, maturity, stability, judgment, decisiveness, teamwork, communications, cool under pressure, loyalty, honesty, integrity, adaptability.

Join the Army and go SF for 5-10 years.  That will help you immensely.

Answer 2

probably not posting questions about spies on public forums... sorry.

Answer 3

so you wanna be a spy?

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/cia/...

Answer 4

The military does not have "spies" .     You gotta go to the CIA for that.  As far as any personal attributes... souless and smug perhaps would be benificial

Answer 5

Go watch another Bond movie kid....