Office of Scientific Intelligence
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| Office of Scientific Intelligence link | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Office of Reports and Estimates/Scientific Branch, Office of Special Operations/Nuclear Energy Group |
| Formation | 31 December 1948 |
| Extinction | 5 August 1963 |
History
Formed on December 31, 1948, by merging the Scientific Branch in the Office of Reports and Estimates with the Nuclear Energy Group of the Office of Special Operations.[1]
Activities
The OSI's research included several research projects aimed at developing and resisting mind control techniques. Extensive use was made of drugs, hypnosis, electroshock and isolation. Some use was made of torture. Projects included Project ARTICHOKE, Project MKDELTA, Project MKNAOMI, Project MKUltra & Project Monarch.
Restructuring
In 1963, acting Director of Central Intelligence marshall S. Carter order the group to became the Directorate of Science and Technology.[2]
