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Declassified UFO / UAP Document

Memorandum for Record: Flying Saucers Problem

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Flying SaucersIntelligenceRDBUSAF1952

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TL;DR

This 1952 memorandum outlines a plan to formalize a research and intelligence program to address the 'flying saucers problem.' It identifies key military and intelligence officials tasked with coordinating this effort.

This memorandum, dated 14 October 1952, documents an informal discussion between the DD/I, AD/I, and Acting AD/SI regarding the 'Flying Saucers Problem.' The participants agreed that the issue required a coordinated research and intelligence program involving relevant individuals in the community. The objective was to develop a structured approach that could be presented to the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) and potentially the National Security Council, rather than continuing with ad-hoc measures. The document directs the Acting AD/SI to coordinate with Dr. Whitman (Chairman, RDB) and General John A. Sanford (Director of Intelligence, USAF) to review the background of the study. A meeting was proposed for 20 or 21 October 1952, with a list of attendees including Dr. Whitman, General Sanford, Lt. Loftus E. Becker (DD/I), and Mr. James Q. Rober (AD/IC).

At an informal discussion between DD/I, AD/IC, and Acting AD/SI, it was agreed that the saucer problem should be attacked by getting together the responsible individuals in the community to work out a program of research and intelligence which can then be implemented by them directly.

Official Assessment

The document outlines an agreement to develop a coordinated research and intelligence program regarding the 'flying saucers problem' to be presented to the DCI and potentially the National Security Council.

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