Si PREM iI a ae a 6-00788R001700090001-5 OFFICE C. . Toes" We INTELLIGENCE WASHINGT On REMY TO ATUENTICN De " Ug 1983 DAMI-ISH le A MEMORANDUM. THRU ¥4€E-CHISE OF STAFF, —ARMY, AUS fr ARMY: GENERAL -COUNSEL-— (2 _ FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY SUBJECT. CENTER LANE (U)~-ACTION MEMORANDUM 1. (U) Purpose: To obtain your approval for the Army to engage in CENTER LANE activities. 2, (U) Discussion: a. (S/CL-L/NOFORN) CENTER LANE is a US Army Intelligence and Security Command (CINSCOM) Special Access Program (SAP) which utilizes an aspect of parapsychology known as remote viewing as the collection method for obtaining information of intelligence interest. The CENTER LANE SAP has been approved by the secretary of the Army; however, the signed action is being held hy the Army General Counsel for review of human use issues addressed in this vaper. b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Army participation in GRILL FLAME , the predecessor to CENTER LANE, was most recently approved by Secretary of the Army on 1 Feb 82 (TAB A). Two areas were addressed by the Army General Counsel in his memorandum which deserve comment concerning CENTER LANE activities, namely human experimentation and funding issues. (1) (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CENTER LANE's use of human sub- jects remains as stated in the enclosed 14 Jan 82 Decision Memorandum on GRILL FLAME. As in the case of GRILL FLAME, CENTER LANE has demonstrated that important foreign intelligence and counterintelligence information may be obtained through the use of remote viewing and the Army's continued involvement is warranted, The Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and OACSI, HQDA have all requested and received support from CENTER LANE. Classified by ACSI, DA Declassify on; OADR Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001700090001-5 ye [7 PT LEASAPLE TO | nd sf hyp ba ros rymacy Sa aaeiatee ss Te aces i
ne edna! Pel dbdy ai DIRE natinaks holt eee WAL: PPR MOET ee aakal SoM PER a RTO a, Soe ; Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001700090001-5 Cie nel GER TR LARE Freer DAMI-1SH 12 AUG 1983 SUBJECT: CENTER LANE (U)--ACTION MEMORANDUM (2) (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Personnel spaces and funding for CENTER LANE have been taken "out of hide" by INSCOM within the Army Security and Investigative Activities (S&IA) program for FY 83 and 84. Requirements for FY 85-89 are included in the INSCOM S&IA budget submission. Per request of the Director, General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP) Staff, a GDIP sub- mission was also provided to be included in the Congressional Budget Justification Book only if prior Congressional approval is obtained. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition) has agreed to fund CENTER LANE training and research projects with Program 6 resources and the first two projects will be submitted for approval in the near future. 3. (C) Recommendation: That the Secretary of the Army approve our continued participation in CENTER LANE activities within INSCOM, with appropriate contractors and in a cooperative effort with DIA. Army participation will continue to be in strict accordance with the provisions of Procedure 13, DOD Regulation 5240. .1-R. 1 Enel as APPROVED BY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY. HARRY, E. SOYSTER TSE toed Frieadier General, USK oANOTED BY Acting AColS ior Intelligenab SECRETARY OF THE ARMY KY FREWER Bae’ / utc, &S Militefry Assistant to the Secretery of the Araoy MAJ(P) FOX/50114 Typed by M. Barry 2 v—_ IA-RDP96-00788R001700090001 -5