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CENTER LANE Funding Initiative (U)
2. (U)
BACKGROUND:
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(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
At the end of FY 83 DIA's GRILL FLAME effort
fell under the same Congressional constraints (TAB A) on the use of
National Foreign Intelligence Program (NFIP) resources that Army faced in
September 1982.
b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Because Army had successfully met Congressional
guidance with the CENTER LANE project, DIA asked if we would be willing
to continue the research efforts they had scheduled for FY 84 and part of
FY 85. Funding for these efforts was anticipated from the USDRE.
c.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN) Cdr INSCOM, the CENTER LANE Project Manager, and
the Principal Deputy and Deputy ASA(RD&S) all approved the idea concep-
tually and discussions were undertaken with DIA on the research projects
they desired that Army pursue. The refined project list (TAB B) is
mutually agreeable to DIA and Army.
d. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) DAMI-ISH discussed the subject with OUSDRE and
was ultimately told that the money was available and ready to be moved.
Contact with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the
actual source of the funds, resulted in a decision to move the money
covertly through DCSRDA, if approved. ODCSRDA action officer has con-
curred conceptually with the idea.
3.
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DISCUSSION.
a. (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
The research projects which would be funded with
this initiative are of interest to both DIA and Army. Several of the
projects are of great interest to Army and the amount of money ($200K for
Psychokinesis (PK) alone) are far beyond our means to fund on our own.
b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) An additional benefit which accrues to Army is
that the Standord Research Institute (SRI) International team working on
Army contracts will be funded at a sufficient level for probably the
first time to not only insure team integrity, but to allow sub-
contracting with experts in related fields. Total funding for SRI for
FY 84 and part of FY 85 would be $1.07M with the approval of this
proposal.
c. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) This relatively large influx of money into the
SRI team creates a slight "cueing" problem in terms of SRI being able
to work on all of the projects to be funded. This area has been satis-
factorily resolved for now and should pose no problem in the future,
especially with a willingness to extend the work into FY 85.
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d. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) DIA is retaining its on-site monitor at SRI and
is funding him outside the NFIP. The DIA representative will provide
assistance to the CENTER LANE Project Manager and :be responsive to his
direction, insofar as it is in consonance with DIA guidance. DIA will
also be able to maintain active involvement in the CENTER LANE project
through their representative and provide continuity of effort with the
contractor.
e.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Because of the change in Army roles that this
funding initiative brings, DIA and DAMI-ISH have agreed that DIA use of
the CENTER LANE compartment is justified. Upon approval of this funding
proposal INSCOM's OPSEC Support Detachment, 902d MI Group will be tasked
to provide security instruction and classification guides to DIA. This
action has been coordinated with DAMI-CI.
£. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Upon approval of facing memorandum by ASA(RDA),
DAMI- ISH will make contact with DARPA and work out the details of the
MIPR to DCSRDA. The Congressional prohibition against use of NFIP or
NFIP-derived funds has been discussed with DARPA, but will be reiterated.
USDRE will be informed when contracting and transfer of the funds to SRI
has been completed.
g. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) The adverse impact of Army accepting this
funding is an increased workload on both the ISH action officer and the
CENTER LANE Project Manager. In effect Army has become Executive Agent
for CENTER LANE type activities within DOD and has responsibilities which
will involve frequent contact with DIA and possibly with OUSDRE.
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DAMI- ISH
CENTER LANE Funding Initiative (U)
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ACTION INQUIRED
To obain ZC signature on memorandum to ASA(RD&A)
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1. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) ORIGIN OF ACTION. The Under Secretary of Defense,
Research and Engineering (USDRE) has offered $600K additional funding for
CENTER LANE research.
2.
BACKGROUND :
See continuation page.
3.
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DISCUSSION:
See continuation page.
3.
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RECOMMENDATION :
That Deputy ACSI for F&CI sign facing ACTION
MEMORANDUM to ASA(RDA).
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TAB A:
Congressional guidance
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, DC 20310
NILY TO
ATTENTION OF
DAMI- ISH
MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, AND ACQUISITION)
SUBJECT:
CENTER LANE Funding Initiative (U) -- ACTION MEMORANDUM
1. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Purpose: To obtain approval to accept
$600K from the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and
Engineering (USDRE) for CENTER LANE research.
2. (U) Discussion:
a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) USDRE has offered $600K in addition to
the previously approved $495K of Army Program 6 resources for
CENTER LANE research.
b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) The Intelligence and Security Command
(INSCOM) has agreed to accept the USDRE funding and to devote it
to work which the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) had intended
to pursue during FY 84. As of FY 84, DIA must meet the same
Congressionally imposed constraints on the use of National
Foreign Intelligence Program (NFIP) funds for CENTER LANE type
activities as Army. and it has chosen to restrict its partici-
pation to that of an on-site representative with the Stanford
Research Institute (SRI), International. to assist in monitoring
research projects.
c.
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
The following projects will be funded
with the USDRE monies :
(1) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Research and develop the final
stages of Remote Viewing (RV).
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) Tasks:
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Expand RV ability to include configured and
analytical capability.
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Demonstrate trainability.
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Demonstrate an accuracy of at least 70% in the
RV derived data.
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(S) Cost: $70K.
(2) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Examine and test at least one new
approach to the existing training regime now under development
at SRI.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) Tasks:
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Approach should include a different form of
targeting.
- Demonstrate and compare results of new
approach.
(S)
Cost: $50K.
(3)
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) Target viewers with methods other
than coordinates.
(S/CL-2/NOFORN) Tasks :
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Investigate beacon and abstract targeting.
Analyze the success of each method and the
conditions under which it showed the greatest success.
(S) Cost: $50K.
(4) (S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Examine and evaluate Psychokinesis
(PK).
. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Tasks :
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Examine foreign work in PK and attempt to
duplicate it, where possible.
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Investigate the influence of PK on sensitive
instrumentation whose quantum states may be the main interaction
mechanism.
PK influence.
Determine what systems are most susceptible to
- Quantify the magnitude of PK effects.
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(S) Cost: $200K.
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(5) (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Code data from RV sessions into
the existing data base management system. Cost: $25K.
(6)
(S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Further refine the RV evaluation
technique.
Cost: $25K.
(7)
(S/CL-2/NOFORN)
Perform operational RV tasks as
needed.
. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Tasks:
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Evaluate new data as it is produced.
- Pursue alternate systems for evaluation.
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(S) Cost:
$25K.
(S)
Travel for DIA representative at SRI.
(8)
$30K.
Cost:
(9)
(S/CL-1/NOFORN) Continue training and research on
enhancing the quality of RV data. Cost:
$125K.
d. (C) If approval is granted for acceptance of USDRE
offer it is intended that the funds be transferred to the Deputy
Chief of Staff for Research, Development and Acquisition (DCSRDA)
thru a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) and
then provided to INSCOM via the previously established channel.
e. (U)
CENTER LANE is an Army Special Access Program.
3. (S/CL-1/NOFORN)
Recommendation: That DA be authorized to
accept the USDRE funding offer for CENTER LANE and to transfer
the monies to INSCOM through ODCSRDA.
CF :
DCSRDA
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