GRILLFLAME

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Summary: This document is a memo discussing the GRILL FLAME program, which aims to investigate the feasibility of using paranormal phenomena for intelligence purposes. The program is set to begin in FY 81 at a cost of approximately $450,000 per year. The participating agencies, including the Army, Air Force, and CIA, are forming a committee to oversee the program. Dr. Jack Vorona is appointed as the chairman of the committee. Questions and comments regarding the program should be directed to the action officer by June 2, 1990. The committee's first task will be to structure a three-year research program and a contract proposal.

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 Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, HQ, U.S. Air Force
 SUBJECT:     GRILL. FLAT ( 3)
 Reference:   RILL FLAME meeting on 9 April 1980.
 1.  (S/NOFOR) At the referenced meting the UTA proposed a progra for
 investigating the feasibility   applying paranormal phenome"a to the solution
 intelligence problems.  It was emphasized that the program's goals would not
 Involve basic research into the underlying mechanisms. Rather, the focus wt'sllr
 be on gaini   reliable performance when applying the phenomena against operat-
 Tonal targets.  As presently structured, the progr  calls for a three year
 effort, to begin in FY 81, at about S45O, per year. The per year cost Would he,
 equally shared by the participating agencies under a ;Joint Service contract
 issued by D IA and would contain those requirements deemed necessary by the
 individual Service.  It Is believed that such an approach would provide the
 assurance that the DoD has structured a cohesive, integrated prograu.
 2. (S/M1FO H) As suggested at the referenced meeting, a committee of part ic_
 i nra agencies is now twi n t fora-,ed.  The charter members (Army,, Air Force, arse
 CIA) would subsequently decide who else should participate and in what capacity.
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 r^ecor  nds                      be desiwnated as the primary contract :a:nitor.
 3.  (U) Any questions and/or cocents you have in retard to the progr
 proposal should be addressed to y action officer,
 telephone           by 2 June 1990.  Once established, the first order of
 business for the Comsittee would be structuring of a three year research
 program and a contract proposal designed to meet agreed upon goals.
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