UFO Indoctrination for D/I Representatives

Maj. Byrne and Mr. Sanderson

18-19 February 1957

To Be Held in 4E Conference Room

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Monday, 18 Feb

0900-0930

Welcome by Mr. Arcier, Scientific Advisor

0930-1030

Basic Briefing in two parts:

  1. History, background, problems (Will be based primarily on Gen Lewis Briefing, 4 Oct 1956)
  2. Approaches to reporting, investigation and analysis of UFO channels, procedures.

1030-1200

Typical UFO Reports

  1. Simple types
  2. Complex types
  3. Criteria for placing in "Unknown", insufficient data, other categories.

(Blackboard diagrams to demonstrate approach and procedures, if necessary)

  1. Detailed review of report, basic evaluation based on logic and knowledge of known activities in UFO area.
  2. Checks used:
    1. A/C and Radar Units
    2. Weather Stations
    3. Test and research operations
    4. Balloon facilities
    5. Missile sites
    6. Use of all ATIC technical personnel and facilities
    7. Use of contractors (only as "last resort", or as necessary
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1200-1245

Lunch

1300-1400

Examples of private correspondence, problems, and typical replies:

  1. Valid UFO reports
  2. Criticism of AF, with request for comments and reply.
  3. Request for detailed information on specific cases, classified material, reports, etc.
  4. Requests for AF comments on "Flying Saucer" theories, etc.
  5. Crackpots, fanatics, eccentrics, hoaxes, etc.

1410-1500

UFO Societies and self-styled "UFO Experts"

  1. Typical publications
  2. Influence on public mind, and correspondence with governmental officials.
  3. Example: Mr. Stringfield, UFO Director, constant barrage of criticism, nuisance to UFO unit, etc.

1500-1600

Discussion period

Tuesday, 19 Feb

0900-1030

Demonstrations how analysis performed: Checks and Contacts; use of astro material, mathematical and scientific calculations, optical computations for testing validity of UFO photos, etc.

1030-1230

Detailed survey and use of UFO files. Particular reference to correspondence from member of Congress, evaluation data, and the necessity for constant maintenance and referral to "old case" files. Reason: The majority of the 20 or so UFO books are based on the old cases, circa 1947-1953.

1230-1330

Lunch

1330-1600

Open period for discussions, conference, plans, proposals, etc.

George T. Gregory
Captain, USAF
UFO Unit

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