PROPOSED GRILL FLAME PROTOCOL, PROPOSED INSCOM APPLIED REMOTE MAP SENSING PROTOCOL

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• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 17, 1998
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PROPOSED GRILL FLAME PROTOCOL
PROPOSED INSCOM
APPLIED REMOTE MAP SENSING PROTOCOL
1. (S/NOFORN) GENERAL: This protocol contains the procedure for INSCOM
sponsored Remote Map Sensing. Remote Map Sensing (RMS) is an intellectual
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process by which a person perceives the location of an object d)' person
which is remote from that person. RMS does not involve any electronic
sensing devices at,or focused at the target site, nor does it involve class-
ical photo interpretation of imagery obtained from overhead, oblique or
hand-held means. The individual performing RMS is provided with a unique
to be, loco d, suchaSa photograph ordescrip- on o? the abjP,c~~(~G Sand
identifier of the object/person, and a map which covers the suspected loca-
tion. The task of the remote map sensor is to locate the target. No durgs,
hypnosis, visual, auditory or olfactory stimuli, liminal or subliminal, will
be used in this RMS protocol.
2. (S/NOFORN) MILITARY OBJECTIVE: It is the objective of this protocol
to standardize the process of RMS so that it may become an established task
in the spectrum of intelligence and information gathering functions and for
target acquisition applications.
3. (S/NOFORN) DEFINITIONS
a. Remote Map Sensing (RMS): a process by which a person is able to
identify the location of an object/person which is remote to him by simul-
taneously focusing his attention on the object/person and concentrating on
a map. The remote sensor may employ the use of a pendulum as a focusing aid.
b. Remote Sensor: the person who locates the object/person use(ing
only Remote Map Sensing.
c. Observer: the person who observes, takes notes, and interacts with
the remote sensor before, during and after the RMS session.
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d. Remote Map Sensing Session: a single attempt by the remote sensor
to identify the location of the object/person using only RMS.
e. Pendulum: a hand held tool which can be used by the remote sensor.
It responds by gyrating when the proper location has been found.
4. (S/NOFORN) Procedure
To provide a framework for standardizing the task of RMS, a series of RMS
sessions will be conducted. The elements of an RMS session are (1) target
selection; (2) remote sensor session preliminaries; (3) remote map sensing
session; and (4) post-session analysis. The procedure will be described
using a photograph of an object/person as the remote target identifier.
(1) (S/NOFORN) Target Selection
a target pool of 25-50 geographic locations will be selected by an indiv-
idual other than the remote sensor or the observer. The individual who
selects the target pool will not, at any time, discuss the contents of
this target pool with the remote sensor or the observer. The 25-50 indivi-
dual targets are sealed in envelopes, randomized, and stored in a secure
container. These target envelopes will not have any identifiable markings
on them. After the RMS session, the target information will be placed into
an unmarked envelope identical to those remaining in the target pool and
randomly placed back into the target pool for use again. A target may be
presented more than once to a remote sensor over a number of sessions.
(2) (S/NOFORN) Remote Map Sensing Session Preliminaries
The remote sensor will read the articles on dowsing, located in the "Grill
Flame Open Source Files" and "The Study Guide for Use of the Pendulum as a
Focusing Tool". The remote sensor will then complete the exercises listed
in the study guide over a one week period of time.
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(3) (S/NOFORN) Remote Map Sensing Session
An object/person is selected to act as an outbound beacon. A photograph
of this object/person is sealed in an envelope, the conteAts of which are to
remain unknown to the remote sensor and the observer until the agreed upon
start time.
Thiry minutes prior to the agreed-upon start time the observer is given the
sealed envelope containing the photograph of the object/person to.be located.
At this time the remote sensor and the observer will enter an isolated room
for a period of quiet and relaxation prior to the session start time.
This envelope is not to be opened until the agreed upon start time.
Once the remote sensor and the observer have been isolated, the target site
envelope will be randomly selected from the target pool by a person not in-
ou+bounde.r till -then beilye^
volved in the RMS session. The the sealed target site envetor.,
where. Vic
will then exit the office and proceed to his vehiclep-ALAihan opens the
sealed target site envelope and proceeds per instructions, included in the
envelope, to the target site.
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The outbounder will arrive at the target sit$1prior to the RMS start time.
He will remain at the target site for at least 20 minutes from the agreed
upon RMS start time, whereupon he will return to the office for the post-
session analysis.
At the agreed upon start time, the observer will open the sealed envelope
containing the photograph of the object/person acting as the beacon. He will
hand the photograph to the remote sensor. The remote sensor will then use the
photograph and the pendulum, as outlined in the study guide, to locate the
remote object/person on a map of the geographic area in which the target
site is located.
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During the 20 minute RMS session, the remote sensor and the observer will
act as a team. The observer provides encouragement and reinforcement with
owrds of reassurance that the task is, in fact, possible. The observer will
also take accurate notes concerning the remote sensor's feelings and impres-
sions concerning the target site. The entire RMS session will be recorded.
(4) Post session Analysis
After the RMS session is over, the remote sensor and the observer obtain
from the outbounder specific information about the target site location and
compare their session results with these data. The remote sensor and the
observer discuss the session results. The puspose of this post-session
analysis is to provide the remote sensor with the satisfaction of knowing
how well he or she did, i.e. feedback.
Melvin C. Riley, SFC
Grill Flame Tatnin3 NCO
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