TRANSFER OF THE INSCOM CENTER LANE PROJECT (ICLP) EFFORT TO DIA/USAMRDC

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This document, dated July 17, 1984, discusses the planned transfer of the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) from USAINSCOM to both DIA and USAMRDC. The purpose of the document is to educate DIA and USAMRDC officials about ICLP procedures, benefits, and requirements, as well as propose a minimally disruptive transfer process. It is recommended that ICLP collection activities be discontinued by September 30, 1984, and personnel, facilities, and equipment be transferred to DIA/USAMRDC between October 1 and December 31, 1984. Training of ICLP personnel is also set to continue through December 31, 1984. Considerations include personnel spaces, equipment and facilities, and the need to consider assignment preferences of volunteer personnel. The document also asserts the importance of transferring the ICLP as a "package deal" in order to maintain continuity and ensure success. The actions taken as stated in the document include the authorization to continue training and existing contracts, as well as carrying out operations until September 30, 1984. The document concludes with arrangements being made to contact and inform contractors of the status change of the project.

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 Approved For Release 2000/   fl-l -    9 -00788 R001500100010-5
 LTC Brian Buzby/7829
 17 July 1984
 SUBJECT:   Transfer of the INSCOM CENTER LANE Project  (ICLP)
 effort to DIA/USAMRDC.
 1.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)    ISSUE: On  13  July  1984,  notice  was
 officially given  of  the  intent  to  transfer  the operational
 intelligence  collection  portion  of  the  INSCOM  CENTER LANE
 Project  (ICLP) to DIA,  and the R&D aspects to USAMRDC.
 2.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)    PURPOSE:   To  educate DIA  and USAMRDC
 officials  as to ICLP procedures,    benefits, and  requirements,
 and  outline  possible  mechanisms for a  minimally  disruptive
 transfer of the ICLP effort from USAINSCOM to DIA/USAMRDC.
 3.   (U)   RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION:
 a.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Discontinue ICLP collection activities
 effective 30 September 1984.
 b.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)    Transfer  personnel,  facilities,  and
 equipment  to  DIA/USAMRDC     during  the period  1  October  -  31
 December 1984.
 c.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)
 through 31 December 1984.
 Continue    training   of  ICLP personnel
 4.   (U)   CONSIDERATIONS/PROBLEMS/SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS:
 a.   (C)   Personnel  spaces:   INSCOM has  no   spaces  it
 can/will   transfer.   It  is  recommended that   a   compromise
 solution   be  adopted wherein  INSCOM  attaches      personnel to
 DIA/USAMDRC,   with the stipulation that DIA obtain authorized
 "slotting"  under the  FY  86  GDIP to  support the  operational
 program,  and USAMDRC provide appropriate personnel spaces for
 the  R&D  effort.   Personnel  attached will  either  revert  to
 I:NSCOM or PCS to DIA/USAMDRC by 30 September 1985.
 WARNING NOTICE:  CENTER LANE SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM
 RESTRICT DISSEMINATION TO THOSE WITH VERIFIED ACCESS
 TO CATEGORY THREE (3)
 SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED
 NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
 CLASSIFIED BY:   CDR,  INSCOM
 DECLASSIFY ON:   OADR
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 b.   (C)   Equipment and facilities:   Recommend drafting memo
 of understanding with INSCOM and HQ, Ft. Meade allowing present
 facilities  and  equipment  use  for  continuation  of operations
 under DIA/USAMRDC auspices.
 c.    (S/CL-1/NOFORN)  Because   psychoenergetic  activities
 constitute  "Experimentation on Human Subjects," as determined
 by   DoD and Army  General  Counsel,  assignment  preferences  of
 volunteer personnel must be considered.
 5.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN) POINTS  SUPPORTING  RECOMMENDED    POSITION:
 Seven years of practical experience have proven the necessity
 of   a  proper source/interviewer/analyst and  management    mix.
 Transfer of ICLP as a   "package deal"  insures continuity,   the
 greatest  prospect  of  success,  and  the  least  amount  of
 disruption, as    well  as  guarantees  the  retention  of
 indispensable "institutional memory."
 6.   (U)  ACTION TAKEN:
 a.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)   Authorized to continue training in FY
 b.   (S/CL-2/NOFORN)   Authorized  to  continue with existing
 contracts.   Will continue as COTR.
 c.    S/CL-3/NOFORN)   Operations  are  to continue to  30
 September 1984.
 d.   (S/CL-2/NOFORN)   Local training is to continue, pending
 final disposition of the Project.
 e.   (S/CL-2/NOFORN)   Authorized  to  notify  "customers"  of
 change of directive.
 f.   (S/CL-3/NOFORN)   Arranging   to  contact  and  inform
 contractor of Project's status change.
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