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for a variety of
document types and various parameters such as document format,
location,
and method of targeting.
A target pool with a wide
variety of document types permits such an assessment.
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OPTION VII
- SEARCH/TRACK:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
One of the most difficult
operational projects
is that involving location of missing
equipment or people.
This option permits search "simulation" and
involves the actual finding of designated individuals
(e.g.,
witting beacon persons),
hidden equipment,
or other material.
This option will have its own unique target pool,
but can also be
worked
in conjunction with most of the previous options.
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OPTION VIII
- PRECOGNITION:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
A variety of general predictive
tasks are included in this option.
Most of them will be easy to
verify.
Example tasks/questions could include prediction of
international activity/events of headline importance within the
next 3-5 days
(or other time frames)
,
prediction of which target
will be selected next
in any of the previous options,
or other
similar tasks.
A track record from this option should indicate
the viability of "prediction" as
a prime or parallel activity in
any future operational task.
A computer-based precognition
procedure has also been developed as part of this option.
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OPTIONS IX
~ POLICE CASES:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
This will be for advanced
proficiency enhancement due to the diversity and complexity of
most police cases.
The specifics
in this option would be drawn
from already-solved police case work
(not from local
area)
,
and
possibly from on-going activity
if a reasonable chance of near-
term resolution exists.
Unit involvement
in such a situation
would be very limited and strictly voluntary;
data generated
would only be kept in-file and not provided to law enforcement
officials unless unique circumstances dictate otherwise.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
Police cases
in this option could
include missing persons,
suspect description,
or location of key
evidence.
Experience gained from such projects,
even
if very
limited,
should directly benefit certain counternarcotics,
counterterrorism,
or possibly counterintelligence projects.
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OPTION X
- PARAMETER EVALUATION SERIES:
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
This option permits project
personnel to directly support aspects of the overall research
objectives.
The potential value of this option
is derived from
the nature of this target pool.
Care
is taken to construct
various target pool categories that clearly define various
target-types,
ranging from very simple to highly complex.
Some
of the target-types are similar to those found in other project
options;
however the targets
in this option are more carefully
selected and relate
in
a more systematic way to other targets
in
the overall pool.
By careful target pool design,
certain clues
on phenomenon operation might be more apparent than from targets
developed purely from an operational or applications perspective.
In addition,
specific targets
in this pool could be easily
subjected to some type of parameter manipulation,
such as
distance,
shielding,
or unique environment exposure to look for
possible physical variables or influences.
Some of these targets
could also be duplicated and made available to
a variety of
research facilities
for possible joint projects
(i.e.,
via the
external contractor for this area)
.
Targets
in this option could
also be used for initial screening of candidate individuals.
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Additional details on target pool construction for
this option are presented in Appendix
D.
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OPTION XI
- TBD:
(S/NF)
There will probably be other application
of potential interest that will require unique target pools
for
proficiency evaluation.
These will be developed as needed.
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DATA BASE ISSUES:
(S/NF)
This section addresses general data record aspects of
these proficiency enhancement projects.
A previous publication
discusses specific procedures and protocols for this overall
proficiency series.
(DT-S-1031-SL,
PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL
PROFICIENCY TARGETS
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,
5 April
1991)
.
Other proficiency-
related publications are listed in Appendix A.
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An example of session information for any of the project
options
is shown in Appendix B
(Session Tasking Sheet)
and
Appendix C
(Data Base Requirements)
.
Only those aspects relevant
to any option would be highlighted on the task sheet; project
personnel would be clearly told prior to project start what
option the proficiency task involves.
It may be that certain
people have option preferences,
or over time,
show better
proficiency on some of the options.
These preferences
(or
patterns)
would provide insight into potential application
projects suitable for that individual.
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Appendix C data permits easy extraction of information
useful
for examining possible variables,
such as influence of
a
monitor
(if present)
,
affects of targeting technique,
influence
of a sender/beacon person,
or other potential
factors such as an
individual's mood or expectations.
Additionally,
target
variables such as target size,
location,
or other parameters can
also be noted and reviewed for possible patterns.
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All target material used in any of the proficiency
options will be on a "with replacement" approach.
That
is,
a
selected target will be returned to the pool,
and could be
selected again
(on a random basis)
at any time.
This permits
assessment of significance of "identical targets"
in viewer
performance,
and simplifies target pool maintenance.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
Data evaluation procedures
for these
proficiency options will be as outlined
in previous project
reports
(EVALUATION METHODS;
PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL PROFICIENCY
TARGETS)
.
In addition,
"control individuals" will be identified
and requested to provide data on select tasks.
This will permit
a "control data base" to be developed for comparison to data
generated by STAR GATE sources.
(S/SG/NF/LIMDIS)
In time,
and with a large data base,
operational limitations/constraints might also be deducible from
these proficiency enhancement projects.
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PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PUBLICATIONS:
DOCUMENT
DATE
TITLE
1 .
DT-S-1009-S
19 DEC 90
PROTOCOL FOR BEACON
PERSON TARGETING
2.
DT-S-1010-S
13 DEC 90
EVALUATION METHODS
3.
DT-S-1015-SL
15 JAN 91
ACTIVITY DEMONSTRATION
4.
DT-S-1031-SL
5 APR 91
PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL
PROFICIENCY TARGETS
5.
DT-S-1036-SL
6 JUN 91
PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT
- PHASE
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GENERIC TASK SHEET
SPECIAL PROFICIENCY TARGET
(SPT)
DATE :
TARGET NO:
s_
COMPLETE DATE:
TARGET DESIGNATOR:
TARGET PACKAGE LOCATION:
TARGETING TECHNIQUE:
TARGET DATA DESIRED:
1.
DESCRIBE KEY TARGET FEATURES:
(Include forms,
shapes,
spatial aspect,
color, motion/dynamics)
:
-
Emphasize the following: __
•_
-
Do for the following perspectives:
-
Ground-level
-
Over-view
-
Other:
s_
-
List in order of importance/most likely.
2.
identify key target CONTENT:
(Include meaning,
purpose,
function,
nature of activity,
type/nature of people if present)
:
-
Emphasize the following:
e
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List in order of importance/most likely.
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B
SESSIOn TflSKinG SHEET
Source No .
Date Tasked
__
Siuspenso Bate
Task/Targetixig No.:
Target/Target Package Location:
Targeting Technique:
Target
Datc^ Desired:
1.
DESCRIBE KEY TARGET FEATURES
(include forms,
shapes,
spatial
aspects ,
co lor ,
motion/dynamics )
:
_ Emphasize the following:
_ Do the following Perspectives:
_ Ground level
__ Over-view
_ Other:
2.
IDENTIFY KMt TARGET CONTENT
(include meaning,
purpose,
function,
nature of activity,
type /nature of people,
if
present)
:
_ Emphasize the following:
3.
IF FEESONALITY , DESCRIBE :
4.
OTHER:
(see attached)
5-
TASK UNDERSTANDING :
Be sure to discuss this task with the
Branch Chief or his designee to ensure that all objectives
are understood and that no misunderstandings exist.
6.
OTHER GUIDANCE :
Select your own style,
technique,
timing.
Prepare summaries,
record data as previously specified.
Please let the Branch Chief or his designee know your
preference, estimated timing,
and number of anticipated
sessions.
7 .
NOTE :
Identify data on your summary sheet according to
perceived importance and list
(or underline) data you
perceive to be the most likely.
8.
REMINDER :
The target can be anything;
have fun.
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A.
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ON SOURCES
’
SUMMARIES :
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Task/Target
No.
-
Target Designator
-
Targeting Method/Technique
-
Monitor
(if
used)
Estimate
Of Outcome
(High,
Medium,
Low)
Possible Session Aids/Distractions
Source
No.
-
Date
-
Session
No.
-
Session Start Time
-
Session Stop Time
Session Class
-
Session Type
B.
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ADDITIONAL PROJECT RECORDS
-
Project Type
Project Objective
Specific Task/Key Questions
(Generic Task Sheet
Data)
-
Target/Target Package Location
-
Feedback Details
(Specifics Attached,
If Necessary)
-
Specific Monitor Knowledge
(If
Not Solo/Double Blind)
Others
On Project With Target Knowledge
(Specify)
-
Source's Data
(Attached Session Summary)
-
Ops Reporting
No.
(If Operational)
-
Possible Session Aids/Distractions
-
Possible Psychological
Variables
-
Possible Physical
Variables
C.
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EVALUATION DATA :
-
Sources'
Results
(Data Correlation,
Accuracy/Reliability)
-
Sources'
Results
(Utility,
Where Applicable)
-
Control's Results
(If
used)
-
Evaluator (s)
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IF PERSONALITY,
DESCRIBE:
4.
TASK UNDERSTANDING;
Be sure to discuss this task with the
Branch Chief or his designee to ensure that all objectives are
understood and that no misunderstandings exist.
5.
OTHER GUIDANCE :
Select own style,
technique,
timing.
Prepare summaries,
record data as previously specified.
Please
let Branch Chief or his designee know your preference,
estimated
timing,
and number of anticipated sessions.
6.
REMINDER:
Target can be anything; have
fun.
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Record following on upper right of summary:
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DATE:
•
•
TIME:
•
SOURCE NO:
•
SESSION no:
•
MONITOR:
•
SESSION CLASS:
•
SESSION TYPE:
•
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such as target control type, targeting
technique,
target source, who has target knowledgeability,
and
other data will be recorded in the project records for each
specific SPT target.
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OPTION X
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