STAR GATE PROGRAM

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Summary: This document, dated April 1994, outlines a proposed multi-year research and development program plan called the STAR GATE program. The program aims to investigate the scientific validity of using anomalous mental phenomena (AMP) to obtain military intelligence. The Defense Intelligence Agency suggests convening a Scientific Evaluation Panel (SEP) to review and validate the program's objectives and make recommendations. The nominee for an impartial member of the SEP is requested to be provided by July 1, 1994. The document also includes terms of reference and definitions related to the program.

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Body:  Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA-RDP96-00789R002600010005-8
 SECRET
 DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
 WASHINGTON. D.C. 20340-   5100
 S-64,067/PAG-TA
 TO:      Colonel Herbert J. Gallagher, USA
 Executive Secretary
 Army Scientific Board
 Research, Development and Acquisitions
 103 Army Pentagon
 Washington, DC  20310-0103
 SUBJECT: STAR GATE Program (U)
 1.  (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) In response to a Congressionally Directed Action of
 January 1994 (enclosure 1), the Defense Intelligence Agency has prepared a
 proposed multi-year research and development program plan, subject to rigorous
 scientific and technical oversight, to investigate the scientific validity of
 the STAR GATE program.  The focus of the plan is to ascertain whether results
 of military intelligence value can be obtained in a cost-effective manner
 using anomalous mental phenomena (AMP).
 2.  (S/NF) The Defense Intelligence Agency proposes to convene a Scientific
 Evaluation Panel (SEP) composed of representatives from each of the Service
 Scientific Advisory Boards.  The purpose of the SEP will be to review and
 validate the program's research and development objectives and to make
 recommendations as to which objectives should be pursued and the program scope
 required to achieve those objectives.  If the Scientific Evaluation Panel
 determines that objectives in the plan are viable and executable, the General
 Defense Intelligence Program (GDIP) Manager will compete this initiative with
 others for limited available resources remaining in the program.  The enclosed
 Terms of Reference (TOR) (enclosure 2) is provided to familiarize the SEP with
 proposed program objectives, scientific oversight methodology, program
 management, and anticipated contract deliverables.  Listing of terminology and
 definitions is at enclosure 3.
 3.  (U) It is requested that this office be provided with the name of your
 nominee who could serve as an impartial member of the Scientific Evaluation
 Panel.  The Panel will convene 11-12 July 1994 in room B3-134 at the Defense
 Intelligence Analysis Center (DIAC), Bolling AFB.
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 The name of your proposed nominee should be provided by 1 July 1994 to
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 3 Enclosures
 1.  Congressionally-Directed
 Action (S/NF) 1 Cy
 2.  Terms of Reference
 (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) 1 Cy
 3.  Terminology and Definitions
 (S/NF) 1 Cy
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 Chief, Technology Assessment and Support Activity (PAG-TA), or
 Senior Intelligence Officer.  They can be reached at-
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