I can imagine we'd learn a great deal, since our backgrounds are so diverse. During the time spent between missions, I had quite a bit of help learning about how magic works...though it doesn't seem entirely universal.

[He wishes there were universal principles, because it'd be easier for him to nail down, but all that he learns will contribute to being more adaptable]

It seems like they'd have to have some sort of research or intelligence branch, for these sorts of operations.