False Flag Operations

False Flag OperationsFalse flag operations are covert operations designed to deceive the public in such a way that the operations appear as though they are being carried out by entities, groups, or nations other than those who actually planned and executed them. False flag operations are often employed in order to achieve political goals. They can also be used as a military tactic during war. The term comes from the ancient naval tradition of flying false colors; that is, flying the flag of an enemy one is at peace with (false flag) to deceive their opponent and gain advantage over them.