a cell, or active service unit (ASU), generally, but not inevitably, consisted of four people, of whom only one, the leader, was in contact with higher authority. Thus, operating on the need-to-know principle, security leaks were cut down and effectiveness was increased. The ‘Staff Report’ found on Twomey stated: The three day and seven day detention orders are breaking volunteers and it is the Republican Army’s fault for not indoctrinating volunteers with a psychological strength to resist interrogation. Coupled with this factor which is contributing to our defeat, we are burdened with an
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