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DEPAR
ENSE
UNIT
CA
STATES
DAMI-ISH
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310
6 FEB 1980
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. LABERGE, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY,
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH
AND ENGINEERING
SUBJECT :
GRILL FLAME
1. In that the GRILL FLAME Science Evaluation Committee's
final report is being disseminated and evaluated, recommend
you convene the Steering Committee soon. I feel that we are
at a major decision point and need to discuss where and how
the program should be directed. For one, I would appreciate
an opportunity to hear briefly from the Science Committee
assembled, how they arrived at the conclusions and recommenda-
tions contained in the report. Also of possible benefit to
us would be a presentation from the GRILL FLAME Working Group
chaired by Dr. Vorona.
2. I would like to bring to your attention a small, but
potentially serious problem. It is the question of the legal
and medical aspects of GRILL FLAME, as they pertain to the
use of "human subjects. "
I recommend that we consider adding
to the Steering Committee, an individual thoroughly versed in
those subjects. Brigadier General Garrison Rapmund, whom I
believe you know, has such a background and has been involved
with GRILL FLAME for over a year. He would be a valuable
addition to our group. If you and the other Steering Committee
members have no objection, I will discuss the matter with
BG Rapmund and LTG Pixley, the Army Surgeon General.
E. R. THOMPSON
Major General, USA
ACofS for Intelligence
CF :
Steering Committee Principals
GRILL FLAME (U)
CLOSE HOLD/HAND CARRY
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