Charles Kable

Overview

Charles "Chuck" Kable is a government official who served as the Director of the FBI Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). He oversees the US government's terrorist watchlist operations.

Role in Targeting Program

According to the Targeted Justice overview diagram:

• Listed under "FBI Terrorist Screening Center"
• Connected to the TI Program Director and MJ-12/Black Ops
• Part of the watchlist management network

Terrorist Screening Center

The TSC maintains:

• Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB)
• No-fly list
• Selectee list
• Various other watchlists
• Coordinates with multiple agencies

TSC Leadership

As TSC Director, Kable oversaw:

• Watchlist management operations
• Coordination with airlines and law enforcement
• Integration with Fusion Centers
• Database maintenance and updates

Background

Previous Roles

• Career FBI agent
• Counterterrorism specialist
• Intelligence community experience

Watchlist Management

• Oversaw day-to-day TSC operations
• Coordinated with DHS, State Department, and other agencies
• Managed watchlist nomination processes

Connection to Targeting

The diagram shows Kable/TSC as part of the chain:

• Top-level handlers
• Intelligence agencies
• Fusion Centers
• Targeted Individuals

This suggests watchlist operations may be utilized for targeting.

Watchlist Concerns

The TSC has been criticized for:

• Overly broad watchlisting criteria
• Lack of due process for listed individuals
• False positives and mistaken identities
• Difficulty removing names from lists
• Potential for abuse in targeting individuals

Significance

Kable's position as TSC Director placed him at the center of:

• Watchlist management
• Surveillance coordination
• Intelligence sharing
• Potential targeting program support

Context

The diagram identifies Kable as a key figure in the alleged targeting program structure, suggesting TSC's role in:

• Watchlist operations
• Surveillance facilitation
• Intelligence coordination
• Contributing to the broader targeting infrastructure

Watchlist Process

Under Kable's leadership, the TSC:

• Received nominations from agencies
• Reviewed and approved watchlist entries
• Distributed lists to screening agencies
• Coordinated with international partners

This infrastructure could potentially be utilized for targeting operations beyond counterterrorism purposes.