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SUBJECT* SUN STREAK 1985 Annual Training Report (U)
TO@ DT (Dr. Vorona),
1. (S/SK/WNTNTEL) The mission of the SUN STREAK Prototype
Operational Group (POC) is to undertake operational i.j-,telligence
applications using an aspecL of psycboenergetics known as remote
viewing (RV). An integral part of that mission is to train
personnel in RV. With the completion of SRI-International RV
training in December 1984, and the absence of a continuing
external training program, this RV training became t h e
responsibility of the POC. Th a tin-house training began in
January 1985.
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) A portion of tbe POG RV training is modeled
af ter the SRI-Tnternational subcontractor (Ingo Swann) RV
SG1J training program. I is responsible for the
development and implementation of V h ein-house program.
Attached ig his training report for CY 1985. This is a
follow-up to the three quarterly training reports submitted
during the calendar year.
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL) As is mentioned in paragraph 3a of the
Annual Training Report, the RV training program slowed somewhat
ditring the last quarter due to manpower corksLraints and low
1110 ra I e .This is basically a continuation of the problem I
identified in my cover letLer for the third quarter training
report. The Remote Viewer does not work in a vacuum. The
v,iacertain ties associated with the interim status of' the pro
I ject
pending Vhe. approval of the budget had a negative effect on the
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	these two problems cost us	three months	of traini-n-g--E1-rff-P-_ during
	CY 1985. Now that the FY	86 Budget ha-s	been approved a' h@d =
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report on@'	January 1986 1 hape the
SG1J	situation will improve.	,	
4. ( U ) Your attention is directed to paragraph 3a of the
Annual Training Report. This paragraph defines very clearly and
simply the criteria used for evaluating a training session.
5. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Another major effort of the training section
during 1985, which is not documented in the training report and
which continues to date, is the full documentation of the SRI -
International subcontracted training program. When completed,
this will be a lengthy, highly detailed account of the two year
contractual training effort of this office. This document will
prove to be extremely useful. in training personnel in the future
even after presently assigned personnel have left the unit.
6. (U) The next formal training report will be prepared in
April 1986. In the meantime I will keep you informed verbally
on training developments.
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ANNUAL TRAINING REPORT
1985
1. (S/SK/WNINTEL) BACKGROUND: (U)
a. (S/SK/WNINTEL) In Di@cember 1984 training of three
source personnel by an SRI - International (SRI-1) subcontractor
was brought to an end upon c'ompletion of the training contract.
During the CY 1985, training of these personnel continued using an
in-house program modeled after the SRI-I subcontracted training
procedure. This procedure was developed by the subcontractor to
s a t i s f yR&D demands on SRI-I to enhance the reliability
(scientific replicability) of remote viewing (R.V). The
subcontractor's approach to improving the reliability of RV was to
focus on the control of those factors that in his view tend to
introduce "noise" into the RV product (imaginative, environmental,
and interviewer overlays). The basic components of this training
procedure consist of:
(1) Repeated site-address (coordinate) presentation, with
quick-reaction response by the remote viewer; coupled with
a restrictive format for reporting perceived information
(to minimize imaginative overlays).
(2) The use of a specially-designed, acoustic-tiled,
relatively featureless, homogen.eously-colored "viewing
chamber" (to minimize environmental overlays).
(3) The adoption of a strictly-prescribed, limited
interviewer patter (to minimize interviewer overlays).
This training procedure requires that the trainee learn a
progressive multi-stage acquisition process postulated to
correspond to increased contact with the site. Prior to
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December 1984 three source trainees were schooled in the f irst
three "stages" of the training. At this point they were able to
remote view and describe "stage one" sites (islands, mountains)
deserts, etc.), "stage two" s i t e s ( s i t e s of q u a I i t y sensory
value--sites which are uniquely describable through touch, taste,
s o u n d , c o 1 o r , or odor--such as glaciers, volcanoes, industrial
p I a n t s e t c . ) , a n d. " s t a g e t h r e e " s i t e s ( s i t e s possessing
significant dimensional characteristics such as buildings,
b r i d g e s , airfields; etc.). I t i s t h i s procedure which , a s a
result of technology transfer (SPI-I to this office), was modeled
and administered during 1985. The three personnel schooled by the
S R I - I subcontractor have con ' t i n u e d this multi-stage acquisition
process through "stage four" and "stage five" and into "stage
six. " Stage four training was completed during the first quarter
of 1985, stage five training was the principle effort through the
second and third quarters of 1985, and stage six training began in
September 1985. The reader is invited to review the t r a i n i n g
reports for the f i r s t , second, and third quarters of 1985 f o r
details of that training.
b. (S/SK/WNINTEL) In spring 1984 an individual was
assigned to this office with the intent of exposing him to the
SR I - I subcontracted t r a i n i n g program. In-house orientation t o
psychoenergetics I a s t e d t h r ou gh t h e summer o f 19 84 and the
i n d i v i d u a I was ready f o r th e external subcontracted training
program by t h e f a 11 . However, attempts t o carry t h i. s effort
forward were thwarted by an overal I program reorganization and by
congressional funding restrictions. For this reason, an
introduction to the model program was given to this individual in
the fall of 1984 and formal in-house training was initiated in the
first quarter of 1985 with his joining t h e program outlined
above. During the first quarter of 1985 training for the fourth
source was limited to stages one and two until mid March 1985,
when he was introduced to the concepts of stage three. During the
second quarter of 1985 the number of stage three sites to which
the source was exposed was increased while maintaining practice in
s tage one and two s i te s . Stage three training continued through
the third quarter of 1985. The reader is again invited to review
the training reports for the first, second, and third quarters of
1985 for details of that training.
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) GENERAL: As stated previously, this
training procedure requires that the trainee learn a progressive
multi-stage acquisition process postulated to correspond to
increased contact with the site. In "stage four" t h e source
trainee begins to form qualitative mental percepts (technical
area, military feeling, research, etc.) of the site. In "stage
five" the source trainee learns to "interrogate" these qualitative
mental percepts in an attempt to produce analytical target
descriptions (aircraft tracking radar, biomedical research
facility, tank production plant, etc.). "Stage six" involves the
viewer in direct, three-dimensional assessment and m'odeling of the
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s i t e and/or the relationship of s i t e elements to one another
(airplanes inside one of three camouflaged hangars or a military
compound with a command building, barracks, motor pool, and
underground weapons storage area). As stage six is engaged, an
assessment of relative temporal and spatial dimensional elements
along with further qualitative elements evolve into the
consciousness of the trainee.
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL)- 1985 TRAINING STATISTICS: (U)
a. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following chart depicts distribution
of the 224 remote viewing training_ exercises conducted by the
source erainees kvie 'wers-Y--duri-ng 1985. At Appendix A is an
explanation of Class A, B, and C training.
STAGE TOTAL CLASS CLASS CLASS
SITES A B C
1 007 100.0% % 001 100.0% 006 100.0%
2 020 050.0% - % 005 020.0% 015 060.0%
3 040 067.5% 008 012.5% 007 042.8% 025 092.0%
4 071 060.5% 007 000.0% 034 050.0% 030 086.6%
5 064 057.8% 023 043.4% 038 071.0% 003 000.0%
6 022 077.2% - % 020 085.0% 002 000.0%
TOTAL: 224 062.9% 038 028.9% 105 062.8% 081 079.0%
The %+ scores noted i n d i c a t e the percentages of times source
trainees were able to demonstrate expertise (report appropriate
site relevant information) within t h e i r "stage" of training.
These percentages reflect subjective expectations and are not
based on any linear analysis of a prescribed set of criteria. By
way of example, if a source is in stage three of training the
source would be expected to describe relevant dimensional
characteristics concerning the designated site. If the source
trainee does this the exercise is scored as a "+" but if the
source fails to detect and decode the appropriate stage relevant
i,iformation (dimensional information in this case) the exercise is
scored as a "-" even if the site is otherwise accurately described.
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b. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following chart details the remote
viewing training exercises conducted by trainee source #101 during
1985. Source #1-01 is a particularly well disciplined source.
This dis6'i-'Vfine enables #101 to separate incorrect impressions
(AOL) from actual site data more reliably than his peers.
STAGE TOTAL CLASS CLASS CLASS
SITES A B C
1 % % % %
2 % % % %
3 002 000.0% 001 000.0% 001 000.0% - %
4 022 068.1% 002 000.0% 019 073.6% 001 100.0%
5 019 057.8% 008 062.5% 010 060.0% 001 000.0%
6 008 075.0% - % 008 075.0% - %
TOTAL: 051 062.7% 011 045.4% 038 068.4% 002 050.0%
C. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following chart details the remote
viewing training exercises conducted by trainee source #21--during
1985. Source #21 's versatility will prove a most valuable asset.
#21 consistently provides information about sites as if from a
perspective different than the other sources. This ability, when
a p p 1 i e d to operational problems, w i 11 enhance th e unit 's
collection capability.
STAGE TOTAL CLASS CLASS CLASS
SITES A B C
% % % %
2 002 000.0% - % 002 000.0% %
3 004 000.0% 003 000.0% 001 000.0% - %
4 020 050.0% 002 000.0% 009 033.3% 009 077.7%
5 019 063.1% 006 033.3% 012 083.3% 0)1 000.0%
6 005 040.0% - % 003 066.6% 002 000.0%
TOTAL: 050 048.0% Oll 018.1% 027 055.5% 012 058.3%
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d (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following chart details the training
exercises conducted by trainee source Y1118 during 1985. Source
#18, the junior t r a i n e e ,was taken into stage f o u r training
rapidly in an attempt to accelerate the training program. Th i s
rapid progression adversely affected #18's lower stage abilities
and when this happened 1118 lost confidence and became confused.
At this point a remedial program was implemented to retrain the
lower stages. Source #18 has now successfully completed stage
three with a ve-r-y--ii-i'g-T@---C-@@fidence level and will now be able to
tackle stage four training.
STACE TOTAL CLASS CLASS CLASS
SITES A B C
1 007 100.0% - % 001 100.0% 006 100.0%
2 01.5 053.3% - % 001 000.0% 014 057.1%
3 030 086.6% - % 005 060.0% 025 092.0%
4 008 100.0% - % - % 008 100.0%
5 % % % %
6 % % % %
TOTAL: 060 081.6% % 007 057.1% 053 084.9%
e. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The following chart details the training
exercises conducted by trainee source A03 during 1985. Although
source #03 's performance is somewhat sporadic, #03's true
potential is evidenced by an exceptionally high stage six score.
STAGE TOTAL CLASS CLASS CLASS
SITES A B C
%+ %+ %+ %+
% % % %
2 003 066.6% - % 002 050.0% 001 100.0%
3 004 025.0% 004 025.0% - % - %
4 02@@ 047.6% 003 000.0% 006 000.0% 012 083.3%
5 026 053.8% 009 033.3% 016 068.7% 001 000.0%
6 009 100.0% - % 009 100.0% - %
TOTAL: 063 057.1% 016 025.0% 033 063.6% 014 078.5%
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4. (S/SK/WNINTEL) COMMENTS: (13)
a. (S/SK/WNINTEL) If one measures the progress of the
training by the overall quality of the RV product one must first
have a scale for measuring RV quality. This in turn assumes that
some,optimum or ideal quality standard for RV is known. The R&D
community has not y e t determined such a standard. Training
progress herein is, therefore, measured on the basis of achieving
a level of expertise within the parameters s e tforth by the
aforementioned modeled SRI-T subcontracted training procedure.
b. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Measurement of the t r a i n e e sources'
progress by the above method does not reflect their readiness for
intelligence collection operations. The SRI-I subcontracted
training procedure, as stated previously, was developed by the
subcontractor to enhance the reliability (scientific
replicability) of RV, not to refine or develop RV resolution to a
point of operational usa@ility within the intelligence community.
The SRI-I subcontracted training described above, or a program
modeled thereafter, is alone insufficient to prepare sources for
operational. intelligence collection. Once the source trainees
have attained the highest skill level (stage six) they,_Must be
presented with operational inte,kligence qollection. probl@ems to
challenge and thereby hone their abilities to--@qn operational point.
4. (S/SK/WNINT EL) PLANS: Train ing progress slowed somewhat
during the fourth quarter of 1985 due to manpower constraints and
low morale. The first quarter of 1986 should see the completion
of stage six training for the three advanced trainees and the
completion of stage four training for the junior trainee. Full
implementation of the Utility Assessment program should be
accomplished by the second quarter of 1986.
The association of the undersigned with the intelligence
community is classified CONFIDENTIAL.
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APPENDIX A
TRAINING REPORT
SUBJECT: Classes of Training (U)
1. (S/SK/WNINTEL) There are three classes of Remote Viewing
(RV) training used in that portion of the in-house training which
was modeled after the SRI-I subcontractor program. These classes
deal with feedback requireme@ts during the RV session, control of
interviewer patter, trainee skill development, and motivation.
These three classes (A, B, and C) are discussed below.*
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) CLASS C: The majority of the training
sessions for novice trainees are Class C. During this phase, the
source trainee must learn to differentiate between emerging site
relevant perceptions and imaginative overlay. To assist the
trainee in this learning, immediate feedback is provided during
the session. The interviewer is provided with a feedback package
which may contain a map, photographs, and/or a narrative
description of the site. During Class C sessions the interviewer
provides the trainee with immediate feedback for each element of
data he provides, with the exception that negative feedback is not
given. Should the trainee state an element of information that
appears incorrect, the interviewer remains silent. Feedback, in
order to prevent inadvertent cuing (interviewer overlay), is in
the form of very specific statements made by the interviewer.
These statements and their definitions are as follows:
Correct (C) This indicates that the information is
correct 3-n context with the site location, but is not
sufficient to end the session.
*NOTE: The use herein of the terms Class A, B, or C differs from
the definition applied and published by SRI-1 for Class A, B, or C
Coordinate Remote Viewing (CRV).
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Prob a b I Corr ec t PC) This statement means t h a t t h e
interviewer, having limited information ibout the site,
though he cannot be absolutely sure, believes t h a t t h e
information provided is correct.
Near (N) This indicates t h a t t h e information provided
is not an element of the specific site, but is correct
for the immediate surrounding area.
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Can't Feedback (CFB) This statement indicates that, due
to limited infor7i@-Ttion about the site , the interviewer
cannot make a judgment as to the correctness of the
data. It means neit@er correct nor incorrect.
S i t e (S) This indicates the site has been correctly
named for t h e s p e c i f i c stage being trained (manmade
structure for Stage 1, bridge for Stage I I I , etc.).
"Site" indicates that the session is completed.
During the session the trainee writes the abbreviation ( s e e
above) of the feedback next to the data. This allows the
trainee to review the correct elements and produce a summary
which describes the site. The. training session continues until
the interviewer responds with the feedback of Site.
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL) CLASS B: Once a trainee begins to
demonstrate his ability to reliably distinguish imaginative
overlay and report s i t e relevant d a t a elements, feedback is
withdrawn. In Class B training sessions the interviewer knows
what site he d e s i r e s the t r a i n e e to describe but does no t
provide the trainee with any direct feedback during the course
of the session. This process develops the trainee's ability to
internalize his awareness of relevant (correct) versus
extraneous (incorrect) c o g n i t i v e structures (mental
perceptions). During Class B sessions the interview may ask the
t r a i n e e to elaborate on specific elements of data provided,
thereby guiding the trainee to describe specific areas of the
s i t e . The interviewer is only permitted to ask the trainee to
elaborate on specific elements already reported by the trainee.
The interviewer may not introduce new elements into the session
(cue the source) in an attempt to encourage the trainee to
properly describe the s i t e . C I a s s B sessions are especially
h e I p f u 1 in developing r e f i n e d s k i I I s in the trainee. For
example, when the interviewer knows that a particular site area
within a site may be of interest ( i . e . , a specific room ina
building), lie can guide the trainee's attention to that area by
asking the trainee to elaborate on specific elements of data
which the interviewer knows Lo pertain to the area of interest.
With practice in Class B, the trainee soon learns to control his
own perceptual faculties, a necessary step for further training
and operational intelligence collection.
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4. (S/SK/WNINTEL) CLASS A: Class A training is similar to
what the R&D community refers to as a "double blind"
experiment. The purposes f o r Class A training and for R&D
double blind experiments differ however. The R&D Community uses
double blind experimental protocols to -test a variable under
controlled conditions. Class A training is not a test for the
trainee, but a process whereby the source learns to function
with the interviewer in a team effort to acquire and describe
information concerning a s i t e of interest. In C I a s s A the
interviewer is provided very little or no information concerning
the site and the trainee is provided no feedback during the
session. Rather than trying, to please the interviewer with his
descriptions, the trainee is motivated to work with the
interviewer in producing valid information about the site of
interest. This motivational difference is critical in forcing
the trainee to use his RV ability to acquire and describe site
dependent information as opposed to interviewer dependent
tel epathic data (in an attempt to please the interviewer) or
data R "Ved from the feedback package. Working as a tea.m in a
Class A session, the interviewer and source trainee combine
their aptitudes (the interviewer with his directive, analytic
skill and the trainee with his exploratory, perceptual ability)
to report information of interest about the designated site.
5. (S/SK/WNINTEL) The three classes of RV training (A, B,
and C) are interdependent. Each is designed to d e a 1 with
separate learning requirements in the acquisition of RV skills.
It must be remembered that the concept of classes herein applies
to training. Operational application of RV requires its own
unique, specifically designed feedback requirements and t a s k
dependent control of interviewer/source interaction. Trainee
sources also require operational training beyond the narrow
confines of the SRI-1 subcontractor modeled training program
before they can be expected to produce dependable, timely
intelligence information.
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