Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence regarding governmental responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects
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AI-Generated Summary
This 1961 letter from the OSI/ASD to The Americana Institute confirms that the U.S. Air Force holds sole governmental responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects.
This document is a formal letter dated April 5, 1961, from Philip G. Strong, Deputy Assistant Director of the OSI/ASD, to Mr. Robert J. Palmer, Research Editor at The Americana Institute in New York. The letter serves as a direct response to an inquiry submitted by Mr. Palmer on February 21, 1961, regarding the official governmental responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). In the correspondence, Mr. Strong explicitly informs Mr. Palmer that all governmental responsibility for UFOs has been assigned to the United States Air Force. The letter concludes by stating that the agency is unable to provide further specific assistance regarding the matter. The document includes a distribution list indicating copies were sent to various internal branches, including DAD/C/ST, ASD, and the W Branch.
be advised that all governmental responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects has been charged to the Air Force.
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Official Assessment
all governmental responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects has been charged to the Air Force.
The document serves as a formal response to an inquiry regarding which government entity holds responsibility for Unidentified Flying Objects, confirming that the Air Force is the designated authority.
Key Persons
- Robert J. PalmerResearch Editor, The Americana Institute