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       II. (U) PLAN OBJECTIVES
            (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The objective of this plan is to develop a
       long-range systematic and comprehensive approach to the
       investigation of anomalous mental phenomena (AMP). This includes
       identifying key in-house activities along with an appropriately
       integrated basic and applied external research support effort.
       This plan was based on the general guidance provided by the
       Congressional language that initiated this new program in FY
       1991.
            (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Accomplishment of the various activities
       identified in this plan will greatly enhance threat assessment of
       foreign achievements in this area, and will help achieve the
       potential for US military/intelligence applications on select
       tasks as a supplement to HUMINT operations.
            (U) It is anticipated that this plan will assist decision
       makers in their review and consideration of future directions for
       this field, and that this plan can begin formal implementation
       starting in FY 1992.
       III. (U) SIGNIFICANCE OF EFFORT
            (SINFISGILIMDISIWN) STAR GATE is a new dynamic approach for
       pursuing this largely unexplored area of human consciousness and
       subconsciousness interaction. Its scope is comprehensive; a wide
       range of phenomenological issues are examined that include
       psychological, physiological/neurophysiological, advanced physics
       (new wave concepts) and other leading-edge scientific areas.
       Although broad in scope, STAR GATE is well grounded due to its
       solid independent scientific review base. STAR GATE is based on
       dynamic style in all its endeavors, especially in its pursuit of
       foreign work in this area.
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