Approved For Release 2003/09/09): CAA-RDF(I96-00788R001200240008-6 TAFM-OPS-—HUP 21 November 1978 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJ: Summary of Visit to SRI International - 15-17 November 1978 (U) (S/NOFORN) PURPOSE: This MFR highlights significant data covered during my recent visit to SRI. The primary reasons for the visit were to meet the appropriate SRI personnel involved in "Remote Viewing" (RV) experiments, receive an overall orientation on the RV program and to discuss the proposal under which SRI was going to train selected INSCOM personnel in RV techniques. (S/NOFORN) Mr. Scott Phillips, GS-14, Army Material Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA), accompanied me on the visit. Mr. Phillips has been involved with AMSAA GRILL FLAME activities and was interested in Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) projects that SRI might be working on. (S/NOFORN) The major points covered during the visit are summarized below: a. Initial orientation briefing was given by Dr. Harold Puthoff and Russell Targ. Others in attendance were Charles Tart, Psychologist Consultant, and Ed May, Consultant. b. Dr. Puthoff and Mr. Targ stressed that they do not have all the answers concerning RV Phenomenon nor do they expect to have the answers in the near future. e. Concerning the new "Work Statement", we agreed on the following: (1) SRI will train INSCOM Team Chief (Maj Watt), including management techniques and how to design/conduct RV experiments. (2) Maj Watt will return to SRI in late Nov-early Dec for training (5-10 days). (3) Maj Watt will "sereen" INSCOM personnel for possible candidates and have nominees ready for final interview by SRI personnel NLT 26 January 1979. (4) SRI Staffer will come to DC area (when notified we are ready) and interview nominees. From the group of nominees, three individuals will be selected for formal training at SRI. (5) Beginning in April 1979, SRI will commence formal training of individuals selected for RV training. One individual will be trained per month and training will last 3-4 weeks. Training will include Neurophysical Testing as well as new techniques concerning Subject Reinforcement. d. We discussed in some detail criteria for selection of Subjects. Again, it should be noted, that no definite profile has been established but _Atse De 9 Coamyisd) “ACA TIO Approved For Release 2004p 9/09 :, GIA-RDP96-00788R001200240008-6 9, ‘1952 roaki NUFUAE 2 y 31 bee ooK i
; Approved For Release 2803/09/09 j;iClA-RDP96-00788R001200240008-6 experience has shown that successful subjects normally possess some of the following characteristics: well-thought of by co-workers” above average intelligence” thinks well of himself “ adventurous ¥ open-minded ¥ successful ~ articulate v feeling of sensitivity mature and stable ~ "artistic character and personalityw ability to "in-flow" data e. Dr. Puthoff and Mr. Targ demonstrated both the "Ten Function Random Number Generator Test" and the "Tour Function Testing" equipment. Apparently, there ig some relationship to how well individuals do with the above tests as to how they will fare during RV sessions. INSCOM trainees will be exposed to this equipment during their respective training eycles. £, Dr. Puthoff and Mr. Targ conducted an RV experiment with Scott Phillips as the Subject. Agains, results were somewhat negative, at least to me--although there were elements of the experiment which were intriguing enough to warrant further exploration. SG1A SRT does have an on-going SCI pro ect with DIA, Initial results @ are checking via 980 channels to ACSI whether or not new intel coincides with data provided by 5RI subject over a year ago. This could lead to some very interesting results if there is any eorrelation of data. h. Finally, the trip to SRI certainly was beneficial and all patties concerned were very helpful as well as professional. IT was very &mpressed with the results obtained thus far and I am looking forward to further research into the RV arena. run, 8 EX MURRAY B. WATT Maj, MI INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project Officer a acl 2 Approved For Release 2003/09/09;: GlA»RDP96-00788R001200240008-6 i ike WS
Approved For Release 20GS/08 G9} ClASRDPI6-00788R001200240008-6 21 November 1978 SUBJ: SRI International Visit (15-17 Nov 78), Time Schedule WEDNESDAY - 15 Nov 78 0900: Departed Baltimore/Washington Airport. L145: Arrived San Francisco Airport. Met by CPT Gary Higgins, CI/SIGSEC BN, SF. 1200-1300: Travel to and In-processing at hotel. 1300-1330: ‘Travel (by car) to SRI International. 1330-1800: Discussions with SRI personnel to include: Initial orientation, explaining remote viewing experiements, training schedule, and eriteria for selection of subjects. THURSDAY - 16 Nov 78 0900-1200: Discussions with Dr. Puthoff and Russell Targ concerning new "Work Statement” (contract between SRI and INSCOM). 1300-1500: Discussion and experiments using the "Ten Function Random Number Generator Test" and the "Four Function Random Test". 1500-1800: Remote Viewing Exercise. FRIDAY - 17 Nov 78 0730-0900: Wrap-up session with SRI personnel, including discussion concerning next visit and viewing of exercise to be conducted by CDEC at Ft Ord. 1030-1130: Courtesy call on CDR, CI/SIGSEC Bn (LTC Cooley). 1330: Depart San Francisco Airport. 2110: Arrive Baltimore/Washington Airport. Approved For Releasé 2003/0#§/@9}!.G1A-RDP96-00788R001200240008-6 Yn hein i