STATEMENT OF CONSENT: DIA SUN STREAK PROJECT PARTICIPANT
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The document is a statement of consent from a participant in the DIA Sun Streak Project (DSSP) of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The participant acknowledges that the DSSP involves experimentation on human subjects and has been approved by the Deputy Secretary of Defense. The aim of the project is to develop personnel skilled in intelligence/counterintelligence operations using psychoenergetics methodology. The participant understands that assignments in the DSSP are based on capabilities and experience, and the duration of participation is indefinite. The participant also acknowledges that their career development may be affected by their involvement in the DSSP. The document mentions that psychoenergetics involves psychic interaction with objects, locations, and organisms, and while there is no demonstrated risk of injury, some training may carry a potential for injury. Participants have the option to temporarily or permanently discontinue participation. The participant consents to tape recording, monitoring, and transcribing of all training and operational interviews, and waives any claim or right of ownership to the recordings and transcripts. They also consent to participate in nonintrusive biomonitoring activities. The document concludes with information regarding the data required by the Privacy Act of 1974.
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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-6111
STATEMENT OF CONSENT
DIA SUN STREAK PROJECT PARTICIPANT
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Date: 23 JUNE 1986
1. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) I, voluntarily
accept assignment to the D SP) and fully
understand that:
a. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) The DIA and DoD General Counsels have
determined that the DSSP constitutes experimentation on human
subjects. As required by Procedure 13 of DoD Directive 5240.1-R,
approval for project activities has been granted by the Deputy
Secretary of Defense.
b. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) The aim of the DSSP is to develop highly
skilled personnel who are capable of conducting professional level
intelligence/counterintelligence operations through the use of
psychoenergetics methodology. Development of DSSP will be
accomplished with special training based on mission requirements.
c. (C/NOFORN) Assignments in DSSP are governed by the
sensitivity and degree of expertise required for the position. I
will be assigned in accordance with my capabilities and experience,
regardless of my rank or previous position. Due to the nature of
training involved, the duration of my participation is indefinite.
Records of my, involvement will be available to project personnel,
but otherwise protected under project security measures.
d. (C/NOFORN) The primary consideration in any career
development or assignment action will be DSSP mission and
operational requirements. I understand that exemption,
interruption, or delay in normal career development patterns--such
as branch schooling and assignment opportunities--may prejudice
future promotion and assignment potential. I have been assured,
however, that every effort will be made to preclude the adverse
effects listed above on my career.
2. (U) PSYCHOENERGETICS (PE) include various processes by which
individuals psychically interact with objects, locations, and
organisms.
a. (U) I understand that while there is no demonstrated risk
of permanent or temporary injury (including physical, psychological
and/or damage to participants.' reputation) to project personnel
beyond risks to which they would ordinarily be exposed in their
daily lives, the potential for :injury during some training cannot be
conclusively ruled out.
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b. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) I may temporarily choose not to
participate in the project at specific times, or permanently
discontinue participation without prejudicial effect. Termination
will be affected by notifying the DSSP Manager or in his absence,
his designated acting DSSP Manager.
3. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) As a participant in DSSP, and IAW DoD
Directive 5240.1-R, I consent to tape recording, monitoring and
transcribing of all training and operational interviews in which I
am involved as an integral part of the DSSP mission. I understand
that these recordings are subject to being monitored and/or
transcribed by third parties not otherwise involved in operations or
training. I waive any claim or right of ownership to all tape
recordings and transcripts made in conjunction with DSSP, with the
understanding that these tape recordings and transcripts are
property of the United States Government.
4. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) I further consent to participate in any
noninstrusive biomonitoring activities that are necessary for
project mission accomplishment.
5. (U) I hereby acknowledge receiving formal counseling concerning
my assignment to DSSP. Basic training and operational procedures
and their purposes, as well as attendant discomforts, risks, and
benefits have been explained to me. I understand that I may at any
time ask questions of the Commander, POG, or other appropriate
project personnel relating to areas unclear to me. I further
understand that my participation in DSSP is voluntary and that at my
request I may at any time be reassigned without fear of adverse
personnel action.
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DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a)
1. Authority: Title 10, U.S.C. Section 8012; Title 44, U.S.C.,
Section 3101 and EO 9397.
2. Principal Purpose: To maintain a record of those individuals
who have executed statements of informed consent as participants in
DSSP.
3. Routine Uses: The Social Security Number is to be used to
identify the individual, and the information is to be retained
strictly within the program.
4. Mandatory or Voluntary Disclosure: Information is disclosed on
a voluntary basis, but withholding information will render it
impossible to grant an individual access to or participation in the
program.
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