TERMS OF REFERENCE

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CIA-RDP96-00788R001100440013-9
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RIFPUB
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K
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2
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November 4, 2016
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June 17, 1998
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13
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Publication Date: 
March 23, 1979
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HW
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Sewvr b1 )r yvvc. 014 Z311*i %M po3S;1v/+ f, ser kit ib App)Rf*F e,1p 4*/Op/&~6CflP##-OI VSOW D1p04 fJ&V" if 1okk. MEMORANDUM FOR DR. ZARAFONETIS J k, Y i Z HUMAN SUBJECT REVIEW BOARD SUBJECT: Terms of Reference PURPOSE: To review Army Program, plans, experiments and protocol on human subject research. BACKGROUND: The Army is presently withholding the funding of several research projects and contracts pending an independent review. Three members of the Surgeon General's Human Subject Research Review Council, three outside people of scientific prominence, plus one lay person are being asked to conduct an independent review. This review of the program, plans, experiments, and protocol is to access the scientific validity and implications. Participation in this review will not usurp the Surgeon General's responsibilities for the safety of Human subjects. TERMS OF REFERENCE: It is requested that you, as individuals, be the three outside participants and address the following issues: (1) What is the current status. Does the Army program and plans meet stated objectives. (2) Is the approach scientifically valid. Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100440013-9 Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100440013-9 (3) Are the specific experiments and the protocol scientifically valid. (4) What are your policy level recommendations. I request a letter report and a brief-out by the 29th of March. A copy of your report will be forwarded to Under Secretary LaBerge. Travel expenses will be covered by ACSI or the Surgeon General with Invitational Travel Orders. Consultant fees will be covered through the Army Science Board. Approved For Release 2003/09/16 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001100440013-9