STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

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STATEMENT OF WORK
FOR
PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
1.0 (5/NF) PURPOSE: The purpose of this effort is to initiate new
research and perform select analyses of anomalous phenomena.
2. J.
(C) Phenomenological research and analysis as intended by this
contract refers to anomalous phenomena associated with human abilities.
Investigations in this area have sometimes been referred to as Remote
Viewing (RV), Extrasensory Perception (ESP), and recently Anomalous
Cognition (AC) or Anomalous Phenomena.. (AP). Foreign researchers have also
used the term psychoeriergetics to describe aspects of these areas.
S GAB 2.'2. (S/NF) Over the past fifteen years DIA has followed the field of
psychoeriergetics for two basic reasons:
2.4 (S/NF) In 1983 a report with project findings was sent to
congressional intelligence and appropriation committees. The report
affirmed the existence of remote viewing phenomenon and recommended that
additional research for quantifying and developing remote viewing as an
intelligence collection tool be pursued. This recommendation was endorsed
by a special Science Panel that met to review the project findings. This
panel also affirmed that the contractual research was scientifically sound
and urged that basic and applied research in psychoenergetics be continued,
its scope expanded, and that other laboratories be involved.
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2.5 (S/NF) The first opportunity to expand this research scope
occurred in 1985. The Department of the Army's Surgeon General Office for-
Research and Development (DASGRD) initiated a five year research and
development program. the SERD program centered on two main aspects: basic
anomalous phenomena understanding, and applications-oriented research. DTA
established close ties with this H/D effort to ensure that applications
research would be adequately pursued.
2.6 W NF) In 1987, it became apparent that SGRD funding might nut be
available to carry through to the end of the five year period. Consequently,
additional funding was sought by DiA and acquired through funding transfer
action by the Houle Appropriations Committee (HAC) . This funding was
provided to DIA; MTPR action to the SGRD contract was the most expeditious
method of allocating this funding.
2.7 (S'NF) Results of this effort yielded several findings of
breakthrough potential. Subsequently, follow-on research support was
provided to DIA by Congressional action for FY91; DIA was identified as the
executive agent-due to long-standing knowledge and expertise in this area.
Both R&D and O/M funds were allocated for continuing basic and applied
research, for applied investigation and for assisting in assessment of
relevant foreign research. Additional funds are also anticipated for this
area after a comprehensive research plan is defined.
3.0 (S/NF) OBJECTIVE: The objective of this contract is to pursue the
most promising basic and applied research in this area, to develop a
comprehensive plan for future activities, and to identify/improve
application potential.
4.0 (S/NF) SCOPE. Basic research, applied research and threat assessments
will be accomplished for this phenomenological area.
5.1 (S/NF) All research activities and findings resulting from
previous programs in psychoenergetics shall be brought to bear on this
effort. In addition, expertise in multidisciplinary areas throughout SAIC
shall be made available as consultants or for special support as required.
5.2 (U) Specialized support, if not available at SAIC, can be
obtained via SAIC consultant or subcontract efforts with prior approval by
the COTR. Every effort should be made to insure such support is from the
recognized experts in the field. Some of the specific tasks in section 6.0
can be performed in unclassified facilities.
5.3 (S/NF) This effort will utilize aItechni.cal. review group (e.g., a
"Scientific Oversight Committee,aa Human Use Review Panel and aPolicy
Board). Their establishment will be in coordination with, and approved by,
the COTR.
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5.4 (S/NF) Some of the experiments/investigations required to fulfill
this contract may require participation of select government personnel. All
such investigations will be fully planned and coordinated with the COTR and
will be under the purviews of the SOC and the Human Use Review Committee.
5.5 (U) Should unforseen schedule of other issues arise concerning
any of the specific tasks identified in section 6.0, the COTR will be given
immediate notice. If necessary, adjustments to priorities and schedules can
be approved by the CDTR if there is no cost or other impact an the over-rill
program. The COTR wi.7.l also review/ approve all anticipated research
protocols,.
5.6 (U) All items in section 6.0 (except 6.5) will be funded from the
R&D portion of this contract. Sections 6.1 through 6.4 shall be expended
NLT 18 months after contract award. Section 6.5 will be funded from the O&M
portion, and shall be expended no later than 30 September 1991. Accounting
procedures to clearly identify the R&D and the O&M expeditures shall be
implemented by the contractor.
5.7 (U) Terms of reference and additional task details are an file by
the CL).... and will be provided to the contractor to insure adequate task
understanding. This material is contained in D1A publication DT-S-1007-S,
29 NOV 1990.
6.1 (U) Research Plan Developments Provide inputs for development of
a long-term comprehensive basic and applied research plan. This will
require extensive expert consultation and will involve an inter-laboratory,
inter-disciplinary approach.
0.2 (U)~~r !..
6.2.i. (U) Magnetoencephalograph (MEG) Investigations:
6.2.1.1 (U) Calibrate the electromagnetic/magneto-
encephalograph (MEG) environment and replicate earlier results using a
variety of population types.
6.2.1.: (l1) Examine MEG evoked responses from several
population types and correlate with remote viewing ability for various
physical conditions.
60.2 (U) Data Patterns/Correlations:
6.2.2.1 (C) Using data from past basic research &
experiments, compare target features (e.g., type, dynamics) with remote
viewing results to determine if any patterns or correlations exist.
6.2.2.2 (C) Initiate new experiments to further examine
possible target type/remote viewing result correlations.
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6?2.2.3 (U) s:amine parapsychological historical results
to see if correlations to geomagnetic activity exists; initiate exploratory
investigations to replicate/test findings.
6.2.2.4 (U) Examine parapsychological literature an
research projects to evaluate over-all results and to identify possible
variables/correlations.
6.2.3.1 (U) Initiate assessment/investigations of
potential theoretical constructs that may help explain this phenomena. Thi s
may require considerations with on-going basic research in other disciplines.
6.2.3.2 (C) Initiate investigation of issues that may
help explain targeting mechanisms.
potential theory.
6.2.3.3 (U) Initiate investigations into communication
6.2.4.1 (U)
and other altered states.
Investigate remote viewing potential of lucid
T 17 5 (U) Energetics:
6.2.5.1 (U) Initiate limited experiments and develop
plans for follow-on energetics research.
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1 (U) Magn;mtoarcephalonr --',oh: MEG) Developments: tA. 2 ? 1
6.3.1.1 (S/NF) Translate basic research MEG results into
procedures useful for practical screening/selection activity.
W S-2 (U) Correlations/Pattern Analysis:
6.3.2.1 (S/NO Conduct a variety of remote viewing x.2.1
experiments with laboratory and government personnel in order to identify \ possible correlations with people and project types and to identify
strengths and weaknesses.
6.3.2.2 (U) Evaluate/test beacon person conditions (i.e.,
sender/no sender) in various experimental environments. This may require
detailed analysis of existing data bases. ar-
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(U) Training:
6.3.3.1 (S/NF) Examine previously developed training
procedure and determine strengths/weaknesses of specific elements.
6.3.3.2 (S/NF) Explore new/modified training procedures.
1411.4 (U) Applications:
6.3.4.1 (S/NF) Initiate/explore expanded or new
application investigations to evaluate their feasibility.
6.3.4.2 (S/NFL) Develop and conduct various experiments to
test communication potential of remote viewing capabilities.
6.3.4.3 (S/NF) Initiate investigations to identify
possible sways for enhancing deLa ci.ality.
6..3.4.4 (S/NF) Improve data analysis and evaluation
techniques for applied projects, possibly using artificial intelligence
procedures.
4 (U) Research Methodology (R&D):
6.4.1 (U) Recommend and establish, with agency coordination, the
Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC), Human Use Review Panel and Policy
Board membership.
6.4.2 (U) Research Methodol.gy Support includes project
management, SOC/Human Use Review Panel/Policy Board, computer requirements,
d..,..umt.,,t c: r--p,.r :i-:in ::_,r: and associated travel. ibis i:.;.:.::..
:zi.ippor? . 6.1 through 1 above.
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5 (U) Support Activity (O&M) :
6.5.3 (8/NE) Develop protocols suitable for a variety of
application pursuits.
6.5.4 (C) identify hardware and software data base needs for the
government data base system.
6.5.5 (U) Assist in implementing select "on--line" storage
r-etri va:l of they research literature.
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7.0 (U) QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY (ORC): The contractor will maintain a
qui cf:: response capability and be prepared to respond in "less than 24 hours
to problems or unexpected demands for brief technical papers that may be
developed during the term of this project.
80 (U) ALLOCATION OF EFFORT: The level of effort to be applied to each
basic task category is shown in the following paragraphs.
8.'I (U) R&A:
Basic Task No. Allocation of Effort/ % Funding (R&D)
6.1
1.7
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45
6..3
28
6.4
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Basic Task No. Allocation of Effort/ ',' Funding (0!,M)
6.5 100%
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