I'm sure that you all have seen news stories that quoted or referred to an unnamed “Pentagon Source.” You may have wondered who this source was and what his/her job was. Let me clarify this for you. When I worked at the Pentagon, I was surprised to discover that reporters will randomly call the Pentagon telephone numbers hoping that someone, anyone will answer the phone. No matter who answers, the reporters will fire off questions on the current situation. Here is how to identify Pentagon sources:
Pentagon Insider – Someone who works inside the Pentagon.
High-level Pentagon Source – Someone who works on the fifth floor of the Pentagon. Sometimes referred to as a “Top-level” Pentagon source.
Pentagon Source – Someone who works at the Pentagon but not on the fifth floor.
Confidential Pentagon Source – Someone who works at the Pentagon but can't remember what floor he/she works on, a common malady at the Pentagon.
Now you know.
Pentagon Insider – Someone who works inside the Pentagon.
High-level Pentagon Source – Someone who works on the fifth floor of the Pentagon. Sometimes referred to as a “Top-level” Pentagon source.
Pentagon Source – Someone who works at the Pentagon but not on the fifth floor.
Confidential Pentagon Source – Someone who works at the Pentagon but can't remember what floor he/she works on, a common malady at the Pentagon.
Now you know.
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