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SUBJECT
Transfer of the CENTER LANE Project
OFFICE SYMBOL DATE
IAGPA-F-SD
4 Sep 84
ACTION REQUIRED
CG Approve MOA Transferring the CENTER LANE
Program 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 rembourse to other sources.)
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) .ORIGIN OF ACTION:
CG, INSCOM decision and subsequent ACSI and
Secretary of the Army approval, to discontinue INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) and
transfer appropriate operational and R&D efforts to the appropriate organizations
(Blue TAB A).
(U) DISCUSSION:
a. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
The ICLP manager has held discussions with DIA officials and
the CG, US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) since the
announcement of the decision to cancel the ICLP and transfer its functions to permit
the continuance of the intelligence psychoenergetic effort within DoD.
These
discussions resulted in a concept that will permit the continuation of intelligence
collection through psychoenergetics within DoD in a program that will be managed by
DIA. The program will be a coordinated effort throughout the Intelligence Community
to include DIA, NSA, CIA, and the US Army (USAMRDC).
D.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) During a 1 August 1984 meeting between MG Rapmund and LTC
Buzby, MG Rapmund outlined his concept for USAMRDC participation in psychoenergetics
and stated that he neither needed nor wanted the transfer of ICLP resources to
USAMRDC to support his R&D efforts; therefore, this action will not address either
the transfer of any INSCOM resources to USAMRDC or discuss proposed utilization of
operational personnel in support of USAMRDC R&D.
RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
YES
NO
A. Personnel
8. Space Authorization
C. Operating Costs (OMA)
D.' Investment Costs (OPA & MCA)
E. ROTE Costs
F. Environment
X
(If "YES" coordinate action thru the Command Environmentallst ODCSLOG)
COORDINATIONS
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c. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) DIA and USAMRDC signed an MOA on 17 August 1984 that serves
as a concept paper and gives USAMRDC a charter to perform R&D to validate the
psychoenergetic phenomena. The concept provides for the use of operational personnel
to support the R&D effort; however, there are no USAMRDC requirements for full time
assignment of military intelligence personnel to USAMRDC to support the R&D effort.
d. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Discussions to date with DIA indicated that the new DoD
psychoenergetic effort will operate under strict security. It is anticipated that
after approval of an MOA, DIA will request OPSEC and cover support from INSCOM. Such
support is already provided to ICLP by the Security Support Detachment, 902d MI Group
and Administrative Survey Detachment, and these organizations could feasibly provide
similar support to the prospective DIA effort.
e. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) In preparation for the ICLP transfer to DIA, the ICLP
manager directed the preparation of a staff study to provide the rationale behind the
preparation of the MOA. A copy of the staff study is attached at Blue TAB B.
f. (U) The proposed MOA will: (Blue TAB C)
(1) (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Transfer all personnel currently assigned to ICLP to
DIA. It will involve the transfer of "faces but not spaces."
(2) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Transfer all ICLP documents to DIA.
(3) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Transfer all equipment, maintenance contracts, rental
agreements and on hand supplies to DIA.
(4) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Permit the transfer of the two office buildings
currently occupied by ICLP to DIA.
This will be accomplished by an ISSA between DIA
and Fort Meade after the effective date of the MOA.
g. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
It is recognized and accepted that the deactivation of ICLP
and its subsequent transfer to DIA will be a major task. With a positive approach
and complete cooperation from the INSCOM staff, however, the transfer can be
accomplished with INSCOM's best interests in mind and minimum disruption to ICLP
operations.
h. (U) Recommend that after review and approval by CG, INSCOM, the MOA be
forwarded unsigned to OACSI, DA as a concept paper for their coordination and
approval (a suggested cover letter has been drafted, and is attached at Blue TAB D).
CG, INSCOM could then sign the MOA when it is returned upon completion of the OACSI
action.
(U)
WHAT THIS ACTION WILL ACCOMPLISH:
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Satisfy requirement to cancel INSCOM's involvement in
psychoenergetics.
b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Permit the Intelligence Community to continue to use
psychoenergetics as an intelligence collection tool.
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Comments by Mr. Del Toro:
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I concur with the concept of transferring ICLP
to DIA, but do not concur
that the
WANG word processing
equipment should be included
in
the transfer.
There is
a
critical need for automation
in USAINSCOM HUMINT collection
activities, and I believe we
should reallocate existing word
processing equipment within INSCOM before we offer it to another
organization.
done
UBALDO DEL TORO, JR.
ADCSOPS-HUMINT
COMMENTS
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TC
DAVID W. CLARK, IAGPA-F-CO
(SSD, 902 ND MIGP) :
1. WILL THE PROGRAM CONTINUE
AS
A
SPECIAL
ACCESS PROGRAM ?
2. IF SO, WHAT ORGANIZATION WILL
THE PROGRAM ?
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22212
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
IACG
17 July 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (U)
1. (U) We have completed a review of project CENTER LANE with a focus on
resources involved, results obtained and the role of INSCOM in this area.
2. (S) INSCOM has invested considerable effort over a long period of time
to develop the remote viewing technology. As a result the Army enjoys a
monopoly on this revolutionary concept for intelligence collection. We must
insure that we do not lose this knowledge and experience in any action taken
to change INSCOM's role in the use and development of the technology.
3. (S) I am concerned about these three aspects of the program.
a. Continued research and development. We cannot abandon the work
already done if for no other reason than to keep pace with the effort being
expended by our adversaries.
b.
Current operations.
Intelligence users in the Army, DIA, NSA
and CIA have all tasked this methodology to augment established disciplines
and for missions that would be extremely difficult or impractical for any other
collection resource. The Intelligence Community cannot afford the loss of this
capability while it waits for a total refinement and understanding of the
observed phenomenon.
c. People involved. Changing INSCOM's role affects the dedicated
personnel involved. We must insure the timely and fair reassignment of our
excellent cadre who may or may not wish or be able to participate in some
further continuation of the program.
4. (S) In spite of these concerns it is my opinion that INSCOM, who has
supported this project with S and IA funds and personnel assigned without
spaces, should discontinue our involvement with psychoenergetic research and
operations. To mitigate adverse impact in the areas of concern expressed
above I intend to cease INSCOM CENTER LANE Project operations on 30 Sept 1984,
but allow completion of outstanding contracts and training by 31 December 1984.
This would:
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17 July 1984
SUBJECT:
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a.
(U) Allow the reassignment of ICLP personnel on an equitable basis.
.
b.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
Permit trainees to complete training and become
60% operational.
c.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
Permit timely and undisrupted transfer of (1)
ICLP operations to a national agency such as DIA or NSA and (2) ICLP phenomena
validation and technology extension to the US Army Medical Research and
Development Command.
d.
(U)
Permit preparation of comprehensive after action reports,
thereby preserving vital institutional knowledge and technical details that
would otherwise be permanently lost.
5. (U) Accordingly, I request that :
a.
OACSI coordinate this action to insure that there is no objection
at Department of Army.
b.
INSCOM be authorized to coordinate directly with DIA, NSA and
Medical R&D Command with regard to para. 4c.
HARBY /E. SOYSTER
Brigadier General, USA
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DAMI-ISH
Ans Sceroad
1 AUG 1984
MEMORANDUM THRU VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY
ARMY GENERAL COUNSEL
SIC 22 aug 1984
FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
SUBJECT : CENTER LANE (U) -- ACTION MEMORANDUM
approve
8/23/84
1. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Purpose : To obtain your approval for the
discontinuation of Intelligence and Security Command ( INS COM)
involvement with psychoenergetic research and operations.
2. (U)
Discussion :
a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CENTER LANE is an INSCOM Special Access
Program which utilizes an aspect of parapsychology known as
Remote Viewing (RV) as the collection method for obtaining in-
formation of intelligence interest. Your approval for the Army
to engage in CENTER LANE activities was most recently obtained on
1 Sep 83.
b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CDR INSCOM has reviewed the project and
reached the decision to discontinue the command's involvement
with psychoenergetic research and operations .. , Recognizing that .
INSCOM has invested considerable effort over a long period of
time to develop the RV technology and holds a monopoly on this
revolutionary concept for intelligence collection, he desires
that we not lose this knowledge and experience.
c.
(U) As such, INSCOM intends to do the following :
(1)
(S/ CL-1 /NOFORN) Cease CENTER LANE operations on 30
Sep 84, but allow contracts and training to continue to 31 Dec
84.
(2) (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Transfer project operational aspects
to DIA and technology extension to the US Army Medical Research
and Development Command. In the event DIA is not interested in
the transfer, NSA will be considered.
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d.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN) It is anticipated that discussion between
INSCOM and the above organizations will result in a Memorandum
of Agreement transfering all CENTER LANE activity outside of
INSCOM, while insuring that research and operational capabilities
are protected and the people involved are reassigned on an
equitable basis.
3. (S/ CL-1/NOFORN)
Recommendation That the Secretary of the
Army approve the INSCOM concept for discontinuing involvement
with psychoenergetic research and operations and transferring
CENTER LANE functions.
JAVES W. SHUFELT
Brigadier General, USA
Acting ACofS fer Intelligence
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Chulw EDoming
CHARLES R. DOMINY
COL, GS
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Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
207555000
24 August 1984, 1500, Romeo
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SUBJECT :
Transfer of Project CENTER LANE Staff Study (U)
1. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) PROBLEM. To determine the best possible means
of transferring the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA.
2.
(U)
ASSUMPTIONS.
a.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Psychoenergetics as an intelligence
collection tool is still developing.
Successes achieved in early
collection efforts will continue and will improve as methodology
and skills are enhanced and refined.
b.
£
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) has
provided the intelligence community with a valuable source of
information
since 1979.
Senior managers in the Army
chain-of-command presently believe that ICLP has reached a level in
its development where project control can better be accomplished
outside of INSCOM.
c.
(S/NOFORN)
ICLP provides a unique and valuable
intelligence collection asset, and should continue as an
operational element, whether under the control of INSCOM, DIA, or
some other national level intelligence agency.
d.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Management, administrative, and trained or
partially trained operational personnel presently assigned to ICLP,
will desire
to continue their involvement
in intelligence
application of psychoenergetics after the project's transfer.
(Operational participation
with CENTER LANE is strictly voluntary
and falls under the guidelines of DoD Directive 5240.1-R, AR
381-10, and Code of Federal Regulations Title 45, part 46.)
e.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN) CG, USAINSCOM will authorize the transfer
to DIA of those personnel presently assigned to ICLP.
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TO CATEGORY THREE (3)
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3.
(U)
FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM.
a.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
In a memorandum for the Assistant Chief of
Staff
for
Intelligence, dated 17 July 1984, CG, USAINSCOM,
recommended
the transfer
of
ICLP
from
INSCOM
to
another
intelligence agency.
A copy of that memorandum
is
attached as
Annex A.
b.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
BG Shufelt, Office of the Assistant Chief
of Staff for Intelligence, and Mr. Hurwitz, Director GDIP Staff,
DIA, have agreed that DIA will accept the transfer of ICLP as a
"package deal" and DA (ACSI) will provide "overage spaces" to DIA
to accomplish the ICLP transfer for FY 85, and that DIA will
provide the spaces beyond FY 85.
c.
(S/NOFORN)
A Memorandum of Agreement between the DIA and
the US Army Medical and Development Command, signed 17 August 1984,
specified the roles of these agencies with reference
to
psychoenergetics research and development and operations.
A copy
of this document is attached as Annex B.
d.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Intelligence consumers in the Army, Air
Force, DIA, NSA, CIA, and the NSC have all tasked ICLP in the past
to augment their existing intelligence collection systems. It is
likely that these agencies will continue to task ICLP in the future.
e. (S/CL-1/NOFORN)
ICLP has a pool of operational and support
personnel who are trained or in various stages of either contract
or in-house training.
4. (U)
DISCUSSION.
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
To achieve transfer of the ICLP with the
least amount of disruption, and insure operational capability with
the least delay possible, it is desirable to transfer the personnel
from INSCOM to DIA in a "package deal." A complete listing of
personnel is attached as Annex C.
b.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
To further insure the smooth transfer of
the project with a minimum of disruption to operations and training
it would be necessary to transfer all documents maintained by ICLP
to DIA and to transfer all equipment, maintenance contracts, rental
agreements and on-hand supplies to DIA.
Major equipment items
include office furniture, a Wang word
processing system,
automobiles, etc.
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c.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN) All parties concerned have agreed that the
best course of action in regard to office space is to continue to
use the facilities at Ft Meade, MD where CENTER LANE is presently
located. These consist of two buildings: T-2560 and T-2561.
Use
of these offices, which have already been extensively modified to
meet unique ICLP operational requirements, will provide the least
amount of turmoil for the personnel involved, allow continued
operations and training with the least amount of disruption, and
permit the most efficient use of these buildings.
d.
(S/CL-3/NOFORN)
ICLP
is
currently funded
with S&IA
resources and is organized within USAINSCOM as Security Systems
Planning Division (SSPD), Security Support Division (SSD) ,
902nd
MI Group; however, there are two military personnel spaces and two
civilian personnel spaces required but not authorized. Transfer of
the ICLP to DIA would require the disestablishment of SSPD and
subsequent realignment of the SSD TDA.
e. (S/NOFORN)
Preliminary discussion indicates that DIA will
desire continued operational security (OPSEC) support from the 902d
MI Group, as well as personnel, administrative and financial
support from the Army Security Detachment (ASD) .
5.
(U)
CONCLUSIONS.
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) The transfer of ICLP capability to DIA
must be done in such a way as to maintain continuity and momentum
of effort, as well as the state-of-the-art expertise unique to this
time-proven, highly respected activity.
b.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Cooperation and coordination between
INSCOM, ACSI-DA, and DIA will be necessary to insure the effective
transfer of ICLP to DIA.
c.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
To insure continuity of operations and
training, it would be most effective to transfer all currently
assigned ICLP Personnel, documents, equipment and facilities to DIA.
d. (S/NOFORN)
It will be necessary for DA to provide overage
spaces to DIA for ICLP for FY 85.
Beyond FY 85 it will be
necessary for DIA to provide spaces for the project, presumably
from the GDIP.
6. (U)
RECOMMENDATIONS.
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
That INSCOM, with DA concurrence, transfer
all currently assigned personnel, documents and equipment to DIA,
and that arrangements be made as well for the transfer of the
buildings presently occupied by the project.
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b.
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That DA (ACSI) provide overage spaces to
DIA for FY 1985.
Beyond FY 1985 DIA will provide the spaces under
the provisions of GDIP.
PAUL H. SMITH
CPT, MI
Project Officer
ANNEXES
Annex A, Memorandum for the ACSI, dtd 17 Jul 84
Annex B, Memorandum of Agreement, dtd 17 Aug 84
Annex C, ICLP Listing of Personnel
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
PURPOSE: (S/NF) The purpose of this memorandum is to document operating
rationale and terms of agreement for the participants in DoD psychoenergetics
activities.
DEFINITION: (U) Psychoenergetics refers to classes of human capabilities
that are parapsychological in nature. There are two main categories, infor-
mation and energetic, that are sometimes called PSI phenomena and can be
defined as:
1.
Remote viewing (RV)/Extrasensory Perception (ESP) -- ability of an
individual to access and describe remote geographic areas or to
access and describe concealed data via undefined transmission
mechanisms.
2.
Psychokinesis (PK) -- mental ability to influence physical or bio-
logical systems via undefined physical mechanisms.
SCOPE: (S/NF) This new DoD effort will pursue investigations into remote
viewing (RV), and will also begin in-depth investigations into psychokinesis
(PK). This effort will address external assistance and in-house investi-
gations, and will include both operational and basic research aspects.
Effort for FY 84 is a continuation of previous work; however, follow-on
efforts will reflect a broader range of investigations and will involve other
government facilities and contractors.
PARTICIPANTS: (S/NF) The terms in this memorandum are applicable to the
current participants, DIA and HQ DA/SGRD, and are for FY 1984 and anticipated
follow-on efforts. It is expected that additional participants will join
this effort in the future. Appendices will be added to this memorandum to
reflect specific agreement terms for new members and/or for changing
requirements regarding current participants.
BACKGROUND: (S/NF)
Activities described herein are basically a follow-on
from
an
earlier DoD effort (the GRILL FLAME project). GRILL FLAME was
officially terminated after a 3-year evaluation period at the close of FY
1983. Key findings and recommendations were submitted to congressional
committees and to key intelligence and R/D community personnel via the GRILL
FLAME PROJECT REPORT, dated 19 October 1983.
(S/NF)
Key findings of the GRILL FLAME project were:
0
Remote viewing is a real phenomenon, and is not degraded by
distance or shielding.
0
Remote viewing ability can be improved by appropriate
training procedures.
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0 Remote viewing has potential for US intelligence applications.
However, at this stage of development, descriptive content (e.g.,
sketches, configurations) is more reliable than analytic content
(e.g., function, complex technical data).
o A potential threat to US national security exists from foreign
achievements in psychoenergetics. In the USSR and in China, this
research is well funded and receives high-level government
backing.
(S/NF)
There were several key recommendations that resulted from the 3-
year GRILL FLAME effort:
o Applied intelligence-oriented research in remote viewing should be
continued.
0 Basic research in both remote viewing and psychokinesis phenomena
should be initiated.
(S/NF/ORCON) It was further recommended that the application-oriented effort
be centralized, with overall management provided by DIA, and that a
close interaction with basic research be maintained. Should the
quality of remote viewing continue to improve, it was recommended
that a joint service remote viewing unit be established to respond to
DoD requirements.
(S/NF)
An independent science panel also reviewed the GRILL FLAME project
and concluded that the external assistance work (at SRI) warrants
cautious continued support, and that research should be conducted
as much as possible in an open unclassified mode so that its repro-
ducibility and accuracy can be independently verified by others.
(S/NF)
Consequently, the above findings and recommendations provide
major guidelines and objectives for new DoD efforts in this area.
BASIC OBJECTIVES: (S/NF)
Basic objectives of this integrated effort will be
to evaluate application potential and to improve utility of remote viewing
(RV) so that reliable applications can be pursued in the DoD, and' to evaluate
application potential of energetics (PK) effects. A strong applied and basic
research effort will be established so that underlying parameters and
explanatory mechanisms can be identified for the various phenomena. Threat-
related aspects (e.g., replication of foreign psychoenergetics results) will
also be examined when possible to assist in evaluating threat potential of
foreign use of psychoenergetics, and to identify possible countermeasures.
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OPERATING CONCEPT: (S/NF) To optimize project effectiveness, there will be:
Central management.
. An executive review board.
. Project teams.
1. (U) Central Management :
(C) In order to achieve a unified, integrated and coordinated effort over
the wide variety of research and operational activities required for this
project, central management must be implemented and maintained.
Since the
main thrust of this work is directed toward potential
intelligence
applications, central management
will
be accomplished by
the
Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA) through the office of the Assistant Vice Directorate
for S&T Intelligence. This individual will have full responsibility for all
aspects of the program, including final review and approval of all operational
efforts and all research tasks. As Central Manager, he will be responsible
for task scheduling and time phasing, for chairing frequent data review and
evaluation sessions, for insuring that the total effort is fully integrated,
and for a variety of other program management issues. The Central Manager
will also insure that contract issues are clearly defined and appropriately
monitored, and will provide central control for administrating and/or
monitoring financial aspects of the program.
(C) The Central Manager will also assemble a special scientific advisory
group to provide expert advice on various program technical issues.
2. (U) Executive Review Board:
(C) This board will consist of executive-level representatives from the
principal DoD elements (R/D and intelligence) involved in this prograin.
Observers from other DoD elements may be included on a strict need-to-know
basis if they could be potential users of the techniques developed in this
program, or if they might otherwise contribute in later phases of the effort.
This board would be primarily responsible for management - related issues,
such as human use, legal, release-of-information, and program security
guidelines. Other responsibilities would involve resolving priority conflicts
and assisting in resource procurement. This board would also provide execu-
tive review of project activities and findings on a periodic basis to assist
in overall evaluation. Close coordination between this board and the Central
Manager will be maintained.
3. (U) Project Teams :
(C) There will be two teams :
the (1) Operational and Applications Team,
and (2) the Basic Research Team.
These Project Teams will be the working arm
of the Central Manager. Team members will be composed of representatives from
all the principal R/D and intelligence elements involved in this project.
They will identify details of specific tasks, recommend task priority and time
phasing, prepare research requests and evaluate contractor
proposals,
recommend facilities for conducting the investigations, and will in general
attend to all the technical aspects of the program.
These teams will also be
responsible for insuring that appropriate data evaluation method, investiga-
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and application efforts at external and in-house facilities that examine
different aspects of psychoenergetics. Specific tasks would depend on project
priorities and funding levels available, and will be subject to approval by
the Central Manager. Specifics of their activities will be defined by the
Chairmen of the Applications and the Research teams, and will be based on
guidance provided by the Human Use Committee.
1. (U) Operational Investigations:
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(S/NF/ORCON) This will be primarily composed of contractor personnel and
in-house personnel at one or more government facilities who are mainly
concerned with evaluating how well psychoenergetics can be applied to
operational problems. Initial effort will address operational intelligence
potential of remote viewing phenomenon; however later phases may address other
aspects of remote viewing; e.g., communications.
(S/NF/ORCON) The application effort will integrate training methodologies
and research findings from the research
efforts into their operational
protocols as these results become available.
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Some direct applications work
may also be performed at contractor facilities for skill development and
training, and for projects where joint effort is required.
(S/NF/ORCON) The main focus of the direct application efforts is to assess
utility of the most promising psychoenergetics area in an operational
environment and to identify methods for enhancing operational utility.
Results from this work will pave the way for implementation of this potential
capability into the DoD for a variety of users.
(S/NF/ORCON) The operational
investigations will occasionally examine
real-time operational problems. These tasks will be levied on a priority
basis by the Central Manager, with their execution compatible with established
protocols. Operational resources may be from in-house groups, contractor
personnel, or individual consultants.
These personnel will also provide a
talent pool for assisting in various applied or basic research tasks.
Research tasks will also be levied in accordance with over-all project
priorities and objectives, and will be approved by the Central Manager.
2. (U) Applications Research:
(S/NF) The main purpose of the applications research is to examine all the
variables that may have direct or indirect impact on improving utility of
remote viewing phenomena, and to explore application potential of energetics
(PK) phenomena.
(S/NF) This would include, for example, determining if certain psysiolo-
gical parameters, psychological traits, or states of consciousness could
correlate with successful psychoenergetics functioning.
Such possible
correlations would be useful for predicting data validity and improving
application reliability.
Quantifying the effects of possible physical
variables, such as distance, shielding, target location, target character-
istics, or environmental
factors, would help in identifying operational
constraints.
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(S/NF) Applications research includes development of all data evaluation
methodologies so that statistical significance and confidence levels can be
determined for each type of application. Central to this effort would be the
continuing investigations into psychoenergetics skill identification, develop-
ment, and enhancement
for the various classes of phenomena and types of
applications considered. Techniques for improving data interpretation or for
isolating valid data from the spurious would be pursued, as well as other
applications research issues.
(S/NF) The application research effort would investigate and attempt to
simulate appropriate foreign research in order to assess its significance for
threat assessment work. They would also investigate potential countermeasure
to possible foreign use of psychoenergetics phenomena.
(S/NF) Since this research examines both informational (RV, ESP) and
energetic aspects (PK) of psychoenergetics, a broad range of research tasks
would be levied on various university laboratories, contractor facilities, and
government research facilities where appropriate scientific
instruments,
shielded rooms, or other resources are located.
3. (U)
Basic Research:
(C/NF) This
research
would require assistance
from
basic research
laboratories at universities, contractor facilities, or appropriate government
laboratories. Main focus would be on investigations that define theoretical
models and fundamental physical (and mental) mechanisms that help explain the
various
types of psychoenergetics effects.
Physical and psychological
scientists and those from other disciplines (such as medical, biology, neuro-
physiology) would be involved in this exploratory work.
Some of this effort
would complement investigation of the empirically based applied research.
(S/NF) Basic research could include, for example, long distance remote
viewing experiments to deep submarines or orbital platforms for evaluating
possible electromagnetic transmission models. A variety of experiments would
be developed for electromagnetic, quantum mechanical, or other physical
theories that have been advanced as possible explanatory models for the
phenomena. Issues involving brain/mind, consciousness/subconsciousness or
cognitive research would be examined for clues that might suggest how PSI
information may be received, processed, and presented to consciousness, or how
energetic PSI phenomena (PK) are mediated. PK effects, for example, may
involve a complex interaction between mental and physical states. Some form
Of electromagnetic frequency may be generated by the central nervous system
that interacts with surrounding material for some types of PK phenomenon.
Issues such as these, and many others, would be explored by the basic research
effort.
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1. (S/NF/ORCON)
DIA:
a.
DIA/DT will provide central management.
b.
DIA/DT-5A will provide the Chairman for the operational and appli-
cations research team, and will also provide the Deputy Chairman for
the basic research team.
c. DIA/DT-SA will provide an on-site contract monitor at the major
psychoenergetics research facility (SRI International ).
2. (S/NF/ORCON)
HO DA/SGRD:
a.
SGRD will provide the Chairman for the basic research team, and will
also provide the Deputy Chairman for the operational and applications
research team.
b.
SGRD will provide direct assistance in various executive committee
activities (e.g., human use, science review, security guidelines,
other).
For FY 1984, SGRD will provide management assistance for the external
contract with SRI International. SGRD will accept transfer of $000K
of MIPER'd funds for applying to the previously defined statement of )
work that has been provided to SGRD and SRI.
3. (S/NF/ORCON)
Both DIA and HQ DA/SGRD will:
a. Jointly develop detailed operating plans according to guidelines in
the operational concept of this memorandum of agreement.
b. Jointly develop and adhere to a strict set of security guidelines and
requirements, and be responsive to other critical project require-
ments (e.g., human use).
c.
Jointly review all proposed new work (operational and research), and
jointly approve new participants in this effort.
d.
Pursue various funding sources as appropriate and according to mutual
agreement.
e.
Jointly develop external assistance funding requirements and alloca-
tions. Although various contractors will probably be involved, pri-
ority will be on retaining the SRI team for research continuity and
for keeping their unique capabilities intact.
f.
Manage and control their respective external contracts; however,
close coordination will be required to assure that duplication
of effort does not exist, and to assure that contract objectives are
compatible with over-all project goals.
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g.
Respond jointly to all key project issues, such as congressional
queries, briefings, or QRT's.
h.
Jointly develop appendices to this memorandum of agreement for up-
dating project needs or for unforseen contingencies as they may
arise.
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(C/NF) The undersigned concur with the operating concepts and terms stated in
this memorandum of agreement.
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
US ARMY MEDICAL AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMAND (SGRD)
By
Sack Umeric DIA(DT)
By 10-
Par- Reformenal MG, MG, V.
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Datě
17 Aug. 1984
Date
17 Quignot 1984
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22212
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
IACG
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
USA INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND AND THE DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
SUBJECT:
Transfer of the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project to DIA
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
1.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
PURPOSE.
This Memorandum of Agreement is intended
to clarify the elements necessary for an effective transfer of the US
Army Intelligence and Security Command (USAINSCOM) psychoenergetic
intelligence collection capability to the Defense Intelligence Agency
(DIA).
This course of action is based on an agreement by DIA to accept
the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project ( ICLP) as a "package-deal" without a loss
of any INSCOM personnel spaces. It is intended that the transfer will
take place with minimum disruption to operations and training.
2.
(U)
REFERENCES.
a .
(U)
Memorandum, IACG, INSCOM,
dtd 17
July
1984;
subject :
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (U) (TAB A).
b.
(U)
Memorandum, DAMI-ISH, OACSI, dtd 1
August 1984; subject:
CENTER LANE
(U) -- ACTION MEMORANDUM (U) (TAB B).
C.
(U)
Ltr,
DAMI- ISH, OACSI, dtd 10 September 1984, subject:
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (TAB C).
d .
(S/NOFORN)
Memorandum of Agreement, DIA, dtd 17 August 1984,
subject:
"Operating
rationale and terms
of agreement
for
the
participants in DoD psychoenergetics activities" (TAB D).
WARNING NOTICE:
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RESTRICT DISSEMINATION TO THOSE WITH VERIFIED ACCESS
TO CATEGORY THREE (3)
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NOT RELHASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
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(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
3. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
BACKGROUND.
USAINSCOM has invested
considerable effort
since
1977
in developing psychoenergetic
operational methods.
Intelligence consumers in the US Army, US Air
Force, DIA, NSA, CIA, and NSC have all tasked this methodology to
augment other intelligence systems.
These agencies have recognized
the value and potential of the intelligence application of
psychoenergetics; it is likely they will continue to task the
system. The transfer of ICLP capability to DIA must be done in such
a way as to maintain continuity and momentum of effort, as well as
the state-of -the-art expertise exclusive to this time-proven, highly
respected activity.
4. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
SCOPE.
The effective transfer of ICLP to DIA
requires the cooperation of INSCOM, DA (ACSI), and DIA.
5. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) ) AGREEMENTS, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES
REQUIREMENTS.
The "package deal" concept has been agreed to in
principle by all parties involved. This concept has as its intent
the transfer of all personnel, documents, equipment, and office
space from INSCOM to DIA.
The transfer of ICLP personnel to DIA
will not involve the transfer of any INSCOM spaces.
ICLP has been
an active intelligence collection unit since 1978. It is intended
that the unit will remain an operational element under the direct
OPCON of the Assistant Vice Director for Scientific and Technical
Intelligence (DT), DIA.
a .
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) Personnel. All personnel assigned to
INSCOM and working on ICLP will be encouraged to PCS to DIA for
assignment to the DIA element that will perform the psychoenergetic
training and collection mission. (Operational participation with
CENTER LANE is strictly voluntary and falls under the guidelines of
DoD directive 5240.1-R, AR 381-10, and Code of Federal Regulation,
Title 45, part 46. )
b.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Documents. All documents maintained by
ICLP
will be transferred
to, and become the property and
responsibility of, DIA.
INSCOM will be permitted to retain access
to command and control and historical ICLP documents.
c.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Equipment. All ICLP equipment, rental
agreements, and on hand supplies will be transferred to DIA.
ICLP
automatic data processing equipment and automobiles will remain with
INSCOM.
.
d. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Office Space. The affected agencies have
agreed that the best course of action would be to continue to use
the ICLP facilities at Ft. Meade, MD, which consists of two
. buildings, T-2560 and T-2561.
Use of the Ft. Meade facility will
provide the least amount of turmoil for the personnel involved,
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permit continued operations and training with the least amount of
disruption, and permit the best use of these buildings, which over
the years have been modified to support this unique activity.
Coordination with post authorities must be initiated to assign
buildings T-2560 and T-2561 to DIA.
6. (U) RESPONSIBILITIES. USAINSCOM ICLP Project Manager will:
a.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Function as INSCOM POC for transfer of ICLP
to DIA.
b.
(S/NOFORN)
Coordinate for use or transfer of present ICLP
physical facilities (bldgs. T-2560 and T-2561).
c.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Coordinate transfer of ICLP equipment,
contracts and rental agreements from INSCOM to DIA.
d. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Coordinate the transfer of all ICLP
personnel to DIA.
Counsel all ICLP personnel concerning the
transfer and insure ICLP personnel are aware that they will be
performing operational remote viewing at DIA.
e. (S/CI .- 2/NOFORN)
Coordinate for transfer of all relevant
documents maintained by ICLP to DIA.
7. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
ICLP is scheduled to cease
operations on or about 30 September 1984, at which time it will be
available for transfer to DIA.
It is expected that the transfer
will be completed by 31 December 1984.
Until completion of the
transfer process ICLP will remain in its entirety within USAINSCOM.
HARRY E. SOYSTER
Major General, USA
Commanding
JAMES A. WILLIAMS
Lieutenant General, USA
Director
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22212
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
IACG
MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT:
Memorandum of Agreement, Transfer of INSCOM CENTER
LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
1.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Attached is the proposed INSCOM/DIA
Memorandum of Agreement for the pending transfer of ICLP to the
Defense Intelligence Agency.
2.
(U)
Request your review, comments, coordination, and
approval of proposal concept and attached MOA.
3. (U) Upon your approval, the formal MOA will be signed and
the transfer process initiated.
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HARRY E. SOYSTER
Major/General, USA
Commanding
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