SUMMARY OF VISIT TO SRI INTERNATIONAL (13-16 JUNE 1979)

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This document is a summary of a visit to SRI International in June 1979, regarding the progress of selected INSCOM personnel in Remote Viewing (RV) techniques. At the time of the visit, three members had completed the initial phase of the training program, with a fourth member still undergoing training. The reports evaluating the results of the training were not yet ready. Preliminary assessment suggests that the results were above average, with one individual producing outstanding data. INSCOM personnel who attended the training found it worthwhile and helpful in understanding RV techniques and psychic behavior. Discussions also highlighted the need to address security concerns involving INSCOM personnel. The document is declassified and approved for release in 2001.

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Body:  Approved For Release 2001/04/0               8R002000240044-7  t.f--
 ORLON/NOFORN
 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
 US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
 SUBJECT:              Summary of Visit to SRI International  (13-16 June
 1979)  (U)
 1.   (S)             Purpose:   This MFR highlights significant items covered
 during my visit to SRI.   The primary reason for the visit was to
 review the progress being made in the training of selected INSCOM
 personnel in Remote Viewing (RV) techniques and to establish para-
 meters for the second phase of the training program.
 2.   (S)                   At the time of this visit, three INSCOM members had
 already completed the initial phase of the training program which
 lasts for one week.   A fourth member was undergoing training
 while I was there.  Final evaluation/judging of the results of
 the first three individuals has not been done and, because of the
 backlog of other requirements, it does not appear that the reports
 will be ready in the near future.   Hopefully, the reports will be
 available for review during our scheduled visit in August (Note:
 COL Hamel and MAJ Watt will visit SRI the week of 6 Aug 79.)
 3.   (S)   A cautious preliminary assessment of the work done so
 far would probably state that the results were above average,
 with one individual producing outstanding data.   However, SRI
 personnel do not want to make any binding decisions until all
 the data has been evaluated.   Discussions with INSCOM personnel
 who have attended the training previously revealed that the week
 was worthwhile and that the training sessions have helped them
 grasp more fully the RV techniques and to better understand this
 area of psychic behavior.
 4.   (S)   Topics covered during general discussion periods
 throughout the visit that are important are as listed:
 a.   (S)   Security situation involving INSCOM personnel needs
 to be "ironed out".   Current contract requires SRI to report
 CLASSIFIED BY: Director, DIA
 DECLASSIFY ON:   19 Jun 99
 EXTENDED BY: Director, DIA
 REASON:   2-301-C  (3)  (6)
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 Approved For Release 2001/04/0           6-0078                         EbL14Q4A1V1