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SUBJECT:
INSCOM Comments to Proposed DIA Memorandum of Understanding
GRILL FLAME
(U)
re.
in M0U with single exception
that the GRILL FLAME Committee should be respon-
sive
to inquiries from other services/agencies,
vice the CDTR as stated
in
para d(8)
,
M0U,
5.
(S/N0F0RN)
Comments
re.
Statement
of Work.
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a.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph 2.1:
Army already has trained ORVs.
Is pro-
posed training
to be
in
"new"
SRI
technique?
If
so,
indications are
the
"new
&
technique will not be ready for another year.
SRI therefore will probably bev/'
,
unable
to achieve FY 81 training goal.
Refer
- comments para
2a above.
If
training
in
"old"
SRI
technique
is
intended,
it appears Army funding commit-
ment should be reduced,
since training
of that type during FY 79 was signifi-
cantly
less manpower intensive for SRI
than
the
"new"
technique appears.
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b.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph
2.2:
A valid Army requirement for SRI
to pursue.
However,
what
is independent cost
figure.?
If training of
2 ORVs
in
old
tech-
nique and audio analysis are
intended during year #1,
Army funding contribution
should be adjusted downward.
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c.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph
2.3:
Refer
to comment para 2a above.
Again,
nor"
^
formal training program exists.
It
is unlikely SRI could honor such
a year #1
^
commitment with
a quality program.
Other contractor possibilities should be
V
explored.
Recommend Army contact USMC regarding Vietnam era employment of
dowsers,
a function apparently related to tracking.
Recommend that FY 81 task
be
to develop
a formal training program,
and that training
of Army personnel
be<
moved
to FY
82.,
d.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph 2.4:
SRI expertise does not appear
to include
A
fo
x
physiological monitoring capability.
Recommend consideration be given to
#
diversifying contractor support by examining expertise
of other organization^.
The
Maimonides Institute and
the Meninger Foundation have made significant"^—
£
inroads
into this area.
The technical expertise
of such organizations far out-/^r
weigh that available at SRI,
insofar
as bio-physical evaluation
is concerned.
e.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph
2.8:
Quick reaction tasks should be avoided
whenever possible.
Not only do they detract from the effort
at hand and lead
to numerous scheduling and production problems,
but more importantly,
there
is %
a great security risk
in involving uncleared personnel
in sensitive
intelli-
gence situations.
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f.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph
6:
Security Requirements.
Sufficient SI/SA0
L
billets should be
identified
to properly support the program.
If and when
SRI-I commences work on operational situations,
then
it would be wise
if all
personnel connected with operational matters possess the necessary clearances.
k
g.
(S/N0F0RN)
Paragraph
7:
Monthly Status Report.
Not needed.
The C0TR
is there
to insure that work
is flowing smoothly and the quarterly technical
, n£
reports should be sufficient
to enable everyone
to keep abreast
of current
y
developments.
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SUBJECT:
INSCOM Comments
to Proposed DIA Memorandum of Understanding
re.
GRILL FLAME
(U)
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h
(S/NOFORN)
Paragraph
8:
Suggest more appropriate term than "interpret"
The contract monitor should not try to "interpret" anyone's request but rather
take requirements as stated
to contractor and then serve as interface between
contractor and primary customer
if clarification
is needed.
6.
(S/N0F0RN)
Comments
re.
Miscellaneous
Items.
^
a.
INSC0M
is not prepared to enter
into 36 months effort with SRI-I.
Is DA?
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b.
(S/N0F0RN)
Monthly Status Report:
Again,
this step
is not needed.
SRI-I staff personnel will be spending all their
time and efforts
in generating /La
reports instead
of concentrating
on the
job
at hand.
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Q
7.
(S/N0F0RN)
Comments
re.
Funding.
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a.
(S/N0F0RN)
Contract should be
for
1 year
- renewable
if results so
jj>
justify.
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b.
(S/N0F0RN)
It
is not clear where the money
is coming from to fund the rV
levels indicated.
Is DA g«ing to provide $150K for
the Army portion
of
the
$450K?
IGFP funds are directed toward INSC0M evaluation project.
f
8.
(S/N0F0RN)
Comments
re.
MIPR Control Provisions and Guidance.
Ref
item
4:
Changes
in purpose scope
or desired results,
etc.
must be approved by the GRILL j
FLAME Committee vice
the Primary Contractor Monitor.
Refer comment paras
3g and/
49 ab0UB
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