Joseph McMoneagle is a renowned American remote viewer who served in the U.S. Army's psychic espionage program known as Stargate Project or Grill Flame. He is considered one of the most gifted remote viewers in the program's history and is credited with numerous successful remote viewing missions.
McMoneagle was recruited to the Stargate Project (then called Grill Flame) in 1978—five years after Uri Geller's testing at SRI. [1, 2] He was not in the program at the same time as Geller; their involvement was separated by approximately five years.
McMoneagle served as a remote viewer from 1978 to 1984, completing over 450 operational missions. [1, 2] His work involved:
McMoneagle is credited with several successful operational remote viewing sessions, though specific details remain classified. His performance during the program earned him recognition, including the Legion of Merit for his service. [1, 2]
The Legion of Merit is a prestigious military award typically given for exceptionally meritorious service. Its award to McMoneagle for remote viewing work underscores the government's recognition of his contributions.
After leaving the program in 1984, McMoneagle continued his work in remote viewing and psychic research in the private sector. [1]
McMoneagle has written several books about his experiences and views on remote viewing:
These books have become popular reading for those interested in psychic phenomena and consciousness research.
McMoneagle has worked as a consultant for various organizations and has continued to participate in research studies on remote viewing and psychic phenomena. He remains a prominent figure in the remote viewing community.
Research on McMoneagle and other remote viewers has revealed several important findings: [3, 4]
Studies have shown that experienced viewers like McMoneagle are significantly better than the general population at remote viewing tasks. [3]
Despite individual successes, the CIA ultimately concluded that the remote viewing program "had not provided operationally useful intelligence." [5] This conclusion has been a point of debate, with supporters arguing that the program's results were underappreciated.
Mainstream scientists remain skeptical of remote viewing claims. Critics argue that:
McMoneagle has maintained that remote viewing is a genuine phenomenon and that his operational successes speak for themselves. He continues to advocate for scientific research into consciousness and psychic phenomena.
Joseph McMoneagle remains a significant figure in the history of psychic research:
His career represents both the government's serious investigation of psychic phenomena and the ongoing debate about the validity of such abilities.
| Aspect | Uri Geller | Joseph McMoneagle |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ability | Psychokinesis (spoon-bending) | Remote viewing |
| Program entry | 1973 (SRI testing) | 1978 (Stargate) |
| Government role | Research subject | Operational viewer |
| Duration | Brief testing period | 6 years, 450+ missions |
| Award | None documented | Legion of Merit |
| Post-program | Celebrity, TV appearances | Research, writing |
[1] Wikipedia - Joseph McMoneagle
[2] Psi Encyclopedia - Joe McMoneagle
[3] CIA - Review of Psychoenergetic Research at SRI (1973-1988)
[4] Journal of Scientific Exploration - What Do We Know About Psi?