DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON, DG 20310 eaten . Approved For Release 200 FRgS|RYEAIpPoe-oo7eeR001s0009002-0 © Peregd Se ae S ne " DAMI-ISH ° | it yan? 7 AUG 84 MEMORANDUM THRU VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, he ., ARMY GENERAL COUNSEL —CyC 37 Cus. 184 FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY SUBJECT: CENTER LANE (U)--ACTION MEMORANDUM i. (S/CL-1 /NOFORN) Purpose: To obtain your appro discontinuation of Intelligence and Security Comman - dnvolvement with psychoenergetic research and operations. 2. (U) Discussion: a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CENTER LANE is an INSCOM Special Access Program which utilizes an aspect of parapsychology known 48 Remote Viewing (RV) as the collection method for obtaining in- formation of intelligence interest. Your approval for the Army to engage in CENTER LANE activities was most recently obtained on Sep 83. b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CDR INSCOM has reviewed the project and reached the decision to diséontinue the command's involvement with psychoenergetic research and operations.», Recognizing that . INSCOM has ihtvested considerable effort over a long period of time to develop the RV technology and holds a monopoly on this revolutionary concept for intelligence collection, he desires that we not lose this knowledge and experience. c. (U) As such, INSCOM intends to do the following: (1) (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Cease CENTER LANE operations on 30 Sep 84, but allow contracts and training to continue to 31 Dec 84. (2) (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Transfer project operational aspects to DIA and technology extension to the US Army Medical Research and Development Command. In the event DIA is not interested in the transfer, NSA will be considered. . . CLASSIFIED BY CG INSCOM CENTER LANE CLOSE HOLD/HAND CARRY Release SPOR [ef nopss.oo7ssnegpspecenerat TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
oo Approved For Release (nl re oe 1 AUG 1904 DAMI-ISH SUBJECT: CENTER LANE (U)--ACTION MEMORANDUM d. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) It is anticipated that discussion between INSCOM and the above organizations will result in a Memorandum of Agreement transfering all CENTER LANE activity outside of INSCOM, while insuring that research and operational capabilities are protected and the people involved are reassigned on an equitable basis. 3. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Secommendationg@ That the Secretary of the Army approve the INSCOM concept for discontinuing involvement with psychoenergetic research and operations and transferring CENTER LANE functions. y hour hy igadier General, USA Acting ACofS fer Intelligengs a LTC Fox/50114 _Typed by C. Huggins 2§ AUG 1994 -“PPPROVED BY SECRETARY OF THE ARNY CHARLES £, DOMINY COL, Gs EXECUTIVE TO THE SECRETARY OF TUE ARMY 2 Approved For Release 2004/ 6-00788ROPG FQREERE RAE 0 SECRET FOREIGN HATIONALS
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ee Approved For Release SEC FRET. corsonco1soooso026. US Army Intelligence and Security Command Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 207555000 24 August 1984, 1500, Romeo ITAGPA-F-SD SUBJECT: Transfer of Project CENTER LANE Staff Study (U) 1. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) PROBLEM. To determine the best possible means of transferring the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA. 2. (U) ASSUMPTIONS. a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Psychoenergetics as an intelligence collection tool is still developing. Successes achieved in early collection efforts will continue and will improve as methodology and skills are enhanced and refined. b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) has provided the intelligence community with a valuable source of information since 1979. Senior managers in the Army chain-of-command presently believe that ICLP has reached a level in its development where project control can better be accomplished outside of INSCOM. Cc. (S/NOFORN) ICLP provides a unique and valuable intelligence collection asset, and should continue as an operational element, whether under the control of INSCOM, DIA, of some other national level intelligence agency. d.  (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Management , administrative, and trained or partially trained operational personnel presently assigned to ICLP, will desire to continue their involvement in intelligence application of psychoenergetics after the project's transfer. (Operational participation with CENTER LANE is strictly voluntary and falls under the guidelines of DoD Directive 5240.1-R, AR 381-10, and Code of Federal Regulations Title 45, part 46.) e. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CG, USAINSCOM will authorize the transfer to DIA of those personnel presently assigned to ICLP. WARNING NOTICE: CENTER LANE SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM RESTRICT DISSEMINATION TO THOSE WITH VERIFIED ACCESS TO CATEGORY THREE (3) SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS CLASSIFIED BY: CDR, INSCOM DECLASSIFY ON: OADR copy | oF COPIES cn aed Approved For Release r-{-{61"/-2 a
Approved For Release SEC CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 IAGPA-F-SD SUBJECT: Transfer of Project CENTER LANE Staff Study (U) 3.  (U) FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM. a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) In a memorandum for the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, dated 17 July 1984, CG, USAINSCOM, recommended the transfer of ICLP from INSCOM to another intelligence agency. A copy of that memorandum is attached as Annex A. b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) BG Shufelt, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, and Mr. Hurwitz, Director GDIP Staff, DIA, have agreed that DIA will accept the transfer of ICLP as a "package deal" and DA (ACSI) will provide “overage spaces" to DIA to accomplish the ICLP transfer for FY 85, and that DIA will provide the spaces beyond FY 85. c. (S/NOFORN) A Memorandum of Agreement between the DIA and the US Army Medical and Development Command, signed 17 August 1984, specified the roles of these agencies with reference to psychoenergetics research and development and operations. A copy of this document is attached as Annex B. d.  (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Intelligence consumers in the Army, Air Force, DIA, NSA, CIA, and the NSC have all tasked ICLP in the past to augment their existing intelligence collection systems. It is likely that these agencies will continue to task ICLP in the future. e. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) ICLP has a pool of operational and support personnel who are trained or in various stages of either contract or in-house training. 4,  (U) DISCUSSION. a. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) To achieve transfer of the ICLP with the least amount of disruption, and insure operational capability with the least delay possible, it is desirable to transfer the personnel from INSCOM to DIA in a "package deal." A complete listing of personnel is attached as Annex C. b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) To further insure the smooth transfer of the project with a minimum of disruption to operations and training it would be necessary to transfer all documents maintained by ICLP to DIA and to transfer all equipment, maintenance contracts, rental agreements and on-hand supplies to DIA. Major equipment items include office furniture, a Wang word processing system, automobiles, etc. Approved For Release 2004/07/69 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 SEGRET
Approved For Release SEC FRET corsonootsoooso02e. ITAGPA-F-SD SUBJECT: Transfer of Project CENTER LANE Staff Study (U) ce. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) All parties concerned have agreed that the best course of action in regard to office space is to continue to use the facilities at Ft Meade, MD where CENTER LANE is presently located. These consist of two buildings: T-2560 and T-2561. Use of these offices, which have already been extensively modified to meet unique ICLP operational requirements, will provide the least amount of turmoil for the personnel involved, allow continued operations and training with the least amount of disruption, and permit the most efficient use of these buildings. d. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) ICLP is currently funded with S&IA resources and is organized within USAINSCOM as Security Systems Planning Division (SSPD), Security Support Division (SSD), 902nd MI Group; however, there are two military personnel spaces and two civilian personnel spaces required but not authorized. Transfer of the ICLP to DIA would require the disestablishment of SSPD and subsequent realignment of the SSD TDA. e. (S/NOFORN) Preliminary discussion indicates that DIA will desire continued operational security (OPSEC) support from the 902d MI Group, as well as personnel, administrative and financial support from the Army Security Detachment (ASD). 9. (U) CONCLUSIONS. a. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) The transfer of ICLP capability to DIA must be done in such a way as to maintain continuity and momentum of effort, as well as the state-of-the-art expertise unique to this time-proven, highly respected activity. b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Cooperation and coordination between INSCOM, ACSI-DA, and DIA will be necessary to insure the effective transfer of ICLP to DIA. c. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) To insure continuity of operations and training, it would be most effective to transfer all currently assigned ICLP Personnel, documents, equipment and facilities to DIA. d. (S/NOFORN) It will be necessary for DA to provide overage spaces to DIA for ICLP for FY 85. Beyond FY 85 it will be necessary for DIA to provide spaces for the project, presumably from the GDIP. 6. (U) RECOMMENDATIONS. a. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) That INSCOM, with DA concurrence, transfer all currently assigned personnel, documents and equipment to DIA, and that arrangements be made as well for the transfer of the buildings presently occupied by the project. Approved For Release 2004/07/08: CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 Cer De T
Approved For Release soatdoebot EX Frorlze-corseroo1sooos00z6- IAGPA-F-SD SUBJECT: Transfer of Project CENTER LANE Staff Study (U) b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) That DA (ACSI) provide overage Spaces to DIA for FY 1985. Beyond FY 1985 DIA will provide the spaces under the provisions of GDIP. PAUL H. SMITH CPT, MI Project Officer ANNEXES Annex A, Memorandum for the ACSI, dtd 17 Jul 84 Annex B, Memorandum of Agreement, dtd 17 Aug 84 Annex C, ICLP Listing of Personnel Approved For Release “SECRET!” 4 ,
my Approved For Release zooahyps { Gift #oP46-00788R001500090026-0 Au. otf pwvey © MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT PURPOSE: (S/NF) The purpose of this memorandum is to document operating rationale and terms of agreement for the participants in DoD psychoenergetics activit DEFINIT jes. Nye ION: (U) Psychoenergetics refers to classes of human capabilities that are parapsychological in nature. There are two main categories, infor- mation defined 1. SCOPE: and energetic, that are sometimes called PSI phenomena and can be as: Remote viewing (RV)/Extrasensory Perception (ESP) -~ ability of an individual to access and describe remote geographic areas or to access and describe concealed data via undefined transmission mechanisms. Psychokinesis (PK) -- mental ability to influence physical or bio- logical systems via undefined physical mechanisms. rote FON a (S/NF) This new DoD effort will pursue investigations into remote Viewing (RV), and will also begin in-depth investigations into psychokinesis (PK). This effort will address external assistance and in-house investi- gations, and will include both operational and basic research aspects. Effort for FY 84 is a continuation of previous work; however, follow-on efforts will reflect a broader range of investigations and will involve other government facilities and contractors. PARTICIPANTS: (S/NF) The terms in this memorandum are applicable to the current participants, DIA and HQ DA/SGRD, and are for FY 1984 and anticipated follow-on efforts. It is expected that additional participants will join this effort in the future. Appendices will be added to this memorandum to reflect specific agreement terms for new members and/or for changing requirements regarding current participants. BACKGROUND: (S/NF) Activities described herein are basically a follow-on from an earlier DoD effort (the GRILL FLAME project). GRILL FLAME was officially terminated after a 3-year evaluation period at the close of FY 1983. Key findings and recommendations were submitted to congressional committees and to key intelligence and R/D community personnel via the GRILL (S/NF) Key findings of the GRILL FLAME project were: o Remote viewing is a real phenomenon, and is not degraded by distance or shielding. o Remote viewing ability can be improved by appropriate , training procedures. NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS Classified by DIAZD§ 1 SRT PTR ee ' a army DecloAnBreved FoP Release 2004/07/09.: 76°15 ne or CECRE a
OBEN A Na 2 A ITS EROS 2 sate copa ARIA tart Be mee SL Ds BN a te ARSE Rect, ASE RHE IR A TER Boke LT APA AONB eb A Be alin lic AD J OURS AE ARP AL fe RR Approved For Release 2008 OCT: PARE 07seR001500080026-0 o Remote viewing has potential for US intelligence applications. However, at this stage of development, descriptive content (e.9., sketches, configurations) is more reliable than analytic content (e.g., function, complex technical data). Y o A potential threat to US national security exists from foreign achievements in psychoenergetics. In the USSR and in China, this research is well funded and receives high-level government backing. (S/NF) There were several key recommendations that resulted from the 3- year GRILL FLAME effort: o Applied intelligence-oriented research in remote viewing should be continued, o Basic research in both remote viewing and psychokinesis phenomena should be initiated. (S/NF/ORCON) It was further recommended that the application-oriented effort be centralized, with overall management provided by DIA, and that a close interaction with basic research be maintained. Should the quality of remote viewing continue to improve, it was recommended that a joint service remote viewing unit be established to respond to DoD requirements. (S/NF) An independent science panel also reviewed the GRILL FLAME project and concluded that the external assistance work (at SRI) warrants cautious continued support, and that research should be conducted as much as possible in an open unclassified mode so that its repro- ducibility and accuracy can be independently verified by others. (S/NF) Consequently, the above findings and recommendations provide major guidelines and objectives for new DoD efforts in this area. cer, Or Ase i BASIC OBJECTIVES: (S/NF) Basic objectives of this integrated effort will be to evaluate application potential and to improve utility of remote viewing (RV) so that reliable applications can be pursued in the’ DoD. “ahd! to evaluate “e application potential of energetics (PK) effects. A strong applied and basic research effort will be established so that underlying parameters and explanatory mechanisms can be identified for thé various phenomena. Threat- related aspects (e.g., replication of foreign psychoenergetics results) will also be examined when possible to assist in evaluating threat potential of foreign use of psychoenergetics, and to identify possible countermeasures. 2 Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 SOCDET
——_ Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 SECRET OPERATING CONCEPT: (S/NF) To optimize project effectiveness, there will be: . Central management. - An executive review board. - Project teams. 1. (U) Central Management: (C) In order to achieve a unified, integrated and coordinated effort over the wide variety of research and Operational activities required for this project, central management must be implemented and maintained. Since the main thrust of this work is directed toward potential intelligence applications, central management will be accomplished by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) through the office of the Assistant Vice Directorate ~"”! for S&T Intelligence. This individual will have full responsibility for all aspects of the program, including final review and approval of al? operational efforts and all research tasks. As Central Manager, he will be responsible for task scheduling and time phasing, for chairing frequent data review and evaluation sessfons, for insuring that the total effort is fully integrated, and for a variety of other program management issues. The Central Manager will also insure that contract issues are clearly defined and appropriately monitored, and will provide central control for administrating and/or monitoring financial aspects of the program. (C) The Central Manager will also assemble a special scientific advisory group to provide expert advice on various program technical issues. 2. (U) Executive Review Board; (Cc) This, board will consist of executive-level representatives from the principal DeD elements (R/D and intelligeace) involved in this prograin. Observers from other DoD elements may be included on a strict need-to-know basis if they could be potential users of the techniques developed in this program, or if they might otherwise contribute in later phases af the effort. This board would be primarily responsible for management ~ related issues, such as human use, legal, release-of-information, and program security guidelines. Other responsibilities would involve resolving priority conflicts and assisting in resource procurement. This board would also provide execu- tive review of project activities and findings on a perfodic basis to assist in overall evaluation. Close coordination between this board and the Central Manager will be maintained. 3. (U) Project Teams: {C) There will be two teams: the (1) Operational and Applications Team, and (2) the Basic Research Team. These Project Teams will be the working arm of the Central Manager. Team members wil] be composed of representatives from ail the principal R/D and intelligence elements involved in this project. They will identify details of specific tasks, recommend task priority and time phasing, prepare  rasearch requests and evaluate contractor proposals, recomend facilities for conducting the investigations, and will in genera} attend to all the technical aspects of the Program. These teams will also be responsible for insuring that appropriate data evaluation method, investiga- operat lodaipended CarcReheceeranna/sn/ie: Cie RDASE-oBPBBHUb 1BdoBbogsRFCtS of the q
Sa 3 la SS, TE? Approved For Release vo04/o7I06> Gio Fodrser001s00090026-0 Research and Applications: (S/NF) There will ultimately be several research and aeoTication efforts at external and in-house facilities that examine different aspects of psychoenergetics. Specific tasks would depend on project priorities and funding levels available, and will be subject to approval by the Central Manager. Specifics of their activities will be defined by the Chairmen of the Applications and the Research teams, and will be based on guidance provided by the Human Use Committee. 1. (U) Qperational Investigations: [wee (S/NF/ORCON) This will be primarily composed of contactor personnel and in-house personnel at one or more’ government facilities who are mainly concerned with evaluating how well psychoenergetics can be applied to operational problems. Initial effort will address operational intelligence potential of remote viewing phenomenon; however later phases may address other aspects of remote viewing; e.9g., communications. (S/NF/ORCON) The application effort will integrate training methodologies and research findings from the research efforts into their operational protocols as these results become available. Some direct applications work may also be performed at contractor facilities for skill development and training, and for projects where joint effort is required. (S/NF/ORCON) The main focus of the direct application efforts is to assess utility of the most promising psychoenergetics area in an operational ‘environment and to identify methods for enhancing operational utility. Results from this work will pave the way for implementation of this potential capability into the DoD for a variety of users. (S/NF/ORCON) The operational investigations will Cesaotonatty examine real-time operational problems. These tasks will be levied on a priority basis by the Central Manager, with their execution compatible with established protocols. Operational resources may be from in-house groups, contractor personnel, or individual consultants. These personnel will also provide a talent pool for assisting in various applied or basic research tasks. Research tasks will also be levied in accordance with over-all project priorities and objectives, and will be approved by the Central Manager. 2. (U) Applications Research: (S/NF) The main purpose of the applications research is to examine all the variables that may have direct or indirect impact on improving utility of remote viewing phenomena, and to explore application potential of energetics (PK) phenomena. (S/NF) This would include, for example, determining if certain psysiolo- gical parameters, psychological traits, or states of consciousness could correlate with successful psychoenergetics functioning. Such possible correlations would be useful for predicting data validity and improving application reliability. Quantifying the effects of possible physical variables, such as distance, shielding, target location, target character- istics, or environmental factors, would help in identifying operational constraints. 4 Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 CrORDeT
(  ——_ NS 7 ee - EN SRS TE Fr TE Se A ech: © TS Ay FAINT OW ‘ ae Ne a Ls: Approved For Release 2008107108 FARRER Of 26R001500090026-0 (S/NE) Applications research includes development of al} data evaluation methodologies so that statistical significance and confidence levels can be determined for each type of application. Central to this effort would be the continuing investigations into psychoenergetics skill identification, develop- ment, and enhancement for the various classes of phenomena and types of applications considered. Techniques for improving data interpretation or for isolating valid data from the spurious would be pursued, as well as other applications research issues. (S/NF) The application research effort would investigate and attempt to simulate appropriate foreign research in order to assess its significance for threat assessment work. They would also investigate potential countermeasure to possible foreign use of psychoenergetics phenomena. (S/NF) Since this research examines both informational (RV, ESP) and energetic aspects (PK) of psychoenergetics, a broad range of research tasks would be levied on various university laboratories, contractor facilities, and government research facilities where appropriate scientific instruments, shielded rooms, or other resources are located. 3. (U) Basic Research: (C/NF) This research would require assistance from basic research laboratories at universities, contractor facilities, or appropriate government laboratories. Main focus would be on investigations that define theoretical models and fundamental physical (and mental) mechanisms that help explain the various types of psychoenergetics effects. Physical and psychological scientists and those from other disciplines (such as medical, biology, neuro- physiology) would be involved in this exploratory work. Seme of this effort would complement investigation of the empirically based applied research. {(S/NF) Basic research could include, for example, long distance remote viewing experiments to deep submarines or oroital platforms for evaluating possible electromagnetic transmission models. A variety of experiments would be developed for electromagnetic, quantum mechanical, or other physical theories that have been advanced as possible explanatory models for the phenomena. Issues involving brain/mind, consciousness/subconsciousness or cognitive research would he examained for clues that might suggest how PSI information may be received, processed, and presented to consciousness, or how energetic PSI phenomena (PK) are mediated. PK effects, for example, may involve a complex interaction between mental and physical states. Some form of electromagnetic frequency may be generated by the central nervous systeim that interacts with surrounding material for some types of PK phenomenon. Issues such as these, and many others, would be explored by the basic research effort. 5 Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 CECDET
Se nee en EE EE eee TE Ie SE IT TY LL I Be a ee Approved For Release 2004/07/09 FRAO fBBR001500090026-0 SPECIFIC TERMS: 1. (S/NF/ORCON) DIA: a. DIA/DT will provide central management. b. DIA/DT-5A will provide the Chairman for the operational and appli- cations research team, and will also provide the Deputy Chairman for the basic research team. c. DIA/DT-SA will provide an on-site contract monitor at the major psychoenergetics research facility (SRI International). 2. (S/NF/ORCON) HO DA/SGRD: a. SGRD will provide the Chairman for the basic research team, and will _ also provide the Deputy Chairman for the operational and applications research team. b. SGRD will provide direct assistance in various executive committee activities (e.g., human use, science review, security guidelines, other). contract with SRI International. SGRD Will actept transfer of $BQ0K fi \ For FY 1984, SGRD will provide management.aswjstance ister of SO of MIPER'd funds for applying to the previously defined statement work that has’ been provided to SGRD and SRI. “~~ 3. (S/NF/ORCON) Both DIA and HQ DA/SGRD will: a. Jointly develop detailed operating plans according to guidelines in the operational concept of this memorandum of agreement. b. Jointly develop and adhere to a strict set of security guidelines and requirements, and be responsive to other critical project require- ments (e.g., human use). c. Jointly review all proposed new work (operational and research), and jointiy approve new participants in this effort. d. Pursue various funding sources as appropriate and according to mutual agreement. 4 . e, Jointly develop external assistance funding requirements and alloca- tions. Although various contractors will probably be involved, pri- ority will be on retaining the SRI team for research continuity and for keeping their unique capabilities intact. f. Manage and control their respective external contracts; however, close coordination will be required to assure that duplication of effort does not exist, and to assure that contract objectives are compatible with over-all project goals. 6 Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 SECRET
PF ae ee et AL ak RD SSLAE RPT SG, Pi Sek ES 3 REET Te ee Approved For Release ne SBECRE 88R001500090026-0 g. Respond jointly to all key project issues, such as congressional queries, briefings, or QRT's. i t for up- . intly develop appendices to this memorandum of agreemen n Joting project. needs or for unforseen contingencies as they may arise. 7 Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 ernmnn Ty
ER ATA PRR SU; TR SERS ve DRIES SU eB ab HOMES HaFe 0k BONNE TEN oS OM Approved For Release 2004/07 03 E> ERR Be fo7s8R001500090026-0 (C/NF) The undersigned concur with the operating concepts and terms stated in this memorandum of agreement. DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 1 ack [nein 0kON) Date_/ 7 Aung. EL. 8 US ARMY MEDICAL AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND (SGRD) Approved For Release 2004/07/09 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001500090026-0 SECRET