Statement of Work: Anomalous Cognition Research (STAR GATE)

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5.4 (S/NF) Some of the experiments/investigations required to fulfill
this contract may require participation of select government personnel. All
such investigations will be fully planned and coordinated with the OOTR and
will be under the purviews of the SOC and the Human Use Review Committee.

5.5  (U) Should unforseen schedule of other issues arise concerning
any of the specific tasks identified in section 6.0, the COIR will be given
immediate notice. If necessary, adjustments to priorities and schedules can
be approved by the COTR if there is no cost or other impact on the over-all
program. The OOTR will also review/approve all anticipated research
protocols.

5.6 (U) All items in section 6.0 will be funded from R&D funding
provided by this” coritract; and shall” be expended NLT 18 months after
‘cortract” award. Accounting procedures to clearly identify the R&D

expenditures shall be implemented by the contractor.

5.7 (U) Terms of reference and additional task details are on file by
the COTR and will be provided to the contractor to insure adequate task
understanding. This material is contained in DIA publication DI-S-1007-S,
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6.0 (s/n SPECIFIC TASKS: ~ ;

6.1 (U) Basic Research: .

6.1.1 (U) Biophysical Measurements:

6.1.1.1 (U) Perform magnetoencephalograph (MEG) brain wave
measurements for the purpose of isolating neurophysical parameters that
correlate with anomalous cognition performance. leading personnel
candidates identified from previous work should be used, along with new
unique population groups. Emphasis will be on sender/no sender conditions
for phase shift parameters associated with remote light stimuli.

6.1.1.2 (U) Perform MEG measurements as identified in
6.1.1.1 to include gther (e.g., audio) or combined remote stimuli.

6.1.1.3 (U) Perform MEG measurements as identified in
6.1.1.2 to include variations to the nature (e.g., pattern, intensity) of
the remote stimuli.

6.1.1.4 (U) Perform MEG measurements as identified in
6.1.1.1 to determine if MEG results are influenced by changes to physical
parameters (such as shielding, distance) of the remote stimuli. This effort
may require the assistance of another cooperative laboratory. Additional
instrumentation would also be required to resolve experimental timing
issues.

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6.1.1.5 (U) Based on MEG measurements as defined by base
line data developed in 6.1.1.1, determine the effect of moving MEG
instrumentation locations to different areas of the brain. This effort
could help better isolate precise areas of the brain associated with
anomalous cognition functioning.

6.1.1.6 (U) Perform counterpart electroencephalograph (EG)
measurements for determining MEG/EEG correlations in general, and for select
variables examined in 6.1.1.1 thru 6.1.1.4.

6.1.1.7. (U) Initiate new experiments that involve other
sensitive biophysical sensors (such as skin resistance) to search for
possible phenomena correlates.

6.1.2 (U) Data Patterns/Parameter Correlations:

6.1.2.1 (U) Perform anomalous cognition experiments in
conjunction with computer virtual reality (VR) devices to determine if data
quality can be enhanced.

6.1.2.2 (U) Perform anomalous cognition experiments to
determine if various subliminal stimuli and/or lowered subliminal thresholds
can improve data quality. ;

6.1.2.3 + (U) Perform anomalous cognition experiments with
high-performing individuals for beacon/no beacon person conditions at long
distances to statistically quantify effects of distance on performance.
Several unique target categories or target material should be included to
facilitate data pattern recognition. .

6.1.2.4 (U) Explore other potential variables (e.g.,
personality types, training/internal strategy) that could effect anomalous
phenomena performance. This activity should include a detailed examination
of the "verbalizer" vs. the "imager" to determine the effect of verbal or
visual dominated targets/tasks.

6.1.3 (U) Theoretical Issues:

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6.1.3.1, (U) Perform anomalous phenomena (energetics,
informational) experiments with or in the presence of highly
sensitive/advanced instrumentation (e.g., unusual wave devices, gravity
sensors) to assist in mechanism identification.

6.1.3.2 (U) Perform experiments similar to 6.1.3.1 but to
include potential high-talent individuals (e.g., martial arts experts)

6.1.3.3 (U) If results in 6.1.3.2 show promise, expand

experiments to include parameter variations such as distance, shielding, and
time (e.g., precognition). a

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6.1.3.4 (U) Depending on above results, initiate
development of unified physical constructs that could help explain the

phenomena.

6.1.3.5 (U) Based on 6.1.3.4, identify potential new
experiments that could hep further resolve underlying mechanisms ard
possible limitations.

6.1.3.6 (U) Initiate work on exploratory constructs that

integrate latest neuroscience findings with anomalous phenomena patterns and

cognitive style. Where possible, relate these findings to various target
types and characteristics (such as information entropy).

6.2 (U)_ Applied Research: —> ;

6.2.1 (S/NF) Based on the results from the basic research in the
SOW, develop suitable anomalous cognition/anomalous perturbation experiments
that identify possible application ranges or limits.

6.2.2 (S/NF) Develop new data and target analysis techniques
(such as modified artificial intelligence methods) that facilitate data
evaluation and accuracy/reliability prediction. Other methods, such as
those involving fractal image conversion, should also be examined.

6.2.3 (S/NF) Participate in various sponsor-generated
application projects to better evaluate potential application issues.

6.3. (U) Research Methodology and Support: )

6.3.1 (UV) Provide appropriate research methodology support to
include reviews/approvals by the established Scientific Oversight Committee,
the Policy Board and the Human Use Review Panel.

6.3.2 (U) Provide appropriate management support and appropriate

SG1B project research support activity to include document preparation,

administration, and all project associated travel for contractor personnel,
consultants, and other experts.

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