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The image depicts a digital banner for "The Black Vault," an online database of declassified government documents, specifically highlighting the MKULTRA/Mind Control Collection. On the left, a stylized, metallic vault door with intricate gears and a luminous blue glow is shown, symbolizing security and access to hidden information. The text explains the origin of the document, its housing within the MKULTRA collection, and provides a URL for downloading the entire collection. There are no photographs of people, locations, equipment, handwritten annotations, signatures, official stamps, forms, diagrams, tables, or redactions visible. - s .. . ~ 'tl Got-~· -> or ~ .. . ., / 8, ID/&8 .. J.., fi,.:B/3 •. Activity ltl p .. .... = • l. AD ooon ns pO:J!Jible no chc':L.l har,in to a~:;ornU.1c1 review rmd nasimllntc the avnllablo · rolntinc t¢ ~he culture and aoclnl structuro or to provldo 'lUl ul th the nccl!ss~ bo.~!q~round r d~nlinr.; with the nllcr W -lith whor:1 1-ni sMll \fork, · He shr~'t try to idcn~ ttr-J theca sbcial p3.:;·c·~olor,ic~q• •.on . .d cultu1·:ll P' ttorn:~ . which o.r~J boinf.: ut-Ulzed by thti , Co::1.'Tluni~to Md uhich represent their st.rcn(;th. We sh ~dcntil:r thoco forces which nra beinr, combnttod b'J tJ.i~COJ'J.-nuni:.to tL"ld ~1ich represent their potential weakno~o. In order to do /thio w need accesu to a1.l relevant Won;-..'.1 t:l.on on ti1ose subjccto poDser-scd by tho Ar,cncy inclutllnp; tho scr viccn or knouledecabla Ar;o.nc:r spccinllsts. ;;o nlDO intend to dl·a'; upon .other oourc~e or ini'ox·nat.ion cu.ch nn cul t.\ll.·:1l Mthro- ' leal . r.roup~ (e. f.':• llll.liiifnnnnd th . - . . •"'. ... . . - -. _ - ... : --.....,._.. nn persons hnvine spocl· kno-111- tr; virtue of birU1, rusidohcc or .. experience. ncccss to and ohn.11 exploit sc:i.cnt:i.nt.s iritcr~stcd in thoea fiold3 GOi.lo or "llOilt h::1vo worked in:our 1 Dcpnrt;':lcnt in tho pes!• lie shall UDo t!1e:1 ns' con~l tant:J or . full t:L":l.o po.rtl~ipc.nte ns required. i:o .sh."lll cx.p:::.n.J our contacts into o•rO!"'J field 'rT~lioh ropre:;::Gi'lto D. pOtc.'"lti.aJ. Oi' ini'ornation pertinent to our noccl.D. ls /Is thi!l lnCorr.:o. tlon aso.bilatc-:\ b:; O'U!' staff, it w.i.ll bo uoed :. nn n bnsi~ fer t\ gencra.l undorctnndinr: of V .c attitude F .' l , i , . : · ' pnttcms 1 ct'oto:Tl!l, value::; :md moUyatla:1:1 co·."lT o lo r n .. . ~ j' . people o.nd therefore al!lo co::To~on to the r,roup .. 'Hho:-:1 rta uh:lll s tuct! indivit,lltlllr. Thi:l ccncrru. s · - ......~ . cul,l;itW1r.l strucl.uro will bo "continu±n,- aot:Lv+ . . oo t.::o ... ... but its ~rpor;o will tho po:ra.holoG:l.c~ · · nsD€SSl:lCll ··of inc.lividucl:~o:Licno, · . · · • In ordcL' to effect this cctivlty, U1~'rlll un•lcrtak~ . ::n overt ociontific at or "c;~~pcct9 of dlcsnso'1 in a £70Up of 11dlcplac c;roup which io conoidored . ... ... ., '·· I. ~- • A 0 / . . - ·. .. ~~<t7~§~~w ... '· to bo "under st.r~.:a911 bcc::l.l.·De In ordcL' to effect this cctivlty, U1~'rlll un•lcrtak~ . ::n overt ociontific at or "c;~~pcct9 of dlcsnso'1 in a £70Up of 11dlcplac c;roup which io conoidored . ... ... ., '·· I. ~- • A 0 / . . - ·. .. ~~<t7~§~~w ... '· to bo "under st.r~.:a911 bcc::l.l.·De of: helr prt.~Gcnt ~ituat,J.on nnu J. . t:1eroforo reprcGcntn n lcclt.imato r,roup for opcm study liy aoicntist.s mornt~lly interested in t;tc relntlon lct'.-rcc:m l.ii's . · situation and diocnse. Thio projected tttudy or alic~: . :- ·."' ·. . wculn bo con:Jldcrcd a nom:tl rc~cnrch nctivity on oul~~ - 'b9onuse thore io p1-csuntly unclcn-r.ly il study or a r,roup or f -.lrrnnts. t-:c ,;Ul subnlt a Bill or rarticular:J ~o t~1c Accncy r;ivlnrz tho Roquircr:'lCnta for !iolccti.IlG sach indiv- iduus n: Lo ntudy~ lla Ylll requiro holJ ;1.n loc~~ t\lit'.ns nnrt uill rely on Vtc sor7ioc~ or tho ;.:t pr~curinr, ~doaircablo ctm~ldo.ics. As tr.cso :."t_ cr o:;!C nvnllable, o.nd ns a pnrt th~ 1n~rrtcw-lnt;; ~Lt ... , y procedureo, they will be ~t:kcd to ooopcro.to in on a::so3amont )I •• or their "mont:tl ~.nd phynlcal h.eolth" and the erreot. tbich tJ:oir_ , I ··•. . .. . . - . . cx:pcricn-:es havo lwd u="~n t'1C'.m. '.ihls wlll in·. . ol·.-u a nun~:or · ' ~ ' of ln-tcn~iw po;rchilltrlc in-t.crviet-m and tho application or ps:r chologi.ccl. 8-l,d phyaicN. • Ulat.~ .- or._ U. Fran this survey uc hOpo to idcntii'y somo ncent cnr.d1da~s B I l hir;h potcntlol. These ~raono l-rlu bo civcll t:r ttto participa-te in further nctivitloo or t Jn order to cna~le them to do so 1 !I o:no ot' th e:m w l o etw~n ~hort "tollo·..rnn1pD"t- proviqmc a. bottor incooo t~~:m that 1hi.ch tho sub• . ; .1octs wro roceivlnr:J t.ho;.y will be :t.t;kod to pcr.Co.:'r.l duties con-.: - oiatcnt Yit.h their Dbilll.,j.cs o.nd tr31nin:, :md lllll \··a treated . .... ., · vith dlr;nity, rcDpect nnd kindly unc.lorstllndlnr,. At to..o car.s tir.!e.., they will bo :tfll~C".l -to particlpnto in f11rtJ1er inton~i~ intervlmrs rnd pD cholo;:,ie<:-1 tofjts. 'lhcy wJ.ll a.1.oo 'oo e:-cPcsad 1.o tc3ting nnd "atrons producinG" situ..."ltion9 boeh .t.n the l:lbor• n~ory nnd in d:U.lj" life/ Tho t!ll('Ct or tll.is will f,o "to \U1COVer .. thoi.r pcroon::llty :rnttcrn~, pnot c')ndit.ion:Lnc and present 1:~oti';.. vatio:1s nnd provido us w-1 th nn indlcatlon of thoir _probable f\.\t.urc pcrfol~:mnce in v~riono altu,'ltlon!J. 'nli'OUGh thl.:3 intensive t.c:J This document is identified as "PROPOSED PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATIONActivity #1; Study of Aliens". It includes handwritten annotations such as "A/B, 2, 10/68" and "H-B/3", as well as large "F" and "B" markings in the margins next to numbered sections. A significant portion of the bottom of the document is heavily redacted with thick black ink. Additionally, there are what appear to be ink blots or smudges at the top of the page, obscuring some text. The document is divided into numbered sections, suggesting a structured plan or report. The document is a typed page with handwritten annotations. The text is mostly clear, but there are some areas that appear to be redacted or obscured by black ink, particularly at the top of the page and in the middle of certain sentences. There are handwritten letters "F" and "B" in the margins, as well as a numbered list. The page exhibits signs of age and handling, with some creasing and discoloration. There are no photographs, official stamps, or forms visible on this page. nnd "atrons producinG" situ..."ltion9 boeh .t.n the l:lbor• n~ory nnd in d:U.lj" life/ Tho t!ll('Ct or tll.is will f,o "to \U1COVer .. thoi.r pcroon::llty :rnttcrn~, pnot c')ndit.ion:Lnc and present 1:~oti';.. vatio:1s nnd provido us w-1 th nn indlcatlon of thoir _probable f\.\t.urc pcrfol~:mnce in v~riono altu,'ltlon!J. 'nli'OUGh thl.:3 intensive t.c:J t.lnc l-1C \rlll develop· a. thorough l'l1cr..:lcdr.;o or our Subjcct.o 3.nd horc to fln1 oomc J:'croon~, who by virtue or their bo.okcro\md a.nd .. conditioning h3.vo thu ror~')IL~lity anq.. ch:.u::.lctor or r.ood. hitl~­ ,'"." -."· . .. levcl. lonr. r~•ll[;C a.ccnts (sec J\ctlvity {/4h Md ':ho nlt~o CD:l bo F ,'.·, £::~poctod to find tjiO philosophy o.nd prnc-~iCU!J o! vl~ ... j~" . C0'.1£i1U.Tllsto ~troncl:r oppO!:!Cd to ~0!'10 or their bns.io4drivcs .Lmd: . ~ ' - · ~ ' · ' ._ rnotiva.t1onl!l.· \-Ia will furtl~cr extend tho pt-rtod or "?cllcr..r:::1ip" 1; . to ouch subjr-do end ldll utili~o the r.-cthol::s nnd i.n:ormntion • ~ ' · ·' f ~-. tJcvulopcd under nctivity li'J ((~· v.) ·to pl~j' upon tllo known po:.-cl~~ . ~ :· lor;b.::l rorcos nt work t-:lth:in tho::::o people 1n order to r:~al:o them. -~:-,• bocop t.i vo to rccrui tr.-.cnt b;-r our intalliecncc ccryJ.cc. ·/3 5. Th:j r·::cruit,·xmt or thc:::c inllivi·ltt..'llo vil~ out by Ar,cnc:r pursonncl not a.naoc.latad wlU1 tllf}~but the 4IJMI!fiiJL%>. ... :. • ., -.3- / , ' aprroach to thane Subjncto nncl their ·cubocqucmt nmn~;cmcnt no • int.clll~cncc neonl~ u Ul t'c rutdcd .by 6ur lmonled :;e oC.' c:1ch necn t' s or , r.~rsonnlity nnd clmro.ctcr ntrtv~i.1u·e \d th full rcco#mition his or nrooo susccptibilit,j" !:t!'t::n,;tha a.~ uca!:ncc:;~o. 'tTe, thc::re 1 forc, e:c:pect th"t oo~cctcu C:1so Officers, who wlll bo ntoDiWlcd . to the rccru:i.tncnt, dr.:vclopnan'-, nnd J:a'13£:t'"nt;nt ot ngcnta p.ro cc!Joed t)u~OU£h this progrn.-:t., vill ~"U"ticipo.to in tho .... ~-::::.~~) and rocoiv"C inotruction in those l!lBthotls pertinent to their assic;nod opernY.on:U. duties. .· 6. .' l'llCOC3 intcllit;C'rlCC D.r,tmt:::: ~ Qnf!C r·ccr11i ted, 1-rlll,:t~ (;.h-en the ' ....... arlv:mtar:c or nll or our tcchnier.l knC1fll~yeo and ncthods ti'lic:h ' '.. . .. \rl.ll nnoi!jt th~m to 1tithnt.~nd the 111ntorf.o·.n~lon,"''brni.."llroshinr,'' ..... . . ruld counter cspion:u;.o acti ich they a:Ul t:o r:~o:sod . : om:e th~J rsturn to Cor.:nunist · c Ac·t;ivities /12 nnd #J). . : , .:· ' . . ... ·or 1. Contlnzont upon the n·m.UabUitj n clonrcd t:t..-l..ff' nnd a sc:>cure :)j;tl adequate racllity,!lfa.- rared to inltinto tho :Ulterviov The document displays several handwritten annotations and markings. Notably, there are large, blocky "F" and "B" annotations in the margins, along with "H-B/B" and other less decipherable marks, all appearing to be marginalia. Significant portions of the text are obscured by black redactions, particularly at the top of the page and in smaller blocks throughout. The page appears to be a typewritten document with a heading indicating "Activity #2" and a subtitle detailing "Effects of Chemical Agents on Bodily Functions, Pentation, Attitude, Etc." There is no visual evidence of experimental procedures, equipment, or facilities, nor any photographs or official stamps visible. ruld counter cspion:u;.o acti ich they a:Ul t:o r:~o:sod . : om:e th~J rsturn to Cor.:nunist · c Ac·t;ivities /12 nnd #J). . : , .:· ' . . ... ·or 1. Contlnzont upon the n·m.UabUitj n clonrcd t:t..-l..ff' nnd a sc:>cure :)j;tl adequate racllity,!lfa.- rared to inltinto tho :Ulterviov end tlDseognent or al.tc cru1d1dntca nnd the scloetlon or thoae for our ttFQllo;.r.,~t· po~" 'D1o 1nit:\.'-ll nurvey or int-crviot;s ~u.l tcat~.nr, ~-rill occupy o:r..l;r a. fcw-dn,;a or ct\::h cnndld~to~~.j· •. ' '! • ur·;ey p:-Of:I'ttr.l •All be n. co11t.lnuinr; n=tlvity o.r o~ As sn.tlstactm·y c~diclntco ru·a uncovc~rP.d, thoy vill .. ro · ... : d init.i.:ll "fcllow::'U.n311 or 3 t.o 6 non tho 1 cur:1tloni cxt~n- . siono uiJ.l..~ l::Q .ror ..3 ~o 6 r.1onth. intar.·;o.J.s. C:.:ndid.'ltcs ~1ho havo w r'lot recr.dre.•::cnt~ s'-'ohl.d bo :o·co.dy for rccr1..1l t-.cnt tto int.clll g~"nco acents in oppro:d.!:l."l'l:.cly 9 montho to l year nftcr itrl.tial _.aontact with tho .......- ---·"] 1· --* ·-· # --~ .... . ·- ...... .: . .. · Ac-t.1Y1ty U2 E.ficcts of C:hcnd.(;.:U .~·r-cnl.::~ on ~o.lll;.r Funct-ion:., i..C:1t~tloa1 Al-titudt': f.t-c. ~~~~~: 0 8 .'~'·;~;·. l. Out• J...'l17oro.t.ory at t :> :\lrcacl•: nat up for •I ..,. • p~~rcholocicsl, n~urolOg r:n:l~ological o\udio~ on-- .• , ! :J,; • \·~. . • ~ j , .' ' ' . f .. .•. .• . . . ' • hunnnn. Suclt studieD :1ro bo IJ1~ c~rrl€.'<i en nt thin tlnc_ .. ~~l~- · ~ I ~~ 0,• - · C, . . ., _}./"77 -p:ltionts no 3Uhjcoto, All pntir.nta rcfan-cd to aro un~iUti.J11; or :~\ J . \\'I ~:. rc:1l intcrnat on our. pnrt. ~uch prtt"tcnt-snbj•Jcts -.,-1.11 bo avt:dl- ll . ) ,' , • j f " ·' ~ V . . o .· I ,. · . • . · ,, • ~ . . . • . t 1 T 1 " B P l ::l ~ ~ o ~ f t t r.o , u i r q ol. Q t c J o !~i o h st n, o tu t n 1 c d u l i . t l r • l o s : n . n ~ o o u t r . d r i e ; n oo v b n o y s, l v t'" o p l t o ! h ~ a r r c m h The document appears to be a typewritten page of text, numbered "2." through "7." with bullet points. There are several blacked-out, unreadable sections at the top and bottom of the page, along with some smudged marks and possible stamp impressions that are too obscured to identify. The text discusses research methodologies for studying the effects of drugs on brain function and intelligence operations, including the need for access to information and personnel, and the testing of potentially useful secret drugs. There is no other visual content such as photographs, diagrams, forms, or signatures. i . t l r • l o s : n . n ~ o o u t r . d r i e ; n oo v b n o y s, l v t'" o p l t o ! h ~ a r r c m h i - n t t o r i t c h t o ~, u n o .: u d u b 1 e d , r 1 c A p o ! c t : s t r . i y v c i h A t o y l : , 1 / ~ t / n b ~ t !' ~ !' ~.a:1'1 ·•• ., • ~ ' . \ ; • ' l t I . · ' i3 lJV1'lloblc nnd r·c~dy 1.4) bo ns:1i:n~d to tho::;o il1V'ostir,a.ti0113 .. ) . 'II' . • ~' as soon an ercurity clea.I'3."1co is erontecl. 1·t..\ .·., ~ •·••· .·• . ,, - ·- ., • , / ~. I3cc;:nso _studio a or ~the et'fcc , t·~n uo.::ltlcc, etc., in htt."1lm'lS h:r;e bon1 l.i.r.it,c;tl by l:.=.!k :or ~mJastandin.: o ~., the or hic!:cot inLcvo.tivc '!'unction~ ·tlh: "br:.11n as lrcll o.a ry lo.ck o£ dcflni tiY•:l neth~l :t or teo tin,:; thC'SC ftU':;~ t!.on~ 1 tho r-t.uc.:,:," Of tl~c r.technnitMs involved in thou)tt., C;r.lotion, bohn•:lor e~nd:t.t.toning· cr ts a u n ,, d memory wiJ~ bo tho 0\"'Cr t aspect this o.ctl·1 1 oc well ll.a or intcc;r~ part tho covert study. In <.lcwlopine tho methods for uao in this s Ludy we intend to d.c~\1 upon all t,hc open · Tcc.ourccs of ncUi"Olocy l!.~d -p~ycholOCY to W.tic'l uo h.'lve wtido . acr!eiH>. 1~e nrc nlrend.y en:occd in ca.."lvnr.cinc m~}:>r cc:i~t'Q o! ' to · roccil.rch rcr you11:: cd. cnt:l.sta or t.ho hich::ot c:J.;:tl:~!r ..: :o cl\n 11l:JOi~r4 to the tasl: O! dcv~l-:-pin;; nclT mc.t.:-:.ods Cf otudy-ln.r; b1•:dn ftmctlon. : · ~ , · .· ). l·ie:aJ.so l'Oqutrs acoer.s to n.ll of tbe acc·,J.":''.uJ..."ltccl int'or:t~tion of the Acc:1cy in this fj_r.lcl.. He wi::~h to beein to r~rlcw tho MTir::IOICI: pro:;rr.m ao socn as po~sible. b. He l'.rc noo. oattinc up ~ battery or the best or the kn.Oim tcs~lnG ' prO':Cd':lrCS for thc~O hig:~er br.t1.ln func tlO!lS nnd have a::;eir~d I -~ r' ... members o.r oar ot.'lt.r to 'l:·~~:in the inVT!sl:.ic.:lt.ion •">f pcrrr.,r-..-; l::tth normd bralns, pr·r~-:::12 'W't th ao socn as po~sible. b. He l'.rc noo. oattinc up ~ battery or the best or the kn.Oim tcs~lnG ' prO':Cd':lrCS for thc~O hig:~er br.t1.ln func tlO!lS nnd have a::;eir~d I -~ r' ... members o.r oar ot.'lt.r to 'l:·~~:in the inVT!sl:.ic.:lt.ion •">f pcrrr.,r-..-; l::tth normd bralns, pr·r~-:::12 'W't th ps;.choloz.!.cal dlsordcr3 end v:1rlous f"Orr.il:> Ot br.,;1J.n d~.;n='-~C J lll1:1 pCt'S!111S Under l.."l(l inO.uonco Ol Opealy available ~cs a..rr~.~dt:lnr; brn1n !unction. ·' . 1 5. l'otcnti~ll:,r ' 'llsetuJ.' BCC\r~t t.I.J.'"1J~·s (::md Vn':"lOUO brllin:C:u:\.'l:·inr; r•ro- run-. ccd;u•es) \J:Ul te oilniJ:trl:; icH;tl·d ln o:rd£r to o.sco!.··~dn thcil• d~w, !nt~l or..rcc t 11.pon brain ~unction nnd ur,>?n th~ ~ubjsc-t.' s mood, · thouGht., behavior cc.nditl.oninc;, T.li;IT'OZO:i r.nd r.po9ch r:.ccbn.n.~-~. !Is' t~1oso dl..1lG3 ~-ro invc::Jtlr,llkd, a concurr~nt senrch rot. antidotes or ccmntcr 11l,~sun~s liUl be conducted. llihcrc 'a.ny:-()L t>e=c :Jtu.dic~ involve potc11tln;'l. hre.rr.f to tho nubjc~t, -"·o l":qx?ct t'~ A~~~~oc:r to· r.::1ko ~villabli:l sultablc :;ub.J~dr. nnd a propoz· pl:tco ror the por fcj,-m.:mco o.t r,xpcri.r.".cmt.o. n~c:eGoar; 6. U~;cn dnq~s, a.rt.cr ir.i ti:-..l r;tu(l:r ap:·.enr to hr.w n:.c.fl!l po t.cut~'ll­ it.tcs fer o .fcn:Jivc :i.J."1<J/or dc:fen3ive in~elll::.;cnco Ci~Jl·ntioth;, we ~ht:tll t~ct t~cr.1 by lnbol'atory t:·::cpor.1n!~n!,:3 ucnlrJl• tl to rcp:.·oducc t::o actuaJ. O.[X3ra.tion ....l olbl-'ltions in which t~;.:;y w.ttU i:o ur~cd. In d.enicnint: :md e;.cccut,in~ these c:;C!'cri:JcntD ue o~p.•ct to. ha:ro the ndvlce o.nd asslstn:1ce or qu.il.l!lad Agenc-y p; rn~1J\~. '·i~ vlJ;L.-also or help dosl!:;n :md pnrti~ipatu in Field triala thcso dr\tr;s. 1. l1:J new lafornnt.i.on 1~ nccu.;:::ulntcd about the funua."llnt.it nctiqn o(' drU[::J upon the bnun, \I'Q hOf-C t.O b:l v.blc tc :r.,o1m vUUClblc ~UC­ r~otion..r; rccar\Jj w: bo rlo·v-clop1nr.nt of l'lt''W UruCEl:-:J.nd nc;.r uoos for p~·c~~ntly kll'.".ffi drUJ:.:l OjlplJ.cr.bla to t1:o Of fon.:1i VC a.nd defensive : .. of ~~pccts intclli~cnoo opcrntio~ ' . ' I ., " • ... Other fnctors Ar£cctin- roho.vior, lionto.tion, Attitude, ett;. . l, 1111!1 aotivity 1::~ priJ::mrlly concorned \-zith t;1o problems ot heM a ru.nn em be mc.lo to think 1 "fool" nnd 1~ha.vc nccordinr: to tho. wishes or ot.hcl"- men, nnd, convort~ely1 h~i' a m:m cnn avoid being inrluonced in thio r.m.nncr, Tho m:my lmo1m procoosco by- tilich ' ti1i~ m.1.y 'be crfactcd can to divided arbitrarilY; ~1t0 t.uo ~atec;or­ lc~t (A) the culturtil ru1d socir~ procoases (e.r,., eustomo, .. , ! .. cdur.:ntion, mlli·t.nry tt·~inin-:, pa1•cntnl tra~inr. ln childhood) . . ul!ich Op:lrate on men in r;i'oupo o.s w-ell nG s1rir.ly1 nnd (D) tho • _- The document is a typescript page with several handwritten annotations. At the top, there are some obscured markings that appear to be a header or routing information, with a handwritten annotation "Activity #3" and a title "Other Factors Affectin- Behavior, Hentiation, Attitude, etc." There are also several instances of redacted or obscured content, particularly in the upper right corner and along the bottom of the page, indicated by black rectangles. A large, handwritten "C" is visible on the left side of the page. The text is formatted into numbered paragraphs, discussing mental processes related to influencing human behavior and intelligence operations. tilich ' ti1i~ m.1.y 'be crfactcd can to divided arbitrarilY; ~1t0 t.uo ~atec;or­ lc~t (A) the culturtil ru1d socir~ procoases (e.r,., eustomo, .. , ! .. cdur.:ntion, mlli·t.nry tt·~inin-:, pa1•cntnl tra~inr. ln childhood) . . ul!ich Op:lrate on men in r;i'oupo o.s w-ell nG s1rir.ly1 nnd (D) tho • _- ·I "special prcx:cdurosn (c. r.r.•, p:Jyehot.hcr~p:r, '1c:Uosr.l.:lllshlp," dopr1- • va.tiono1 coercion, tor-Lure and hypnosis) uldch ru-o d.Lrcctcd· at .i . . .. 1ndividunls. lJotb tnJOs or procoso nrc pertine-nt to intell.1- ,' r;enca operations, but tho "soc:i.nl o.nd cultur~" proc:es:Jca su.·e .~··: r.1oro relevant to indoctriru.tion nnd motivation, while tho ·"- ·. . "special procedures" are nore relevant to oubvarBion, Deduction ·r·· ru1d intorrocation. .-...... \ .. . ;-· 2. The priJnaey mcntol processes which tam plnco in reeponf!G to ··. ·· . ~ .. n.ll Of thE:~C r.uthods Of Oh<'.nf'.ln3 hUT"'~ behavior nrc. prob::tbl;r .,· ~ .. ..: -the same.:~ \-!e plo.n to c.sscmbla, collate nnd revlew tO..l tho per• :'." , . .. . : tinont .1ni'o!'7l".ntlon rolQv;mt to tllls subj(:ct. 'i'h19 will roqu1:ra ·. "· a broad considoration or mnny !ioldo or hum:tn activity en a lon~: ... term en to '• '. t ,. <- chic£ · ; 1:, ·~ ~ ' e a ol"rnatiOli- iS ::ts:Jlniltltcd by our sto.r.r, -vro Dholl c1c~l(:n :c1~t~odo and tcc~mi.r}uos or inclc-ctrinatlon applicablo to spcc.l..'ll i.'1tolll~;cnce probloms. I ~ • . •: J .. 3. Spcclnl Procedures or' i::m::dlata concern for intclli,-(.ncc opera tions uill "oo revlcncd ond invcst-lcatcd. For thio purpo:.o \fO •· need acce:3s to all Ar;oncy i.nformn~lon 1:oln t.in-· to mt\1or.ls or oub : '•,I, : : vorsion_, inti.midntlon nnd interrOG<ltiah Cl1.plO~"Od.b-J int<Jllir.cnco I ... , .. : /. '. : · . scrvicos, 1n:::ludine thrent::J, ccet·cion, .L"'1prison:,~nt, isolo..tlon 1 \ ... deprivation, humiliation, tortu..ro, "bra:ln -wnn:rlnr,," 11b~tlck,.poy. . : · chia try," hypnosis and combinatlona or thcoo v i\..h or wi Ulout •.: . . ch.'. mlc:-J. nccnts. Ue w'lll noscmblo, collo.tct anoly-Go :md nr.simi I ' late thio ini'o-:.T.ntion :md -.:111 then undcrt:1l'l3 experimental i.;n"cs or tico.tions dcaicncd to develop naif toolmiqucs orrcnolve/dc!en- .,· nivo intelliaonce use, : ... , ; .. 4. l'he Fiold Dor:tonntrntion or hypnotio offc·cts no-.. boin,; i.-nplo_- , ncntcd is O.Il C:t.'l."'1ple Of M expori.":lOlltD.l invcsl:.i[:ation O! 0. "opcciaJ. . •• '" ":·, procedure." Ita C.csitn nnd pw·poso hns boon sot forth in a :· ; <.~.i.-r_.. ... · ..... This document is a typed page, likely from a report or proposal, with a significant amount of handwritten annotation and redaction. The top of the page has black marker obscuring text, with some lines of redactions also visible on the right side. Handwritten notes in the margins and directly on the text include single letters (like "F"), checkmarks, and lines. There are also several instances of blurred or smudged text, indicating potential redaction or damage. The content appears to discuss hypnosis and intelligence gathering, with numbered points and a section labeled "Activity #4". No photographs, diagrams, or official stamps are visible. The image is a scanned document page with a slightly distressed appearance, showing signs of age and handling. There are no photographs, diagrams, or complex official stamps. However, there are multiple handwritten annotations, including a large "F" on the left side, and markings like "B/3" appearing twice, suggesting internal routing or categorization. Some text is obscured by black redactions in the lower right quadrant of the page, indicating classified or sensitive information. The majority of the page consists of typed text, detailing activities and services related to intelligence agents and research. intelliaonce use, : ... , ; .. 4. l'he Fiold Dor:tonntrntion or hypnotio offc·cts no-.. boin,; i.-nplo_- , ncntcd is O.Il C:t.'l."'1ple Of M expori.":lOlltD.l invcsl:.i[:ation O! 0. "opcciaJ. . •• '" ":·, procedure." Ita C.csitn nnd pw·poso hns boon sot forth in a :· ; <.~.i.-r_.. ... · ..... . : ,' ·,. ;.•, •. ., , ., I / ;..\ ' ' or GPCCific p:lpor. ~:e vill nctivcl~ particip:rto in;' nll phases U1la dc;11onctration. It is dcsl(ncd to pro-.rule npeci.ric em::uors to tho !'ollo;rinc qucstioM in the li:ht ·o£ our proocllt Jm~.rlcdgo and toohniqtli..!s of h:ypnoais 1 : f· (l) Can the e lcypnotizod? (2) What percon.tar,e nre ouaceptlblo ta· ~-p:nosis? ;. . .'.. ... (3) Hct-T COr.lplate is post-hypnQtlc cmncsu nnd its or t. ., .· ua;;rcc ~rrnL\.'1~ncy? • . . . .. (4) Wha.:t; is tho ef!cctlvcneo3 or poo t-tzypnoti.c succ('Js• tien nnd its vegroe or p:li"lMllency? . .. . . . (5) Can ~ 1nd:tvidunl bo m:iae to perform nets contrary to f. : his conDciouo Hill? (6) C:ln hypnotic influence be dot.cctod? (7) Wh:lt io tho effcctlvcncsa of chemical agents in : llYPl'lotic proccduroD? : h'e wi!• l•; cr ~ l , Licllly oxn.'n• J.ne oll c1:tt~, findinr,s nnd rcsuJ.t.a·~o 0 .r this I'iold Demonstration in order to n::;scas tl1o p:roacnt effcct1vo ncsa cmd dof:Ldcn.cy of hypnotic procedures t!.S mt o!i'on:Jive nnd/or de!cnsivo intclligElDce wonpon. .· -- .... "' .· . Activity #h llcllvxlo of As!:ICCOill:"' nc110.Y..i.Or, .., . i:ot.ivntior.1 AttJ.tudo and Ac<JP"'TVG Ct~p3citlos ., 1 1 ,,' . •' "..I ... l. To i,~lon:mt thi::; Activity we will e:vn:I:~J:.lte ths,. c!f.'ccti-rcnr;,slJ . ·. of llll ps ;cholo ~ical ten tin~ :md intcrvic-:.r.ln;: p:tot:':'durc:J··uccd or in tho nssc:Hmcnt ::!en r.nd thd.r ruturo p:lrform:mce· rd th copcclal Onpllasls UprJn thoir R.r~'licntion to intt?J..lif.ence service pcrso!r!o).. Uilore pODsiblo ue wlll de:::iGJ1 nnd dcV't~lop nc.w procodurea to meat our roqulro.':lento. •· He wllJ. therefore roqulro ilCCC~S to th~ rcr"l:.1ncnt i'llo infOI'I- . r.. .' ltlon on both succo:;orul o.nd Wl!JllCcet:si.'ul int.cllif,once nr,onts .· ,. so th~.t r.-e r:r.<J.Y o.nnlyoe t>o fnctora which have bcGn roc.pomdblo for l.lu:li ..., succeoo ~Jr fnllure. He olr-o rcqu:l..re n:.!cosa to infor::"..a tion, wi1o\:.hcr in il[.€nc)~ fllo::;, Ofr.rD.tion~l librorlr,o o.nd published ~ ._. u· ouncnts l'cla t.1nr, to tho total cone opt nf in tcllircace, trcaoon or count""r-iatelllccnc('. Ho ;.:111 usa thio m..'lter!.al. for cur '. operation~ research and oricnto.tlon in the ..., succeoo ~Jr fnllure. He olr-o rcqu:l..re n:.!cosa to infor::"..a tion, wi1o\:.hcr in il[.€nc)~ fllo::;, Ofr.rD.tion~l librorlr,o o.nd published ~ ._. u· ouncnts l'cla t.1nr, to tho total cone opt nf in tcllircace, trcaoon or count""r-iatelllccnc('. Ho ;.:111 usa thio m..'lter!.al. for cur '. operation~ research and oricnto.tlon in the oubjcot of eaplonnr,o. •' ..,. ..... . .· , -0.- .r, •l , \ ' '· :.nd it9 indidclu:--l~J.' He :'1.\"0 no~.r cncnc;cd ln !lOekin~ tho b0.:1t qu:l11£1ecl, p~;;·r.;;lolo;,icnlly t1 ~1n(.'d :;cion,lbt.s to p'1rt.tcipatc in Ute l'C!I':l:ll'ch ond toctin,: phoooa 'of thlu act.ivlt.y. ''ihclr ·, 0. . ~· a.·;r.ilnull1t.y to u.a i:a prcoont.ly cr:-nt..tncont \lpon thoir security ~- p . t : • . ... 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Con:mltr.th·c for r-~r-rlco E•.:'lc-·:~nt .. J,r;cncy frob.l.nnnJ ;;,c-~cl..':ll ~cr\•lccs o 1 n 11 o u l a 1 n ; d ro ... I · : : • t o ·.,•· I I GUida in_.t.ho t.ot<ll. .r.uu1:lGOll~1t o£ ~tolliccnce nr,ents. - .. • !, ; ! .. . .. . Con:mltr.th·c for r-~r-rlco E•.:'lc-·:~nt .. J,r;cncy frob.l.nnnJ ;;,c-~cl..':ll ~cr\•lccs . . :, l. E!L't>ot.ivo \~r:~Cdlnt.cly upon l-i1a p ... Oc\u·c.:-:cnt of a G;;r.urs hand rtt:3rtors .tlo...f~i!cl H:rJ ·we ~.rc pt·ep~.~·cd to set up n cGnt;ral ndvlaorj t'.!ld sclcni con~iJ\ifbowi.P'i·~e t." ti..'J sl~ t.. t.ho ll r.cncy ('Jn ill Tn3ttcr;9 relr.t.ln:· to t'.nd ot.hor ficld.s cf Opol·1tion.•' . \l .J ·, interest.. ~·Je will .1\mction ae c ••• (l) A rcpository::"?-nd eollcctin~ center r6r ,WforrJal.ion n::;scmtl~od u.ndcl· llcl.,lvltics (i'c .r·to nr.--'" ·:. ·. (Q) A center fQr confcrc1icea nnd ncr:u.rmrs rclatin~- tot ... . . . . o.. Lxchc.nc:¢·· of info!'Na.tlon l:ot·.rccn ou• sW! llild i .I . ' - . · ~ ~ . ·: .. l ' 1 the A~cncy. ' . i. ·.~def nctl-....lt~ti o~ b. 'Illo probler.UJ a1.·ioinc; ~~ (ori{;~t.nti;l or ;..r pcrf.onn·~·- ond inst.ruotlon Acrcn ._. 4 .•. .• 2. In 1·c~ponoo to sped.! lc opero.tirmnl rc(:Uil·oi~~~nta plnccd upon uo u:; tho Accnc:,-, ·..;o uill l:o rn·cpnrcd to conatLl t, ovnlua t.o :m1 •. en <1d·rlsc on rc tho for their oolut.ion. ·J.r rcr.rJ.ln.H.l, cpcci!ic • c:{[l~n·lmcnt.::ll :L'1'\"'C::>tlr.ntLvc px·or,rnm:1 for c::.ch l'O"J~li-rcrnont c:m Ln..rr t'o oo t, up, nnd mu· ~ mcmboro tiill m<.:i~c tll.;ri.."lol VGD a....-o.llnblo fer Field in~ostlGationo. J. ;:o ~lll r~·cr:-.ro ::;clcnLifie p~~{:"~t·~ fer t,;·,!' ,·. .~ ::;:j· ::;~n c.;::::.!...r.!.c or rcqucst.3 rc'.l.at.:lJ\g to toplos Ittutual intorcat.. . ·, ~ .

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