Approved For Release 2Q00/08/03..,.GJA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 observed that could be useful for certain aspects of future proficiency and possibly operational projects. 2. (U) Target Pool: (S/NF) The ten targets used in this series were selected from an extensive target pool based on pictorial material extracted from National Geographic magazines. This material could be anything published within the past 20 years, and could include natural and/or man-made scenes or objects. This particular pool is relatively homogeneous in that a wide variety of topics are included, and some of these are similar in content. The criteria for selecting pictures for this target pool included diversity and uniqueness of content, as well as definitive and clear features to avoid ambiguousness in target comparisons. Targets in this pool were previously sealed in opaque envelopes and secured in a special office file. Once selected, the target was not replaced back into the target pool. This procedure was used to avoid problems observed in the past when identical targets are used with little time separation between projects. This eliminates influence of memory of previous targets, especially when trial-by-trial feedback is used. 3. (U) Session Procedures: (S/NF) Targets for each session were selected randomly from the target pool placed ina dedicated, secure safe drawer. When no beacon person was involved, the targets would remain unopened until after all the viewer's data was recorded and given to the project officer. When a beacon person was involved, the beacon person would open the envelope, observe the target, and place it in the secure file drawer. No other person would be permitted access to this target and the beacon person would not in any way discuss the target until after all data were recorded and given to the project officer. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) A typical tasking sheet for the viewers is shown on figure 1. Other data records are on the viewers response forms as shown in the appendix material. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Upon completion of all records for each target, the viewer (sources) were only then provided access to the target for trial-by-trial feedback and preliminary evaluation. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) All three of the current viewers on the DTI-S staff were involved in this series. Each viewer was unable to work all 10 projects due to leave or TDY. An individual not involved in viewing activity and who had no prior viewing experience was used as a "control person", The control persons data is included in this report and evaluated according to the same procedures established for evaluating the viewers data. 2 Approved For Rele®@® 2000 a 08 -c A-RBP96-00789R002900440001-2
Approved For Release 206@#8@/@8""STA -RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 FIGURE 1 TASKING SHEET SOURCE NO: DATE: 31 July 1992 SUSPENSE: __31 July 1992 1500 hrs _ 1. PROJECT NUMBER:__92-80-P. TARGET _A 2. METHOD/TECHNIQUE:_ Method of choice. 3. BACKGROUND: Target was randomly selected from a series of targets contained in sealed envelopes and stored in Container Number 10. A designated beacon person* has accessed and viewed the target on this date. The target will remain in the top drawer of Container Number 10 until 1500 hours, this date. 4. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION: ~---Describe the target. ----Submit sketches in support of your findings. s ° ‘ 5. COMMENTS: Optional Coordinates: 317748/923385. * Beacon person for_this target — SG1J 3 OF aL Approved For Release SOOummta ri 1A-ROP96-00789R002900440001-2 eee
Approved For Release 20Q@s@2é02mnGiA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 4. (U) Evaluation: (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) All targets were independently evaluated by comparing the viewers data to the target picture according to two data categories (concept/generic; specifics/analytic). Four or five statements had been prepared in advance for these two data categories were also included in the sealed target envelopes. They were prepared to help provide a consistency in judging and to clarify the content of the two target categories. These statements are also included in the appendix for each target. A "value factor" is also identified to indicate those target elements considered to be more important than others as an additional assist in data evaluation. (U) Occasionally, a viewer's response consists primarily of specific or "naming" data. In this case, the generic data category would be given a provisional rating based on the content of the specifics provided. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) It has been suspected that the viewers initial data is of a "pattern-making" or concept identification nature. Later data tends to be more specific, eventually leading to higher precision in identifying or "naming" the target. Thus, evaluating the data according to these data categories would be consistent with the viewers natural process. Examining the data from this perspective could also add insight on individual strengths or preferences. (S/NF) Response assessments were based on a basic evaluation scale as shown on figure 2. Experience has shown these scales to be generally reliable and adequate for evaluation of data in projects of this type.. Detailed evaluation methods are also available that.can be used to refine evaluation of this series or to apply to future projects. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) All results were initially assessed by the project officer and the branch chief for correlation to the two basic data categories. An individual external to the DTI-S unit and judged to be neutral to this area was also used as a third evaluator. An "average" of all three evaluations was then computed and recorded on the evaluation records form. IV (U) SUMMARY OF RESULTS: (U) Overall results from this series of 10 targets (A through J) are shown on table 1 for the three viewers (1, 2, 3) and. the control person (C) for the two data categories (a, b). For quick reference, the appendix is keyed to the same target identifier. The general nature of the target is shown on the table to facilitate target-type comparisons. 4 Approved For Release S000 m On, LIA-RLP96-00789R002900440004 -2
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sen Approved For Release 2000S@s@@=n@HePR DP96-00789R002900440001-2 TABLE 1 RATING DATA BUMMARY TARGET TARGET TYPE (1) I.D. A HORSESHOW B LIGHTHOUSE c SUSPENSION BRIDGE D SATELLITES AVERAGE RATING (2) “ fo) ~J o Ww wW aN ~~] E CASH REGISTER F VICTORIA FALLS G MT PINATUBO | | H RESEARCH SUBMARINE wb ~“ on “J a [39 Ww 193) Ww N wW od oa N Ww ~ N w I SINAI DESERT i] ~] Lvs) wo a fh “I ~J NS a be w b Ww wW “J ~ BEACON PERSON USED; NB = NO BEACON PERSON CONCEPT/GENERIC; b = SPECIFICS/ANALYTIC CONTROL PERSON 6 " Is Approved For Release S000 Otter aegA RDP96-00789R002900440001-2
Approved For Release 20D DUR Sd erinkeddh-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Since the evaluation scale is based on a 0-S (and corresponding 0-100) rating scheme, ratings of 2+ to 3- (40-60) or higher would support the possibility that the viewer was in fact accessing at least some of the target material. For the conceptual/generic data category (a), one person scored a 2+ or more on 3 of 5 targets, another scored 2+ or more on 5 of the 6 targets, and the third scored 2+ or more on 5 of 9 targets. The control person who made "random guesses" scored considerably lower, on the average, than the viewers did. The control person's highest score was a 30 for one of the targets. Results were not as good, overall, for the analytic data category (b); however, the viewers data were consistently better for most of the targets than the control person for this data category. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Table 2 and figure 3 show overall averages for the viewers and the control person. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Not all viewers were able to work all 10 projects, and as a result, no clear interpretations can be made regarding the two major target conditions ( beacon, no beacon). It does appear, however, that this targeting condition made little difference in the results. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The best scoring was achieved for targets that were clear and distinct, with well defined boundaries. Simpler targets yielded better results then complex ones. Viewers did quite well on one in particular (C-suspension bridge). Dynamic natural targets (falls, volcano) also yielded good results. The control person results for these "good" — targets were generally low. - (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) In summary , general observations from this series are: . . , - Reliability of conceptual/generic data is consistently better than specific analytic data. = Overall, the viewers did considerably better than the control person for the .concept/generic data — category. - The viewers also did better (though not as pronounced on the average) than the control person for the specific/analytic data category. - Best results were obtained for clear and distinct targets, and those with strong dynamic content. ~ Overall, a differential between beacon person and no-beacon person conditions could not be identified in this series. - Use of a control person provides an important _ reference point for making comparisons between pure 7 Approved For Release 200t te Ok cA“ RDP86-00789R002900440004-2
& Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 @nGnG22=525= TABLE 2 INDIVIDUAL AVERAGE 8 AVERAGES PER TARGETING ) VIEWER (V) BEACON (B AVERAGE © (ALL VR'S) NOTES: B = BEACON NB = NO BEACON a = CONCEPT/GENERIC DATA b = SPECIFICS/ANALYTIC DATA aGuiinGuieieay NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release 2000/08@&R: GARERDP96-00789R002900440001-2 TYPE
Approved For Release 2000S te” CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 i FIGURE 3 INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES KEY ALL TARGETS 1,2,3 ="V" No'S. C=CONTROL PERSON a=CONCEPT/GENERIC DATA b=SPECIFICS/ANALYTIC DATA 100 B=BEACON CONDITION E . Ov NB=NO BEACON CONDITION - #7 eo A T i 60 3 - N 5 a Cl ; | UES s 1; ; \ c a 3 b—4¢ 5 bt a0 2 ——C 1,3 -  E ; c= ¢— c—”" —"_uoqf,s a b a b a b —_ BEACON NO BEACON COMBINED (B) (NB) (B+NB) 2 9 PPT NOFORN/LIMDIS STAR GATE Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 a guessing and remote viewing activity. In this series, this comparison provided additional confidence in the possibility that remote viewing actually occurred. V (U) FUTURE PROFICIENCY ACTIVITIES: (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Results of this proficiency series indicate that proficiency projects intended primarily for skills development can also serve an additional important role. With proper design and execution, they can provide insight into issues that are important in potential applications. The possible influence of a known beacon person on data accuracy, or the effects of target characteristics on data quality, for example, would be {important issues to resolve. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Consequently, future proficiency projects for DTI-S personnel will be designed to identify factors that influence an individual's performance. In addition, an accumulation of the variety of proficiency projects over time will provide a track record useful for person-to-project matching and in quantifying an individual's expected success rate. Such data will assist in how future operational, projects are conducted and in predicting what aspects of a viewer's data are more reliable than others. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) As a result of experience gained in this proficiency series, some procedural aspects were identified that can be improved. More care will be taken in selection of the key elements in the two data categories (concept/generic; specifics/analytic). In addition, the viewers may need to perform additional sessions for each target in order to identify as many key target elements as possible. This additional data could lead to improved over-all ratings. An alternative to this approach is to limit the possible data elements to only the most significant items, as would be the case for most operational needs. These possibilities, and others, will be explored in future proficiency efforts. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Overall benefits were gained from this proficiency "A" series. The viewers were challenged with a wide variety of targets (some quite difficult). Possible influence of select parameters/conditions on remote viewing results were also explored. An accumulation of data from similar projects over time will greatly assist in improving phenomena understanding and in determining application parameters. 10 oiuinGaieG= NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release 2000/08RRE 2 C¥ATRDP96-00789R002900440001-2
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2 TARGET D EVALUATION ELEMENTS a a. CONCEPT/GENERIC VALUE 1. Large Circles/Spheres/Curved Areas 1 2. Long Thin Radial Shapes 1 3. Silver/White/Blue Colors 1 4. Black Background 0.5 b. SPECIFICS/ANALYTIC VALUE ” 1. Space Vehicles/Satellites 1 2. Solar Panel 1 3. Antenna Array/Communication Link 1 4. Sky/Star Background 1 od al - Approved For Release 2000/08/98): CIA-RDP96-00789R002900440001-2