Overview
The September 2021 HS Col newsletter provides a snapshot of the organization's activities at that time, documenting leadership transitions, program accomplishments, and upcoming events. This document serves as historical evidence of how neurocognitive warfare programs were being developed and communicated within the Pentagon.
Key Content Areas
Leadership Transitions
The newsletter documents personnel changes within HS Col, including:
- Dr. Zbylut's transition to Navy oversight roles
- Dr. Sharma's appointment as Acting Chief Scientist
- Other leadership changes affecting program management
Program Accomplishments
Key programs highlighted include:
- MASTR-E — Soldier monitoring system for tracking physiological and cognitive states
- Human Performance Eco Crucible — Physiological-cognitive correlation research
- TSOA Transitions — Technology, Systems, and Operations Analysis transitions
Upcoming Events
The newsletter outlined several upcoming events:
- NDIA Conference (March 21-22) at George Mason University with theme "Next Generation Platforms and the Evolving Role of the Human"
- Col Annual Meeting
- OSD Roadmap Review
Neurocognitive Rights Implications
This newsletter provides evidence that:
- HS Col was actively developing neurocognitive warfare capabilities as early as 2021
- Programs were being communicated through formal channels, suggesting institutionalization of the technology
- Leadership transitions occurred during a period of active program development
- The organization maintained regular communication with stakeholders about its activities
Related Documents
This newsletter connects to several other key documents:
- hs-col-upcoming-events — NDIA conference (March 21-22), Col Annual Meeting, and OSD roadmap review with implications for neurocognitive rights advocacy
- hs-col-program-accomplishments — Key programs including MASTR-E (soldier monitoring), Human Performance Eco Crucible (physiological-cognitive correlation), and TSOA transitions
- human-systems-col-steering-committee — Col leadership including AF Chair Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Navy Dr. Patrick Mason, Army Dr. Jeremy Gaston/Dr. Scott Shadrick, SOCOM Ms. Lisa Sanders, OUSD CDR Wilfred Wells