ERV SESSION PROCEDURES REPORT. NICKNAME: OTHER 'H'. SESSIONS 07, 08, 09, 10. SOURCE IDENTIFIER: RV-101

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• Publication Date: October 15, 1986
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WARNING NOTICE: INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED
DATE OF SESSION: 15, 17, 21, 23 TARGET COUJNTRY
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REFERENCES: SPR-002-86, DATED SESSION NUMBER u
OCT 06, GAB
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a. ( ) The Interviewer, in a departure from
previous protocols, was fully briefed on this mission, (See S PR-,.-
001-S6, SAFE). In light of this fact, the Interviewer, prior to
each session, conducted a very short "brief back" on major
gestalts provided by Source during the previous session.
Additionally, Source was told to visualize a time line covering
the targeted dates, 7-22 March 1904, and to mentally eliminate
those dates already covered A Each session, therefore, would
cover only those days and/or portions of days not previously
reported. The procedure of not providing Source with the two
previously reported site coordinates was continued (See SPR-001
86, GAB), and in lieu of those coordinates, Source was told
simply to focus his attention on "the road in which we are
interested". Source was told that we are seeking information on
a specific event during the target dates but that each day would
eventually be covered regardless of what is reported in the
interim.
b, ( ) This procedure, once briefed and mutually
agreed upon, proved to be singularly successful si rice it
eliminated unwarranted "visits" to each of the coordinate sites
prior to the actual movement to the target area. The procedure
was replicated for all four sessions covered by this report.
Other than the above cited information, no other cuing or
descriptive data was provided to Source prior to any of the
sessions included in this report
2. ( ) SEE>SIONs There were no unusual occurrences or
reportable oddities in any of the sessions referenced in this
report..
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( ) Following each of the four sessions
described in this report, Source prepared a post-session written
summary of his perceptions and impressions. Due to the unique
nature of the targeting procedures, much of the information in
these post-session summaries was redundant or not relevant to the
ultimate target? To facilitate analysis' of Source's perceptions
as described during and in post-.session interviews, the major
gestalts have been summarized below with Interviewer notes when
appropriate. All data derived from each of the sessions to
include the Interviewer's notes and Source's handwritten
summaries and sketches are maintained in the field mission f i l e
at t this location.
(1) ( ) On day 9, (15 March 1964), Source
perceived, for the first time, the introduction of large
helicopters along the target road. These airborne vehicles were
described as "extremely 1.erge, hugh, clumsy looking with perhaps
twin rotor and very noisy". At the-time of this perception, (the
early morning hours), the aircraft were seen flying in pairs
along the road? On the road, traffic continued to be
predominantly military with occasi onal groupings of civilian
traffic? The military traffic consists mainly of large trucks
and covered vans with the occasional appearance of light armored
vehicles with small caliber weapons protruding from the upper
housing of the vehicles. Source reported that there appeared to
be several configurations for these light armored vehicles but
the changes only seemed to be in the upper components. The
chassis' were perceived as being identical. On this day, the
road appears to be muddier than before and the sky seem. darker
as though the sun is being blocked by heavy clouds. Many of the
military vehicles are stopping ' at a wide spot between the two
major cities closer to the area previously labelled as Site 1, a
town w:i. th a military installation. Site 2, the other town has no
such military installation. At this "wide spot" on the road, the
military has begun to i ntrenchti themselves by setting up
protective berms of dirt and wood pilings, erecting tarpaulin
weather covers for the men and equipment and consolidating and
"digging in" the various vehicles. Several tubular weapons have
been set up within this "protectorate" and occasionally the
military fire several rounds of unknown type ordnance into the
nearby mountains ostensibly to harass and interdict the movement
of robed men known to be moving around in those hills. Several
explosions from these weapons are observed by Source with no
noticeable damage. During the evening hours, the soldiers light
campfires. The hill people continue to move about observing the
activities of these soldiers. At night the road continues to
"belong" to these hi11 people.
(2) ( ) On day 10, (16 March 1984), Source
perceived an increasing number of robed men apparently gathering
in the hills. Some of these men are wearing different colored
robes than the people normally found in this area. Animals are
now being seen among these people carrying bundles other unknown
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commodities. In the military protectorate near the road, they
have begun using another piece of equipment. It can be heard
humming from a great di stance with a sound similar to a power
generator. The pitch fluctuates periodically. This sound is
associated with the use of another device used to "clarify and
highlight things". This device is described as having a very low
outline with angular curves like a "dish antenna". This curved
device is wider than it is long. During the daylight hours of
day 10 only essential traffic is permitted on the road and then
only when escorted by armed convoy. This new restriction on road
use has been implemented since the use of the above cited device
began and there seemed to be some correlation but the nature of
that correlation could not be discerned. The troops based at
this area of the road, the protectorate area, as well as the
troops who do travel the road, are very tense and nervous.
Heavier combat equipment is being observed including long tubular
objects being towed by heavy truck similar to towed cannons. The
purpose of this show of power is an attempt to reestablish
control of the road. To accent this effort, for the first time,
military patrols are observed moving into the hills at night to
establish static.: positions which may be listening posts or ambush
positions. The hill people and the military patrols are mutually
aware of each others presence and mutually avoid any type of
confrontation.
(3) ( ) On day 11, (17 March 1984), more military
vehicles join the protectorate area. Some of these vehicles
appear to be lightly armored while others appear to be more
heavily ar?mor"ed . There is a wide array of weaponry ranging from
single tubed pieces, (perhaps light tanks, cannon or towed
artillery), to a lightly armored wheeled vehicle with several
(perhaps three) projecting tubes in parallel. The security
forces at this site, including the short range patrols, have
increased in numbers around the area. At night there is an
impression of flashing lights, "like flashbulbs", and the small
of cordite and burning aluminum.. These lights are used to
illuminate the area from the air and are proceeded by a laud
"thur-k i ng" sound as though they were being shot into the air. In
the early morning hours there is an impression of an unusual
piece of equipment moving from Site I towards the protectorate
area. This item is described as long, cylindrical., dark colored,
pointed on one end and something resembling a fin assembly on the
other end. The whole device is secured on some sort of bed or
moving trailer. There are some sort of hydraulics associated
with this device which permits it to be raised or lowered.
Externally, there are other "knobs and levers" either attached
directly to this device or directly associated with the
attachment, (NOTE: The subsequent sketch made by Source of this
device resembled a missile assembly "like" a US Lance or Soviet
FROt3 system) .. This device moves down the road very slowly and
oddly enough it has few escort security vehicles. Source labels
this device a "submarine" not to identify its purpose but rather
to accent its size and general configuration. The "submarine''
eventually moves into the perimeter of the protectorate area
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where it remains parked with other vehicles at this site. The
people in the hills continue to increase in numbers while at the
same time the soldiers at the protectorate area continue to
improve their positions by modifying the berms, improving the
quality of personal existence and by providing for security
around the vehicles parked within the perimeter. Throughout the
day helicopters c::onti nue to been flying along the road.
Occasionally a helicopter will land near the perimeter of the
protectorate area but this fact doesn't seem to have any real
significance to the overall scheme of things. Some civilian
traffic is now being permitted on the road and the general
impression among the soldiers within the protectorate area is one
of relaxation and simple repetitive tasks. At night., however,
the feeling shifts to one of tenseness and alertness with the
overall apprehensive focus being directed towards the mountains
and the hill people known to be there.
(4) ( ) On day 12, (18 Marc 1986), an hour or
two after midnight, the hill people fire several rounds of small
artillery, (possibly mortar), towards the protectorate area and
then quickly breaking down their weapons and fleeing back into
the mountains. The rounds land well short of the protectorate
area and inflict no damage. Throughout the night, there is
sporadic sniping by the hill people but it is ineffective.
Throughout the daylight hours there are no further incidents and
the traffic along the road remains routine and unabated. Around
the protectorate area, the soldiers continue to upgrade the
security of the berms, bunkers and dug in positions. The wood
used to assist in this strengthening of the berms resemble
railroad ties. In the mountains, the men in robes quietly
observe the activities all along the road paying particular
attention to the activities in the protectorate area. As night
falls, these hill people again move down to the road but on this
night, there is a heightened feeling of tenseness and
anticipation. The small of adrenalin is apparent. More pack
animals are now in evidence among these people and they are being
joined by more of the same type of people who wear different
colored robes. Among the items being carried by these pack
animals are heavy metallic: cylindrical objects capable of firing
numerous small projectiles, (heavy machine gun?). These weapons
normally take two or three men to operate and are only brought to
bear in special circumstances. Their presence now serves to
heighten the anticipation among the hill people.
(`:i) ( ) In the late night hours of day 12, the
plans of the hill people begin to materialize as they begin to
move across the road into a ravine at the rear of the
protectorate area. Another group of hill people set up the rapid
fire "crew served" weapon along the road between the protectorate
area and Site I. The hill people are very quiet during this
process and move very slowly into their assigned positions where
they then sit quietly and patiently and wait for the appointed
time to continue.. The focus of attention an the part of the
soldiers in the protectorate area continues to be the mountains
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directly to the front since they are unaware that the hill people
have crossed the road and are now located at their rear. These
soldiers have no impending sense of danger or heightened
alertness.
(fa) ( ) On day 13, (19 March 1984), in the hours
just before dawn, the hill people launch a barrage of small
artillery or mortar at the protectorate area. The sounds of
these rounds is perceived impacting inside the protectorate area
perimeter-. The soldiers respond with numerous glowing objects
shot into the air to illuminate the area. Initially their return'
fire is directed at the mountains to the front but as a result of
the illumination, the hill people can now use their side arms to
fire among the confused soldiers. In doing so, however, they
reveal their own positions and soon their fire becomes
ineffective and the soldiers cease firing into the mountains.
A]. ong the road the other group of hill people continue to wait
anxiously and very soon their mission is fulfilled. A quick
moving convoy rushes from Site 1 heading for the protectorate
area, ostensibly to provide assistance. At a strategic juncture
of the road the emplaced hill people destroy two of the lead
vehicles in this convoy, setting them afire with accompanying
explosions. The remainder of the convoy is forced to retreat
back to Site 1. At the protectorate area, the barrage from the
hiii people has ignited a large secondary explosion, (possibly
petroleum or ammunition stores), within the perimeter area.
Numerous vehicles have also sustained various degrees of damage.
The whole engagement last less than an hour at which time the
hill people conduct an orderly and phased withdrawal back to the
mountains. The purpose of this attack was to inflict a maximum
amount of damage an equipment with only a secondary consideration
being given to inflicting casualties. At this they were
apparently successful.
(7) ( ) As daylight approaches, repair and salvage
crews from Site 1. begin to arrive. They make little effort to
repair any of the damage equipment but rather they exchange the
equipment an a one for one basis. The smells and sounds of
welding and cutting equipment, (hissing, popping, clanking of
mete]. against metal), indicates that other equipment was being
cut up and carried away. Equipment with no apparent damage is
nevertheless subjected to testing to insure its continued
reliability. Throughout the remainder of the day, other soldiers
continue to arrive in the protectorate area along with increased
numbers of vehicles including for the first time, very heavy
armored vehicles on tracks with 1 arge tube projections, (po ssi b]: y
ra tank vehicle). These vehicles are set up in defensive
positions outside the perimeter of the protectorate area.
Aircraft, which are apparently helicopters, land and take off
from small flat areas around the protectorate area. A]. 1 along
the road other similar- aircraft are seen flying repeatedly up and
down the road. A senior officer arrives at the area and is very
angry about many aspects of this attack. He berates some of the
men about the security at the site and is upset about the fact
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that one of the soldiers has been apparently taken prisoner by
the hill people. This fact is later perceived by Source when he
-focused his attention on the hill people and observed their
handling of this prisoner. The prisoners outcome was not
discerned.
(8) ( ) Within the protectorate area a new type of
construction began in the morning hours following the attack and
continued throughout the day. Initially a large covered van
containing an unknown type of electronic equipment moved into the
protectorate area and a separate military crew began erecting a
tower structure near the van. These troops were somewhat
arrogant and haughty. This structure was not being built
directly as a result of the attack but the attack moved its
construction date forward. As the day progressed the height of
the tower increased but always appeared to be too low to be an
effective microwave or similar communications facility.
Additionally, dish shaped devices affixed to the tower were
intentionally pointed towards the mountains in the front of the
area which would be improper directioning for normal
communications equipment. (NOTE: At one point Source was
describing the tower apparatus and the movement of the
"submarine" to the center of the perimeter area. At that point
he stopped abruptly and stated that, "the hair has just risen up
on the back of my neck", indicating an anxiety response as
opposed to a simple cold chill. Source could not explain the
cause of this reaction. Attempts to correlate this anxiety
response to the tower, the van, the "submarine" or the
combination of either was unproductive, however, something about
the site, the equipment at the site or the overall gestalt (or
future gestalt) apparently bled through Source's description into
his personal sociofc:ult.ural mindset).
(9) ( ) Finally, later in the day, (still day 13),
as the perimeters were being strengthened and reinforced at the
protectorate area an explosion occurred along the highway near
Site 1. This explosion appeared to be caused by a land mine or
similar independent detonation not directly related to either
opposing force. The explosion destroyed a large land vehicle of
unknown size and description.
4. ( OP S FEEDBACK: The data provided thus far
continues to increase in clarity and apparent quality. As the
terminus date of this time line, (22 March 1984), it is difficult
to determine which of the various outcomes would be derived from
these sessions:
a. ( ) The event will be discovered and described
in equally clear and concise detail.
b. ( ) The event did not actually occur and
therefore, will not be found and reported upon.
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within the given time parameters in which we are operating and
therefore not reported upon?
d. ( ) The event did occur during the stated time
parameters but Source failed to report the incident for reasons
dealing with his personal abhorrence to destructive carnage.
e. ( ) Source did, in fact, report the event but
in terms which the Interviewer failed to recognize and exploit.
Each of these represents a whole series of alternative courses of
action which will, as appropriate, be explored after the terminus
session dealing with 22 March 1906, assuming of course that
outcome "a" above is not achieved.
SG1J
Special Activities Officer
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