Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum for the Director of Central Intelligence: Flying Saucers
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This memorandum outlines the early organizational structure for investigating 'Flying Saucers' within the USAF, specifically identifying the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) as the primary investigative body. It highlights the implementation of a worldwide reporting system and the collaboration with Battelle Memorial Institute for data indexing.
This memorandum, addressed to the Director of Central Intelligence, outlines the current status of investigations into 'Flying Saucers' as conducted by the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). The document defines the primary problem as determining whether there are national security implications regarding unidentified flying objects, whether current research is adequate, and what further investigation should be instituted. The OSI notes that the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) within the Directorate of Intelligence, USAF, is the only government unit currently tasked with studying the problem. ATIC's current operations include a small staff consisting of a reserve Captain, two lieutenants, and two secretaries who process reports received through official channels. The document confirms that a worldwide reporting system has been established, with Air Force bases ordered to intercept unidentified objects. Research is currently conducted on a case-by-case basis to provide explanations for individual sightings. Furthermore, ATIC has entered into an arrangement with the Battelle Memorial Institute to create a machine indexing system for official reports.
The only unit of government currently studying the problem is the Directorate of Intelligence, USAF, which has charged the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) with responsibility for investigating the reports of sightings.
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Official Assessment
The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) reports that the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) is the sole unit currently studying the flying saucer problem. ATIC maintains a small staff to investigate reports, has established a worldwide reporting system, and has engaged the Battelle Memorial Institute to develop a machine indexing system for official reports.