A ` ` ' finding '' covers certain covert activities . The law is primarily focused on the activities of the accused . For instance , when the CIA helped launch the occupation of Afghanistan following the September 11 , 2001 , terrorist attacks on the United States , CIA operatives were in the country coordinating activities before there were any U.S. boots on the ground . Findings can be both general and specific .
A ` ` ' finding '' covers certain covert activities . The law is primarily focused on the activities of the accused . Findings can be both general and specific .