Declassified UFO / UAP Document
DCD CASE — UFO RESEARCH
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AI-Generated Summary
This 1976 memorandum confirms that the U.S. government had no official program for UFO research at that time. It recommends maintaining informal channels to monitor for potential national security threats or foreign developments.
This memorandum, dated April 26, 1976, documents an internal inquiry regarding the existence of official government programs related to UFO research. Following a request for analytical guidance, the author contacted the Assistant Deputy Director for Science and Technology (A/DDS&T) to determine if any such programs existed within the agency. The findings were definitive: there is no official government program currently in progress for the identification or solution of UFO phenomena. The document notes that the agency does not maintain an official monitoring program, though it acknowledges that certain personnel within the agency keep track of the subject on an informal basis. The memorandum suggests that the efforts of independent researchers are vital to the field. It recommends that the agency maintain informal reporting channels to stay informed of any new developments, particularly those that might indicate a threat potential or specific foreign developments in UFO-related research. The document concludes by stating that the case will remain open for the time being to allow for the review of any additional information that may be received.
IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS ANY APPARENT PROGRAM IN PROGRESS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION/SOLUTION OF THE UFO PHENOMENA.
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Official Assessment
IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS ANY APPARENT PROGRAM IN PROGRESS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION/SOLUTION OF THE UFO PHENOMENA.
The document concludes that there is no official government program for UFO research. It suggests that independent researchers are vital to progress in this area and that the agency should maintain informal reporting channels to monitor for potential threats or foreign developments.
Key Persons
- A/DDS&TAssistant Deputy Director for Science and Technology