Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects Report 1952 1953

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AI Summary

The report from the Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) evaluates potential threats to national security posed by UFO sightings and provides recommendations for public education and intelligence handling.

Key Findings

- No direct physical threat to national security from UFOs. - Continued emphasis on reporting UFOs can disrupt national security operations. - Recommendations for de-emphasizing UFOs and improving public education on the subject. - Suggests a structured program to train personnel in identifying and reacting to actual threats.

OCR Text

l RG 263 CIA E Authority: FOLDER 9D NND 917075 /0 .. ,I.. FEDERA CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINIST! iON • f WASHINGTON 25, D. C. OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Richard . Dr in Secretary Intelligence dvisory Committee 2430 E Street, N . ashington 25, D . C . ear Mr. rain: e have carefully studied the report of the P n 1 of Scientific Consultant ■ on t e subject of "Unidentified Flying Objects, " which you eent this gency o arch 13 . The concl sions of the P nel nd its recommendation , p rticul rly in term• of public due tion, ar of con- i er ble interest in connection with the civil def ns program. appreciate your indicated willin e • to assist in implementing t e ppropriate aspects of the Panel' s report applicable to Civil Defense, nd suggest that conference be arranged for a full di c s­ aion of the subject on a mutu Uy ti factory dat . Sincerely~ Val P ter on 19 - • • ec • • 13 rch 1953 The Honorable The Seer ta.ry of Defense Depart nt of Def nae Washington 25, D. Q. Dear Mr. Secretary: The Director of Central Intelligence has asked t you be furnished a copy of the attached report prepared by a 1.)SJlel of scientists on the subject of 11 Unid ntified Flying Objects," This panel was convened at the direction of General Smith, following the racommendation of the Intelligence Advisory Committee. The conclusions and recommendations may be of interest to you, in that they point out certain potential dangers to national security, which are related to the ubject and sUggest ways of their elimination. AJ.though this Agency does not consider problems arising from sightings o'f" "flying saucers" primarily its concern, ve shall be pleased to assist in any appropriate action that you may deem ad­ visable. Copies of this report are also being sent to the ..>efaga• and to the Chairman, ational Security Resources Board. incerely yours, RICHARD D. DRAIN Secretary Intelligence Advisory Co ittee Enclosure Distribution: Orig and 1 --Dddressee l --DCI 1 --DD/I 1 --Ad.min Files 1 --AD/SI OIC:RDD:KR (13 March 1953) • V 13 March 1953 The Honorable Val Peterson Administrator, Federal Civil Defense Administration 1930 Columbia Road, N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr . Peterson: The Director of Central Intelligence has asked ilhat you be f'urnished a copy of the attached report prepared by a panel of scientists on the subject of "Unidentified Flying Objects." This panel was convened at the direction of General Smith, following the r•commendation of the Intelligence Advisory Committee. The conclusions and recommendations may be ot interest to you, in that they point out certain potential dangers to national security, which are related to the subject and suggest vaya of their elimination. Although this Agency does not consider problems arising from sightings of "flying saucers" primarily its concern, we shall be pleased to assist in aey appropriate action that you may deem ad­ visable. Copies of this report a.re also being sent to the Secretary of Defense and to the 6M1xm) ~:erM.eeal. See't:1'!'1~ :Res91.t"ce& Bomch- ' ~ f I • i$ , s a , W. ~!Z{y~o::,s . RICHARD D. DRAIN Secretary Intelligence Advisory Committee Enclosure Distribution: Orig and l --Dddressee l --DCI l. --DD/I 1 --Ad.min Files 1 --AD/SI OIC:RDD:KR (13 March 1953) ••~rial contal::s Info c, n er to by !~~~ .. Sec~~mation '/!ORM LETTERJ l2 March 1953 Mr. C. D. Jackeoo Special Aas1etant to the President Tbe White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Jackson: Mr. Robert Amory, Jr., Assistant Deputy Director/Intel­ ligence, bas asked me to torvard to you tor your information the enclosed report "Report of the Scientific Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects", dated January 17, 1953 This report was prepared by a panel convened 1n January 1953 at the direction of the former Director or Centra.l Intelli­ gence, General Wal.ter B . Saith., with tbe concurrence ot the Intelligence Advisory C0U1111ttee Copies are being transmitted to tbe Secretar, of Defense; tb.e Director, Federal Civil Defense Administration; and the Chairman, National Security Resources Board. r Sincerely yours, RICHARD D. DRAIN Secretary J Intelligence Advisory Committee OIC:RDD:KR (12 March 1953) e C. ;, ':b::t> / r 0 S I s~ Secu~ ation One copy of the attached form letter aent to each of the following: Mr. Robert CUtler 224 Executive Office Building Mr . C. D. Jackson Special Assistant to the President The White House Mr. Jamee S . Lay Executive Secretary Nationa.l Security Council 302-A Executive Office Building Mr. George Morgan Psychological Strategy Board 7o8 Jackson Place Mr . Tracey Be.mes P ychological Strategy Board 708 Jackson Place JAN 171953 PJ-!PCET OF THE SCIEN'l'IFIC PAUEL ON UNIDENTI1IED FLYlBG OBJECTS 1, Pw.·euant to the requeat of the Assistant Director tor Scientific Intelligence, the undersigned. Panel of Scientific Consultants …

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