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Date of Publication
29 April
1991
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IV.
(U)
SIGNIFICANT TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
(U)
Although many topics were discussed during the off-site,
several topics seemed to generate the most attention and interest
on
the
part
of
the
attendees.
These
topics
addressed
DT-S's
current
situation
and
how
best
to
respond
to
congressional
direction
within
the
constraints
which
define
the
mission/activities of DT-S.
A.
(U)
OVERVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTION.
RECENT
ACTIVITIES. AND ACTIVITY CONSTRAINTS
(U)
OVERVIEW BRIEFING
SG1J
( S/NF )
J. VS V 1UWU MM
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briefing
on
the
FY
Congressional
direction,
recent
project
activities, and activity constraints.
The Congressional direction
was based on statements
in the FY 91 Conferees Report
(FY91)
and
followed
from overall objectives
of the Congressional
direction.
The specific directions were discussed in detail according to the
main functional topics of R&D, foreign assessment, and the use DT-
S
personnel
in
support
of various
functions.
A
summary
of
key
project publications to date
(30 reports)
was also provided.
| provided an overview
(S/NF)
Several key issues were then addressed:
The existing DT-S activity constraints
and uncertainties made
it
clear that DT-S was operating under some apparent contradictions.
There was also a possible dilemma regarding what aspect of the DT-
S directions should really be
emphasized.
Recent insight gained
during a congressional briefing indicated that new staffers and new
Congressional individuals on the intelligence committees may have
different interests
from those that provided the FY
91 guidance.
Consequently, some activities might need to be given more
(or less)
emphasis^ than originally anticipated.
The psychological impact of
zeroing-out
the DT-S billets
for FY92
was
also
seen
as
a
factor
contributing to the dilemma.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS)
Other
issues
were
also
reviewed.
While
recent
Desert
Storm
involvement
was
of
high
interest,
it
did
consume
considerable
project
time
and
slowed
project
evolution.
Considerable
time
was
then
devoted
to
discussing tasking and evaluation issues.
A separate report will
be
prepared
to
examine
this
issue
in
detail
(see
DT-S-1030-SL,
Review of Project Procedures)
.
Another result of the Desert storm
upport was the realization that some type of proficiency practice
was
needed
as
an on-going project
activity
(this
has
since been
identified
in
DT-S-1031-SL,
Procedures
for
Special
Proficiency
Targets)
.
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(U)
At this point in the briefing it was noted
that
the
most
crucial
constraint
affecting
all
of
the
DT-S
activities
is time.
There is much to do and little time left in
FY91
for
accomplishing
all
of
the
main
objectives.
The
key
question
at
this point
that
led to
lengthy discussion was:
How
best
to
proceed
given
the work
load,
operating
constraints
and
uncertainties,
and the time issue?
(S/NF)
It was recommended that at a minimum,
a clear DT-S charter should be prepared,
to include
some type of
priority identification.
It was agreed that main emphasis should
be
on
supporting
external
research
activities
and
foreign
assessments.
(U)
It
was
also
agreed
that
considerable
emphasis
should
be
devoted
to
preparation
of
a
long
range
comprehensive research and activity plan as specifically called for
in
the Congressional
guidance.
This will be given emphasis
and
completed in the early to mid-May time frame.
(U)
Overall,
there was considerable open
dialogue from the participants through this briefing,
some of the
issues raised could be readily resolved?
others were linked with
certain
realities
that
would
have
to
be
dealt
with
as
best
as
possible.
B.
(U)
DATA FLOW/ANALYSIS
(DT-3)
SG1J
(discussed the
!naged from an
1.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS)
methodology by which STAR GATE
reporCTnc,
all-source management system.
Requirements will be levied in the
same manner as with any other intelligence community disciplines.
Results must be
evaluated
in
an
all-source
environment.
Within
this operational assessment framework,
a comparative analysis can
be made pf STAR GATE reporting and qualitative comparisons can be
made based on independent responses provided by other intelligence
disciplines.
2.
(S/NF)
Additionally,
select
key
analytical
personnel
need to be made
cognizant of
the
STAR GATE project
to
provide
expertise
and
assist
DT
in
the
conduct
of
meaningful
assessments
on
a
comparative basis.
Select personnel within DT
will act in an oversight capacity to insure the overall objectivity
of the procedures and comparative value of the reporting.
3.
(S/NF)
Tasking,
reporting
and
evaluation
procedures must implemented to conform with the management system
by which other intelligence collection efforts
are being judged.
Procedures identified and described within Volume III, DIAM 58-13,
(Subject:
The
Department
of Defense
HUMINT Management
System),
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the most appropriate
for this purpose.
These were
discussed in detail.
C .
(U)
gUMfiOtlEJOF FOREIGN ACTIVITIES
(C)
Dr.
gave
a
brief
presentation
summarizing
foreign activities
in the
field of parapsychology
for the Soviet
.
y
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a
nAnmanfB ho nafad several
SG6A
union, China, and
In his opening comments he noted several
factors influencing analysis of foreign activities.
First,
there
is a lack of good reporting in the field which makes comprehensive
analysis difficult.
Secondly, of the reports which are available,
there is generally some comment in the report expressing skepticism
concerning the collection activities.
The question was raised as
to
whether
or
not
this
had
an
adverse
impact
on
collection
activities.
Finally,
there
is
a
significant
difference
in
the
approach of East and West to parapsychological phenomena.
The West
is generally
less
supportive
of
serious
research and seem
to be
preoccupied with proving that the phenomena exists.
The East,
on
the other hand accepts the reality of the phenomena and puts more
emphasis
on
understanding
the
mechanisms
and
finding
practical
applications.
As
a
result
it
is
probable
that
the
East
is
generally
ahead
of
the
West
in
achieving
credible
results
in
parapsychology
.
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v.
(U)
OTHER TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
A.
(U)
R&D OBJECTIVES
(EXTERNAL)
(S/NF)
discussed
the
proposed
R&D
objectives
to
be
accomplished
by
the
external
contractor.
Two
documents
provided
the
evolution
of
DT-S's
definition
of
the
external
assistance
needed
for
research
and
development.
These
were:
1.
DT-S-1004-S?
Basic
and Applied Research
-
General Plan;
15 Nov 90
2.
DT-S-1007-S?
Basic and Applied Research
-
1st
yr objectives?
29 Nov 90
dt—
s
documented a general plan for the Basic and Applied Research
and then stripped it down to more specifics for their first year's
objectives.
These
two
documents
were
then
finished
and
made
available for review.
(S/NP)
Prom the second document,
DT-S was able
to put
together
a
Statement
of
Work
for
the
FY91
external
research
contact.
The
Statement of Work was
a building process based on
past
research
by
the
Surgeon
General
Research
and
Development
Command
and
earlier
research
findings
that
evolved
from
DIA
sponsored work.
Emphasis was given to those topics DT-S suspected
were also of interest to the Congressional people responsible for
the research funding.
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(S/NF)
Some of the specific research topics that will
be
utilized
in
the
basic
and
applied
research
activity
were
discussed,
one of which was the magnetoencepholograph
(MEG)
.
The
MEG
device
detects
weak
magnetic
fields
within
regions
of
the
brain.
Preliminary
research
has
shown
that
there
might
be
a
significant difference between brain responses when a remote viewer
is looking at a light stimulus compared to people who are not known
to have
remote viewing
capability.
Findings
from
this
research
shows promise for selecting from the general population people who
might have this potential.
The MEG device can also determine brain
pattern
responses
that
correlate
with
controlled
flashes
occurring
remotely.
Preliminary
research
results
indicate
that
such
correlations
may
in
fact
occur
and
can
be
detected
via
appropriate
MEG measurements
and may
possibly
pave
the
way
ror
improved understanding of this field.
(S/NP)
Data pattern analysis will be conducted on data
from past experiments to determine if certain target sites art# more
accessible
to
the remote viewer than others.
For
example,
some
sites may be more dynamic than others,
increasing the possibility
of
success.
Also,
the
importance
of
the
site may make
it more
accessible
to
the viewer.
For example,
if
a
site
is
a building
with a security fence around it, the mood would suggest importance,
variation
in
viewer
performances
may
vary
due
to
a
number
of
external
conditions.
For example,
certain environmental
factors
such
as
geomagnetic
levels
may
correlate
with
the
viewer
s
performance level.
Research can be set up to investigate this by
tapping into worldwide data bases and correlating his results with
similar experiments going on in different labs.
(S/NF)
Once known patterns of remote viewing exist, the
researcher
may
suggest
a
construct,
i.e.,
the
researcher
can
translate the patterns into a testable theory.
New experiments can
then be developed to test the theory.
V
(S/NF)
As far as data quality improvement is concerned,
DT-S
involvement will
be
at
Ft.
Meade.
DT-S
can conduct remote
viewing investigations at Ft. Meade with targets made available out
of the labs.
DT-S also envisions developing its own training and
practice
to
keep
up
in-house
proficiency.
This
could
involve
beacon sessions or any other special proficiency development.
(S/NF)
In
the
area
of
new
explorations,
a
critical
application
is
search.
DT-S
hopes
to work with
the
contractor
developing ways to improve search capability.
(S/NF)
Remote viewing also has other applications that
are
not
intelligence-related.
Based
on
our broad
congressional
charter, DT-S may have opportunities to investigate other things.
One
example would be
communications.
This
involves
psychically
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linking up with an individual and communicating with them in some
form.
This could eventually help in a hostage situation.
We could
link up with the individual and he or she may be able to tell us
where they are.
This might prove helpful in improving our search
capability.
(S/NF)
A Scientific Oversight Committee and a Human Use
Review Panel and Policy Board will be established to help evaluate
the research activity.
Because of the expertise and international
connections of our contractor.
Dr.
Ed May,
we hope to draw on his
assistance to augment our own foreign data base.
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B.
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SPECIFIC R&D LINKS
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(1)
(S/NF)
discussed
recent
research
into Lucid Dreaming and its potential applications to the STAR GATE
project.
Lucid Dreaming
is
a
situation where
the
individual
is
actually
aware
that
they
are
dreaming.
A
lucid
dream
state
is
initiated when the subject can say to themselves in the dream,
I
am dreaming.”
Unlike
a regular
dream,
an
individual within
the
lucid
dreaming
state
can
essentially
dictate
what
actions
will
transpire,
i.e.,
the direction,
the content,
or the action within
the
dream.
Researchers
have
discovered
that
subjects
can
be
instructed to perform certain tasks while dreaming which indicate
they are
lucid,
i.e., moving their eyes back-and- forth,
counting
to ten, then moving their eyes again.
Research has also documented
individuals
"entering"
locked
rooms
or
opening
sealed
envelopes
while
in
lucid
dreaming
and
later
describing
what
they
"saw."
Lucid dreaming can be used for creative problem solving.
In fact,
a
leading researcher
in
lucid dream
studies.
Dr.
^ Steve
LaBerge,
maintains that one should have a goal or question in mind prior to
entering
the
lucid
state.
This
technique
has
been
used
for
centuries by native medicine people or shamans^ to gain insight in o
a myriad of questions, such as finding lost objects or individuals.
Remote Viewing is used in the waking,
or conscious state
to gain
information
which
would
otherwise
be
unattainable
by
more
conventional
(collection)
methods.
Along
the
same
lines,
lucid
dreaming
can be used to gain information while
in the
sleep,
or
unconscious state.
The two, remote viewing and lucid dreaming, can
be used to supplement one another because they*
1)
function along
the
same
lines
and
2)
Lucid dreaming may potentially reduce
the
analytical distortions which sometimes plague remote viewing.
(2)
(u)
discussed the results of some
recent studies
concernin^persoiJality types and
PSI
experiences.
There are certain shared characteristics of people conducive to PSI
experiences.
Creativity and psychic experiences
are expressions
of
a dynamic unconscious
emotional
and
instinctual
life.
These
people are open to experience and one with their environment.
They
have high self-esteem, empathy,
and self-understanding.
They also
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demonstrate an ability for relaxation and dissociation.
In fact,
they
demand
openness
to
new
and unusual
experiences
and
. hav
tolerance for the unrealistic.
People with PSI potential show high
confidence
levels
and usually have
success
early
in
life.
They
have high expectations with regard to success and are,
in general,
high
achievers.
A
link
between
PSI
experiences
and
creative
ability was found in people like Mark Twain and Robert Browning.
(3)
(C/NF)
"Mental communication investigation". HH
briefly covered a plan whereby tried and proven viewing
S^traRing techniques already in use may be combined to develop
a
means
whereby
viewers
may
communicate
actual
message trarnc
through mental means alone.
C.
(U)
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(u) ^^^^^^^gave a brief presentation outlining the
current
status
of
the
DT-S
ADP
acquisition
effort.
Major
objectives accomplished to date include:
1.
(S/NF)
Completion of an analysis of DT-S mission and
functions
resulting
in an identification of
five ma^or
objectives to be met by the ADP system.
The objectives
are:
a.
Support RV activities
b.
Support foreign intelligence analysis
c.
Support office administration
d.
Support ADP system administration
e.
support R&D activities
2.
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completion of
a preliminary system conceptual
design which will meet the ADP system objectives as well as provide
compatibility with the external Contractor's ADP system.
3.
(U)
identification of system hardware and software
items and estimated costs.
4.
(U)
Preparation and execution of purchase request
for hardware
and
software
items which can be used regardless
of
final system configuration.
5.
(U)
Development of an acquisition plan including an
identification of tasks to be accomplished and associated schedule.
6.
(C/NF)
Identification of potential sources of data
for building
the
foreign
intelligence
data
base.
Location
and
access
to parapsychological
data bases
that may exist within the
Intelligence Community continues to be a difficult task.
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