Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum for the Record: Intelligence Responsibilities for Non-Conventional Types of Air Vehicles
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AI-Generated Summary
This 1954 memorandum establishes the division of intelligence duties between ASD/3I and P&E/3I regarding the investigation of non-conventional air vehicles and unidentified flying objects. It clarifies that P&E/3I will maintain the central files for UFO projects while ASD/3I focuses on foreign developments of similar technology.
This memorandum, dated June 14, 1954, serves as a formal record of the agreed-upon intelligence responsibilities concerning non-conventional air vehicles. The document follows a request made in a previous memorandum dated May 20, 1954, and outlines the specific roles of three internal divisions: ASD/3I, Ops/3I, and P&E/3I. ASD/3I is assigned the responsibility for initiating and exploiting intelligence measures to identify and report on foreign developments of non-conventional air vehicles, specifically referencing 'saucer-like' planes. In this capacity, they are authorized to rely on the assistance and staff of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). Simultaneously, P&E/3I is tasked with continuing the CSI project regarding 'unidentified' flying objects. This includes maintaining a central file on these objects and providing relevant material to ASD/3I. Furthermore, P&E/3I is responsible for providing technical expertise regarding the electronic, navigation, and guidance aspects of these vehicles to assist in assessing their capabilities and limitations. The document concludes with the determination that no further special action is required from AD/ST regarding the allocation of these responsibilities. The memorandum is signed by representatives from the three involved divisions: Sidney H. Graybeal for ASD/3I, T. M. Nordbeck for Ops/3I, and T. M. Olarenko for P&E/3I.
P&E/3I will continue to be responsible for the CSI project on 'unidentified' flying objects, will maintain the CSI central file on such objects and will make available to ASD/3I 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/ST at this time in regard to the definition or allocation of intelligence responsibilities in regard to the subject matter.
The memorandum formalizes the division of intelligence responsibilities regarding non-conventional air vehicles. ASD/3I is tasked with identifying and reporting on foreign developments similar to saucer-like planes, while P&E/3I retains responsibility for the CSI project on unidentified flying objects, including maintaining central files and providing technical expertise on navigation and guidance systems.
Key Persons
- Sidney H. GraybealASD/3I
- T. M. NordbeckOps/3I
- T. M. OlarenkoP&E/3I