SUN STREAK UTILITY ASSESSMENT REPORT PROJECT I-1

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R002000150001-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 14, 1998
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: October 27, 1986
• Content Type: REPORT

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REPLY TO
ATTN OF,
27 October 1986
DT-S (Ops)
memorandum
518509/DT-S
SUN STREAK Utility Assessment Report Project "I"-! (U)
TO: DT-5A
n response to a request for information
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SG1A STREAK sources were
tasked prior
four separate SU
to 11 Oct 86.
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following is provided as raw, unevaluated
information. These sources have provided reliable information in
the past but the veracity of this data cannot be established by
this office due to the lack of sufficient target background data.
a. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #003 stated substantially as
follows: ..,
Site was a fenced complex group of structures with one tall,
large structure heavily made up of metal. Inside this one
structure was a large empty open space with vertical lines
to one-side passing through it, perhaps like cables; or
conduits. There was an elevator involved (not further
identified) with this structure. The entire outside of the
structure had a smooth rounded feel. Inside (the walls?)
there was "intersticing" or "honey combed" metal
construction. The structure had an industrial quality about
it (not further identified). A silvery, amorphus form was
associated with the site (not further identified) which
caused source to recall memories of a nuclear test and a
barium cloud experiment.
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During the course of the interview source provided no
further amplifying information concerning
After the formal (controlled) interview
source was asked if, in his opinion, the silvery, amorphus
form he perceived was something which was going to occur at
this site. Source felt that it was probably more
appropriate to think of the silvery, amorphus form as having
to do with the purpose or mission of the site rather than as
a specific event. No further information provided.
b. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #018 stated substantially as
follows:
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The site had a number of "propped-up" flat, circular, thick,
smooth things (not further identified) which seemed to be
the main attributes of the site. Also associated with the
site was the concept of two way curved trajectory lines (not
further identified). The site had both an offensive and
defensive purpose like a SAM site (not further identified),
but was being used for training and VIP demonstrations, "hi-
tech show off" (not further identified).
During the course of the interview source provided no
further amplif in information concerning
After the formal (controlled) interview
source was asked if, in his opinion, the perceptions he had
represented something which was going to occur'at the site.
Source felt he had described an overall purpose or function
of the site as opposed to a specific event and that he had
not detected nor described any specific event. Source then
volunteered the following experiential explanation of his
comments about two way curved trajectory lines:
If one were to imagine a semi-spherical dome over the
site, these trajectory lines would come up (from the
site) to the surface of the dome. But at this point
the concept of the trajectory lines changes; as if they
(the trajectory lines) were also coming from the other
direction (outside the dome). When the trajectory
lines coming from the outside meet the dome., an
imaginary depression is made in the dome, as if one
were to poke their finger into an inflated balloon.
No further information was provided.
c. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #021 was interviewed twice and
stated substantially as follows:
Source's first opinion of the site was that it was a large,
cavernous, tall structure with a slanted top which may open
and close. There was an underground component to the
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structure which seemed to be occupied by personnel (not
further identified). The site was a combination work place
and exhibition hall (not further identified). Source
thought the site must be some sort of satellite
PHOTINT/intercept facility but added that it also had some
sort of strike capability (not further identified).
Source's second opinion of the site was that there was a
large room below ground with a tall ceiling, exposed struts
and a scaffolding-type frame. The people in this lower
structure controlled a piece of sophisticated weaponry,
perhaps a laser weapon (not further identified), which could
be directed away from the earth to an object in the
atmosphere that deflected it (presumably a laser beam) back
to the earth in a different location (not further
identified). Source felt that this was the strike
capability related in the first interview. Above the ground
there was what looked like an antenna with smooth, shiny,
silvery convex panels (not further identified).
During the course of the interview source provided no
further amplifying information concerning
After the formal (controlled) interview
source was as a if the perceptions related above
represented something which was going to occur at the site.
Source was of the opinion that the perceptions related were
of an actual event but was unable to determine when the
event was observed. No further information provided.
OPS NOTE: The descriptions provided by source #021 appear
clear, concise, and conclusive. Such resolute clarity is
unusual for SUN STREAK sources. Although source #021 has
provided reliable information in the past, information which
has been related with equal resolute clarity, caution is
advised. Some of source's perceptions may be the result of
analytical overlay based on false assumptions of targeting.
d. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #101 stated substantially as
follows:
At the site was a very large, white colored, angular
structure. The interior of the structure contained at least
one large open area with a high ceiling. The rear of the
structure appeared to extend into a hill (underground?).
The upper level of the structure was smaller in total space
than the lower level, giving an impression of one large box
with a smaller box stacked on top. The interior of the
building was well lit. Within the building there were areas
partitioned off by glass. In one area there was a device
which spins around like a lazy susan or a potter's wheel.
The overall impression of this device was circular but there
was a second impression of something coiling around like a
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burner on a stove: There were numerous cables leading to
and from this device (not further identified). People at
this site were well dressed and gave the impression of being
upper class elitist. They seemed like diplomats because
they are very careful of what they say and/or they don't
always say what they mean. The people at the site seemed to
be preparing for something (not further identified). Later,
when the preparation is completed, this all will amount to
only a single step (not further identified) with no big
changes; bureaucratic small steps, small change, business as
expected. There was no sense of panic, urgency, crisis, or,
danger.
During the course of the interview source provided no
further amplifying information concerning
He did not connect the concept o
preparation wi he device he described and did not report
any "technically oriented" special event. No further
information provided.
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The above SUN STREAK sources do not appear to
have confirmed the anticipated occurrence of a "special technical
event" but have provided descriptions which may be related to
4. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Direct access to raw transcript information
is limited to personnel with SKEET access only. If access to
this information is necessary, contact DT-S (Ops) directly to
arrange for an appointment to review appropriate transcripts.
SKEET documents are not releasable outside the confines of the
SUN STREAK office.
5. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Enclosed herewith is a Intelligence
Evaluation Sheet. Please annotate one appropriately for each
source (make necessary copies) and return the sheets to DT-S
(Ops) within 30 days of receipt of this report. Care and
diligence in annotating this Intelligence Evaluation Sheet will
aid in the refinement of SUN STREAK assets and thereby enhance
SUN STREAK's ability to provide further information of
intelligence value. SG1J
1 Enclosure
Summary Evaluation Sheet
Operations Officer
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