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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
15/15H
19 MAY 1980
TO:
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, HQ Department of
the Army
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, HQ, U.S. Air Force
SUBJECT :
GRILL FLAME (U)
Reference:
GRILL FLAME meeting on 9 April 1980.
1. (S/NOFORN) At the referenced meeting the DIA proposed a program for
investigating the feasibility of applying paranormal phenomena to the solution
of intelligence problems. It was emphasized that the program's goals would not
involve basic research into the underlying mechanisms. Rather, the focus would
be on gaining reliable performance when applying the phenomena against operat-
ional targets. As presently structured, the program calls for a three year
effort, to begin in FY 81, at about $450K per year. The per year cost would be
equally shared by the participating agencies under a joint Service contract
issued by DIA and would contain those requirements deemed necessary by the
individual Service. It is believed that such an approach would provide the
assurance that the DoD has structured a cohesive, integrated program.
SG1J
2. (S/NOFORN) As suggested at the referenced meeting, a committee of participat-
ing agencies is now being formed. The charter members (Army, Air Force, and
DIA) would subsequently decide who else should participate and in what capacity.
The DIA appoints Dr. Jack Vorona as Chairman of the GRILL FLAME Committee and
recommends
be designated as the primary contract monitor.
SG1J
3. (U) Any questions and/or comments you have in regard to the program
proposal should be addressed to my action officer,
(DT-1A),
SG1J
telephone
by 2 June 1980. Once established, the first order of
business for the Committee would be structuring of a three year research
program and a contract proposal designed to meet agreed upon goals.
P.S. fill-
A. L. KELLN
Rear Admiral, USN
Deputy Director
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2 May 1986
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