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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET dynamics, or other parameters will be examined to explore this possible link. If not successful, other approaches to investigate the targets innate nature and its possible link to phenomenon occurrence will be initiated. (2) (U) TRANSMISSION (U) The pursuit of possible transmission mechanisms for AC phenomena is essentially the most significant basic research task and also the most difficult to formulate. In this effort, a theoretical bases will be developed from extensions of current theory in light of recent advanced physics formulations. Some of these formulations permit unusual "information flows" that may, in fact, have relevance for this phenomenon. Testable models/constructs will be developed and evaluated. A variety of other possible explanations involving extensions of gravitation theory, quantum physics or other areas will be constructed and tested where possible. Some of these tests may require close cooperation of leading-edge researchers using equipment in their facility. (U) Effort in this area will also focus on integrating diverse aspects of the source, transmission, and detector categories. For example, it will examine how "targeting" occurs (i.e., how is the intended target actually located?). Insight will be drawn from in-depth reviews of various unusual physical effects identified by physical sciences researches. These include distant particle coupling (Bell's theorem), ideas from quantum gravity, possible electrostatic/gravity interactions, unusual quantum physics, observational theories, vacuum "energy" potential, and a variety of other concepts. (S/NF) Perhaps the most promising exploratory model of all is one based on little-understood aspects of the fundamental equations for electromagnetic wave propagation (Maxwell's equations). These equations indicate that forms of "wave propagation" could also exist that do not have the conventional electric or magnetic field components (i.e., vector and scalar waves). These waves would not be blocked by matter and therefore could be leading candidates for AC propagation or for certain aspects of AC phenomenon. Investigations in this area will be given priority and pilot studies will be initiated as soon as 30 | SECRET /NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET possible in FY 1992. Appropriate physical instruments may already exist from an earlier DIA exploratory R&D effort that is currently being evaluated. (3) (U) DETECTOR (U) The most important and promising aspect of understanding the nature of the AC detection system in humans is through modern advances of the neuroscience. Beginning in FY 1992, the earlier neurophysiological results obtained from magnetoencephalograph (MEG) measurements will be validated and expanded. This earlier work indicated MEG correlations between visual evoked responses areas of the brain may exist, and that remote stimuli might also be detectable in MEG data. Some of the specific investigations will examine a variety of near and far- field situations, other sensory modes and different types of individuals in order to search for potential variables. It might be possible, with advanced MEG instrumentation, to actually locate the exact brain areas involved in AC phenomena occurrence. (U) Other physical/psychophysical aspects of the central nervous system (CNS) will also be explored to look for possible correlates. This would include galvanic skin responses (GSR) or other parameters. 31 SECRET /NOFORNM Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED (U) Related to this overall area are several investigations that relate to possible environmental interactions with the brain that could affect AC data. This would include possible geomagnetic or electromagnetic influences. (4) (U) INTEG fe) (U) More than in the applied research domain, the basic research plan will liberally avail itself of the existing research communities that specialize in neuroscience, physics and statistics and the broader psychological/social 32 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 CONFIDENTIAL sciences. Beginning in FY 1992 and continuing through FY 1994, direct support with a variety of university departments, national and international, would occur. b. (U) ANOMALOUS PERTURBATION (AP) (S/NF) Figure 5 illustrates the basic approach for investigations "energetics", or Anomalous Perturbation (AP) phenomenon. Beginning in FY 1992, acceptance criteria will be establish with which to judge the historical literature for potential AP effects. Using those criteria, a detailed review of the literature will begin in mid FY 1992 and considering the size of that data base will continue through FY 1993. Knowledge gained from this review may provide insights for the development of new AP target systems or provide data so that particular experiments can be replicated. Given the complexity of most AP experiments, considerable time is needed to plan and conduct them properly. If the results warrant, then application development may begin as early as FY 1994; however the primary task of basic research of AP is to attempt to validate its existence. Findings from foreign research will be examined and factored into this activity as appropriate. 2. (U) APPLIED RESEARCH (U) Figure 6 illustrates the overall plan for the applied research portion according to seven main functional categories. a. (U) SELECTION (C) The most promising potential for selecting individuals is to identify ancillary activity that correlates with AC ability. If such a procedure can be identified, then receiver selection can be incorporated as part of other screening tests (e.g., fighter pilot candidacy), and thus large populations can be used. Therefore, this task begins in FY 1992. Among the items that will be examined are physiology (e.g., responses of the brain to external stimuli) and hypnotic susceptibility (i.e., an individuals predisposition for being hypnotized). The results of this effort will be examined continuously; however, a decision to end the investigation will occur in mid FY 1994. Should the 33 CONFIDENTIAL Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET results at that time warrant, then refining of the techniques will continue to the end of FY 1996. The reason the initial research spans several years is that to validate even one psychological finding requires long-term testing the candidate Receiver. Current statistical methods require many AC sessions per receiver, and experience has shown that only a few sessions can be conducted per week per receiver. (C) To allow for indications of success with the associate-functioning approach, research of psychological and behavioral techniques for receiver selection will begin after the first year. Previous research has shown, while statistically significant results have been observed with these techniques, the effects are small and understanding them is problematical. While the same comments about the length of time required for validation are true, these techniques have a lengthy research history, and thus a definitive answer about their effectiveness should be available by mid FY 1994. (C) The previous program was able to estimate that approximately one percent of the general population possessed a high-quality, natural AC ability. Because the empirical method (i.e., asking large groups to attempt AC) is labor intensive and very inefficient, it is included in the research plan only as a background approach last resort. Thus it is scheduled to begin in mid FY 1994 only if the other techniques do not provide useful results. b. (U) TRAINING (S/NF) Training has been a major part of the previous program, but the laboratory results have not been encouraging with regard to the empirical approach. That is, a few calibrated receivers have transcribed their internal experiences when they are producing high-quality AC data into training hypotheses. Because of resource limitations, these had not been systematically validated. They were nonetheless incorporated into operational activity due to initial successes. (U) Beginning in parallel at the start of FY 1992, ie a systematic examination of one empirical training method, and an exploration of associated functioning that may bear on the training issue. For example, lowering an individual's visual subliminal threshold (i.e., the level below which an individual is not consciously aware of visual material) might allow for a 36 SECRET /NOFORM Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET more sensitive response to AC targets. Included in this latter approach is an examination of the effects upon training of various altered states (e.g., lucid dreaming and hypnosis). (U) A definitive answer about the selected empirical method should be available at the close of FY 1993. If no progress has been observed and if there have been no positive results from the basic research, the task ends. However, should any of the variables examined appear promising then the task will continue until the end of FY 1996. (S/NF) It is anticipated that all laboratory successes must be validated by simulating operational tasks. These experiments involve identifying the specialty to be tested, the acceptance criteria, and conducting sessions in which the complete target systems are know. This 3-year activity runs concurrently with the other tasks but with a l-year offset to allow for planning. c. (U) TARGET SELECTION (U) Based on earlier research, the most promising approach to target selection appears to be a single physical characteristic called entropy (i.e., a measure of inherent target information). Beginning in FY 1992, two and one half years have been allocated for the detailed study of this aspect of target properties. Initially, little experimentation is required; rather, a retrospective examination of previous target systems should indicate if this approach is valid. Included in this examination are detailed calculations of the information content of natural target scenes. In mid 1994, a decision will be made to continue or abandon the task depending upon the results. (U) Beginning in mid FY 1993, however, an investigation of other potential intrinsic target properties will be examined. This task develops a quantitative definition of targets that include non-physical target parameters such as function or relationships. For example, a target may be more readily sensed by AC if the collection of elements at the site (e.g., trees, buildings, roads) constitute a conceptually coherent unit as opposed to a collage of unrelated items. This task will be integrated with a variety of applications in coordination with findings/investigations pursued by the in-house effort. 37 SECRET /TOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET d. (U) PROTOCOLS (U) Given the laboratory success of AC experimentation, the protocol task can build upon a substantial literature. Determining optimal, specialty-dependent protocols only require extending current concepts. Several years are required due to the statistical nature of analysis that is required to determine the effects of environment, receiver, target and feedback conditions. Several high-interest application areas (such as search/ location) will be examined in detail. A variety of session procedures will be evaluated to determine those that are beneficial to improving data quality. e. (U) ANALYSIS (U) This area requires extensive review of leading analysis tools, such as those required for describing imprecise concepts or data (i.e., artificial intelligence techniques, fuzzy sets). This work will be combined with findings from neural network analysis and research, or possibly combinations of other emerging advanced analysis methods. (S/NF) Various approaches that are anticipated to directly benefit operational evaluations will be emphasized. One promising technique involves procedures based on an adaptive (frequent data base update) approach. This will permit an individual's progression, and possibly time dependent data variables, in an individual's track record, to be identified. f. (U) INTEGRATION (U) This activity would be an on-going review/integration effort in order to identify patterns or clues useful for understanding practical aspects of this phenomenological area. (S/NF) Identifying approaches and procedures that permit assimilation of AC data from operational support projects into all-source intelligence analysis procedures will also be part of this support activity. Depending on results of applied research findings and operational pursuits, a basic seminar/training program for other applications-oriented elements might be established. Such a training/seminar program would focus on basic techniques and would augment possible operational training activity that might become part of the in-house effort. This would require several years to develop and establish. 38 SECRET /NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET SG1B VII. (U) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/OVERSIGHT (S/NF) DIA, as executive agent, has implemented a management structure that fosters a proactive, responsive, and creative environment for this activity. Both external research and in-house activities are centered in one unit (DT-S) under the direct supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence (DIA/DT). The DT-S unit manager also receives technical and management guidance from DIA's Research and Technology Division (DT-5). (S/NF) Project oversight is provided by a Project Review Board (PRB) that is composed of five senior management individuals selected from areas of DIA outside of DT. In addition, a 5-member Project Oversight Panel has been established to provide program and technical guidance on all STAR GATE activities. The 28 member DIA Advisory Board has been appraised of the STAR GATE program and their recommendations have been > incorporated into project activities. Review/guidance is available from DIA's Executive Director and from the Deputy Director. The General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP) staff 39 SECRET /NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET director conducts periodic project reviews and provides guidance. Links with the Ic Staff help provide a broader management and program review base for this activity. (S/NF) Oversight for external contract activity is provided by a 5-member expert Scientific Oversight Committee (soc). These members are identified in Table 5. A Human Use Review Board has also been established to provide expert guidance/advice regarding contractor adherence to appropriate DOD human use regulation. (U) The extensive nature and scope of these various program management and oversight activities will insure that all activities identified in this long-range plan can be appropriately monitored and evaluated on an on-going basis. VIII. (U) ESTIMATED RESOURCE NEEDS . (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Due to the diversity of the STAR GATE mission/objectives, both external resources and in-house expertise are (and will be) required. A balance will be sought between external and internal activities, and every effort will be made to integrate and link these activities where appropriate. The external aspect permits a wide range of expertise covering many disciplines to be focused on this area; this also has the benefit of ensuring peer group review and of facilitating a variety of scientific interactions. In-house personnel will also require a wide-range of expertise, and will necessarily require retention of those with an already-demonstrated track record in this phenomenology. (S/NF) For the near term (1992-1993), anticipated that at least 10 billets, and possibly 12, be dedicated for the overall in-house activity as outlined in this plan. Later (1994-1996), additional personnel would be required due to anticipated growth in world-wide research and increases in operational demands. At least 4-8 additional specialists would be required. (U) Details on in-house staffing requirements are in appendix G. (C) External research levels would require at least $2 million for FY 1992 with approximately $4-6 million per year for the next 4-5 years, depending on findings/results from the FY 1991 and FY 1992 activities. The bulk of this funding will be 40 SECRET /NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release apobidatos lr pp9s-00789R002600090001-4
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ee) Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED TABLE 5 SCIENTIFIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE steven A. Hillyard - Professor of Neurosciences, Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego. - Author or coauthor of 118 technical publications in neuroscience. - Eighty-two invited presentations at technical conferences. -~ Ph.D., Yale University, 1968 (Psychology). s§. James Press - Professor of Statistics, Department of Statistics, University of California, Riverside. - Author or coauthor of 132 technical publications in statistics. - Author of 12 books and/or monographs. - ph.D., Stanford University, 1964 (Statistics). Garrison Rapmund - Responsible for facilitating commercialization of Strategic Defense Initiative technologies to the health care industry and the life sciences research community. - Major General, USA retired in 1986 as Assistant Surgeon General (R&D) and Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. - M.D., Columbia University, 1953 (Pediatrics). Melvin Schwartz - Associate Director for High Energy and Nuclear Physics, Brookhaven National Laboratory. - Author or coauthor of 40 technical publications in high energy physics, author of "principles of Electrodynamics." - Nobel Prize, Physics (1988). - Ph.D., Columbia University, 1958 (Physics). Yervant Terzian - Professor of Physical Sciences, Chairman of the Department of Astronomy, Cornell University. - Author or coauthor of numerous technical publications and the editor of four books. - Ph.D., Indiana University, 1965 (Astronomy) . 42 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED CIENTIFIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTE ctd Phillip G. Zimbardo Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Stanford University. - Author or coauthor of numerous technical publications in experimental psychology... - Ph.D., Yale University, 1959 (Psychology). 43 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
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nice Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED APPE xX: TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS BRIEF HISTORY OF PHENOMENOLOGICAL AREA STAR GATE STATUS - JUNE 1991 POTENTIAL RESEARCH SUPPORT FACILITIES RESOURCE LITERATURE SCIENTIFIC OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE tr a Ft 9 A wD YP DT-S RESOURCE REVIEW 45 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED APPENDIX A TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS (U) PHENOMENA RMINOLOGY (U) This phenomenological area has had a variety of descriptive terms over the years, such as paranormal, parapsychological, or as psychical research. Foreign researchers use other terms: "psychoenergetics" in the USSR; "extraordinary human function" in the People's Republic of China (PRC). In general, this field is concerned with a largely unexplored area of human consciousness/subconsciousness interactions associated with unusual or underdeveloped human capabilities. (U) Recently, researchers have shown a preference for terms that are neutral and that emphasizes the anomalous or enigmatic nature of this phenomena. The term anomalous mental phenomena (AMP), is generally preferred. (U) This area has two aspects; information access and energetics influence. Information access refers to a mental ability to describe remote areas or to access concealed data. that are otherwise shielded from all known sensory channels. A recent term for this ability is anomalous cognition (AC). This term places emphasis on potential understanding that might be available from advances in sensory/brain functioning research or other related research. Older terms for this aspect have included extra-sensory perception (ESP), remote viewing (RV), and in some cases, precognition. (U) The energetics aspect refers to the ability to influence, via mental volition, physical or biological systems by an as yet unknown physical mechanism. An example of physical system influence would include affecting the output of sensors or electronic devices; biological systems influence would include affecting physiological parameters of an individual. A recent descriptive term for this ability is anomalous perturbation (AP). Older terms for this phenomenon included psychokinesis (PK) or telekinesis. UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET (U) GENERAL DEFINITIONS (S/NF) For this program, basic research is defined to mean any investigation or experiment for determining fundamental processes or for uncovering underlying parameters that are involved in this phenomenon. Basic research is primarily oriented toward understanding the physical, physiological , and psychological mechanisms of anomalous mental phenomena (AMP). (S/NF) Applied research refers to any investigation directed toward developing particular applications or for improving data quality and reliability. For anomalous cognition (AC) phenomenon, research is primarily directed toward improving the output quality of AC data. This would include ways to develop/improve utility of AC data for variety of potential application. For example, examination of spatial and temporal relationships of AC data could assist in developing a reliable search capability useful for locating missing people or equipment. SECRET /NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET APPENDIX B BRIEF HISTORY OF P OG (U) In the mid-late 1800's, investigations into anomalous mental phenomena (AMP) were initiated by a very limited number of researches working essentially independent of one another in various countries. The early investigators were motivated to examine this area due to evidence suggested by a wide variety of anecdotal accounts of spontaneous occurrences. Many of these early investigations focused on case study collection and analysis; some were aimed at proof-of-principle and were based on the psychological perspectives of that time-period. (U) The most well known early US researcher was J. B. Rhine at Duke University, NC; he explored proof-of-principle by use of simple experimental targets (5 symbols) and well-established statistical methods. In the 1960's, new US work began that examined psychological variables and psychological states; this new work incorporated a wide variety of target material in the experimental set-up. However, none of this early research examined application potential of this area, and very little of it examined distance effects of the phenomena. (S/NF) Initial evidence of interest of applying this phenomena emerged from USSR research in the mid-late 1960's. The Soviet researchers were interested in the use of "ESP" in a long- distance communication mode, and had conducted several successful long-distance communication experiments. The Soviet were also heavily into the energetics aspect of AMP, and reported success involving mental influence on material objects as well as influence of the psychological/physiological states of target individuals. Soviet work was aimed both at phenomena understanding and at application pursuits. (S/NF) In the early 1970's, US researchers at SRI-International, Menlo Park, CA, also initiated research into phenomena understanding and application pursuits. This work, centering on "remote viewing (RV)" came to the attention of the CIA. Subsequently, CIA provided funding to SRI for continuing RV research. CIA funding was discontinued in 1975; subsequent funding for RV investigation at SRI was provided by DIA and some of DIA's service support elements with occasional support from various R&D organizations. DIA's interest in funding this area 1 SECRET /NOFORIM Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4 SECRET was primarily from a threat assessment point-of-view in order to help understand the Soviet work. (S/NF) Since most of the SRI funding was based on a variety of private and government sources, it was very difficult to establish a coherent integrated research/development program. Funding was limited and subject to extreme cyclic and sporadic activity that prevented systematic research. However, several important research findings were nevertheless realized. Among these were: (1) distance/shielding do not effect results; (2) some people have an innate capability to perform well; (3) goal orientation is more important then psychological factors/states or the nature of the target; and (4) a potential correlation between remote viewing capability and certain brain neurons (via Magnetoencephalograph measurements) may exist. These findings were based on research procedures and techniques that received critical review by an expert 9-person Scientific Oversight Committee. The research approach and procedures were judged scientifically sound. (U) Research findings in this area are sometimes not readily accepted, regardless of adequacy of experimental controls or integrity of the investigators. Consequently, a variety of negative views can be found concerning the same data. Such views have had a retarding effect on the field and on funding. Part of the controversy lies in the difficulty of agreement between "proof-of-principle" and "reasonable demonstration" demands. A listing of recent publications that illustrate both negative as well as balanced perspectives is shown on Table 6. (U) However, attempts to apply anomalous mental phenomena do not depend on the need for formal proof. Although formal scientific acceptance could be helpful, the history of application investigations in this field demonstrates that at least some level of application reliability can be achieved for some types of projects. The issue is how to improve overall data quality/reliability (the main thrust of this research/investigation plan) so that wider use can be made of this potential capability. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The successful long distance SRI remote viewing experiments from the 1970's generated interest in operational pursuits with in-house government personnel. In the late 1970's, HQDA/INSCOM established a small unit for "development of a community capability" in RV. This unit was transferred to DIA in 1986 when 12 billets were authorized in the GDIP budget for this 2 SECRET/NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release abbas ATER DP96-00789R002600090001-4
nein, Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET activity. A Special Access Program (SAP), SUN STREAK, was established in order to protect identity of the individuals and due to the nature of some of the projects examined. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) A variety of potential operational projects were investigated over the next few years; in 1989 the Military Intelligence Board (MIB) agreed to examine the utility of the project under field conditions involving counternarcotics projects. The MIB reviewed results of this test period in September, 1990. Subsequently, the SUN STREAK operational development and SAP aspect of this activity was cancelled. STAR GATE was established to overcome the deficiencies of earlier efforts and to permit a more systematic and scientifically sound approach to the research and to application potential investigations. All STAR GATE activities are conducted in accordance with appropriate scientific procedures and methodologies. SECRET/NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release aobidetog fl ERDp|6-0078eR002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED TABLE 6 RECENT REVIEWS OF PHENOMENOLOGICAL AREA Critical: "Enhancing Human Performance; Issues, Theories and Techniques"; National Research Council (NRC), 1988, Washington, D.C. - This report states that over 130 years of parapsychological research have not proven the phenomena and that many methodological flaws exist. However, it recommends that foreign work (especially USSR) be monitored. Response to Above: "Reply to the National Research Council Study on Parapsychology"; a special report prepared for Board of Directors of the Parapsychological Association, Inc., 1988; Research Triangle Park, N.C. - Points out several evaluation procedural flaws in the NRC report (e.g., data selection, not visiting leading researchers, unbalanced approach). This response states that strong cases have been established for phenomena existence. Balanced: "Report on a Workshop on Experimental Parapsychology"; International Security and Commerce Program, Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), 22 February 1989. ~ Discusses experimental reproducibility, methodological and other problems; points out that experimental results in this field are as robust as in other areas of the social/psychological sciences; and calls for improved open dialogue along with pursuit of applications as part of an overall acceptance strategy. Balanced: "The Anomaly Called Psi: Recent Research and Criticism"; Behavioral and Brain Sciences (1987) 10, 539-643; Cambridge University Press. - Points out that over 100 years of research can lay claim to phenomena demonstration, even though the signal is weak. Urges for practical applications of psi, regardless of the small effects noted in the laboratory environment. 4 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET APPENDIX C STAR GA CKGROUND (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) STAR GATE was initiated by DIA in FY 1991 in order to carry out Congressional committee recommendations. The Congressional action established a new program “intended to provide a more systematic and scientifically sound approach to research in this area," and a “wider and more systematic review of potential intelligence applications" involving Anomalous Mental Phenomena (AMP). The Congressional conferees designated DIA as the executive agent for this new program, and agreed that DIA should: - "Formulate and provide to Congress a long-range comprehensive plan for research and applied research for the program." SG1B - "Levy and prioritize requirements for the program as appropriate." - "Provide for systematic and independent assessment of program results." - "Assure proper documentation of all activities and plans based on scientific methodology and evaluation." - “Arrange for an appropriate level of external assistance to the program." (S/NF) A funding level of $2 million was authorized in FY 1991 to initiate this program and to develop a comprehensive long- range plan. All of the key objectives for FY 1991 have been initiated and many have been accomplished (see Appendix D; STAR GATE Status). A limited access (LIMDIS) program, STAR GATE, was established for this overall effort in October 1990. SECRET/TIOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release ooobloas 94 ppo6-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET APPENDIX D STAR GATE STA - JUN 99 A. (S/NF) Long-Range Comprehensive Plan: - A basic and applied research general plan was developed on 15 November 1990. - A long-range comprehensive plan was completed on 28 June 1991. B. (S/NF) Integrated Foreign Data Base: - Collection requirements were identified on 9 November 1990. - All-source collection plans were documented on 15 January 1991. - Specific collection plans were implemented starting on 27 March 1991. - An initial bibliographic data base was developed and entered into the project system on 16 November 1990. - Automatic Data Processing (ADP) requirements for all anticipated data bases and support activities were identified on 20 December 1990: -- Some basic equipment has been obtained. -- ADP system procurement is underway. SG1B Cc. (S/NF) Program Requirements: - Research requirements were identified on 15 November 1990. SECRET /TNOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET SG1B D. (S/NF) Independent Assessment: - An independent review/assessment mechanism was implemented on 20 December 1990. - A Project Review Board was established on 17 January 1991. - A Project Oversight Panel was established on 9 April 1991. - A Scientific Oversight Committee was established on 28 June 1991. , E. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Proper Documentation: - A limited access project was established for this activity on 23 October 1991. - General project protocols were documented on 21 November 1990. - Protocols for beacon person targeting were published on 13 December 1990. - Potential tasking mechanisms were published on 10 January 1991. - Security procedures were developed and published on 15 January 1991. - Procedures for special proficiency targets were published on 5 April 1991. - Project procedures were reviewed and modified; findings were published on 5 April 1991. - A symposium summary and an off-site review summary were published on 15 March 1991 and 29 April 1991. SECHET/NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release ooo Heb SLT pp96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SECRET - Over ten documents on various project investigations were published between 30 October 1990 and 5 April 1991. - A detailed proficiency enhancement project report was published on 21 June 1991. - A detailed operational plan for the remainder of FY 1991 was published on 24 June 1991. - External research will adhere to sound scientific methodology under the auspices of an expert Scientific Oversight Committee established at contract start. - Human use aspects of the external research will be reviewed and appraised by an expert Human Use Review Board established at contract start. F. (S/NF) External Assistance: - A basic and applied research general plan was developed on 15 November 1990. - Basic and applied research requirements for the initial contract were documented on 29 November 1990. - An external contract package was prepared on 7 December 1990. This contract was signed on 28 June 1991. Research identified will extend into FY 1992. SECRET/NOFORN/LOUNDIS Approved For Release 2ovdiddiis Eid ppe6-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED APPENDIX E POTENTIAL RESEARCH SUPPORT FACILITIES ANOMALOUS MENTAL PHENOMENA Science Applications International Corp.* Mind Science Foundation Princeton Engineering Anomalies Laboratory American Society for Psychical Research St. John's University Foundation for Research into the Nature of Man ARE/Atlantic University University of Virginia Psychophysical Research Laboratories Edinburgh University E6tvors Lorand University Central Institute for Physics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences OTHER RELATED DISCIPLINES Psychology Stanford University Cornell University * Anticipated research prime contractor UNCLASSIFIED Los Altos, CA San Antonio, TX Princeton Univ, NJ New York, NY Long Island, NY Durham, NC Virginia Beach, VA Charlottesville, VA Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland Budapest, Hungary Budapest, Hungary Stanford, CA Ithaca, NY Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 UNCLASSIFIED Physics Department, University of Maryland College Park, MD General Relativity California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Electromagnetic/Basic Research Electronetics Corp Buffalo, NY Batelle Corp | Columbus, OH Institute for Advanced Study Austin, TX 3 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. UNCLASSIFIED APPENDIX F RESOURCE LITERATURE A.R.E. Journal Abnormal hypnotic Phenomena American Anthropologist American Ethnologist American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis American Journal of Physiology American Journal of Sociology American Psychologist American Society for Psychical Research Annals of Eugenics Annals of Mathematical Statistics Annales de Sciences Psychiques Archivo di Psicologica Neurologia e Psychiatra Association for the Anthropological Study of Consciousness Newsletter Behavioral and Brain Science Behavioral Science Bell System Technical Journal Biological Psychiatry Biological Review British Journal for the Philosophy of Science British Journal of Psychology Bulletin of the American Physical Research Bulletin of the Boston Society for Psychic Research Bulletin of the Los Angeles Neurological Societies Contributions to Asian Studies 1 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 26. a7. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44, 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. UNCLASSIFIED Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology Endeavour Ethnology Exceptional Human Experience Experientia Experimental Medicine and Surgery Fate Fields within Fields Foundations of Physics Hibbert Journal Human Biology International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis International Journal of Comparative Sociology International Journal of Neuropsychiatry International Journal of Parapsychology International Journal of Psychoanalysis Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology Journal of Altered States of Consciousness Journal of Applied Physics Journal of Applied Psychology Journal of Asian and African Studies Journal of Biophysical and Biochemical Cytology Journal of Cell Biology Journal of Communication Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology Journal of Consulting Psychology Journal of Existential Psychiatry Journal of Experimental Biology Journal of Experimental Psychology Journal of General Psychology 2 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4 SECRET APPENDIX G DT-S PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) An analysis of the DT-sS functions necessary to support the achievement of the long-range goals indicate four major functional areas which must be supported. Within each functional area, personnel requirements can be identified. A complicating factor; however, is the fact that some of the functional areas (such as Viewing, Intelligence Analysis, and ADP support) are highly specialized and require full-time dedicated personnel. 1. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) RV activities RV activities can be grouped into the following major areas: a. Participate in R & D activities b. Viewer Training Cc. Operational Activities anticipated that six personnel would be required. Five of the people would be involved in operational activities as well as participating in support of the R & D activities to be conducted by the external Contractor. One additional person would be SECRET/NOFORN/LIMDIS Approved For Release Sod beige: RpP96-00789R002600090001-4
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001 -4 SG1B SECRET 3. (U) ADP Support (S/NF) Over the period of time covered by this Plan, the ADP support activities of DT-S are anticipated to rise dramatically, requiring one full-time person to function as an ADP system administrator. Several factors justify this position: a. (S/NF) DT-S is currently in the process of upgrading its ADP system to include the acquisition of a Unix- based SUN workstation which will not only serve as the main system element, but will also be used to construct the Intelligence and the R & D databases, serve as the communications link to the external Contractor, and support the operation of special DI-S research equipment. Specific areas requiring specialized technical attention include: (1) Operating system(s) (2) LAN(s) administration (3) Database construction/maintenance 2 SECRET /NOFORN Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600090001-4