National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) Organizational Assessment

This document provides an intelligence assessment of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). The organization is characterized as having a loose but efficient structure. It is currently led by Executive Director Stuart Nixon, who possesses a background in investigative journalism. Nixon, along with John Acuff and Charles Miller, comprises the Editorial Review Board, which holds responsibility for policy, media relations, and publications. The organization relies on an advisory group consisting of experts in fields such as physics, astronomy, anthropology, medicine, and psychology. Notably, this advisory group includes individuals with backgrounds in the CIA and Defense Intelligence who provide guidance on investigative techniques and government relations. The process for selecting these advisors appears informal, often based on individuals offering their services or joining the organization through a membership fee. NICAP has established a regional system of investigators across the country. Applicants for these positions are expected to have formal training or experience in a scientific field and the ability to cover a specific geographic area. At the time of the report, there were approximately 35 investigators, including PhDs, engineers, college professors, and pilots. All investigators are issued credentials by NICAP.