MKULTRA SUBPROJECT 86 (22 DOCUMENTS WITH PUBDATES FROM 570508 TO 590702 )

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 00017488
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 33
• Document Creation Date: September 25, 2024
• Document Release Date: September 8, 1976
• Publication Date: May 8, 1957

Finantial Statement
June 30, 1958 to July 1, 1959
-
Funds
FUnds received
Expenditures: .
Wages & salaries � 18, 864 .68
Equipment -19414
Supplies - - � - 422,52
Subjetta-, testing� 800. 00
Overhead 2,839.38
Apparatus ( # 3 units ) 19)990.00
Total expenditures:
Balance July 1,1959 ( Deficit )
43,052.00
43,110.72
Cs 58.2)
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE RECORDER
Animet 15, 1958
Prepared by:
Scope: This proposal covers the designi development and fabrication of three
direct writing=three:chatnel-recorders displaying reapeotivelyc_
1. pressureichanges-induced in a pneumatic 9 t wrapped around _
the upper-arm-of a primate.
, 2, cheat expansion movements detected by _a rugged transducer
strapped around the chest 'with a slip-proot_buckle.
'3 akin-resistancechanges detected by in electrode device
furnished-by_the_purehasor,
Specifications, General: The unit 'will be portable, weighinuapproximately
30 lbs., and will be housed-ihrerhandsome-fibreglass unbreakable ---
carrying case-providing-Otorage-for accessories,: Ball-point-pens_will -
be uaed. Cverall-diMenSions of case will be approximately 9 x 14 x-15 -
inches. Power required-will-be 115 volts 60 cycles. Quality of materials _
and workmanship will be In accordance with best-practices. - le
Specifications, Detail:'
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Chart Pappruf3 -separate grids will be used on kaingle roll of paper, _
Identifying nomenelature will appear_uporcAchfgrid.
Each grid will-be-a minimum of 2 inches wide. -100 rolls
udllibeisupplied.
Chart Speed:-Fixed�-6-inches-per minute.
Controls: Adequate controls and calibration means_will=be-provided -
in accordance with good engineering design. -
Operating Instructions;Na1nt�nce and operating instructions will be
provided.
Construction: ChassisLwillube readily removable and accessible.-Front panel
will have louvered air 'feat and will be held in place by magnetic
fasteners-. .
Delivery: One single channel unit, complete with case and transducers,
operating in accordance with the above-epecifications will be delivered
within 33 days from the contract award. This first model will be
returned to upon delivery of the first of three recorders within
45 days fr contract award. Delivery of the remaining two recorders
will be effected within 90 days.
PROPOSAL
Thr_ee_(3) Bi�l-o-gicaIResponse Recorders-with 3
pen singlehardrive-and-a speed of- 60 per minute-
complete with-penimotorsvpen and-chart paper rolls.
Total priee.....09194o.00
Terms ii7,000.00 cash with order. Balance_ on
acceptance of-delivery-of the 3 complete
units. Terrrs 1-ess-1%-with payment on
' delivery.
Delivery: One workable singlc channel instrument
� which will_demonstrate and prove-the
principle.-_of-these-units=within 45 days
after receipt of order. Comolete order_
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within 45 to 90 days after receipt of
order.
Very truly Tyour15
Ce General k nager
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EXTENSION
$ 50.00
CATALOG NO.
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YOUR IwQuLayNoV1erbi1.
DATE OF-INQUIRY _9.-16-58
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DATE RECEIVED
TEXIASC 30-DAYS-NET 1% II DAYS.
DL SCRTPTION
PLASTIC MOLDEWHANDIELECTRODE-ASSDIBLYI F
Physiological Resp-onseRecorders Prototype models
only, With lids end icotneotors
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 30 days,after_date or this bid ; DATE
SHIPmENTS WILL RE MADE FAIL Destination
SHIPPING CHARGES WILL 8 D. (P..EAS.Z , YOUR. PREFERENCE ON YOUR ORDER
MEI WILL BE SHIPPED TO VIA Our Truck
SHIPMENT WILL BE MADE At :time of d liveryo Recorders
fume STATE WHET 1AXAB1E OR NONTAXABLE --
September 22, 195
AFTER RECEIPT OF YOUR ORDER.
THANK YOU
Gentlemen:
1 Jul,f1958
We ire_please to he able to transmit to you-the foil:Witt�
funist
TheSe_funds_represent 6 contribution for the_use_of your,
directoreln carrying out the ifery woTtlybile researoh-gOals
of-your organisation.
Tour s_truly,
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Uniter_the authority granted tiegtaligt$1 datA4
13 *11.1953 tele the Da-W*6w COX old the extetatim ot
this authority in subsequent viettoraols, Subproject, 06 hes beett
npproved.etwl_03,1r44�00 ot the vorve.13. zuNgeot table
has tom ohlisitel TA cover the subprojeotis avows. , This
obligation of isitvis shoal bo cheesed to AllOteent 0.25ozaowool.
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20 June_190
MSWORANNNLYON CELtri-FINANCS-DIVISION
VIA t Itatiludget Officer
SUBJVCT i PUM4114-,Akaproject 86, Invoice 114:4_10
Allotment 8-25cte.ao.coi
3.1.nvoice No. 1 covering the above sutrproject is
attached* Payeen�t�should be ttole as follows:
Cathierts the-
tank le
2.�P1ease forwari the checks
through-1613/Dudget Officer,
30 June
Chief,-,168 cal
later Oan Nkodk.,
3. Thilitroice represents the total amount currently
authortsed:under Subproject e6. However, since it_is_antici*
pitted that additional funds will:be-Obligated for_this project,
_should not be closed.
Attachments,
hvoics-and Certificati
Distributions
Orig & 2 � Addressee
Chief
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. MOWS
ciarinciazoNs
(1) It is_hereby certified that this is Invoice_lo,1 applying to
Subproject 86 of V3IZTPA1 that performance is satisfactory, that
services-are-being alcomplished14 aceordence Vith_mutual_agmements,
that a detailed aionda of-the payments and receipts is on fi16 in
TSS/CD,that_thie_bill_is_jusit and eorrect _ eme,that payment thereof
Ma not yet been made._
aarYgrXE;;i7XDT;:f-""'ision
Date
(2) It is hereby certified that this invOice applies to SUbprojeot
86 of igULTRANhich vas fuly approved, and that the project is being
earned cut in eatordance_vith_the_memorimiumAated 13 April 1953
from the-PCIA0 the 10, end the extension of this authority in saw
*event memoranda.
Date t
DRAFT
P7rune 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE MORD
SUBJECT ICKULTRA Subproject 86
I._ The _purpose _of Su'oproject 86 is to-provide-funds
to the Department _a Medicine, _Neurology Div-isi
chOol of Medici
support Phase II:of _the research program on polygraph-equipm.ent _
and procidur'es-undertaken by SISS/CD for the Officeof_Security.
2. Jrnefirst_pllase_of_this_program involved. the _design-- of a miniature recording unit applicable to the sensing units
now in use:byOffice-of_Security_and_which_producesia-re ord

identical with-Ahat_now_prod.uced by_th- chine.
The present phase will_entail_bA.11..ntwo_ce chines
and subjecting them to the necessary biological and_physial_erau-
ation reire& to bring them to the prototype stage -At the seas
time, personae-I-of-the project vill continue as duri -Phase-I to
perform feasibility and background vork aimed at Phase III_O�fl-the
program.; Phase III_ithe_final_par_t_oft. e_program-and-envisions-
the production of which will also incorprate
more reliable -estimates of the stress reaction in-burnar beings if
any such parameters can be found.
3.
Associate CliniesA Professor
of Medicine(Netrole0)-Will-mon1tor and direct and actively
participate in_this_project_as principal investigator,vithin _
the School,Of_M6liCite
11, The cost-of_this,progrwfor_a_pericd-of�one_ysar: _
is estimatediat442,052.00. -To-this sum MUSt be added=$1,682.
representingiajour: ent_Serviee_charge to
ing thl total amount $43_1731G08
FoundatiOn-vill-fUnetionHas7cutout-and cover for tbis:grant.�,The
cover title-of the prOject
research grant-froth_
bly being supported: by
5. TheA0tal-costiof�the_project for aperiod_of_One=year
will not e ee414M-34,7a. Charges should be made_against Allotment
8-2502-10-001.
6.- The has requested the University_to_submit a
surver-Y accounting of monies received and to_return-any_unexpendedTITI
-
grant funds-at the end of the project year.
7. Title to any_permanent_equipment_purchased by fund
granted to the University_shall 'be retained by them in lieu of
higher overhead rates.
$. It vas Mutually-agreed that documentation and accounting
for travel expenses which are reimbursable by the University shall
conform with the accepted practices of that institution.
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9. The requirement_for_a six months informal accounting
04 the part of the pig
cipal inNiestigator is vnived.-
is cleared through TOP SEORET_and is_avare
of the true-purposes-of the pmgrant. Also; he bas7azreed to
coarply vith_thes re quiremente_of_the_Memoranclum_of Agreetnent.
Oh ef
TSS/Chealical Division
APPROM FOR OBLIGATION-OF FUNDS:
Research Director
Date:
Attachment:
Research Proposal -
Distribution:
Original_only - - -
We are desirous of receiving support in broading certain aspects of our
present activities in-the screening and evaluating of new tranquilizers within the
Niurophysiological L artment of-Neurolo University
School of Medicine,
The scope of the research program is outline in the attached research
proposal. Our laboratories_hwie_been_equipped, staffed and:actively engaged in
neurophysiological research for a considerable period of time. As a nucleus for -
the present proposal, the laboratory is already:equipped with an 8 channel Grass
Model polygraph3 EEGsan-d a-Meditron EMG.
It is our proposal to conduct investigations -along the following lines in order
to produce a simple, rapid, and-objective test for screening and eiialuating new
"tranquilizers".
1. Designengineer-and construct two (2) prototyp& polygraphs
with their inherent advantages.
2. Evaluate and standardize the prototypes on random and select populations.
3. Compare the effacacy of the prototypes vs existing polygraphs in measuring
physiological responses in man quantitatively.
4. Determine the degree of variation and the extent of accuracy between the
prototypes and our present screening techniques.
The following is the proposed yearly budget :
Neurophysiologist (MD) 1/2 time
8,000.00 -
Fellow in neurophysiology (PhD) full time
74500.00
Technician, laboratory (1/2 time)
2,003.00
Technicianelectronic (1/3 time)
1,700.0a
Subjects, clinical testing
600.00
19,800.00
Total salaries and wages1
University overhead 14%
2,352.00
sik_total
22,152.00
Equipment and apparatus (incl 2 prototypes)
19,200.00
Supplies and-expendables
700.00
Total
42, 052.00
In view of the fact that departmental requirements and budgetary
allowances must be sublitted by June 30,_1958 for the next acadernic_year, - -
an early reply by you will be greatly appreciated.
This is a reqtr
be added to the gr
assigned t
An additional supplement of the above amount would obtain three prototyPC
polygraphs instead of twoln_view_of_the_fact_that_the_construction of the-three_
units total $ 19,990 og whereas the Cost of two units is relatively the same; it ,
is definitely to our advantage to have an additional unit made.
Your immediate atteaticaTtci the abOve_request 'ilFbe_extreniely helpful
in finalizing our terms with the manufacturer.
�
ecutive Secretary Treasurer Ii
8 May 19 7.7
MEMGHANDUM FOR: THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Discussion with Mr.
of the Office of the General_Couns
. 7 May 1957,-1 had a discussion with Mr
of the General Counsel's Wide about whet er or not
rig as a consultant for the Agency after my_resignation-and
receiving compensation for professional services rendered in that
capacity would in any way be a violation of an of the so...called
conflict-of-interests statutes. Mr. stated that he
could not see how such activity-on m part would be a violation of
the conflict-of-interest statutes in any way:
Distribution:
Orli & 2 - TSS/CD
TSS/C (8 May 1957)
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE RECORD
SUBJECT : Aut- frhrizatton To
1. Reference _request fro
22 May 1958.
2. Authorization requested above referenced letter_granted
by telephone, 30 May 1958.
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versity School of Medicine is
t fro he first part of the coming year, there
a great limitation of space and curtailment of activities in all departments.
Moreover, with the consolidation of administrative personnel and sections, the
question of security and cover becomes a great problem._i
With the above hindran
t lace the sea h
� "Wi
outside labo
s,-it would be more advantageous and Still
tory-facilitie
With your concurrence, the
polygraph
-assigned t
The results
by you. ( Phase I ) �
has been accepted by the University
t for the developMent of
University School
Medicine and
is project sitould fulfill the requirements specified
A considerable amount of planning and designing has been
expended by the undersigned on specific problems in Bra:Wi.
TSS/CD.
In order to maintain a continuity of direction and effort, it
is therefore proposed that the seritices_ol the undersigned be utilized
on a continuing basis in the following areas:
A. 1Ln mon and direct research and development of a
olygraph.
B.
Design new and more refined physiological measurements
for the-detection_of deception (e.g. infra-red irradiaticTns,
voice. harmonicslanalysis).
C. Consolidate all pertinent and available information for the_
eparation of an
D. Monit6r, direct and/or activy participate,_from the stand
point of TSS/CD, in the research conducted within Subprojects
.1.W.-56 and No. 72.
E. At the specific request of TSS/CD, Dr will evaluate
the reliability and validity of proposed an completed research
projects.
F. Compile literature surveys on specific problems at the request
of TSS/CD.
G. Report on general scientific and medical meetings attended.
H. Act as medical consultant, and whenever feasible and mutually
agreeable, actively participate in TSS/CD operations and
support functions.
Arrangemints have been made for the appointment of the
undersigned as an ssistant Clinical Prof-sor of Medicine Neurology
Division,University School of Medicine,
The following is -an estimate of funds needed to cover the '
program outlined above for a period of one year:
ProfessionaLsermices
6,000.00
Secretarial services
2,
500.00
Consultant fees
500.00
Supplies, expendable
600. 00
�$9,
600.00
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arch project
'is in response to your Current requirements
lygraph is used in the detection of deception.
Specifications for the pglygraph Win be
in the attached memorandum_entitled
ccordance with those suggested
olygraph.
Due to the necessity and standpint of cover, the true purpose of the
research proposal was subiterged in-academic and medical terminology, and
form. - -
X hope that this proposal will fulfill one of your many pressing requirements.
Sincerely_yours,
INTRODUCTION:
Today, anxiety and stress are recognized as a concommitant part oferyTii�
day liv-Wg. Simply for the sake of discussion, and well recognizing the existing
dispute over the meaning of anxiety, we can consider anxiety as essentially a human
function because it is associated with the capacity of delayed action, choice of action,
sell reflection of motivation, and the capacity for projection of the self into the future.
The concept of stTess revolves around the arousal of anxiety. In generalarociety can
be aroused by any condition which threatens the integrity of the organism. Therefore,
any stimulus may in principle arouse an anxiety response because of the particular
meaning of threat it may have acquired for the particular individual involved. How-
ever, we can distinguish a class of stimuli which is more likely_to produce _a dis-
turbance in most individuals ; the term-"stress" can he applied to this class of
conditions.
Recently, there has appeared a group of drugs known as "tranquilizers"
that have established their effacacy in the treatment of anxiety and stress pro-
blems. The term "tranquilizers"_ is-an-attempt to describe the peculiar type of
�sedative and hypnotic effects evoked by the administration of these drugs, which
differ from those produced by known substances such as barbiturates with their
heavy central inhibitory activity. Characteristically, these "tranquilizers" pro-
duce hypotension with bradvardia, hypothermia, respiratory inhibition, and a
reduction of activity of the sympathetic regulating centers.
Chemical syntheses have produced such an alarming abundance of these new
medications that accurate clinical appraisals become a physical impossibility from
the sheer force of numbers.-A simple, rapid, objective test that will demonstrate
in man a pharmacological effect confirmatory of animal experiments and that will
evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of the new drug when used in place
of accepted medications is certainly indloaWd.
%
PROPOSAL:
Therefore, it is our proposal to conduct investigations along the following
lines in order to produce a simple, rapid,- and objective test for Screening and
evaluating new "tranquilizers":
1. Design, engineer and construct two (2) prototype polygraphs
with their inherent advantages.
2. EvAluate and standardize the protomes on random and elect populations.
3. Compare the effiecrof the prototypes vs existing polygraphs in measuring
physiological responses in man quantitatively.
4. Etermine the_degree of variation and the extent Of accuracy between the
prototypes and our present screening techniques.
The above proposal is only an attempt to answer c pressing need.�It must be
kept in mind that there is still an existing necessity to furnish better sensitivity and
reliability in quantitating physiological responses in man. Definitive steps can be
to modify and refine the present methods of physiological m surements, e.
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MINATURE POLYGRAPH
There exists within the Agency a continuing requirement from the Division
of Security for improvements and refinements of the current instrumentation used
In the detection of deception. In addition, new and better methods for measuring - -
changes in emotional sare sought.
Currently, Polygraph is utilized by Securit
The instrument is o s�ci a nature_that_the_sucessf iIstnegate
its inherent weaknesses-and faults. Revisions and refinements of the present in-
strument ire critically and urgently needed. The following Proposal is an attempt
to meet this urgent need and is based on the various criticisms -and suggestions of
the polygraph operators in the field. Therefore, this project is designed to answer
some of the current operational problems.
�
PROPOSAL: It is therefore proposed
a ie existin Polygraph by transistorizing all components
artd,ut ig printed circui a or all wiring.
b. Incorporate ao new recording system
in�place of th existing ink wr ters.
Repackage the
disguised as items normal use, e.g. radb)s- traveling bags, etc.
off ponents into one or two units, effectively
Whe advnt.ge to be gained by the new mOdel are :
or light weight and easy portability.
b. Capable of w-ithtanding use and abuse due to ru drtess and compactnes
c. Ease of disguise and concealment
d. No loss of evaluative prmbdure clue co identical tracings.
e. Minimize wearing parts
f. Simplification of function to minimize operator errors, carelessness,
and instrument failure.
g. Minimize the failure of expendable components to offset "chain.' reaction"
failures.
h. Ease of field reiSairg through ciive screws, plug-in assemblies an
components, removeable panels and accessible check points.
i. Easy assembly, adjustment, disassembly, maiittenance and repair.
j. Built in calibration with automatic standardization.
k. Perrnanent operating instructions attached Wthe instrument.
The above proposal is only an attempt to answer a pressing need. It must be
kept in mind that there is still an existing necessity to furnish better sensitivity and
reliability in quantitating physiological responees in man.
Definitive steps can be taken to modify d efine ti e nt methods of
physiological measurements, e.g. utilizing lieu of the cum-
e pneumatic_chest_tube;_andutilizing a
place of the sphygmograph.
Furthermore _Tprovacative su stions have
stigation, e
en raised that warran
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Establishing and substantiating the "bona fides" of agent
and/or staff personnel through techniques and methods
other than interrogation.
I. BACKGROUND:
The life blood of intelligence is ixtformation.- Collection of information is
the most characteristic activity-of the entire intelligence business. Accordingly,
an intelligence organization /cannot exist until it doeS a broad and systematic
job of collecting. But in this very task He inethodological problems which are so
tough as to be almost insolvable and in their unsolved state area-perpetual source
of ineflicency.
A certain important fraction of the knowledge which intelligence must produce
Is collected through highly developed secret techniques. Herein begins perhaps the
major methodological problem-of the collection stage of the intelligence process.
It begins with the companmentation of the clandestine services .T This com-
partmentation is dictated by the established necessity of secrecy.�An absolute min-
imum of people must know "anything" about the operation, and the greatest amount
of caution and dissimulation must attend its every move. But unless the clandestine
services watch sharply it can become its own worst enemy. For if it allows the
mechanisms of security to-cutASff from some of the most significant lines of guid-
ance, it destroys its own reason-for existence.
With a high wall of impenetrable secrecy, it is constantly in danger of collect-
ing the wrong informatimiand not collecting the right. This danger is intensified
by the very way the clandestine services operate. It involves highly complicated
"tradecraft" techniques, clandestine agent recruitment and handling, nets and silt-
nets, security and reliability of communications, and so on. Isolated by the security
barrier, the perfecting of these techniques sometimes threatens to become an end
in itself.
To concern ourselves with a specific problem, then, how can the "bona fides"
of an agent or staff individual be established? Tay, because of rapid changes
and re ignments of ou �Verseas case officers and the continuing operations of
agert or long periods of time, the paramount question arises
upon the exfiltration of the agent(s)._Is the agent "bona fide" is he the same person
we started with?
has the existing net, especially _
tration agent substituted for
Any me.ans by which we to the maximum degree the element of
identification will in_turn enhance the acceptibility-and reliability of the information
obtabied.
2. IMPLEMENTATION
In: order to increase the max:Lmum degree of identification the following,
techniques and methods are_suggested
A. Polygraph _
On a current basis; the polygraph is Used extensively in attempts to es-
tahl ish "bona fides." The problems of utilizing the polygraph, especially in
overseas areas, are numerous Ii' an effort to refine and improve the present
polygraphic technities, a three pies� research program is proposed.
1 . IViitiaturize and repackage Jie existing polygraphic equipment to gain
the advantages of compactness lightness, better concealment) simplicity
of operation and maintenancc, and ruggedifeSsi.--( see attached proposal)
2. Modify and refine the present methods of physiological :measurements.
e.g. utilizing a small strain gage in lieu of the cumbersome pneumatic
tube; utilizing a optical-or impedence type plethysrnogaph in place of the
sphygmograph.
3. Detecting and develeTping ineNcrind better measurements of emotional
stress.- e.g.-infra-red, voice harmonics, myelograph
B. Ideal biographic file
A systemoric and methodical compleat of data that will render maximum
support in cases of qTuestioned identity.
1. Dactylography or finger printing has been universally accepted and
proven. However, in clandestine operations, it is at times impossible
to obtain finger print specimens for future reference.
2. Anthropometry or Bertillonts uystem of identification is based on the
descriptive data-and exact physioal measurements of the human body. _
However,- the chief disadvantage lies in the inaccuracies of measurements
produced by human error:
Ancillary to the above is the "protrait parle" a method for the scientific
indexing-and filing of the descriptions of certain facial elm-. racteristics of
individuals.
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3. Blood groupings. The fact of belonging to a definite blood group LI a �
fixed character of every human being and can be altered neither by the
lapse of time, transfusion, nor by intercurrent disease. From the pre-
sence of other factors in the blood, e.g. Rh and Rh sub_types, the degree
of accu_iyacy in identification is greatly increased. It must be remembered,
however, that blood groupings con only positively exclude, but cannot posi-
tively. identify.
4. Group specific substances in the organs, body fluids and saliva. The
principles involved are essentially those pertaining to the blood groups.
Mendelian. Law of inheritance and derivation of offspring holds true
for group specific substances ( para 3 and 4 above) On this basis then,
screening and identification of displaced persons, immigrants and line
crossers claithing familial relationships and direct linage can be greatly
expedited.
C. Artificial means of establishing positive identification _
1. Radio-isotopes, with predetermined half lives can be selectively
implanted and/or injected.
2. Radiologica-Uy opaque foreign bodies selectively implanted and/or
injected into predeterrnined sites in the human body.
3. Specific_cirmlating antibodies artificially produced by selective antigen
sensitization that are alien to the habitat In question.
3.- CONCLUSION
It appears that with the development of more speciall'ed and refined methods _
and techniques of Identification, the s-ubstantiatiorcand establishment of "bona fides"
can be greatly improved. If properly utilized, these methods and techniques repre-
sent a tremendous asset_to_the Intelligence Community as A whole. Keeping in mind
the considerations of priority, time, Juiancial support and availability of qualified
personnel, a definitive program of research should be implemented.
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