Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 SEChEtT exploration of "document reading/description" 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. o (U) 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. o (U) 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. o (U) 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. Seka 4]]0FORN/LIMBDIS STAR GATE Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CiA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 “Sterner o 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. (U) Additional details on target pool construction for this option are presented in Appendix D. o (U) 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. 5 rebel OF ORN/LIMDIS A GAT Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 S2ene Iv. (U) 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 (U), 5 April 1991). Other proficiency- related publications are listed in Appendix A. (U) 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. (U) 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. (U) 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. “SHES eT OT OR LIMOS Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 APPENDIX A PROFI NCY_ENH. 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 I UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 . GEN SK SHEET SPECIAL OF CY TAR SP DATE: . TARGET NO: e COMPLET 3 . TARGET DESIGNATOR: . TARGET PACKAGE LOCATION: ° TARGETING TECHNIQUE: A TARGET DATA DESIRED; 1. DESCRIB EY G ATURES: (Include forms, shapes, spatial aspect, color, motion/dynamics) : - Emphasize the following: : - Do for the following perspectives: - Ground-level - Over-view - 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: a - List in order of importance/most likely. UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 APPENDIX B SESSION TASKING SHEET Source No. Date Tasked Husperse Date Task/Targeting No.: Target/Target Package Location: Targeting Technique: Target Date Desired: 1. DESCRIBE ERY TARGET FEATURES (include forms, shapes, spatial aspects, color, notion/dynamiceg): _ Emphasize the following: _ Do the following Perepsectives: _ Ground Level _ Over-—vievwv _ Other: IDENTIFY ERY TARGET CONTENT (include meaning, purpose, function, nature of activity, type/nature of people, if present): _ Emphasize the following: IF PERSONALITY, DESCRIBE: OTHER: (see attached) TASE UNDERSTANDING: Be sure to discugs this task with the Branch Chief or his designees to enzure that all objectives are understood and that no nicunderstandings exist. OTHER GUIDANCE: Select your own etyle, technique, timing. Prepare sunmearies, record data as previously specified. Please let the Branch Chief or his degignee know your preference, estinated timing, and number of anticipated sezsions. NOTE: Identify data on your summary sheet according to perceived importance and liet (or underline) data you perceive to ke the nost likely. REXINDER: The target can be anything; have fun. Approved For Release 2bbti08/68-2¢14-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 APPENDIX C HEGRE aad bhehs cw ON SOURCES’ SUMMARIES: 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 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 EVALUATION DATA: Sources’ Results (Data Correlation, Accuracy/Reliability) Sources’ Results (Utility, Where Applicable) Control's Results (If used) Evaluator (s) UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 UNCLASSIFIED 3. 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. UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0° UNCLASSIFIED RECORD DATA REQUIRED o Record following on upper right of summary: - PROJECT NO: . - DATE: . - TIME: ° SOURCE NO: : - SESSION NO: : - MONITOR: . - SESSION CLASS: . - SESSION TYPE: . o Other record data, 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. UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0 UNCLASSIFIED PARAMETER EV. ON_S Ss OPTION X UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002900370001-0