How shapeshifting soldiers would change intelligence work

How might Britain use 250 soldiers who could change their human appearance in 1959?

Information gathering would come first, using changes of appearance during overseas visits. Assassination is also considered likely.

In the 1959 counterfactual, 250 British soldiers who could change their human appearance would probably be used first to gather intelligence. Their ability would let them change identity during an overseas visit. Japan supplies the example of travelers arriving as British businessmen and later moving around with a local appearance. Assassination is another anticipated use, following information gathering.