CENTER LANE

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• Publication Date: May 28, 1985
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20310
2 8 MAY 685
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ACTING ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, INTELLIGENCE
ATTN: DAMI-ISH
SUBJECT: CENTER LANE (U)
1. (U) Reference memorandum, DAMI-ISH, subject: OPCON to DIA for
Special Access Program (SAP) CENTER LANE (U) -- INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM.
2. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Approval has been granted by the Secretary
of the Army to discontinue CENTER LANE as a Secretary of the Army
directed SAP (Encl 1). OPCON of CENTER LANE will be transferred
to DIA effective 7 March 1985 as described in the Memorandum of
Agreement between the USA Intelligence and Security Command and
the Defense Intelligence Agency.
3. (U) Enclosure 1 has been passed to DUSD(P) by the TMO.
4. (U) Enclosure 2 indicates favorable OCSA and OSD review of the
termination and transfer of OPCON as indicated in paragraph 2,
above.
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SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
2 4 MAY 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (POLICY)
SUBJECT: Report of Termination of Special Access Program (U) --
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
1. (U) In compliance with paragraph 12-105c, DOD 5200.1R report is
made of the termination of Special Access Program (SAP) CENTER
LANE (U).
2. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) CENTER LANE was the enhanced protection
afforded U.S. Army involvement in psychoenergenics. All opera-
tional and funding' responsiblities for this project have been
assumed by the Director, DIA effective 7 March 1985.
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DEPARTMENT
OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20310
MEMORANDUM THRU VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, A u4z_
FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
2 APR 1985
SUBJECT: Sponsorship of Special Access Program (SAP) CENTER LANE
--ACTION MEMORANDUM (U)
1. (U) References:
a. (U) Secretary of the Army Information Memorandum to
DUSD(P), subject: Report of Establishment of Special Access
Program (U), dated 15 June 1983 (SECRET) (TAB A).
b. (U) Action Memorandum, DAMI-ISB, subject: CENTER LANE (U),
dated 1 August 1984 (SECRET) (TAB B).
2. (S/CL-1/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Bapkground. Tab A notified DUSD(P) of
the establishment of the Secretary of the Army designated SAP-
CENTER LANE (HUMINT application of the remote viewing aspects of
Psychoenergenics). Tab B indicates Secretary of the Army approval
for INSCOM to cease CENTER LANE research and operations on 30
September 1984, while allowing contracts and training to continue
to 31 December 1984 and to negotiate the transfer of CENTER LANE
activity to DIA.
3. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Discussion. OACSI, DA Information Memorandum
(Tab C) reports the transfer of CENTER LANE activity to DIA.
a. (S/CL-l/NOFORN) The Director, DIA assumed operational and
funding responsibjlities for CENTER LANE effective 7 March 1985.
b. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) In accordance with the Director,
DIA/Commander, INSCOM MOU (TAB A to TAB C), until DIA is able to
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obtain requisite GDIP billets to support CENTER LANE, the
Commander, INSCOM has placed INSCOM CENTER LANE personnel (and
equipment) under OPCON of Director, DIA. This arrangement will be
in effect for a 12 month period, effective 7 March 1985. If
requisite FY86 GDIP billets and funding can not be obtained by DIA
within this period the OPCON arrangement will terminate
and INSCOM personnel will be reassigned or utilized at the discre-
tation of the Commander, INSCOM.
c. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) If requisite GDIP resources are obtained by
DIA, INSCOM personnel currently assigned to CENTER LANE will be
afforded the opportunity to continue their voluntary association
with the program and be assigned to DIA.
d. (S/CL-I/NOFORN) Although not specifically stated in TABs B
or C. if GDIP resources are not obtained by DIA, INSCOM will not
reinitiate CENTER LANE activity without the specific written
approval of the Secretary of the Army for the use of human sub-
jects in parapsychological activity.
4. (U) Recommendation. That, in accordance with the INSCOM/DIA MOU,
the Secretary of the Army sign the memorandum at TAB D to DUSD(P)
reporting the disestablishment of Army SAP CENTER
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND
ARLINGTON HALL STATION
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22212
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
USA INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND AND THE DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
SUBJECT: INSCOM CENTER LANE Project OPCON to DIA (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL)
1. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) PURPOSE. This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
places the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
psychoenergetic intelligence collection capability (CENTER LANE) under
the operational control (OPCON) of the Defense Intelligence Agency
(DIA). The OPCON action will attach all INSCOM CENTER LANE Project
(ICLP) personnel, documents, equipment, and office space to DIA to form
the nucleus of a prototype operational group that will conduct
psychoenergetic intelligence activities for the U.S. Intelligence
Community. This course of action is an interim measure until
Congressional approval is obtained for GDIP billets for DIA for the ICLP.
2. (U) REFERENCES.
a. (U) Memorandum, INSCOM, IACG, 17 July 1984; subject: INSCOM
CENTER LANE Project (U) (TAB A).
b. (U) Memorandum, OACSI, DAMI-ISIU, 1 August 1984; subject:
CENTER LANE (U)--ACTION MEMORANDUM (U) (TAB B).
c. (U) Letter, OACSI, DAMI-ISH, 10 September 1.984, subject:
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (U) (TAB C).
d. (U) Letter, OACSI, DAMI-ISH, 4 October 1984 subject:
Memorandum of Agreement (U) (TAB D).
e. (U) Document, 6 June 1984, subject: INSCOM CENTER LANE Project
Training and Applications Procedures (U) (TAB E).
3. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) BACKGROUND. USAINSCOM has invested considerable
effort and resources since 1977 to develop an operational
psychoenergetic capability. Intelligence consumers in the US Army, US
Air Force, DIA, NSA, CIA, and NSC have all tasked this capability to
augment other intelligence systems. These agencies have recognized the
value and potential of the intelligence application of psychoenergetics;
it is likely they will continue to task the system. Since INSCOM has
disestablished CENTER LANE, existing resources must be put under the
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operational control of DIA or the Intelligence Community psychoenergetic
capability will cease to exist. The transfer of ICLP to DIA OPCON must
be done in such a way as to maintain continuity and momentum of effort,
as well as state-of-the-art expertise.
4. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) SCOPE. The transfer of operational control of
ICLP to DIA affects DA (ACSI), INSCOM, and DIA.
5. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) AGREEMENTS, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS.
ICLP has been an active intelligence collection l unit since 1978, and it
is therefore intended that it will continue as an operational element
under the operational control of the appropriate organizational element
of DIA. Defense Intelligence Agency accepts the entire responsibility
for mission-related training, mode of employment, applicable
requirements of the "human use" issue, and the operation and security of
the former ICLP and its assets for the OPCON period. The period of
operational control will be no longer' than one calendar year from the
implementation date of this MOA. If, by the end of this period, DIA is
successful in obtaining requisite positions and funding allocated for
continued psychoenergetic activity, INSCOM agrees to assign affected
personnel and other project resources to DIA as will be deemed
appropriate and mutually agreed upon. This assignment will be by a
separate MOA. If the aforementioned funding and resources are not
approved in the FY 86 General Defense Intelligence Program (GRIP)
submission, ICLP will revert to USAINSCOM to be reassigned or utilized
at the discretion of the CG, INSCOM.
a. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Personnel. All ICLP Personnel will be
encouraged to continue with the project as it devolves under DIA
control. Direct participation in psychoenergetic activities by CENTER
LANE personnel is strictly voluntary and falls under the guidelines of
DoD Directive 5240.1-R, AR 381-10, and Code of Federal Regulation, Title
45, Part 46. The ICLP manager will ensure that ICLP operational
personnel understand that they will. be performing operational remote
viewing in support of the DIA psychoenergetic program under the
guidelines of established procedures outlined in reference 2e.
b. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Documents. All documents maintained by ICLP
will remain under INSCOM control until such a time as need dictates a
separate agreement be concluded transferring pertinent documents to
DIA. Upon the event of such a contingency, INSCOM will in any case be
permitted to retain access to command and control and historical ICLP
documents. Documents generated after transfer of OPCON to DIA are the
property and responsibility of DIA, but may be administered by the
project manager of the INSCOM element at DIA direction,
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c. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL,) Equipment. All ICLP equipment, rental
agreements, and on hand supplies will remain INSCOM property during the
OPCON period.
d. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Facilities. The ICLP will remain at Ft.
George G. Meade, MD during the OPCON period.
e. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Funding. Funding for all project-related
training and operations is the responsibility of DTA. Funding for
personnel, administrative functions and Army career development training
remains the responsibility of INSCOM.
f. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Security. CENTER LANE will be discontinued
as a Secretary of the Army-directed Special.. Access Program (SAP) and the
nickname CENTER LANE will be deactivated upon initiation of OPCON
status. Responsibility for project security passes to DIA on the
effective date of OPCON.
g. (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Administration. During OPCON period, all
ICLP military personnel will remain assigned to INSCOM for rations,
quarters, administration (personnel, finance, and medical records) and
UCMJ. Civilian personnel will continue to be supported by their current
civilian personnel office.
h. (C) The Project Manager of the INSCOM element will, as
appropriate, update CG, INSCOM concerning current developments relating
to the program and the involved INSCOM assets.
6. (U) RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. (U) CG, USAINSCOM will:
(1) (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Attach the ICLP to DIA.
(2) (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Appoint the ICLP Manager as POC for the
eventual transfer of ICLP to DIA.
b. (U) Director, Defense Intelligence Agency will:
(1) (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Accept operational control of ICLP and
assume full responsibility for the operations and training of INSCOM
CENTER LANE assets during the attachment period.
(2) (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Direct the development of a plan that
will permit the eventual total. assignment of ICLP to DIA and an
operations plan that will manage, operate, task and evaluate operational
psychoenergetic activities.
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(3) (S/NOFORN/WNINTEL) Notify Congress of transfer of
operational control of CENTER LANE to DIA.
7. (U) EFFECTIVE DATE. This MOA is effective on the date signed.
Major General, USA Lieutenant General, USA
Commanding General, USAINSCOM Director, Defense
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON. DC 20310-1001
19 FES 1985
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement, Transfer of INSCOM CENTER
LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA (S/NOFORN)
Commander
US Army Intelligence and Security Command
Arlington Hall Station
Arlington, VA 22212-5000
1. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Reference letter, INSCOM, IAGC, 12 February
1985, Subject: Memorandum of Agreement, Transfer of INSCOM
CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA.
2. (U) Proposed MOA is approved.
WILLIAM E. ODOM
Lieutenant General, USA
ACofS for Intelligence
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, DC 20310
REPLY TO
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W IAM E. QDQI~1
L Want General, USA
ACofS for Intelllgence
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement (U)
Commander
USA Intelligence and Security Command
Arlington Hall Station
Arlington, VA 22212
4 OCT t9
1. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Reference memorandum, INSCOM, IAGC,
26 Sep 84, subject: Memorandum of Agreement, Transfer of INSCOM
CENTER LANE Project (ICLP) to DIA (S/CL-2/NOFORN).
2. (U) Reference proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is
approved.
3. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) Request you consider the inclusion of some
detail on the procedure to be followed in transferring personnel
to DIA. INSCOM may detail the individuals involved for up to one
year to allow time for DIA to identify spaces. Once such spaces
are available, the detailed personnel may be given a Permanent
Change of Station. If DIA desires a change in authorized
strength to allow for immediate PCS reassignment, they may apply
for it through JCS. OACSI, DA will support such a change in
status if the subject becomes an issue.
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WASHINGTON, DC 20310
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SUBJECT: INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (U)
Commander
USA Intelligence and Security Command
Arlington Hall Station
Arlington, VA 22211
10 SEP 1984
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1. (U) Reference memorandum, INSCOM, IACG, 17 Jul 84, subject:
INSCOM CENTER LANE Project (U), (S/ CL-3/NOFORN) .
2. (S/CL-i/NOFORN) The Secretary of the Army has approved
ending the Intelligence and Security Command's (INSCOM) involve-
ment with psychoenergetic research and operations. A copy of
the OACSI, DA memorandum to the Secretary on the subject, with
his noted approval, is enclosed.
3. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) You are authorized to coordinate directly
with CIA, DIA, NSA, and the Army Medical R&D Command regarding
transfer of CENTER LANE operations and research. Any transfer
of project personnel, files, equipment, contracts, etc, should
be covered by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Any such MOA
should be provided for review by the ACSI prior to implemen-
tation.
4. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) The CENTER LANE Special Access Program
(SAP) should be terminated or transferred, as appropriate, once
INSCOM involvement is discontinued.
a. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) If the Medical R&D Command becomes
involved and desires SAP protection, the project name should be
changed and the Secretary of the Army duly notified.
b. (S/CL-2/NOFORN) If a non-Army agency assumes the pro-
ject functions, the SAP should be terminated. If that agency
desires SAP protection and support for an interim period this
should be provided under a new name.
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WASHINGTON, DC 20310
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MEMORANDUM THRU VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, AI~J`~
ARMY GEN (_ 2 Z.
FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
SUBJECT: CENTER LANE (U)--ACTION MEMORANDUM
1. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Purpose. To obtain your appro l for 'the
discontinuation of Intelligence and Security Comman (INSCOM)
involvement with psychoenergetic research and operations.
2. (U) Discussion:
a. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) CENTER LANE is an INSCOM Special Access
Program which utilizes an aspect of parapsychology known as
Remote Viewing (RV) as the collection method for obtaining in-
formation of intelligence interest. Your approval for the Army
to engage in CENTER LANE activities was most recently obtained on
1 Sep 83.
b. (S / CL-1 /NOFORN) CDR INSCOM has reviewed the project and
reached the decision to discontinue the command's involvement
with psychoenergetic research and operations. Recognizing that,
INSCOM has irkvested considerable effort over a long period of
time to develop the RV technology and holds a monopoly on this
revolutionary concept for intelligence collection, he desires
that we not lose this knowledge and experience.
c. (U) As such, INSCOM intends to do the following:
(1) (S/CL-1/NOFORN) Cease CENTER LANE operations on 30
Sep 84, but allow contracts and training to continue to 31 Dec
84.
(2) (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Transfer project operational aspects
to DIA and technology extension to the US Army Medical Research
and Development Command. In the event DIA is not interested in
the transfer, NSA will be considered.
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d. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) It is anticipated that discussion between
INSCOM and the above organizations will result in a Memorandum
of Agreement transfering all CENTER LANE activity outside of
INSCOM, while insuring that research and operational capabilities
are protected and the people involved are reassigned on an
equitable basis.
3. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) eomme dat,foa', That the Secretary of the
Army approve the INSCOM concept for discontinuing involvement
with psychoenergetic research and operations and transferring
CENTER LANE functions.
igadier General, USA
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