◆ SpookStack

—_— Approved For Release 2001/04/02 : CIA-RDP96-00789R001001420001-3 RESEARCH PROPOSAL I. Tentative Title. Psychic Warfare: Exploring The Mind Frontier. Il. Research Question, In 1981, Washington Post columnist Jack Anderson periodically ridiculed the Pentagon for invading Buck Rogers” turf by exploring potential extrasensory weapons for psychic warfare. His cynical attitude perhaps represented western societies mindset that such research was crazy. Since then, various articles and books have continued the debate on whether this type of research has any merit. My assumption is that Mr. Anderson’s view is still prevalent and government supported research TS limited. In light of future government fiscal constraints and the impact on military spending this paper will address the following question: ‘Does parapsychology (the mind frontier) offer a new battlefield dimension which warrants continued military exploration?" The search for an answer should provide insights into this new frontier and provide a better understanding to help determine what importance parapsychology should have in future military exploration efforts. Til. Methodology. Most of the work will be completed through library research. Source. material will consist of primary and secondary works on parapsychology, current research efforts /results, potential military applications and potential threats. Some telephone interviews with government personnel, researchers, experts or practitioners may be conducted depending on literature survey findings. IV. Implications. This paper could help document an area requiring greater national resolve in light of possible threats, current capabilities, and vast potential future military applications. Research could lead to or result in sensitive/classified information. V. Special Requirements. A two- or three-day trip to Washington may be necessary, but I hope to accomplish my work there by telephone. Olan M\_McKelvy Lt Colonel, USAF APPROVED Approved #éf Retéasé 2004704/02 : CIA-RDP96-00789R004 001 420001-3