OFF-SITE REVIEW

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• Publication Date: April 29, 1991
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STAR GATE
DT-S-1033-SL
DEFENSE
INTELLIGENCE
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OFF-SITE REVIEW (U)
29 APRIL 1991
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OFF-SITE REVIEW (U)
Date of Publication
29 April 1991
This is a Department of Defense Intelligence Document
prepared by the Technology Assessment and Support Office,
Directorate for Scientific and Technical Intelligence
Defense Intelligence Agency
Technology Assessment and Support Office (DT-S)
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OUTLINE
I. PURPOSE
II. SCOPE
III. ATTENDEES
IV. SIGNIFICANT TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
V. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN ACTIVITIES
VI. OTHER TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
VIII. KEY ISSUES NEED FURTHER ATTENTION/ACTION ITEMS
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REPORT ON DT-S OFF-SITE REVIEW
7-8 MARCH 1991
I. (U) PURPOSE:
(U) The purpose of this report is to document the results of
the DT-S off-site review of 7-8 March 1991.
II. (U) SCOPE:
(U) The scope of this report includes significant topics of
discussion, issues of concern, areas which need further attention,
and action items which address those issues.
III. (U) ATTENDEES:
(C) A total of fourteen (14) people attended the off-site
review. The attendees were:
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IV. (U) SIGNIFICANT TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
(U) Although many topics were discussed during the off-site,
several topics seemed to generate the most attention and interest
on the part of the attendees. These topics addressed DT-S's
current situation and how best to respond to Congressional
direction within the constraints which define the
mission/activities of DT-S.
A. (U) OVERVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTION, RECENT
ACTIVITIES, AND ACTIVITY CONSTRAINTS
(U) OVERVIEW BRIEFING SG1J
(S/NF) provided an overview
briefing on the PY 91 congressional direction, recent project
activities, and activity constraints. The Congressional direction
was based on statements in the FY 91 Conferees Report (FY91) and
followed from overall objectives of the Congressional direction.
The specific directions were discussed in detail according to the
main functional topics of R&D, foreign assessment, and the use DT-
S personnel in support of various functions. A summary of key
project publications to date (30 reports) was also provided.
(S/NF) Several key issues were then addressed:
The existing DT-S activity constraints and uncertainties made it
clear that DT-S was operating under some apparent contradictions.
There was also a possible dilemma regarding what aspect of the DT-
s directions should really be emphasized. Recent insight gained
during a congressional briefing indicated that new staffers and new
congressional individuals on the intelligence committees may have
different interests from those that provided the FY 91 guidance.
Consequently, some activities might need to be given more (or less)
emphasis4?than originally anticipated. The psychological impact of
zeroing-out the DT-S billets for FY92 was also seen as a' factor
contributing to the dilemma.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Other issues were also
reviewed. While recent Desert Storm involvement was of high
interest, it did consume considerable project time and slowed
project evolution. Considerable time was then devoted to
discussing tasking and evaluation issues. A separate report will
be prepared to examine this issue in detail (see DT-S-1030-SL,
Review of Project Procedures). Another result of the Desert Storm
upport was the realization that some type of proficiency practice
was needed as an on-going project activity (this has since been
identified in DT-S-1031-SL, Procedures for Special Proficiency
Targets).
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(U) At this point in the briefing it was noted
that the most crucial constraint affecting all of the DT-S
activities is time. There is much to do and little time left in
FY91 for accomplishing all of the main objectives. The key
question at this point that led to lengthy discussion was: How
best to proceed given the work load, operating constraints and
uncertainties, and the time issue?
(S/NF) It was recommended that at a minimum,
a clear DT-S charter should be prepared, to include some type of
priority identification. It was agreed that main emphasis should
be on supporting external research activities and foreign
assessments.
(U) It was also agreed that considerable
emphasis should be devoted to preparation of a long range
comprehensive research and activity plan as specifically called for
in the Congressional guidance. This will be given emphasis and
completed in the early to mid-May time frame.
(U) Overall, there was considerable open
dialogue from the participants through this briefing. Some of the
issues raised could be readily resolved; others were linked with
certain realities that would have to be dealt with as best as
possible.
B. (U) DATA FLOW/ANALYSIS
(DT-3) SG1J
1. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) discussed the
methodology by which STAR GATE reporting naged from an
all-source management system. Requirements will be levied in the
same manner as with any other intelligence community disciplines.
Results must be evaluated in an all-source environment. Within
this operational assessment framework, a comparative analysis can
be made pf STAR GATE reporting and qualitative comparisons can be
made based on independent responses provided by other intelligence
disciplines.
2. (S/NF) Additionally, select key analytical
personnel need to be made cognizant of the STAR GATE project to
provide expertise and assist DT in the conduct of meaningful
assessments on a comparative basis. Select personnel within DT
will act in an oversight capacity to insure the overall objectivity
of the procedures and comparative value of the reporting.
3. ?(S/NF) Tasking, reporting and evaluation
procedures must implemented to conform with the management system
by which other intelligence collection efforts are being judged.
Procedures identified and described within Volume III, DIAM 58-13,
(subject: The Department of Defense HUMINT Management System),
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appear to be the most appropriate for this purpose. These were
discussed in detail.
C. (U) SUMSttJ OF FOREIGN ACTIVITIES
(C) Dr. - gave a brief presentation summarizing
foreign activities in the field of parapsychology for the Soviet
Union, China, and - in his opening comments he noted several
factors influencing analysis of foreign activities. First, there
is a lack of good reporting in the field which makes comprehensive
analysis difficult. Secondly, of the reports which are available,
there is generally some comment in the report expressing skepticism
concerning the collection activities. The question was raised as
to whether or not this had an adverse impact on collection
activities. Finally, there is a significant difference in the
approach of East and West to parapsychological phenomena. The West
is generally less supportive of serious research and seem to be
preoccupied with proving that the phenomena exists. The East, on
the other hand accepts the reality of the phenomena and puts more
emphasis on understanding the mechanisms and finding practical
applications. As a result it is probable that the East is
generally ahead of the West in achieving credible results in
parapsychology.
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V. (U) OTHER TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
A. (U) R&D f,EQTIVES (EXTERNAL)
(S/NF) discussed the proposed R&D
objectives to be accomplished by the external contractor. Two
documents provided the evolution of DT-S's definition of the
external assistance needed for research and development. These
were:
1. DT-S-1004-S; Basic and Applied Research -
General Plan; 15 Nov 90
2. DT-S-1007-8; Basic and Applied Research - 1st
yr objectives; 29 Nov 90
DT-S documented a general plan for the Basic and Applied Research
and then stripped it down to more specifics for their first year's
objectives. These two documents were then finished and made
available for review.
(S/NF) From the second document, DT-S was able to put
together a Statement of Work for the FY91 external research
contact. The Statement of Work was a building process based on
past research by the Surgeon General Research and Development
Command and earlier research findings that evolved from DIA
sponsored work. Emphasis was given to those topics DT-S suspected
were also of interest to the Congressional people responsible for
the research funding.
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(S/NF) Some of the specific research topics that will
be utilized in the basic and applied research activity were
discussed, one of which was the magnetoencepholograph (MEG).
MEG device detects weak magnetic fields within regions of the
brain. Preliminary research has shown that there might be a
significant difference between brain responses when a remote viewer
is looking at a light stimulus compared to people who are not known
to have remote viewing capability. Findings from this research
shows promise for selecting from the general population people who
might have this potential. The MEG device can also determine brain
pattern responses that correlate with controlled light flashes
occurring remotely. Preliminary research results indicate that
such correlations may in fact occur and can be detected via
appropriate MEG measurements and may possibly pave the way for
improved understanding of this field.
(S/NF) Data pattern analysis will be conducted on data
from past experiments to determine if certain target sites are more
accessible to the remote viewer than others. For example, some
sites may be more dynamic than others, increasing the possibility
of success. Also, the importance of the site may make it more
accessible to the viewer. For example, if a site is a building
with a security fence around it, the mood would suggest importance.
variation in viewer performances may vary due to a number of
external conditions. For example, certain environmental factors
such as geomagnetic levels may correlate with the viewer's
performance level. Research can be set up to investigate this by
tapping into worldwide data bases and correlating his results with
similar experiments going on in different labs.
(S/NF) Once known patterns of remote viewing exist, the
researcher may suggest a construct, i.e., the researcher can
translate the patterns into a testable theory. New experiments can
then be developed to test the theory.
(S/NF) As far as data quality improvement is concerned,
DT-S involvement will be at Ft. Meade. DT-S can conduct remote
viewing investigations at Ft. Meade with targets made available out
of the labs. DT-S also envisions developing its own training and
practice to keep up in-house proficiency. This could involve
beacon sessions or any other special proficiency development.
(S/NF) In the area of new explorations, a critical
application is search. DT-S hopes to work with the contractor
developing ways to improve search capability.
(S/NF) Remote viewing also has other applications that
are not intelligence-related. Based on our broad congressional
charter, DT-S may have opportunities to investigate other things.
One example would be communications. This involves psychically
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linking up with an individual and communicating with them in some
form. This could eventually help in a hostage situation. We could
link up with the individual and he or she may be able to tell us
where they are. This might prove helpful in improving our search
capability.
(S/NF) A Scientific Oversight Committee and a Human Use
Review Panel and Policy Board will be established to help evaluate
the research activity. Because of the expertise and international
connections of our contractor, Dr. Ed May, we hope to draw on his
assistance to augment our own foreign data base.
B. (U) SPECIFIC R&D LINES
(1) (S/NF) discussed recent research
into Lucid Dreaming and its potential applications to the STAR GATE
project. Lucid Dreaming is a situation where the individual is
actually aware that they are dreaming. A lucid dream state is
initiated when the subject can say to themselves in the dream, "I
am dreaming." Unlike a regular dream, an individual within the
lucid dreaming state can essentially dictate what actions will
transpire, i.e., the direction, the content, or the action within
the dream. Researchers have discovered that subjects can be
instructed to perform certain tasks while dreaming which indicate
they are lucid, i.e., moving their eyes back-and-forth, counting
to ten, then moving their eyes again. Research has also documented
individuals "entering" locked rooms or opening sealed envelopes
while in lucid dreaming and later describing what they "saw."
Lucid dreaming can be used for creative problem solving. In fact,
a leading researcher in lucid dream studies, Dr. Steve LaBerge,
maintains that one should have a goal or question in mind prior to
entering the lucid state. This technique has been used for
centuries by native medicine people or shamans to gain insight into
a myriad of questions, such as finding lost objects or individuals.
Remote Viewing is used in the waking, or conscious state to gain
information which would otherwise be unattainable by more
conventional (collection) methods. Along the same lines, lucid
dreaming can be used to gain information while in the sleep, or
unconscious state. The two, remote viewing and lucid dreaming, can
be used to supplement one another because they: 1) function along
the same lines and 2) Lucid dreaming may potentially reduce the
analytical distortions which sometimes plague remote viewing.
(2) (U) discussed the results of some
recent studies concerning personal ty types and PSI experiences.
There are certain shared characteristics of people conducive to PSI
experiences. Creativity and psychic experiences are expressions
of a dynamic unconscious emotional and instinctual life. These
people are open to experience and one with their environment. They
have high self-esteem, empathy, and self-understanding. They also
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demonstrate an ability for relaxation and dissociation. In fact,
they demand openness to new and unusual experiences and have a
tolerance for the unrealistic. People with PSI potential show high
confidence levels and usually have success early in life. They
have high expectations with regard to success and are, in general,
high achievers. A link between PSI experiences and creative
ability was found in people like Mark Twain and Robert Browning.
(3) (C/NF) "Mental Communication Investigation".
briefly covered a plan whereby tried and proven viewing
and tra ning techniques already in use may be combined to develop
a means whereby viewers may communicate actual message traffic
through mental means alone.
C. (U) A( JOBJECTIVES NEEDS
(U) gave a brief presentation outlining the
current status of the DT-S ADP acquisition effort. Major
objectives accomplished to date include:
1. (S/NF) Completion of an analysis of DT-S mission and
functions resulting in an identification of five major
objectives to be met by the ADP system. The objectives
are:
a. Support RV activities
b. Support foreign intelligence analysis
c. Support office administration
d. Support ADP system administration
e. Support R&D activities
2. (U) Completion of a preliminary system conceptual
design which will meet the ADP system objectives as well as provide
compatibility with the external Contractor's ADP system.
3. (U) Identification of system hardware and software
items and estimated costs.
4. (U) Preparation and execution of purchase request
for hardware and software items which can be used regardless of
final system configuration.
5. (U) Development of an acquisition plan including an
identification of tasks to be accomplished and associated schedule.
6. (C/NF) Identification of potential sources of data
for building the foreign intelligence data base. Location and
access to parapsychological data bases that may exist within the
Intelligence Community continues to be a difficult task.
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E. (U) BRIEF HISTORY OF PHENOMENOLOGY
(U) A briefing on the history of parapsychological
phenomenology was presented that covered various aspects of early
investigations up to the recent activity at SRI in the 1970's that
eventually led to remote viewing pursuits. Examples of this
phenomena were discussed in the context of older terminology and
the cultural context of the times. Evaluation of terms and
concepts, such as mesmerism, hypnosis and altered states of
consciousness illustrated this point. Research in this area was
shown to have grown from a sub-element of psychology (depth
psychology) to separate endeavors termed psychical research (late
1800's), parapsychology (1930's), and remote viewing (1970's).
(U) Numerous examples of key events, along with main
supporters/researchers, leading subjects, and some of the early
research findings were discussed. Several difficulties that were
associated with this phenomena and related research were reviewed.
These included lack of an adequate theory, replication
difficulties, cultural views/constraints, and other issues.
(U) Some of the recent critical reviews of this area,
such as the National Research Council report of 1988, were
discussed along with counters to that report.
(U) The briefing concluded by reexamining the various
terminologies and cautioned against using terms that imply how the
phenomena operates or that are emotionally charged. A summary of
situations that promote the occurrence of this phenomena (such as
related states, dreams, hypnosis) were provided along with a
realistic appraisal of progress in this field.
(U) This topic overlaps with a variety of disciplines,
and is difficult to grasp in isolation from any one of them,
especially the cultural/psychological aspects. This briefing
provided a glimpse into these complexities.
F. (U) DEFERRED TOPICS:
(U) Due to the amount of time devoted to issues of
greater relevance to the purpose of the off-site, several topics
originally on the agenda were deferred and will be addressed
internally by DT-S at a later date. These topics included:
1. (U) PROFICIENCY EVALUATION IDEAS
2. (U) FUTURE CONFERENCE POSSIBILITIES
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VI. (U) KEY ISSUES NEEDING FURTHER ATTENTION/ACTION ITEMS:
(U) As a result of group discussion several key issues
emerged that warrant further attention. Each key issue identified
generated one or more action items. This section will address the
key issues and resulting action items.
A. (S) THERE IS A NEED TO SPECIFICALLY DEFINE THE MISSION
OF DT-S, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT INTERNAL DIA DIRECTION ALONG WITH
CONGRESSIONAL LANGUAGE.
(U) It was unanimously agreed that the lack of a clear
mission statement, approved by management, was the greatest single
hindrance to the development of a sense of directionality for DT-
S. Accordingly, this lack of directionality has a significant
impact on the ability of DT-S to prioritize tasking, develop
goals/schedules, and identify necessary resource/budget
requirements to accomplish its mission.
(S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) An action item flowing from this issue
was the need to develop such a mission statement. The group
generated a generic mission statement which will be expanded,
taking into account "real-world" constraints. The generic
statement is as follows (no order of priority suggested):
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B. (U) DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE "GAME PLAN"
(U) It was determined that the development/maintenance
of a strategic plan should be an action item of its own primarily
because of its usefulness in responding to GDIP tasking and
providing timely inputs for the PPBS cycle. In addition, a
strategic plan would clearly indicate how near-term activities
would impact out-year goals, indicating a continuity of activities
for future planning/budgeting considerations.
(U) The action item resulting from this issue was for DT-
S to develop a draft strategic plan by 30 April 1991. This would
allow adequate time for review/modification prior to the beginning
of the PPBS Cycle in June 1991.
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