CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED ACTIONS - SUN STREAK SPECIAL INPUT FOR CBJB SUBMISSION

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CIA-RDP96-00789R002100260042-5
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February 27, 2003
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42
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February 14, 1991
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REPORT
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S E C R E T Approved For Release 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP96-007898002100260042-5 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED ACTIONS -- SUN STREAK SPECIAL INPUT FOR CBJB SUBMISSION 14 FEBRUARY 1991 REPRODUCTION REQUIRES APPROVAL OF ORIGINATO.l~ OR HIGHER DOD AUTHORI~`y FURTHER DISSEMINATION ONLY AS DIRECTED BY D~` OR HIGHER DOD AUTHORI~`y S E C R E T NOT REI-`~;;,gSABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS ~~xMITED DISSEMINATION Enc]osure to S-20,5]4/DT-S Approved For Release 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP96-007898002100260042-5 S E C R E T Approved For Release 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP96-007898002100260042-5 I. (U) PROGRAM STATUS AND PROGRESS 1. (U) GENERAL: (S/NF/LIMDIS) DIA has given high priority to accomplishing the Congressionally directed tasks specified in the FY 1991 conferees report for SUN STREAK. These tasks direct DIA to implement an external basic and applied research effort and to perform a variety of in-house activities in the SUN STREAK phenomenological area. In-house activities include research support, phenomenological investigations, and assessments of foreign research. Status and progress of pragram activities are summarized in this report. The agenda cites recent DIA publications that contain details on the key activities required for this effort. A comprehensive update to this report is planned for June 1991; significant investigation results or research. findings will be made available as they occur. 2. (U) MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: a. (S/NF) DIA, as executive agent, has implemented a management structure that fosters a proactive, responsive, and creative environment for this activity. Both external research and in-house activities are centered in one unit (DT-S) under the direct supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence (DIA/DT). The DT-S unit manager also receives technical and management guidance from DIA'S Research and Technology Division (DT-5). b. (S/NF) Project oversight is provided by a Project Review Board (PRB) that is composed of five senior management individLials selected from areas of DIA outside of DT. Additional review/guidance is available from DIA's Executive Director and from the Deputy Director. The General Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP) Director also conducts project reviews and provide~~ guidance. Links with the IC Staff have been established to provide a broader management and program review base. 3. (U) PROGRAM PLAN: a. (U) The first action completed at program initiation was the development of a detailed action/milestone plan. This plan identified necessary steps, individual responsibilities, schedulE:s, and documentation requirements for all key near term activit:es, both external and internal. it also paved the way for developing far term actions. The near term actions covered over fifteen specific topics as identified in Section I., of the appendix; other program actions are also documented in project memoranda. S E C R E T/ NOFORN / LIMDIS Approved For Release 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP96-007898002100260042-5 S E C R E T Approved For Release 2003/04/18: CIA-RDP96-007898002100260042-5 b. (S/NF) One of the mayor initial actions was completion of a basic and applied research plan for external assistance. This document identified key research support needs and addressed neurophysiological correlate measures, techniques f`or personnel selection, application effectiveness evaluation and a variety of other topics relevant to understanding and cievelopirng this phenomenological area. This research plan led to development of the external contract statement of work. 4. (U) PROGRAM STATUS: a. (C) St~~affi~~n At receipt of the Congressional direction, DIA augmented the existing SUN STREAK staff with two .>enior professionals and one technical/administrative assistant. There are currently 10 full-time personnel assigned to this activity (7 civilian, 3 military). Some of the personnel F>reviousl.y associated with this project will also be utilized on a consultant, or as a reserve duty, basis. k>. (S/NF) Facilities: A thorough review of the existing ~3UN STREAK facility was~ormed from a health/safety and a i:unctional viewpoint. A variety of action items were identified and appropriate funds were transferred to Ft. Meade where the I)T-S unit; is located for accomplishing necessary renovations. This work is now in the engineering design phase. c. (S/NF) Securit The SUN STREAK program has been transferred from Speci~cess Program (SAP) status to Limited Dissemination (LIMDIS) status. All necessary security steps have been identified and appropriate procedures have been recorded in project documentation. Anew pro~eet codeword has been :Ldentified and the new procedures are in the process of being :implemented.