CIA-RDP96-00789R002600230006-3

Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600230006-3
SECRET
SUBJECT :
STAR GATE (U)
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) STATUS:
-- DIA received Congressional direction in FY 1991 to initiate a new
program in anomalous phenomena:
-- $2 million funding received.
-- Objectives included formulating a long-range comprehensive plan,
developing an integrated foreign data base, publishing foreign
assessments, developing proper documentation, obtaining external
assistance.
-- Additional Congressional direction received in FY 1992:
-- Additional $2 million received for research.
-- DIA to 'dedicate 10 civilian billets to project.
-- Even balanced to be maintained between foreign assessment,
operational activity, and research.
-- Operational users to be identified, report on overall 2-year
architecture to be prepared.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) MILESTONES:
-- LIMDIS project established 31 January 1991.
-- Published Foreign Assessment, Long-Range Comprehensive Plan by 30 May
1991.
-- Published/documented all other project requirements by June 1991.
-- External contract on line by July 1991.
-- FY 1992 billet action in progress.
-- New research requirements identified and contract package in
coordination by 11 February 1992.
-- FY 1992 2-year program architecture report to be completed by 30 March
1992.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) KEY POINTS:
-- Project on track and satisfying all Congressional requirements.
SG1B
-- Significant results obtained on brain wave measurement research.
-- Application areas being explored/developed.
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600230006-3

Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600230006-3
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(S/NF) SHORTFALLS:
-- All billets deleted in FY 1992.
-- Congress directed DIA to reinstate 10 civilian billets.
-- DR (in a meeting with DD, OOC, and ODT) agreed the billets should be
reinstated.
-- DIA informed DoD/IG that the Congressional guidance would be followed,
unless directed to the contrary.
-- Billet reallocation is apparently awaiting decisions relative to
counternarcotic billet trades into GDIP.
(U) RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS :
-- Additional research funding may be required for FY 1993.
(U) OUTLOOK:
-- Integrated assessments of all foreign activity may identify
technological surprise.
-- Possible breakthrough in research and phenomena understanding
-- Unique application capability anticipated following basic/applied
research pursuits.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
SECRET STAR GATE
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600230006-3