Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Intelligence Responsibilities for Non-Conventional Types of Air Vehicles
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This 1954 memorandum formalizes the division of intelligence responsibilities for non-conventional air vehicles and 'unidentified' flying objects between ASD/SI and P&E/SI. It confirms that P&E/SI retained the lead for the UFO project while ASD/SI focused on foreign development exploitation.
This memorandum, dated June 14, 1954, addresses the allocation of intelligence responsibilities concerning non-conventional air vehicles, specifically those similar to developments by Canadian and British organizations. The document establishes a clear division of labor between intelligence elements. ASD/SI is assigned responsibility for the initiation and exploitation of intelligence measures required to identify and report on foreign developments of non-conventional air vehicles, relying on the normal assistance of other OSI elements. Meanwhile, P&E/SI is designated to continue responsibility for the project concerning 'unidentified' flying objects. This includes maintaining a central file on such objects, making this material available to ASD/SI, and retaining responsibility for technical aspects such as navigation and guidance, while assisting ASD/SI in assessing the capabilities and limitations of these vehicles. The memorandum concludes that no further special action is required at that time regarding the definition or allocation of these responsibilities. The document is signed by representatives of ASD/SI, Ops/SI, and P&E/SI.
P&E/SI will continue to be responsible for the OSI project on 'unidentified' flying objects, will maintain the OSI central file on such objects and will make available to ASD/SI the material of this file which might bear directly or indirectly upon man-made non-conventional air vehicles capable of 'weapon' applications.
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Official Assessment
It is believed that no special action is required of AD/SI at this time in regard to the definition or allocation of intelligence responsibilities in regard to the subject matter.
The document outlines the division of intelligence responsibilities regarding non-conventional air vehicles. ASD/SI is tasked with the exploitation of intelligence related to foreign developments, while P&E/SI is responsible for the project on 'unidentified' flying objects, including maintaining central files and coordinating with ASD/SI on technical aspects.
Key Persons
- Sidney N. GreybesSignatory for ASD/SI
- T. M. NordbeckSignatory for Ops/SI
- T. M. OdarenkoSignatory for P&E/SI