PROJECT ARCHITECTURE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R002600120001-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 1
• Content Type: REPORT

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I (U) PURPOSE: This report identifies key activities and major
milestones for Project STAR GATE during FY 1992 and FY 1993. it
satisfies a requirement identified in the FY 1992 Defense
Appropriations Act for a 2-year architecture report for this
project. Key milestones/events from FY 1991 that directly relate
to the FY 1992-FY 1993 plans are also included.
II (U) BACKGROUND:
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) In the FY 1991 Defense Authorization Act,
the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was identified as executive
agent for initiating a new program to investigate parapsychological/
anomalous phenomena. A funding level of $2 million was
authorized for DIA to undertake specific research and other
activities relative to this activity. Objectives of this
authorization were to enable a systematic and scientifically
sound approach to the R&D effort, to permit wider and more
systematic review of potential intelligence applications, and to
assess foreign developments in this area. Consequently, DIA
developed a scientifically rigorous research and invbstigative
program. Basic and applied research projects were initiated with
the objectives of phenomena understanding and improving
application capabilities for potential operational areas.
Collection requirements were levied and foreign data bases were
compiled in order to assess and better understand foreign
achievements and their potential impact on U.S. security
interests. Limited applied research projects were also
conducted. This activity was formally established as a limited
dissemination (LIMDIS) project early-on and given the official
project name, STAR GATE.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) A variety of project reports were
subsequently published that dgcumented key STAR GATE activities,
foreign assessments, research. plans and protocols, proficiency
testing procedures and other methodological needs. A
Congressionally requested Long-Range Comprehensive Plan was also
prepared. This report identified near- and long-term activities
for optimizing research and application investigation in this
phenomenological area. Key findings of the Long-Range
Comprehensive Plan were utilized in the preparation of this
project architecture report. These project publications are
listed as appendix A. Appendix B contains a review of
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terminology applicable to this area.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The FY 1992 Defense Appropriations Act
provided DIA with an additional $2 million in R&D research funds
with foreign assessment, research, and operational activities.
to further enhance Project STAR GATE research and other,
activities. The Act stressed that DIA develop an even balance
objectives have formed the basis for the approac i tified in
this project architecture report.
(S/NF) The FY 1992 Act also directed DIA to realign 10
civilian billets so that project staffing could be continued in
order to satisfy all project objectives. This is in the process
of being completed. .
III (U) CURRENT STATUS:
(S/NF) At this time, the FY 1991 funded effort for external
research is entering its final stages, and a report of research
results should be available by August 1992. Interim results of
the specific research projects involving brain wave
magnetoencephalograph (MEG) measurements indicate statistically
significant correlations with remote viewing ability.
Consequently, follow-on research will emphasize this area of
investigation.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Since FY 1991, project personnel have been
investigating select application projects, and have been pursuing
initial phases of proficiency enhancement and advanced training
activities. Currently, they are concentrating on supporting a
variety of research programs that include completion of brain
wave measurements, remote viewing parameter evaluations, and
communication experiments. Preliminary investigations are also
underway involving sensitive research devices that could add
insight into potential transmission mechanisms. Limited
operational/applied research activity is also in progress, with a
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significant increase planned in the near future.
(S/NF) DIA is currently identifying 10 civilian billets to
provide permanent billets to the STAR GATE unit; this action
should be completed shortly. The STAR GATE unit's ADP equipment
is partially installed and will be fully operational in the next
few months. This equipment is integral to the foreign data bases
and to the operational/applied research/training files.
IV (U) PROJECT ARCHITECTURE:
1. (U) SUMMARY:
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) This section provides details on the
three main STAR GATE functional areas: (1) foreign assessments;
(2) external research; and.(3) in-house investigations. In-house
investigations cover a variety of actionp that include
proficiency enhancement, research support, and operational/
J applied research activity.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) These three functional areas have been
structured to enhance and mutually support one another.
Consequently, a synergism has been achieved that would not
otherwise be possible. A highly effective work relationship
exists among external intelligence data collectors, external
research staff, and STAR GATE personnel; this is absolutely vital
for project success.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The three main in-house investigation
areas tend to be cyclic, mainly due to long-term external
research schedule needs and applied research project
opportunities. However, the overall effort will maintain a
balance, with emphasis placed on proficiency enhancement projects
during periods when research support or application research
activity is low.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) STAR GATE covers a wide variety of
disciplines, including advanced physics, leading-edge psychology,
neurosciences, artificial intelligence, biophysics, and medical
areas. Achievements in STAR GATE may in fact contribute to
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understanding/breakthroughs in these other areas, as well as for
STAR GATE.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The architecture developed for this
project has taken into account the diverse functional area
requirements and has factored in the unique talents of the SG1B
individuals available to STAR GATE.
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