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SUBJECT
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OFFICE SYMBOL TDATE
IAGPA-F-SI
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ACTION REQUIRED
CG Notification to ACSI, ref: CENTER
LANE OPCON to DIA (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
ACTION-OFFICER-PHONE
LTC Buzby AV 923-7829
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD (Describe briefly the requirement, background and action taken or recommended. Must be sufficiently detailed
to identify the action without recourse to other sources.)
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
ORIGIN OF ACTION:
CG decision to allow transfer of
operational control (OPCON) of INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA.
(U)
DISCUSSION:
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
On
11 December 1984, CG INSCOM approved a
proposal that would allow transfer of operational control of ICLP to DIA
as an alternative to the original plan for total transfer of ICLP to DIA
(TAB A) .
This proposal alters the original concept of immediate
transfer of ICLP, and therefore it is necessary to notify the ACSI of
the CG's decision to place ICLP OPCON to DIA. The letter at TAB B
notifies the ACSI of the change in status.
(U)
WHAT THIS ACTION WILL ACCOMPLISH:
a. Provide notification to ACSI of current status of CENTER
LANE
disposition issue.
RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
YES
NO
A. Personnel
B. Space Authorization
C. Operating Costs (OMA)
D.' Investment Costs (OPA & MCA)
E. ROTE Costs
F. Environment
(If "YES" coordinate action thru the Command Environmentalist ODCSLOG)
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APPROVAL/RELEASE
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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
REPLY TO
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6 December 1984
IAGPA - F -SD
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT:
Transfer of CENTER LANE to DIA (SMALL-2/NOFORN)
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1.
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Continual
discussions with DIA management
now
indicate that the transfer of ICLP activities to DIA is not
likely to take place by 31 December 1984.
DIA has agreed to
accept total responsibility for the psychoenergetic applications
and research program.
However, current Congressional
prohibitions against the use of NFIP resources in such a program
and the critical absence of non-NFIP resources at DIA have not
allowed DIA resource managers to identify personnel spaces in
which to transfer the nine personnel currently assigned to
ICLP.
These managers, therefore, have taken the position that a
detailing action is necessary if the transfer of ICLP functions
is to take place. A detailing action would permit DIA to manage
and operate the program without using NFIP resources since ICLP
personnel are in non-NFIP spaces. Use of non-NFIP resources is
an interim measure that will be resolved when Congress approves
the DIA FY 86-90 GDIP initiative for a CENTER LANE follow-on.
DIA has already submitted the initiative, but Congress will not
review and rule on it until at least summer 1985. When Congress
approves the initiative, the GDIP supported psychoenergetic
program can be implemented during the first quarter FY 86.
2.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
For the above reasons on 3 December 1984,
Dr. Jack Vorona, Assistant Deputy Director for Scientific and
Technical Intelligence, DIA, directed the preparation of
a
decision paper for the Director, DIA that would support a DIA
position to recommend detailing of ICLP personnel rather than a
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PCS transfer.
The paper would also suggest that LTG Williams
contact MG Soyster to discuss the issue.
The decision paper is
scheduled to be submitted to LTG Williams on 7 December 1984.
3.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
My
assessment of the situation concludes
that a detailing action is in the best interests of the program,
INSCOM, and personnel currently assigned to ICLP.
Detailing
would permit an early resumption of collection activities, the
continuation of training, and the assumption of responsibility
by DIA for management of the DoD psychoenergetic program.
Should Congress react negatively to the GDIP initiative, the
personnel involved in the detailing process, together with their
varied skills and considerable experience, would not be lost to
INSCOM and could be reassigned to contribute positively in other
areas of the command.
4.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
The one drawback for INSCOM is the problem
of "tying up" spaces occupied by the nine personnel currently
assigned to ICLP. Recent actions, however, may ameliorate this
situation.
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First of these is the scheduled 1 January 1985
authorization of threc personnel on the Security Systems
Planning Division (SSPD), MI Battalion (Security), 902d MI Group
( the CENTER
LANE
cover
organization) nine person
TDA
organization.
This
will
allow
three of
the
current
"out-of-hide" personnel to be slotted against valid positions.
Second, one of the individuals involved is scheduled to PCS in
July 1985, after completion of a four year tour with CENTER
LANE. The personnel management system allows requisitioning and
manning against the position he now occupies as much as six
months in advance, that is in January 1985.
Third, one of the
enlisted personnel currently assigned is due to, and probably
will, ETS in July 1985.
While these personnel will eventually
be replaced, once the activity is transferred to DIA, no
replacements for these two individuals have been identified and
there are no plans to fill these projected vacancies with INSCOM
assets. Fourth, one individual assigned to SSPD falls under the
auspices of the GREAT SKILLS program.
He will be maintained on
ASD's roster, and therefore always be an INSCOM asset.
Finally,
the two civilian employees are "permanent overhire, " and present
no net loss to INSCOM manning strength.
Of the nine personnel
assigned, therefore, eight may be "provided for," leaving only
one position that would have to be "gapped" and one ASD space.
5.
£
( S/CL-3/NOFORN)
A decision to detail
INSCOM personnel to
DIA
will have
a
funding impact.
The following funding
requirements must be provided for in a detailing situation.
a.
(U) Civilian salaries:
Salaries for one GS-12 and one
GS-5 for 2na, 3rd, and 4th qtrs FY 85:
$40,000.
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b.
(U)
Word processing equipment maintenance:
Maintenance
contract
on
WANG Alliance System for 2d, 3rd, 4th qtrs FY 85:
$15,000.
c.
(U)
Document reproduction machine:
Rental agreement on
Savin copying machine for 2d, 3rd, 4th qtrs
FY 85:
$1,500
d.
( S/NOFORN)
TDY costs:
Travel for the remainder of FY
85 in support of the DIA psychoenergetic effort is expected to
he minimal.
DIA should be expected to absorb this expense.
6. (S/C1-3/NOFORN)
Recommend that CG INSCOM approve the DIA
request to detail INSCOM assets to DIA to participate in the new
DoD psychoenergetic program.
Upon approval
the following
actions will be taken by the ICLP Manager:
a .
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Preparation of a letter to the ACSI, DA
that notifies him of the CG, INSCOM's intentions to detail, and
the disestablishment of the CENTER LANE Special Access Program.
b.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Preparation of a new MOA that will
place ICLP personnel under the operational control of DIA.
The
MOA will
include specific wording
that
places entire
responsibility for the program with DIA, to include "human use"
approval, and delineate support responsibilities.
Brian Buz by
BRIAN BUZBY
LTC, MI
CENTER LANE Project Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
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IAGPA-F-SD
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SUBJECT: Transfer of CENTER LANE to DIA (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
HODA
ATTN:
DAMI-ZA
Washington, D. C.
20310-1001
1. (U) DAMI-ISH Letter, 4 October 1984, subject:
Memorandum of
Agreement.
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2. (S/CL-3/NOFORN)
Discussions with Defense Intelligence Agency
(DIA) management now
indicate that DIA will not be able to accept
the transfer of INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) assets until FY
1986. This is a result both of present Congressional restrictions
on use of NFIP funding for psychoenergetic intelligence collection
activities and a severe shortage of non-NFIP resources at DIA.
DIA has requested operational control (OPCON) of ICLP as an
interim measure, and has agreed to accept all command and control
responsibility and liability for ICLP until such a time as
Congress approves use of NFIP funds for psychoenergetic-related
activities (expected no later than the first quarter of FY 86).
3.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Based on the above, CG, USAINSCOM, has
determined that the best course of action to permit the continued
use of ICLP technology is to place the Project under DIA's OPCON.
The target date for the action is 31 January 1985, which allows
necessary time to accomplish preparation and staffing of a new
WARNING NOTICE:
CENTER LANE
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COOPAY
ACCESS
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Memorandum of Agreement delineating the responsibilities of both parties.
The
period of the OPCON will not exceed one calendar year.
4. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) DIA has agreed to officially notify Congress of their
assumption of responsibility for CENTER LANE.
5. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) The MOA will be forwarded to your office prior to submissicu
to DIA. Additionally, in a separate action, CENTER LANE will be disestablished-
as a Department of the Army Special Access Program (SAP). ACSI will be notified
when this is fully accomplished.
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UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22212
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
IAGPA-F-SD
21 December 1984
SUBJECT: Transfer of CENTER LANE to DIA (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
HQDA
ATTN:
DAMI-ZA
Washington, D. C.
20310-1001
1. (U) DAMI-ISH Letter, 4 October
1984, subject:
Memorandum of
Agreement.
(Incl 1)
2. (S/CL-3/NOFORN)
Discussions with Defense Intelligence Agency
(DIA) management now indicate that DIA will not be able to accept
the transfer of INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) assets until FY
1986. This is a result both of present Congressional restrictions
on use of NFIP funding for psychoenergetic intelligence collection
activities and a severe shortage of non-NFIP resources at DIA.
DIA has requested operational control (OPCON) of ICLP as an
interim measure, and has agreed to accept all command and control
responsibility and liability for ICLP until such a time as
Congress approves use of NFIP funds for psychoenergetic-related
activities (expected no later than the first quarter of FY 86) .
3.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Based on the above, CG, USAINSCOM, has
determined that the best course of action to permit the continued
use of ICLP technology is to place the Project under DIA's OPCON.
The target date for the action is 31 January 1985, which allows
necessary time to accomplish preparation and staffing of a new
PARNING NOTICE:
CENTER LANE SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM
RESTRICT DISSEMINATION TO THOSE WITH VERIFIED ACCESS
TO CATEGORY THREE (3)
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Memorandum of Agreement delineating the responsibilities of both
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parties
The period of the OPCON will not exceed one calendar
year, [by the end of which ICLP assets will either be fully
transferred to DIA or revert to USAINSCOM for disposition! at the
discretion of CG, INSCOM. ]
4. (S/CL-3/NOFORN)
DIA has agreed to officially notify Congress
of their assumption of responsibility for CENTER LANE.
5.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
The MOA will be forwarded to your office
prior to submission to DIA.
Additionally, in a separate action
CENTER LANE will be disestablished as a Department of the Army
Special Access Program (SAP).
ACSI will be notified when this is
fully accomplished.
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Major General, USA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, DC 20310
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
DAMI-ISH
SUBJECT :
Memorandum of Agreement (U)
4
OCT 19:
Commander
USA Intelligence and Security Command
Arlington Hall Station
Arlington, VA
22212
1. (S/ CL-2/NOFORN)
Reference memorandum, INSCOM, IAGC,
26 Sep 84, subject:
Memorandum of Agreement, Transfer of INSCOM
CENTER LANE Project ( ICLP) to DIA (S/ CL-2/NOFORN).
2. (U)
Reference proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is
approved .
3.
(S/ CL-2 /NOFORN)
Request you consider the inclusion of some
detail on the procedure to be followed in transferring personnel
to DIA.
INSCOM mav detail the individuals involved for up to one
year to allow time for DIA to identify spaces.
Once such spaces
are available, the detailed personnel may be given a Permanent
Change of Station.
If DIA desires a change in authorized
strength to allow for immediate PCS reassignment, they may apply
for it through JCS. OACSI, DA will support such a change in
status if the subject becomes an issue.
Wm EOdom
WILLIAM E. ODOM
L'outenant General, USA
ACof'S for Intelligence
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