SG1J Approved For Release 2005/0SHEUELE opse-co7seRo01 100240001-4 DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301 b, 11 DEC 1981 S-11,141/DT-1 MEMORANDUM FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY EFENSE SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME - ACTION MEMORANDUM (1) (S/NOFORN) In FY 1981, a Memorandum of Understanding (enclosure 1) established a jointly funded Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and U.S. Army three-year contractual effort known as GRILL FLAME. This effort has been investigating for the last year certain parapsychological phenomena, such as remote viewing (the ability of individuals to mentally collect data at a distance), that have potential military applications. Emphasis in FY 1981 was on evaluating potential applications and limitations of such phenomena, and to evaluate the significance of foreign work, particularly as it may pose a threat to the United States. (S/NOFORN) The U.S. Army has proposed that the FY 1982 joint contract with SRI International include the training of selected Army personnel who have had no prior experience in remote viewing. It has been determined by DoD General Counsel that this activity requires permission under Procedure 18 of DoD Directive 5240. 1-R. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Army has approved Army participation in the program. A copy of the approval is enclosure 2. (S/NOFORN) In compliance with this determination, all contracts entered into and under the auspices of the DIA/Army GRILL FLAME program will contain the written requirement that the provisions of Procedure 18, DoD Directive 5240. 1-R will be followed. The contract monitor will ensure that the contracted party executes its Procedure 18 responsibilities. Informed consent of all subjects will be obtained in writing and only in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. These guidelines set conditions safeguarding the welfare of the subjects. (S/NOFORN) The Defense Intelligence Agency, as joint participant and con- tracting agent of the GRILL FLAME progam, requests permission to proceed with those portions of the joint DIA/Army GRILL FLAME program determined to consti- tute human experimentation pursuant to Procedure 18 of DoD Directive 5240. T-R. é nA, BURKNALTER, IO Paap Areeivol, USN. - Enclosures: Reting Director  ~ GRILL FLAME MOU (S/NF), 1 Cy SECHEY i Memo for Sec of Army, 8 May 81, s \ : pec14 1981 (S/NF), 1 Cy SEC HAS SEEN at SG1J Coordination: NOL BELEASABLE TO FOREIGN Nationane f Classified by__DIA/DT-1 Prepared b Review on__4 December DIA review(s) completed. ARMY review(s) completed. Approved For Release 2005/03/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100240001-4
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» Approved For Release 2005/03/09 : : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100240001-4 a . w Ov Re: i! DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON, OC. 20310 DIA DAMI~1SH 8 MAY 1981 SG1J DIA MEMORANDUM THRU VICE CIHEP-OFSTAFE, ARMY ARMY GENERAL COUNSEL FOR GEORETARY “On TH At —— \ RO SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME (U)--DECISION MEMORANDUM lL. (S) The US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) proposes to further refine its GRILL FLAME efforts by purchasing jointly with the Defense Intelligence Agency the professional services of selected con- tracted civilian organizations and individuals. The Army General Counsel determined that this propased activity will constitute experimentation on human subjects under Procedure 18, DOD Directive 5240.1-R. Section 4 of Procedure 18 requires approval of the Under Secretary or Secretary of the Army in order for Army to engage in GRILL FLAME activities with civilian contractors. 2. (S/NOFORN) All contracts entered into Ly INSCOM will contain the written requirement that the provisions af Procedure 18, DOD Directive 5240.1-R will be followed. The contract monitor will ensure that the contracted party executes its Procedure 18 responsibilitles. Informed consent of all subjects will be obtained in writing and only in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. These guidelines set conditions safeguarding the welfare of the subjects. 3. (8S) Request the Secretary of the Army approve our joint participation in GRILL FLAME activities with DIA and contracted civilian parttes under the provisions of Procedure 18, DOD tesulation 52460,1~-R, E.R. THOM: an | Major General, ACof$ for i otigence Classified by DIA Dr Review O07 May 2001 Reason: 2-30lc.3 DUD 5200. 1-—R MAJ O'Keefe/50114 a eh nt ML FLAME | m. NOT RELEASABLE TO GSE MILeAy. Oe oi -( NATIONALS Approved For Release 2005/03/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100240001-4
Din tres _ Approved For Release 2005/03/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100240001-4 _ SG1J Assistant to the Director of the Arey Staff Co ee i a a a een 27 May 1901 (S) In approving this case, the Secretary of the Army emphasized the requirement that the proposed activity be carried out to fulfill"an important foreign intelligence or counterintelligence purpose."' He directs that the ACSI monitor the joint research program to assure that such purpose is served. James H. Ililler, COL, GS C- Executive to the aa Secretary of the Army SECRET Approved For Release 2005/03/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100240001-4