Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 3S PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS BASTC APPROACH Date of Publication 21 June 1991 This is a Department of Defense Intelligence Document prepared by Technology Assessment and Support Office, Directorate for Scientific and Technical Intelligence Defense Intelligence Agency. PREPARED BY Technology Assessment and Support Office (DT-S) NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS _ LIMITED DISSEMINATION REPRODUCTION REQUIRES APPROVAL OF ORIGINATOR OR HIGHER DOD AUTHORITY FURTHER DISSEMINATION ONLY AS DIRECTED BY DT OR HIGHER DOD AUTHORITY CLASSIFIED BY: DIA/DT DECLASSIFY ON: OADR SECRET /NOFORN/LIMDIS STAR GATE Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 © UNCLASSIFIED CONTENTS PAGE I PURPOSE wee ccc cece ccc ccc c ccc eceeseeeecceeeseseeeece 1 II  SCOPE/OBJECTIVE ... ccc ccc cece cree ccc ee ccc seceescees 1 III PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS ....cccccsccccceccs 2 IV DATA BASE ISSUES ...ccsccccccccccccccvccccsececceess 6 APPENDIX A. PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PUBLICATIONS B. SESSION TASKING C. DATA BASE REQUIREMENTS D. PARAMETER EVALUATION SERIES UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 fGhi- PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS BASIC APPROACH I. (U) PURPOSE: (S/NF) The purpose of this document is to identify basic options for proficiency enhancement that are available to DT-s project personnel. II. (U) SCOPE/OBJECTIVES: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) The performance enhancement projects discussed in this report are organized according to various options that relate to both applications research investigations and potential operational tasks. These options include rapid practice/feedback projects, parameter exploration projects, and a variety of projects that relate to, or possibly simulate, anticipated operational tasks. (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) These various proficiency options, therefore provide a means for systematic training/practice, and assist in systematic review or assessment of potential intelligence operational application. (U) Appendix material identifies types of information required for keeping track of individual proficiency activity and for developing appropriate data base records. Previous proficiency-related publications and details on one of the research-related options are also included in appendix material. hehe TOFORN/LIMDIS STAR GATE Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 feet III. (U) PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) A variety of proficiency enhancement projects are reviewed in this section. These projects (proficiency options) all require tailored target pools. Many of these target pools have already been developed; others are in preparation. These project options are summarized below: o (U) OPTION I - EXPLORATORY: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) This option consists of a wide variety of target pool material that should permit easy evaluation of how well individuals perform on specific target elements. For example, it includes targets with only color, targets with only basic/simple shapes or geometries, out-of- context targets, printed material targets, or unique combinations of these. Primary purpose of this option is to assist in an individual's "calibration", such as evaluating the extent of "analytical overlay" or other noise sources that might be generally present in the data. Fundamental aspects of the overall process might also be deducible from comparison of the individuals raw data to the target specifics. This option will also link, where possible, to external contractor projects of a similar nature. Targets in this option also have relevance for certain applications where unique elements might be important (e.g., search projects). o (U) OPTION II - COMPUTER AIDED: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) This option is intended for high- volume use and is based on a computerized training/practice technique recently developed by DT-S personnel. This option permits rapid target selection and rapid feedback for potentially thousands of targets. It is highly flexible, can operate ina variety of modes, and automatically maintain all pertinent records including success/failure rates (and probabilities). It can also be used in a "sender/receiver" mode to simulate or evaluate communication potential. Such a mode could have relevance for hostage projects. (U) Details on this option are contained in DT-s- 1036-SL, PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT -~- PHASE I; 6 June 1991. o (U) OPTION III - BEACON PERSON: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) This option permits exploration of the role of a beacon person (or "sender") and is composed of 2 “Scher OFORN/LIMBDIS ATE STAR G Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 SEChE? actual targets that exist in the Baltimore-Washington area. Targets are randomly selected from the target pool and a beacon person then visits the actual site to observe the area. This option has been found to be particularly useful for new individuals or for demonstration purposes. The target pool consists of a variety of diverse target possibilities. (U) Additional details on this option are contained in DT-S-1009-S, PROTOCOL FOR BEACON PERSON TARGETING, 19 Dec 1990, and in DT-S-1015-SL, ACTIVITY DEMONSTRATION, 15 Jan 1991. o (UV) OPTION IV - GENERAL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS/SITES: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) For examination of a variety of potential near or distant situations, this option offers the most flexibility. The target pool consists of a large number of geographic targets as referenced by photographs, pages selected from magazines such as National Geographic or other outdoor- oriented publication. The targets are usually designated (to the viewer) via "encrypted coordinates" or some other neutral means. This option permits extensive evaluation of a viewer's strengths/ weaknesses on a variety of natural and man-made elements. It is a key stepping stone for progressing toward operational proficiency for projects involving remote area descriptions and possibly search/track projects. This option is also a natural extension of a previously-developed training procedure. It also permits "operational simulations", since this target pool also contains easy-to-verify military/technical targets (e.g., US facilities) to permit operational calibration and to evaluate feasibility of certain types of potential operational projects. fe) (U) OPTION V_- PERSONALITIES: (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) This option permits evaluation of ability to describe target personality characteristics or other aspects (such as state-of-health). The associated target pool consists of names, photographs, or background printed material of historical figures, fictional characters, or foreign personalities. These personalities can be well-known or unknown, male or female, or of any age or race. Results on this option should permit evaluation of a specific individual's capability for projects that involve personalties; i.e., certain counterterrorism tasks, hostage status, or other. fe) (U) OPTION VI - DOCUMENTS ; (S/SG/NF/LIMDIS) There may be instances where a "target document" is of interest. This option permits systematic 3 “Seer EOF OAN/ LIMBS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0