- Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000100120004-1 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET SUBJECT: (Optional) Memorandum of Agreement between ARI and ORD SG1| FROM: [ EXTENSION NO. opp-152-95 | Director oO esearch and Development 830 Ames 34022 DATE 6 MARCH 1995 TO: (Officer designation, room number, TE DATE OFFICER'S] COMMENTS (Number each comment to and building) Received [Forwarded JINITIALS | show from whom to whom. Draw a line across column after each comment.) P&RS/DS&T | 6E60 OHB This is a funds transfer to the US Army Research D/M&P/DS&T . Institute (ARI) to pay for 6E60 OHB wi setting up a National 7 " Research Council (NRC) ADDSET » are ‘gw blue ribbon panel. The 6E60 OHB . us BEC panel will review the n Star Gate program. ARI * DDS&T oy fle ‘ currently has NRC under 6E60 OHB ari ye contract to evaluate programs in the behavioral sciences. Using ARI's contract will allow ORD to meet a congressional deadline. Form USE PREVIOUS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY : 1-79 610 EDITIONS *U.S. GPO:198 Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000100120004-1
Approved For Release 2088 bic RP ORO” 9 R000100120004-1 ORD-152-95 6 March 1995 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Between U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) Support in Establishing Blue Ribbon Panel at National Research Council (NRC) to Evaluate Paranormal Studies Program 1. Purpose This document defines the working relationship and responsibilities between the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI), and the Central Intelligence agency (CIA), Office of Research and Development (ORD) for support in establishing a Blue Ribbon Panel at the National Research Council (NRC) to evaluate various government-sponsored studies in paranormal phenomena. 2. Background In FY 1995, Congress directed that a government- sponsored program be transferred from another government Agency to CIA by July 1, 1995. Congress also directed a retrospective review of past program activities. This review requires an inventory and analysis of the relevant files at the various government agencies where this program has been conducted in the past. CIA has already taken steps to assemble a collection of unclassified documents representative of the program. The CIA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) believes that the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences is the single best organization to perform the mandated review. This is because of its Congressional charter to address questions of Congressional interest, and its ready access to a variety of world-class experts having expertise in the area in question. Since ARI has managed past and current efforts at the NRC to evaluate programs relating to behavioral science, ARI is the natural executive Agency to manage NRC in it's performance of this review. In addition, the urgency of Congress' request makes it impossible for CIA to establish an independent relationship with NRC and still meet the Congressional deadlines. For Official Use Only Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP96-00791R000100120004-1
Approved For Release PoP OHH Sal Ose Oar" R000100120004-1 SUBJECT: Support in Establishing Blue Ribbon Panel at National Research Council (NRC) to Evaluate Paranormal Studies Program 3. Responsibilities Under this Memorandum: A. CIA/ORD will: (1) Provide the financial resources necessary for ARI to procure this activity from NRC. These resources are currently estimated at less than $300K. These resources will be provided incrementally to meet contract obligations. (2) Obtain and provide all unclassified documentation necessary to perform this review. CIA will acquire selected contract research and development reports relating to the technical program in question and will provide these to ARI for NRC's review. (3) Contact the past principal contract investigators and technical evaluators to the extent possible in order to facilitate their being interviewed by NRC during the Blue Ribbon Panel review. (4) Facilitate the scheduling of presentations by the existing government program manager and his staff. (5) Provide other support as agreed upon by both parties and implemented by amendment, if deemed appropriate, to this MOA. B. ARI will: (1) Contract with the NRC to assemble a "Blue Ribbon Panel" of world-class experts in paranormal phenomena to review research and development relating to the use and investigation of such phenomena. (2) Manage the contract to ensure appropriate use of resources and adherence to contract schedule. (3) Allow CIA/ORD direct interaction with the NRC staff director in order to facilitate the review. (4) Provide any other support as agreed upon by both parties and implemented by amendment, if deemed appropriate, to this MOA. 2 Approved For Release 3853/8 S142! Hsfr$P9b.00791R000100120004-1
“ Approved For Release eos Hital Use Ong oe R000100120004-1 SUBJECT: Support in Establishing Blue Ribbon Panel at National Research Council (NRC) to Evaluate Paranormal Studies Program 4. di ffai idan Media and other public inquiries about this effort and responses to incidents threatening the activities or true identities of CIA personnel must be referred to the Public Affairs Office (PAO) of CIA. Pursuant to the statutory and executive order responsibilities of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure, the CIA will make any final determinations regarding the disclosure of classified information concerning intelligence sources and methods. 5. Review of Agreement This agreement shall be reviewed at any time as deemed appropriate and may only be modified by agreement of both parties. Should cost growth occur in. any project while this MOA is in effect, CIA and ARI will jointly review the effort and rescope the project, if possible, to fit within the remaining funds available. 6. Points of Contact The primary point of contact for ARI is the Acting Director of Research and Advanced Concepts, Dr. Michael Drillings. The SGI primer point of contact for CIA/ORD is Senior Program Manager, 7. Effective Date This MOA shall be effective when signed by both parties. It shall remain in effect for five years thereafter, unless terminated by one or both parties. SG1I s[o2fe™ Date irector oO re) ment Central Intelligence Agency Edgar M. Johnson Date Director, U.S. Army Research Institute 3 Approved For Release FB Sihigiad Lip Paed0791 RO00100120004-1