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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310
FE15 1918D
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. LABERGE, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY,
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH
AND ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: GRILL FLAME
1. In that the GRILL FLAME Science Evaluation Committee's
final report is being disseminated and evaluated, recommend
you convene the Steering Committee soon. I feel that we are
at a major decision point and need to discuss where and how
the program should be directed. For one, I would appreciate
an opportunity to hear briefly from the Science Committee
assembled, how they arrived at the conclusions and recommenda-
tions contained in the report. Also of possible benefit to
us would be a presentation from the GRILL FLAME Working Group
chaired by Dr. Vorona.
2. 1 would like to bring to your attention a small, but
potentially serious problem. It is the question of the legal
and medical aspects of GRILL FLAME, as they pertain to the
use of "human subjects." I recommend that we consider adding
to the Steering Committee, an individual thoroughly versed in
those subjects. Brigadier General Garrison Rapmund, whom.I
believe you know, has such a background and has been involved
with GRILL FLAME.for over a year. He would be a valuable
addition to our group. If you and the other Steering Committee
members have no objection, I will discuss the matter with
BG Rapmund and LTG Pixley, the Army Surgeon General.
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E. R. THOMPSON
Major General, USA
ACofS for Intelligence
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Steering Committee Principals
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