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SG1A Approved For Release Approved For Release 2001/04/6 inated? 2-2 P96_00788R002000240022-1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755 21 October 1979 IAFM-OPS-HU-SA MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORE SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME Update Briefing for COL(P) Wilmot, 17 October 1979 (U) 1. (U) PURPOSE: This MFR outlines significant points of my update briefing given to COL(P) Wilmot, DCSOPS, INSCOM, on 17 October 1979. 2. (U) The briefing was presented on a one-on-one basis. 3. (U) The major portion of the briefing concerned reviewing the following: a. The update briefing provided MG Rolya on 21 Sep 79. b. The meeting I had with the DOD Science Evaluation Team on 27 Sep 79. ¢. The ACSI MFR covering their evaluation of the INSCOM GRILL FLAME program. d. The ACSI message of 4 Oct 79 tasking INSCOM to keep them abreast of any personnel problems we encounter and to request that an update briefing be scheduled for the ACSI (NOTE: We have learned that Director, DIA probably will attend such a briefing. Time has not been arranged as of this date.). 4. (8S) COL Wilmot reviewed several INSCOM GRILL FLAME reports that we have produced in the recent past. (C16 Training Report), AGE Report, and He seemed impressed with the data and wanted to know when we could be "operational." My milestones currently project an operational date for late 1981. COL Wilmot and MG Thompson (see ACSI MFR) have both questioned: "Why not 1980?" I reminded COL Wilmot that we are still in the training phase and do not have sufficient space nor dedicated resources to be operational by 1980. -I provided COL Wilmot an update covering our Space situation, including the recent meeting COL White and I had with BG Smith. COL Wilmot indicated he would see BG Smith and remind him of the operational urgency behind our space requirements. As far as CLASSIFIED BY: Director, DIA DECLASSIFY ON: 21 October 1999 EXTENDED BY: Director, DIA REASON: 2-301-C (3) (6) PORTE TEA ME
Approved For Release 2004 #-RDP96-00788R002000240022-1 TAFM-OPS~HU~SA 21 October 1979 SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME Update Briefing for COL(P) Wilmot, 17 October 1979 (U) personnel are concerned, COL Wilmot stated he would look into the situation. Meanwhile, he requested that I provide him a list of individuals that I want stabilized for two years and that such a list give him the current status of the individual (i.e...have we already gone through DCSPER to MILPERCEN, etc.). 5. (C) Finally, COL Wilmot tasked me to start developing procedures whereby GRILL FLAME type information could be fed into the intelligence mainstream and to begin formulating the mechanism for receiving tasking. I assured COL Wilmot that we were already working on those two points. No date was set for when we had to provide such information to COL Wilmot. MURRAY B.] WATT LTC, MI INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project Manager APPROVED: CH B. WHITE COL, GS Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA P96 -00788R002000240022-1 eae
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
21 October
1979
IAFM-OPS-HU-SA
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
GRILL FLAME Update Briefing
for
COL(P)
Wilmot,
17 October
1979
(U)
1.
(U)
PURPOSE:
This MFR outlines significant points of my update
briefing given
to COL(P)
Wilmot,
DCSGPS,
INSCOM,
on
17 October
1979,
SG1A
2.
(U)
The briefing was presented on
a one-on-one basis,
3.
(U)
The major portion of
the briefing concerned reviewing
the
following
:
a.
The update briefing provided MG Rolya on
21 Sep
79,
b.
The meeting
I had with
the DOD Science Evaluation Team on
Sep
79.
c.
The ACSI MFR covering
their evaluation of
the
INSCOM
GRILL FLAME program.
d.
The ACSI message of
4 Oct
tasking
INSCOM to keep them abreast
of any personnel problems we encounter
and
to request
that
an update
briefing
be scheduled
for
the ACSI
(NOTE:
We have
learned that Director,
DIA probably will attend such
a briefing.
Time has not been arranged
as
of
this date
.
)
.
4.
(S)
COL Wilmot reviewed several INSCOM GRILL FLAME reports
that we
have produced
in
the recent past.
(C16 Training Report), AGE Report,
and
iHIHH
He seemed
impressed with
the data and wanted
to know when
we could be
"operational."
My milestones currently project an operational
date
for
late
1981.
COL Wilmot and MG Thompson
(see ACSI MFR)
have both
questioned:
"Why not 1980?"
I
reminded COL Wilmot
that we
are still
in
the training phase and do not have sufficient space
nor dedicated resources
to be operational by
1980.
I provided COL Wilmot an update covering our
space situation,
including
the recent meeting COL White and
I had with
BG Smith.
COL Wilmot
indicated he would see BG Smith and remind him of
the operational urgency behind our
space
requirements.
As
far
as
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IAFM-OPS-HU-SA
9 October 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Space Requirements
for Project GRILL FLAME
1.
At 0830 hours,
9 Oct
79,
the following named individuals, attended a
meeting in BG Smith's office:
BG Smith,
DCG-S&P
COL White,
ADCSOPS-HUMINT.
Mr Jennings,
Special Assistant
(OPS)
LTC Watt,
INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project Manager
Mr Silvano,
Chief,
HSD
2.
The purpose of the meeting was
to discuss the physical space requirements
for project GRILL FLAME.
3.
COL White presented a short update
to BG Smith on the status of the pro-
ject,
including the fact that MG Rolya had been briefed on the subject matter
and has approved our concept.
4.
LTC Watt explained that the acoustical problem related to current location
has been so great that it has adversely affected over 30% of
the. training
sessions.
Further,
he explained that the proj ect has not been allotted suf-
ficient physical space
to properly carry out the assigned mission.
LTC Watt
stated that minimum space requirements are as
follows:
a.
Admin/Ops Office
b.
Project Manager Office
c.
Office
for Analysts
d.
Training Office
e.
Conference Area
f.
Three spearate session rooms
g.
Control Room
5.
BG Smith concurred with the proposal but was concerned that adequate space
could not be made readily available.
He presented
two options:
a.
That space in the HQ Support Detachment be made available after neces-
sary repairs are accomplished and the troops move out or
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b.
That area occupied by 91st MI Bn be made available
if and when the
Bn relocates.
He directed Mr.
Silvano
to gather
the facts covering these
two options and that we should meet again during the first week
of November
and discuss where we stand and decide on appropriate action (s)
at that time.
MURRAY BL WATT
LTC, MI
*
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Project Manager
APPROVED:
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5 October 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT:
GRILL FLAME DOD Science Evaluation Team Briefing,
27 September
1979
(U)
1.
(U)
This MFR addresses
the salient points
of the briefing given by the
INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project Manager
(LTC Watt)
to the GRILL FLAME DOD Science
Evaluation Team on 27 September 1979.
2.
(U)
The briefing was held
at HQ INSCOM,
Ft Meade and lasted from 0900
until 1530 hours.
LTC Watt and 1LT Atwater
(Project Training Officer)
hosted the briefing.
List of Committee Members
is attached at Inclosure
1.
3.
(U)The purpose
of
the visit by the DOD Science Evaluation Team was
to:
a.
Review in-use/projected protocols
b.
Ascertain if protocols are being followed
c.
Assess scientific validity
and. "Merit" of the work and
d.
Evaluate other aspects deem suitable by the Under Secretary of the
Army and the Team Chief.
4.
(U)
Inclosure
shows
the outline of the presentation.
Attachment A to
Inclosure
2 provides
the details
that were used
to "back-up" major points
of discussion.
(Note:,
Item, 6 of attachment A not included due
to repro-
duction problems).
5.
(S)
The Team seemed impressed with the briefing and had no
derogatory
comments
to make.
Several committee members expressed concern about the
lack of physical space that had been provided and wondered about the overall
impact
it and other negative
factors might haye had on the results obtained
thus
fay.
fhe committee also was concerned about the pressures
that might
be accumulated by the viewers because of
the natural conflict between this
project and their own jobs.
In this regard,
Mr.
Gale,
Team Chief,
questioned
me very closely concerning
the. utilization of personnel,
including availa-
bility,
TDY’s,
normal rotation,
and oyer-use of resources.
6.
Mr Gale assured us that INSCOM would be provided with a copy of the
committee’s report as soon as
it was finalized,
MURRAY
n.
WATT
LTC, MI
INSCOM GRILL FLAME
*
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NAME
Team
Manfred Gale,
GS-18
Chief
Laddie Stahl, MG
(Ret)
Harry Holloway,
COL
Frank Cartwright,
GS-15
Douglas Tang,
GS-14
Richard Montgomery,
Consultant
* Dr.
Jesse Orlansky
Dr.
Harry Snyder,
Consultant
* Did not attend briefing.
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Special Assistant,
DCSRADA,
Research Analysis
Director of Corporate Research
and Development,
GE
Professor and Chairman,
Department
of Psychology, Uniform Services,
University of Health Sciences,
Bethesda
Assistant to Executive Committee,
Naval Weapons Center,
China Lake
Chief,
Department of Bio-Statistics
and Math, Walter Reed Army Institute
of Research
Director of Corporate Development
R&D Associates,
California
Scientist,
Science and Technology
Division,
Institute Defense
Analysis
(IDA)
Owner,
Systematics Corp,
Professor
at VPI
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Approved For Release 2001/04/QQ #6 88R002000240031-1 de DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755 ITAFM-OPS-HUP 13 June 1979 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Meeting with Under Secretary of the Army, 12 June 1979 1. (U) Purpose: This MFR outlines the significant topics that were discussed during the meeting with Dr. Walter D. LaBerge, Under Secretary of the Army, 12 June 1979. The meeting was scheduled to provide Dr. LaBerge with an update concerning the status of the GRILL FLAME Program as being carried out by various Army elements. 2. (8) Following individuals were present: Dr. LaBerge - Under Secretary of the Army Mr. Kramar - GRILL FLAME Project Officer, AMSAA Mr. Phillips - AMSAA MAJ Stoner - OACSTI MAJ Watt - GRILL FLAME Project Manager, INSCOM Two members of INSCOM GRILL FLAME Staff Staff official from Dr. LaBerge's Office Representatives from MIA were unable to attend the meeting. 3. (8S) Dr. LaBerge opened the meeting by expressing his views concerning the GRILL FLAME Project. He stressed that he was vitally interested in progress that was being made; how others felt about Remote Viewing (RV) as they gained exposure to it; how his involvement was or was not impacting on the various pro- grams; and, finally, he made it very clear that the project had his support and expressed to everyone that he was prepared to help us in any way that he could. Dr. LaBerge wants everyone to continue looking objectively at all aspects of their respective programs and not to be concerned about making hard decisions until all avenues have been explored. CLASSIFIED BY: Director, DIA DECLASSIFY ON: 30 Jun 99 EXTENDED BY: Director, DIA REASON: 2-301-c (3) (6) Tynk >s6-o07kadddbebs Basi MEX
Nee ee ——— Approved For Release 200 uae fer s6-00788R002000240031.1 TAFM-OPS-HUP 13 June 1979 SUBJECT: Meeting with Under Secretary of the Army, 12 Jun 79 4. (U) AMSAA and INSCOM personnel presented very brief updates as to the progress they were making with their respective programs. 5. (S) Dr. LaBerge was very anxious to understand how the training was going at SRI. Two of the individuals who have been through the training cycle at SRI summarized how they felt about the training. They were very positive in making their reports. Dr. LaBerge was especially interested in how they felt about the program and any impact it might be having on them. 6. (S) I made the offer to Dr. LaBerge that we would like him to try Remote Viewing and that we would gladly provide the Interviewer and the target for the day. He felt that would be a nice approach and we will attempt to set something up in the near future. MURRAY . WATT Major, MI INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project Manager Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA-R = 002000240031-1 Me OS
Approved For Release 2001/0A/Q2,. Approved For Release 2001/G$/2510%4 IR DP96-00788R002000240033-9 ORCON /NOFORN DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755 I AFM-OPS-HUP 10 May 1979 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Monthly Exchange of Ideas, Technical Advances and Future Plans: AMSAA and INSCOM GRILL FLAME Personnel (U0) 1. (U) On 8 May 1979, the monthly meeting between AMSAA and INSCOM GRILL FLAME personnel took place at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. The following personnel attended the meeting: MAJ Watt, Project Manager, INSCOM 1LT Atwater, Assistant Project Manager, INSCOM Lynne Taylor, Project Manager, AMS AA Three other members of AMSAA GRILL FLAME staff. 2. (8S) Lynne Taylor informed us that AMSAA has been tasked by Dr. LaBerge, Under Secretary of the Army, to find out if psychic phenomena really exists and to develop a program that would prove/disprove such a theory. No definite element of psychic phenomena (i.e., Remote Viewing, PK) was identified. AMSAA has until the first of the year to develop a program. 3. (8) Lynne Taylor informed us that the contract had been let with SRI on 23 April 1979. The total contract was for $190,000 and is entitled "Special Orientation Techniques". I asked Ms Taylor to send us a copy of the finalized contract ~-she stated that one would be forwarded shortly. 4, (U) We spent about 30-45 minutes reviewing some of our reports. AMSAA personnel were very interested in them and had no negative comments to make. 5. (S) We discussed the "targeting" of Dr. LaBerge as proposed by MAJ Stoner, OACSI. We agreed on procedures to follow and what date/time would be used by both elements. CLASSIFIED BY: Director, DIA DECLASSIFY ON: 10 May 99 F DPI6 WN ARHOORIAORAOOSSH Cc)
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US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
10 May
1979
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Monthly Exchange of
Ideas,
Technical Advances
and Future Plans:
AMSAA and INSCOM GRILL FLAME
Personnel
(U)
1.
(U)
On
8 May
1979,
the monthly meeting between AMSAA
and INSCOM GRILL FLAME personnel took place
at Aberdeen
Proving Grounds,
Maryland.
The following personnel attended
the meeting:
MAJ Watt,
Project Manager,
INSCOM
1LT Atwater,
Assistant Project Manager,
INSCOM
Lynne Taylor,
Project Manager,
AMSAA
Three other members
of AMSAA GRILL FLAME staff.
2.
(S)
Lynne Taylor informed us
that AMSAA has been tasked
by Dr.
LaBerge,
Under Secretary of the Army,
to find out
if
psychic phenomena really exists and to develop
a program that
would prove/disprove such
a theory.
No definite element
of
psychic phenomena
(i.e.,
Remote Viewing,
PK) was
identified.
AMSAA has until the first
of the year
to develop
a program.
(S)
Lynne Taylor informed us that the contract had
been
let with SRI
on
23 April
1979.
The total contract was
for $190,000 and
is entitled "Special Orientation Techniques
.
I
asked Ms Taylor to send us
a copy of the finalized contract
—she stated that one would be forwarded shortly.
4.
(U)
We spent about 30-45 minutes reviewing some of our
reports
.
AMSAA personnel were very interested in them and
had no negative comments
to make.
5.
(S)
We discussed the "targeting”
of Dr.
LaBerge
as proposed
by MAJ Stoner,
OACSI.
We agreed on procedures to follow and
what
date/ time would be used by both elements.
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6.
(U)
No date was set
for the next meeting,
but
all
agreed
that sessions
are very helpful
and should be continued.
MURRAY B.
WATT
Major,
MI
INSCOM GRILL FLAME
Project Manager
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