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  1. (U) History:
  a. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) since 1986, congressional committee action
  has authorized the Defense intelligence Agency to pursue
  investigations into parapsychological phenomena. This action
  resulted from evidence of growing activity in paranormal research
  in the f ormer Soviet Union and China, and f rom f indings derived
  from DoD-sponsored exploratory research on this topic- The
  direction given in FY86 was for DIA to develop an operational
  capability in this area for the Intelligence Community.
  b. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) In the FY 1991 Defense Authorization Act, the
  Defense intelligence Agency (DIA) was identified as the executive
  agent for initiating a new program to investigate
  parapsychological/anomalous phenomena. one of the initial steps
  taken by DIA following the FY91 direction was to establish a
  limited distribution (LIMDIS) project, codenamed STAR GATE, to
  provide security and access control for the program. A funding
  level of $2 million was authorized for DIA to undertake specific
  research and relative to this activity.
  C. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The FY 1992 Defense Appropriations Act
  provided DIA with an additional $2 million in R&D research funds to
  further enhance Project STAR GATE research and other activities.
  The Act stressed that DIA develop an even balance with foreign
  assessment, research, and operational activities. The FY 1992 Act
  further directed DIA to realign 10 civilian billets for project
  staffing.
  d. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) The Joint House/Senate FY 1993 Authorization
  Conference Report authorized the Director, DIA, to provide
  $.6 million from available resources for Project STAR GATE. The
  conferees further recommended that DIA study the issue of moving
  the project to DIA's Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center at
  Fort Detrick, Maryland.
  2. (U) Execution.
  a. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) As a result of the FY 1991 congressional
  guidance DIA developed a scientifically rigorous research and
  investigative program. Basic and applied research projects were
  initiated with the objectives of phenomena understanding and
  improving application capabilities for potential operational areas.
  An all-source collection strategy was developed and requirements
  levied. In addition, a Congressionally requested Long-Range
  Comprehensive Plan was published which identified activities for
  optimizing research and application investigations in this
  phenomological area.
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 b. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) As a result of the FY 1992 congressional
 guidance, DIA developed and implanted a project architecture plan
 in order to further evaluate the activities of foreign aovernments,
 particularly the activities of Russia and China and SG1B
 emphasis regarding the Russian and Chinese programs should include
 efforts towards weaponization. This effort is continuing in
 concert with the Long-Range Plan.
 C. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Basic and applied research. The research
 effort is being accomplished under contract with the Science
 Applications International corporation (SAIC) , Menlo Park, CA. The
 basic and applied research effort centers on two basic areas:
 theoretical explanation of the phenomena; and methodology for
 developing and applying the phenomena for operations activities.
 Major findings are related to target/task selection, data
 enhancement methods, foreign data base development and foreign
 assessment support.
 d. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Foreign Assessments. The foreign assessment
 effort is being conducted in accordance with Congressional
 Direction. Emphasis continues to be placed on
 military/ intelligence applications of parapsychology within the
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 other countries SUULL ct._-4 L.&,_ Republic of China, and eo ra hical
 to include the Middle East, Latin America SG1B
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 ore gn activity and conducted briefings for numerous high-level
 DoD/USG officials and selected foreign intelligence agencies.
 e. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) In-house investigations. In-house
 investigations are currently being performed by three DIA
 personnel. In-house activity consists of applications
 investigations and proficiency projects. Applications focus on
 special assessment support, select operational tasks, and
 exploratory /simulated cases. Application activity interface has
 included Joint Task Force involvement; special operational areas
 and counternarcotics projects and continued specialty activity
 support. Proficiency projects explore area/object identification,
 personality description, and message communication potential.
 f. (S/NF/SG/LIMDIS) Project STAR GATE funding. During the period
 FY 1986-1989, the program was funded by the Army Surgeon General
 for a total of $6350k. In FY 1990 the program received no outside
 funding. From FY 1991-1992, the funding was as a result of a
 Congressional plus up ($4000k). For FY 93 no outside funds were
 received. The program is GDIP funded.