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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE, ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20310
DAMI-ISH
11 AUG 1980
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME Program (U)
1. (U)
Reference letter, DIA S-1922/DT-1, 7 Aug 80, subject as above.
2. (S) This is an interim reply to referenced letter. As you are
aware, Army has been particularly active with regard to this program.
Over the past 18 months the results of our in-house effort (INSCOM
program) have been somewhat impressive and call for continued support.
A recent. trip (28 Jul-] Aug 80) to SRI,
and FTD by OACSI action
officers revealed that although some progress has been made, the joint
program still remains fragmented and disorganized. Your personal
attention as outlined in your 7 August letter is a positive step to
correct the situation.
SG1A
3. (5) Because our in-house program is directed at refinement of RV,
we are primarily concerned with the Advanced RV Technique training as
briefed by an SRI consultant to Army ACSI on 28 Jul 80. . It should be
Ik led however that according to that consultant SRI will not be prepared
to assume this training task until December 80 - March 81 time frame.
Wo concur that because of the time constraints and expertise involved,
#01 should remain as primary contractor. Further study/coordination will
be required to determine if SRI will be able to support Army's efforts
in the Advanced RV training. We believe that since the program was
strongly criticized by the Scientific Evaluation Committee, followed -.
by cut-off of all Program 6 funds by Mr. Perry, USDRE, an in/out-house
program should be funded for a continuous systematic program review to
ensure we maintain a solid effort.
4. (S) Army, specifically INSCOM, has budgeted $150K, of which we can
commit $120K to a joint service effort, upon concurrence by MG Rolya,
from P3 funds for FY 81 GRILL FLAME program. As stated above, our
mphasis will continue to be directed at Advanced RV training techniques
J .. our INSCOM program. At this time we expect to MIPR $120K to DIA to
mpport this effort with SRI. We plan to use the remaining $30K to support
The INSCOM operational effort.
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' AUG 1980
DANI-ISH
SURJECT :
GRILL FLAME Program (U)
5. (S) The positive action taken by DIA with regard to the joint action
review proposal is commendable; however, we believe this action is pre-
mature. Although we could concur with much of the mission and objective
statement and MOU, we see some room for disagreement. To comment on the
proposed contract with SRI on such short notice would not do justice to
the program. We will study each aspect of these documents and reply early
as possible.
CRhampson
E. R. THOMPSON
: jor Gos USA
ACOIS for talkingance
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