GONDOLA WISH

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00788R002000160003-1
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: May 15, 1978
• Content Type: MF

MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, OPSEC Spt DIV
SUBJECT: Gondola Wish (U)
15 MAY t Th?
1.,(C) The first training phase is tentatively scheduled to begin on
2?9OCT 78, and will be conducted for four consecutive weeks on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The time between training sessions is to
be spent on independent reinforcement of the techniques learned during
training.
2. (C) Individuals selected for training will undergo preliminary
psychological tests to insure their stability during altered states
of consciousness. Should selectees fail to pass these tests, sub-
stitutions could be made prior to the begining of training. Plans
are to have these preliminary tests completed prior to 1 Jul 78.
3. (S) Actual training consists of advanced biofeedback techniques
coupled with brain hemisphere synchronization to induce altered
states of consciousness which will facilitate parapsychological
phenomena. The training will be conducted at the'Monroe Institute
of Applied Sciences (MIAS), Afton, VA. Present plans are to have
two personnel receive this training. MIAS has agreed to conduct
this training on a confidential basis. The stated objectives of this
training are to enable the trainees to collect sensitive defense
information utilizing parapsychological means. The target.focus for
this first training phase will be limited. Future training phases
will depend upon the success of obtaining information about these
limited targets. The reinforcement structure of the training cycle
will be constructed to provide trainees with the ability to recover
"word" information from nonwitting subjects by parapsychological
means. The "word" information in this case will be computer access
passwords. The narrow focus of these first targets will provide us
with sufficient data to assess further training and/or use of
trained personnel.
4. (S) Selection of two individuals for initial training is essential
to the analytical extrapolation necessary in obtaining operational
information from parasensory mechanisms; information perceived by
the two individuals can be compared. Additionally,..the training of
two individuals increases the likelyhood of successful utilization
of parapsychological phenomena. Present plans call for the Gondola
Wish project officer to maintain an observer status while selected
individuals undergo training. At no time will the trainees be placed
in altered states of consciousness without the presence of the
Gondola Wish project officer. This procedure is to insure that while
an individual is in an altered state he does not discuss classified
information.
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5. (C) Cost: GOV will be used for transportation to and from Afton,
VA. TDY cost for three individuals for this first training phase
.will be $840. Training fee for MIAS will be'$,OOO which has been
proposed to come from ICY.
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FREDERICK li . ATWATER
2LT, MI
CI Studies Section
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