ESTABLISHMENT OF INSCOM GRILL FLAME TASK FORCE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00788R001200410002-3
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 18, 1998
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: November 7, 1979
• Content Type: FORM

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COMMAND GROUP APPROVAL/RELEASE SHEET
SUEJECT
OFFICE SYMBOL
DATE
IAFM-OPS-
Establishment of INSCOM GRILL FLAME Task Force
HU-SA
7 Nov 79
ACTION REQUIRED To obtain approval for establishing GRILL
ACTION-OFFICER-PHONE
LAME Task Force
LTC Watt, (AV)923-7829
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD (Describe briefly the requirement, background and action token or recommended. Must be sufficiently detailed
to Identify the action without recourse to other sources.)
(S) REQUIREMENT: To establish proposed Task Force for project GRILL FLAME (TAB A).
he manning level shown is that considered necessary to develop the element into a fully
esponsive intelligence collection activity over the next 18-24 months.
(S) BACKGROUND: a. In late September 1978, INSCOM accepted the tasking from ACSI,
A, to explore and evaluate the feasibility of employing parapsychology for intelligence
ollection purposes. Specific tasking required INSCOM to see if selected INSCOM person-
el could be trained to utilize that element of parapsychology referred to as remote
iewing.
b. In late October 1978, the ADCSOPS-HUMINT was designated as the INSCOM GRILL
FLAME Project Officer. Subsequently, a project manager assistedby a training officer/
interviewer and a secretary began full-time activities. Remote viewing trainees were
mployed on a part-time basis only and continued with their regular jobs. The initial
exploratory/evaluative tasking has now been accomplished. This initial effort has
demonstrated that remote viewing may have significant applications as a meaningful
intelligence collection tool.
c. The mission of the INSCOM GRILL FLAME Project as approved by CDR, INSCOM, is
shown at TAB B.
d. In order to carry out the apparent intelligence collection applications of
his demonstrated ability, it is essential that the initial work force be expanded.
RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS YES NO
CLASSIFIED BY: Director, DIA
A. Personnel 13 ^ DECLASSIFY ON: 7 Nov 99
B. Space Authorliotion ^ ^ EXTENDED BY: Director, DIA
C. Operating Costs (OMA) ^ ^ REASON: 2-301-C (3) (6)
D. Investment Costs (OPA & MCA) ^ ^
E. RDTE Costs ^ ^
F. Environment ^
E It ^ (if "YES" coordinate action thru the Command Environmentalist ODCSLOG)
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RICHARD W. WILMOT, COL(P),GS, DCSOPS
IA(HQ) FORM 32
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The need to establish a full-time, dedicated effort is evidenced by the following:
(1) People cannot properly function working at two locations and being
responsible for responding to requirements from different offices.
(2) Intelligence analysts need to be assigned full-time to the task force
in order to provide necessary interface with analysts from outside agencies and to
give necessary, timely direction to project personnel as mission requirements develop.
(3) Two full-titne secretaries are required to support this project. Each
report produced requires 4-6 hours of typing support. Right now, the program's
production ability is severely hampered by lack of necessary administrative support.
(4) Remote viewers must be available to respond to tasking requirements
and not off on TDY, etc., in conjunction with another job.
(5) Analysts need to develop understanding and familiarization with remote
viewing and associated phenomena.
e. In order to reduce manpower requirements, several members of the task force
will combine duties as remote viewers with their assigned job within the task force.
f. Establishment of this task force will not eliminate the need for continued
part-time support from other individuals already identified as having possible remote
viewing capabilities.
3. (U) RECOMMENDATION: That the CDR, USAINSCOM, approve this proposed task force
for immediate implementation and directed reassignment/attachment of resources as
indicated at TAB B--by signing this Form 32.
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