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The image displays a graphic related to "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents. On the left, a stylized, metallic vault door with intricate mechanical components is depicted. The right side of the image features text explaining that the document originates from The Black Vault, specifically from the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection, which contains over 20,000 declassified CIA documents. The text also provides a URL for accessing the collection. There are no photographs of people, locations, equipment, or subjects, handwritten annotations, signatures, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, redactions, or visual evidence of experimental procedures. '· 'l3LlfB3IIID OP&11."I'IO:I PARI' I I 1. '£he ultir.tate objective of :SLt£3ITID operation is to obtain or protoct infornation of vital significance to t.~e security of the United States. ?lore c,._..=n-.;..:;,.;._ =-"-~;;1, the operation is concerned with interrogation ··nher.e there is need for special methods to induce full disclosure. 2. BLUEBI:ID Q;>erat.ion will be i'ilplcmented by operationa1 and SUpport personnel. This person.~el YriJ.l_, hCJ.·rever _, not be USed to obtain - or protect inforoation ~~en other means are available • . 3. The objective of·~ extensive support program is to £urnish the tea'ils in the field 'l"rith the best·availabl.e techniques and :material.; at the sa."le time to enable the::~ to guard at;ainst counter::reasures. The support program riill consist o.r both !unda."nental and applied research studying all oeans through ·which control. of an individual may be attained. 4. A specific objective of this research is to develop an adequate body of scientific inforhlation fro~ 'l"hich cer~ain questions in the area of interrogation and vital· to national. defense can be ans:'Tered. They are: a. Can accurate infor::ation be obtained !ro:n ni.lli.ng or u.mrl..llirig individuals? b. 6.n agency person.'"lel. (or persons of interest to t~s agency) be conditioned to prevent any Unauthorized source or e~ i'rom obtaining infor:uation fro\:1 the!ll by any knovm mea..'"lS'Z c. Can ·we obtain control of the i'uture activities· (ph:rsical. a.n:r and mental) of individual., ''ril.li.'lg o~ umr.illing, by application of SI and H tec~'"liques. d. Can 1;re prevent any unauthorized source or ener.v .rro:!l. gaining control. of the future activities (physical and mental) of agency personnel (or persons of interest to the agency) by--any means? kno~m The effort in these directions >·iill be matched by coincidental. ~tud;r -1- .......... .... - .... )IICd ·---~; directed to~·rard the dev-elop:nent of countern.easures. Fu..."'lda-:tental. research lJl ojectz will be included in the pro:;;ra:n but must assist in or yield evid::mce relative to the ulti.r.late dcvelop:::1cnt of si.'::t~lc, cf.fcctive ::ethodo Trhic:h ca.'"l pe used under field cond.i tions. S. The activities which •7ill be carried out in orde::- to develop a sound operation :;·:ill include: a. The locating and collating of the information no~ in existence but scattered throughout ~any agencies, libraries~ universities, and res·earch institutions. b. T"ne laying out of lines of research vrhich Trill. ul.tioately result in a current and co~prehensive knowledge·o.r the subject • .c . The evaluation of this infoi"M....a.tion. 6. The coordinator or. the DLW~!RD Group (at information no~ in existence but scattered throughout ~any agencies, libraries~ universities, and res·earch institutions. b. T"ne laying out of lines of research vrhich Trill. ul.tioately result in a current and co~prehensive knowledge·o.r the subject • .c . The evaluation of this infoi"M....a.tion. 6. The coordinator or. the DLW~!RD Group (at OSI) nill. be respon- sible for the coordination of three activities th~ perscnnel of l"lhich are currently in ~IA. ... ~a. ·The Te~s - Current planning is for: ':. (1) Three field tea.'::ts under IC.:SS; the personnel of ,-;nich .are to be recruited by that office • . (2) An undete~~ed n~ber fro~ OSO or OPC as the progr~~ develops. Personnel to be recruited concurre.'ltly. · .-p~ ~ ;"l,o ~, (3) fez:6c~-~ co~osition of te~s: a. 1 l!edical officer b. 1 Interrogator -xJw I c. 1 Technici~ ( fa:rlliar w:i. th use and repair of instru:I!.ents ~· · 1 Linguist (4) In addition to t."le tea"D.s there will be established. a group of sufficient size to: a. Effectively train them. b. Efficiently execute any special ad."::.inistration. -2- b. ~c v..JI Support Staff - This ..,.r.i.ll cc. i~t of (5) to seven (7) people whose professio::1al backgro\md is_dcscribed as follows: j· (1) 1 Literature surveyor ·. (2) 1 Pharmachologist (3) 1 Testing e:-..-pert (4) 2-l~ Physicians experienced-in experir.lental Iaedicine and neurolog::r. c. The Pa.l1el - A group of e:cperts under ;&SI.A' .. ;7hose ad:v:i.ce ,.till be used to insll!e a long range, high level and effective character to t."l-le rese.arch prograTJ. The Coordinator Ylill maintain :::::::::::::·:::·~·:e- liaison with other governoental activities·at all tL~es so that there is: a. l!o duplication of effort b. Effective and ~edinte use of available 'information. 8. The purpose of this coordinated progra.l'!'l is t.l'1e most .im:nediate translation possible of research results into sjmple, practical nethods of fie~d operation. , -3- 1.· PiWGRiJ.! O.F OP.;:;?.ATIOl;S 1. Use of Tea::-,:; Trained tea-:ts ;till operate 11hcrever a need for their speqial capabilities exists. (Their nethod of administration and im:nediate . direction ;dll var/ n~th the needs of the situation) •. (Also see.para- graph 1, Part I). J.~.B. In the course of all oissions b~ing conducted b:r teao;Js they •·dll bear in ::lind that one vital and continuing require~ent is:all possibl~ information bearing on .f'oreign and eneey activity si.'Ullar to BLUZSIRD. 2. Training of Tea"!lS Training o.f teao;J meo.bers ;rill include: i ·a. Polygraph operation I - • I b. This document page contains typewritten text with several handwritten annotations. At the top right, the year '54' is circled alongside a handwritten date, "23 May 54". There's a handwritten addition of "immunalianately" above the word "interrogation". Below the main text, there's a handwritten page number "-1-". Towards the bottom right, there is a circled number "48". The text is organized into sections with headings and numbered/lettered points, indicating it is likely a report or a set of instructions. There are no visual elements like photographs, diagrams, stamps, or redactions. course of all oissions b~ing conducted b:r teao;Js they •·dll bear in ::lind that one vital and continuing require~ent is:all possibl~ information bearing on .f'oreign and eneey activity si.'Ullar to BLUZSIRD. 2. Training of Tea"!lS Training o.f teao;J meo.bers ;rill include: i ·a. Polygraph operation I - • I b. Interrogation c. Hypnosis- d. Headquarters Training {Use ot instruments) e. Advance Trainine; (USA) · .f'. Operational t.raining ( crrerseas) -4- - .-,~~ . - ~ .• ·-. : i ; : ·~l }_ - .!-. ~.' ...I. ...'. .1. :" ..I 'J :~ ~ This pro::;ra-:1. will consist of fu..'"lu<:!.::t~nto.l and apt>licd research tosether \·d.th l:;.':.;Qrato:r:r and field evnluation. I· Personnel A· ~ne Suppo~t Staff (Co~osition see Part I) B. The Panel c. Laboratories ~~d Libraries, etc. II. Duties of: A. The Support qtaff or (1) Collection a~d collation infornation for the uoe of the tea":!S a.~d panel (2) rreparation of prelininar.r evaluations. (3) Reco~endation of lines of rese~co (4) Observe or assist in laborator.r testing as appropriate :3. ··The Panel • (l) In conjunctio:1 ;'lith the Coordinator 1 s desi~nees 1vill lay out a lonz range research pro~r~~. (2) !::ake frequent reco::nendations so that the prozra::l '\'r'...ll not lose lts long range character. {:3) Cive qual.ified opinion as to the validity of infor!:lation brou~~t to its attention by the Support Staff or Tea~s. (4) lfa"e specific recol!lr.Iendations as to projects to be in:i.- tia.ted. · (a) zY.act nature of the problem to be studied. (b) In •·r!lat laboratoij~ be studied. (c) Un:!cr :·mose ~irectio~bc conducted (5) Obs~rve or assist in laborat.ory tests as appro!lriate. c. Laboratories and Libraries. lionc o.r these facilities arc unC.er the direct control of t."'le Pa.,el or Suppor~ !;taff. Throu3h suit able channels, ho~;evcr ~ their facilities vdll be used to conduct the proBra~ of research .· ..... ·- \ '\ ~upport. uhich 'ri.ll he develop~d fro:t t!'le topics belov;. ·-n. 0 ther A3cncies I i"fith suitable cover and di::;cretion various 01gencies ca..""l be ttade to furnish support for this op~ration. (1) Overt activities , e.g., Collection of ~eleva,t literature (a) Government aeencies, libraries, etc. (~) Open subscription (2) Covert ·~ (a) Agencies 1. oso ·2-. OPC {b) llethods 1. Persuasion 2. Inducing defection • -3·. Penetration G ~ ~ RESE:A.ttCH '.i'OPICS ,, -,:,~ 1. Fro::J among the ee..._- :·· ... : ae- described below those dcservi...n3 highest priority Yjill be selected and specific releva."lt The document is a typed page with handwritten annotations. The typed text appears to be policy or planning information about a project involving "countermeasures" and "research." There are handwritten annotations above and below specific phrases, suggesting additions or corrections to the original text. For example, "Projected" is written above "(3) Perfected composition of teams", and "The" is written above a blank line before "1 Technician..." There is also a handwritten number "48" circled in the bottom right corner. No photographs, diagrams, stamps or redactions are visible. The document is a typed page with handwritten annotations and redactions. There are no photographs, diagrams, tables, or forms visible. The page contains numbered and lettered sections discussing a "GOI Support Staff," "The Panel," and the role of a "Coordinator." There is a handwritten number "-3-" at the bottom left and a circled number "48" at the bottom right, neither of which are identifiable as official stamps. Significant portions of text are obscured by black redactions, particularly in item "c." and item "7. The Coordinator will maintain." (~) Open subscription (2) Covert ·~ (a) Agencies 1. oso ·2-. OPC {b) llethods 1. Persuasion 2. Inducing defection • -3·. Penetration G ~ ~ RESE:A.ttCH '.i'OPICS ,, -,:,~ 1. Fro::J among the ee..._- :·· ... : ae- described below those dcservi...n3 highest priority Yjill be selected and specific releva."lt rese:u-ch projects iti.lJ. .· be i'ra.'Tied. These projects i7ill then be contracted .for nith laboratories which may be eovern':lent::U.. industrial or institutional. In eeneral, 1 where portions can best be acco~lished by a .full-time e~ployee of CL\ 1 the vrork w:i.ll be assigned to t.l}e Support Staff. I. Collection~ collation, and evaluation of existing knowledge relating ~ to ~LUEBIRD • .A . Purpose: To develop areas of fir.:! kno;rledge in spite of controversial nature of experi.!'lents and oateriel used :in this field. B. Includes: Study of physiological or psycholo&ical research ' of direct or f :ss&.g by-product:l d val.ue to BLuEBIRD. c. lleeded For: · (1) Avoida."lce of duplication of existing projects (2) Proper planninc of new research projects 0)\.1 . II.· Basic stud7 o:f' 1:1easure~ent, alteration, .c:=!. contro1 of personality. Certa.:ifl agencie~ .through ;7hi.ch control is· achieved are suggested ~o ,. Au 9 • • p- •LA.;::J OJ. ..::J_J>..b-; w • .ilele · This section deals with the basic personality and its poten- tial for subsequent contro:t.· A· Type of personality: (1) A~enable, nature of (2) Una~ena~le, nature of (3) Detection of different types ..- ;~teration of personality (1) Length of tine needed to effect chan~e (2) Duration of Cha.'13C res·· .sa:- -, c. Ro Jrat~on of ori~inal pcr5onality (1) Tbe needed (2) Pernanent after effects (a) J1ar7'..les:; (b) Har:nful D. EJ.:tent of control during period (l) Complexity of actions that can be accomplished (2) Attitudes, chanees in basic attitudes ~diLle under control. E. l!easureoent of hlm.an behavior factors relating to the BI.tB:3IRD situation. (l) Deceptibn. i:- (2) Fear .{3) Fatigue (h) Bunger (5) Other factors iF· ·netection of pre-conditioning or state of being under control. (l) Detei"!:l.i;lation of the oethod used (2) Deteri:lL'"l.ation of the purpose for l'lhich t.he condition:ing held been effected. (3) Possible re-conditioning for a different purpose. G. Possibilities of multiple conditioning. -- III. Systems of suggestion unaided by special physioloeical agents. A. Duress. 'While this is the oldest form of asserting contra~, there is apparently little. scientific information on the subject. - ~- Planning of projects relating to this topic should wait until f'im different purpose. G. Possibilities of multiple conditioning. -- III. Systems of suggestion unaided by special physioloeical agents. A. Duress. 'While this is the oldest form of asserting contra~, there is apparently little. scientific information on the subject. - ~- Planning of projects relating to this topic should wait until f'im liaison 7Ti th or knowledge of ~-a•••riiiii!!LI&Ii£•" project has been achieved. -9- (1) liature and. duration of: {a) Physicnl (b) E.":lotional D. Hypnosis: (1) Applicability of (Percentaee of peoplo of various types susceptible to) (2) Duration of control (3) Conditions under which control may be: (a) Effected (b) Continued (4) ·Extent - Complexi t:r of actions a subject can be made to perforu.. (5) 'Post-hypnotic control (a) Duration 1. Unrein!orced • 2. Reinforced a. :Methods or rein!orcer.tent. - Jr. . {b) Extent - So~ D above. (6) Guarantee or a~esia. (This is desired as a subject =ay not realize t.'lat he has been put under hypnotic inn.uence; that he has performed certain acts~or that he Tf.Lll per£o~ cei:tain acts not o£ his own volition. (b) Duration'.o£ :> (c) Possibility o£ r~oving IV. Physiological agents. A. Chemical substa."lces. . ~ (1) Drugs ( a) ·:rell l:no·.m , _ . . 2. Narcotics; e.e., nenbutal. (b) Controversial; e.~., scopola~ne (c) Hear-sa;r; e.r;., 11A!;tcdron11• -Sj- ) I • ,t (2) Other subst~~ces (a.) Toxins li (b) Endocrine ruld other d~ctlcss el~~d products. B. cEffccts of above (1) Speech inducL~z (2) Paralysis inducing (3) Effect on will by other :.1eans (4) Duration of effects (5) After effects (a) !~4aise (b) -.~ter-taste, etc. C. Physi626gical of_ above. ~ech~~ ··D. ·eoun-t;.ering agents (l.) !-'ltidotes {2) Immunizing agents (l.) Use of combinations to el.i::dnate undesirabl.e side-effects · . (2) Al.teration of characteristics to e!!ect sn:-r~t:itious delivery (a) ?.Iasld.ng of taste, odor, etc. (.3) l.!aintenance of effectiveness under field conditions or mixed with articles, such as cigarettes, ~en co~on food~ beer, etc. can~, (4) Adaptability to use in special field devices. ~3-:; : 3 ~ ..,;._ "'JZ' • ~Oo··-.. F. Physiological agents other than chemical. (l.) Those producing over-all effect on .t he subject. · (a) Inducing \L'lconsciousness 1. Electro-shock 2. Electro-sleep (b) Loss of poise ... . J. •. Sonic ·2-. Untra.-sonic -10- .. .; (c) Device5 havinG effects other than above. v. Devices 'J~ . A. ~.~easure::.ent cmd evaluation of personolity (1) !~echanical or electrical instruaents for measuring personal. reactio~s. (Includes sinsle synptow devices like the The page is a typed document with a header reading "PROGRAM OF OPERATIONS." It details the "Use of Teams" and "Training of Teams," listing specific areas of expertise such as polygraph operation, interrogation, and hypnosis. There are no photographs, diagrams, or filled-in forms. Handwritten annotations appear as a page number "-14-" at the bottom left and a circular stamp with the number "48" at the bottom right. A dark, textured area in the lower right corner might be a redacted section or some form of smudge. The document is a typed report with handwritten annotations and stamps. Visible handwritten text includes a date "JULY 4TH" and "CYL-JULY". There are also handwritten circles and underlines on the text, particularly around the word "should" and the letters "it". A circular stamp containing "48" is present in the lower right corner. The text is formatted as a numbered and lettered list, outlining a "PROGRAM OF SUPPORT" with sections on "Personnel" and "Duties of". There are no photographs, diagrams, or forms. 1. Electro-shock 2. Electro-sleep (b) Loss of poise ... . J. •. Sonic ·2-. Untra.-sonic -10- .. .; (c) Device5 havinG effects other than above. v. Devices 'J~ . A. ~.~easure::.ent cmd evaluation of personolity (1) !~echanical or electrical instruaents for measuring personal. reactio~s. (Includes sinsle synptow devices like the "eye-shift" ncasurer at Ne1v London or a -:nultiple syr.:~pton devices like the ?.eelcr Polygraph). (a) Fur the~ dcvelOp:!tent of' knOl'l!l inst:rtlr.le~ts • {b) Develop~ent or nell devices for !:leasurinz ne;r and valid indicators of personal r~action. (See II E above). (2) Psychological tests of an.easily a~.n .i stercd ty . p e to ' be used under f'i.eld conditions. B. Detemination or background. (1) EducatioP~ level as to possibility or being able to furnish desired in£o~tion. (2) Determination or actual native origin. (It is ~la:il!led that. the oscillor.;raph orfers a r.~.eans or detemining native origin as a person can never completely lose certain speech c~aracter- istics). c. Devices or assis~~ce to field tea~s in the ad~stration or phySioloGical acents (deliberate; sur':llptitious ·or suddenly· 1 overrrhelming) • (1) Gases, e.g., ~edification of tear gas.pencil. (2) Liquid, e.g., nypo-spray (J) Investigation o!. . devices or unest~lished action, c.£. 1 .. German Scheintot (appearance of' death) pistol. (4) l~ei'T devices. . ... n. Device;; of assistance to field tearas in reco~ding inform~tion: (1) Sotmd (2) Sisht (3) Improvc::!ent. or n:>clific;:rtio::1 or !mo:m devices - (a) Rc.sista.11cc to accidental nishandlinz . {b) Sensitivity . Cl r '-" ) '···' (c) Special shnpes (d) Special sizes . It ;·ro1.lld be impossible and \mrdse to at te;o;rpt to outline all li"les of research at t..~c present ti.ite. .As the pro B!"a":l devel~ps new and pro::dsing fields of research Trill open up. l!othin~ in the foregoine, t.'leref'ore, should be constru;d as el~~n~tin5 fro~ consideration·anyline of' inquir/ which nill aid or assist in Special Interrogation. :. -~- -~ The document page contains typed text and handwritten annotations. At the top, an official stamp reads "EYES ONLY" and a handwritten number "472" is present. There are several bullet points and numbered lists detailing "Other Agencies" and their involvement, including "Overt activities" and "Covert activities" with sub-points like "Agencies" and "Methods". Some text is partially obscured by black redactions, particularly in the top right corner, and there is a handwritten "6" towards the bottom right, accompanied by some scribbled marks and what appears to be a stamp or symbol. No photographs, diagrams, or forms are visible. The document is a typed page from a research report, with several handwritten annotations and markings. It includes the official stamp "EYES ONLY" at the top and a handwritten note further up that reads "4/5". There are also several handwritten words and symbols interspersed within the text, such as "Topics" and "or". An "X" is drawn through part of the text. At the bottom right corner, a circled number "48" is visible, likely a page number. There are no photographs, diagrams, or explicit evidence of experimental procedures, but the handwritten notes suggest internal review and amendment processes. This document is a declassified CIA report detailing aspects of psychological conditioning and suggestion. The page is primarily text, organized into numbered and lettered sections, discussing topics like personality, control, and suggestion. There are several visible redactions, appearing as black ink scribbles or solid black bars, obscuring specific words or phrases within the text's content, notably concerning "liaison with or knowledge of project." Handwritten annotations are present at the bottom, including a circled number "48" and a dash followed by a numeral "9." There is also a dark, scribbled line across the bottom of the page, which might be a redacted signature or a stamp. No photographs or diagrams are present. The page is primarily text, presenting a numbered and lettered outline of topics related to hypnosis and physiological agents. There are no photographs, diagrams, or tables. There is a handwritten annotation at the top right that reads "EYES ONLY", in all caps. There is also a handwritten numeral "7-" at the bottom center, and a numbered circular stamp "42" at the bottom right. A black redaction covers a portion of the right side of the page, obscuring some text, and there are small, scattered ink marks throughout the document. This document is a typed list with handwritten annotations. The typed content appears to be a structured outline, likely for a report or research paper, detailing various aspects of toxins and their effects, pharmacology, and physiological agents. There are several handwritten additions, including circled numbers, underlining, and inserted words above the typed lines, such as "Those in V. below" and "such as". A specific handwritten annotation is "Electro-shock" and "Electro-sleep" which are not redacted. There is also a handwritten number "-10-" in the bottom right corner and some black ink scribbles also in the bottom right. There are no photographs, official stamps, forms, diagrams, schematics, organizational charts, tables, or visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities. The content is primarily text-based with minimal handwritten additions. The document is a typed page with several handwritten annotations and a stamp at the top right corner. The stamp appears to be an official marking from the CIA, possibly indicating classification. There are also lines of handwritten text and marks scattered throughout the page, some of which are difficult to discern due to image quality. A significant portion of the bottom right of the image is obscured by a black redaction. The document primarily consists of text outlining different categories of "Devices" and their uses, presented in a structured, list-like format. There are no photographs, diagrams, or forms with filled-in fields visible. The image contains typed text regarding research lines and special interrogations. There are handwritten notations (c) and (d) in the upper left, and a visible page number "-12-" at the bottom center. The top right corner has a black redaction, and there are scattered black dots and lines that appear to be print artifacts or damage. No images of people, locations, or experimental procedures are visible.