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       MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, OPSEC Spt DIV
       SUBJECT: Gondola Wish (U)
       1.,(C) The first training phase is tentatively scheduled to begin on
       2-q OCT 78, and will be conducted for four consecutive weeks on Tuesdays,
       Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The time between training sessions is to
       be spent on independent reinforcement of the techniqaes learned during
       training.
       2. (C) Individuals selected for training will undergo preliminary
       psychological tests to insure their stability during altered states
       of consciousness. Should selectees fail to pass these tests, sub-
       stitutions could be made prior to the begining of training. Plans
       are to have these preliminary tests completed prior to I Jul 78.
       3. (S) Actual training consists of advanced b1ofeedback techniques
       coupled with brain hemisphere synchronization to induce altered
       states of consciousness which will facilitate parapsychological
       phenomena. The training will be conducted at the'Monroe Institute
       of Applied Sciences (MIAS), Afton, VA. Present plans are to have
       two personnel receive this training. MIAS has agreed to conduct
       this training on a confidential basis. The stated objectives of this
       training are to enable the trainees to collect sensitive defense
       information utilizing parapsychological means. The target.focus for
       this first training phase will be limited. Future training phases
       will depend upon the sGtccess of obtaining information about these
       limited targets. The reinforcement structure of the training cycle
       will be constructed to provide trainees with the ability to recover
       11word"'information from nonwitting subjects by parapsyChological
       means. The "word" information in this case will be computer access
       passwords. The narrow focus 'of these first targets will provide us
       with sufficieot data to assess further training and/or use of
       trained personnel.
       4. (S) Selection of two individuals for initial training is essential
       to the analytical extrapolation necessary in obtaining operational
       information from parasensory mechanisms; information perceived by
       the two individuals can be compared. Additionally,..the training of
       two individuals Increases the likelyhood of successful utilization
       of parapsychological phenomena. Present plans call for the Gondola
       Wish project officer to maintain an observer status while selected
       individuals undergo training. At no time will the trainees be placed
       in altered states of consciousness without the presence of the
       Gondola Wish project officer. This procedure is to insure that while
       an individual is in an altered state he aoes not discuss classified
       information.
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    5. (C) Cost: GOV will be used for transportation to and from Afton,
    VA. TDY cost for three individuals for this first training phase
    will be $840. Training fee for MIAS will be'~V000whi6h has been
    proposed to come from ICY.
       FREDERIC 11. ATWATER
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    CI Studies Section
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