For Colonel Rick Malone,the practice of threat assessment entails,among other things,the gathering of intelligence designed to protect senior Department of Defense officials who are referred to as "principals".
A) dignitaries
B) protectees
C) principals
D) VIPs

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The text specifically refers to the senior Department of Defense officials as "principals," so option C is the correct choice. While option A (dignitaries), option B (protectees), and option D (VIPs) are all generally applicable terms in the context of security and protection, they are not the specific term used in this passage.

For Colonel Rick Malone,the Practice of Threat Assessment Entails,among Other