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INTERPLANETARY PHENOMENON UNIT SUMMARY
INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT File ref. 001947122-A.1206
1. The extraordinary recovery of fallen airborne objects in
the state of New Mexico, between 4 July - 6 July 1947: This Summary was
prepared by Headquarters Interplanetary Phenomenon Unit, Scientific and
Technical Branch, Counterintelligence Directorate, as requested by A.C.
of S., G-2, at the expressed order of Chief of Staff.
2. At 2332 MST, 3 July 47, radar staions in east Texas and
White Sands Proving Ground, N.M., tracked two unidentified aircraft
unitl both dropped off radar. Two crash s
ites have been located close
to the WSPG. Site LZ-1 was located at a ranch near Corona, approx. 75
miles northwest of the town of Roswell. Site LZ-2 was located approx.
20 miles southwest of the town of Socorro, at Lat. 33-40-31 , Long.
106-28-29 , with Oscura Peak being the geographic reference point.
3. The AST personnel were mainly interested in LZ-2 as
this site contained the majority of structural detail of the craft's
airframe, propulsion and navigation technology. The recovery of five
bodies in a damaged escape cylinder, precluded an investigation at
LZ-1.
4. On arrival at LZ-2, personnel assessed the finds as not
belonging to any aircraft, rocket, weapons, or balloon test that are
normally conducted from surrounding bases. First reports indicated that
the first crash investigators from Roswell AAF that LZ-1 was the
remains of a AAF top secret MOGUL balloon project. When scientists
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from the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory arrived to inspect LZ-2, it
became apparent to all concerned that what had crashed in the desert
was something out of this world.
5. Interviews with radar operators and officers from the
Signal Corps Engineering Laboratories, Fort Monmouth, N.J., ??? were
tracking these objects on-and-off since June 29 from Station "A", all
indicated that these targets had periodically remained stationary for
minutes at a time, then would resume their original course, flying from
the southwest to northwest. SCEL antennas had locked onto a flight of
three objects on 3 July and lost them around 2330 MST on 4 July (a V-2
was scheduled for launch which is why SCEL Station "A" was able to do
a track). It has been learned that at least six radar stations in east
Texas (see detailed report in attchment A), and radar stations at
Alamagordo AAF and Kirtland AAF, had also picked up these objects on
the 4th as well. Using topographical maps and triangularization, a
last known position and bearing was calculated which helped search
parties to locate the general area. WWWWWWWWWW W WW WWW WWWWWW
WWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWW WWWW, assigned to Alamogordo AAF, was responsible
for the locating and transportation of the large sections of the
craft.
6. A special radiobiological team accompanied by a SED
and security detail from Sandia Base under orders from Colonel S. V.
HASBROUCK, USA, Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, secured the
immediate area surrounding the crash site. Select scientists from
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the General Advisory Committee of the Atomic Energy Commission, most
notably DR. J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER, was identified at LZ-2 as well as
other members. Among PAPERCLIP specialist identified at LZ-2 were DR.
WERNHER VON BRAUN (Fort Bliss); DR. ERNST STEINHOFF (AMC); and DR.
HUBERTUS STRUGHOLD (AEROMEDICAL LAB, RANDOLPH FIELD).
7. Because of the stringent security measures that were in
place at both crash sites, the team was not able to gain access to the
several locations were wreckage and bodies are being held. CIC member
of the team was able to learn that several bodies were taken to the
hospital at Roswell AAF and others to either Los Alamos, Wright Field,
Patterson AAF, and Randolph Field for security reasons. It is believed
that this dispersion was on the orders of General Thomas Handy, Fourth
Army Hdqrs. Remains of the powerplant were taken to Alamogordo AAF and
Kirtland AAF. Structural debris and assorted parts were taken to AMC,
Wright Field. Other remains were transported across the WSPG to the
storage facilities of the NRL. All this was accomplished by 1730 MST
7 July.
8. On 7 July, Lt. General Nathan Twining arrived at
Alamagordo AAF for a secret meeting with AAF Chief of Staff Spaatz
and to view recovered remains of craft from LZ-2. On 8 July, Twining
visited Kirtland AAF to inspect parts recovered from powerplant. On
9 July, Twining and staff flew to WSPG to inspect pieces of craft
being stored there and on 10 July, made inspection of R&D facilities
at Alamogordo and then returned to Wright Field. It is believed that
Twining and staff is preparing a detailed report of both incidents
and briefings later to follow. It is also the belief of CIC that
General Eisenhower will see a showing of recoveries sometime in
late August this year. The President was given a limited briefing
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at the Pentagon by AC/S AAF General Hoyt Vandenberg on 10 July. FBI
interest was curtailed and access to stored craft at Los Alamos was
denied upon request of Deputy COS Lt. General Collins. Inquiries to
bases involved was restricted by General Vandenberg during the duration
of recovery efforts. All teletype, telephone and radio transmissions
were monitored for any disclosures of the finds. To maintain secrecy
of site LZ-2, the CO of Roswell AAF was authorized to give a brief
press release to local paper in which 8th AF Hdqrs. promptly denied
rumors that the Army had flying saucers in their possession which
effectively killed press interest. Civilians who might have seen or
handled some of the wreckage, or viewed bodies were detained under the
McNab law until all remaing evidence was secured in restricted bases.
Witnesses were debriefed by CIC and warned of the consequences of
talking to the press. So far, secrecy seems to be working.
9. All civilian and military personnel involved with the
recovery operations had "need to know" access with proper security
clearances. Though several MPs suffered nervous breakdowns resulting in
one committing suicide, MP details from Alamogordo and Kirtland performed
security functions very well. Ground personnel from Sandia experienced
some form of contamination resulting in the deaths of 3 technicians.
The status of the fourth technician is unknown. Autopsies are scheduled
to determine cause of death. CIC has make appropriate security file
entries into dossiers with cross references for future reviews.
10. With the pending approval of JAMES FORRESTAL as new
Secretary of Defense, it is certain that he will be briefed on certain
aspects of the discoveries. The only Cabinet member to date that may
know of the details is Secretary of State Marshall. It has become known
to CIC that some of the recovery operation was shared with Representative
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JOHN F. KENNEDY, Massachusetts Democrat elected to Congress in 46. Son of
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of
the Government. KENNEDY had limited duty as naval officer assigned to
Naval intelligence during war. It is believed that information was obtained
from source in Congress who is close to Secretary for Air Force.
11. As to the bodies recovered at LZ-2, it appeared that none
of the five crew members survived entry into our atmosphere due to
unknown causes. DR. DETLEV BRONK has been asked to assist in the autopsy
of one well preserved cadaver to be done by MAJOR CHARLES K. REA. From
what descriptions the team was able to learn and from photographs taken
by intelligence photographers, the occupants appear in most respects
human with some anatomical differences in the head, eyes, hands and feet.
They have a slight build about five feet tall, with grayish-pink skin
color. They have no hair on their bodies and clothed with a tight fitting
flight suit that appears to be fire proof (some of the bodies looked
as if they had been burned on head and the hands). Their overall stature
reminds one of young children. It is believed that there were make and
female genders present, but was hard to distinguish.
12. The most disturbing aspect of this investigation was--
there were other bodies found not far from LZ-1 that looked as if they
had been disected as you would a frog. It is not known if army field
surgons had performed exploratory surgery on these bodies. Animal parts
were reportedly discovered inside the craft at LZ-2 but this cannot be
confirmed. The team has reserved judgement on this issue.
13. Our assessment of this investigation rests on two
assumptions: 1) Either this discovery was an elaborate and well orchestrated
hoax (maybe by the Russians), or; 2) Our country has played host to
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beings from another planet.
14. Until more data can be acquired from other intelligence
sources, it is the opinion of the team, that the investigation be expanded
to include sources that might elucidate other possibilities not found by
contemporary science. It is also recommended that appropriate budgets be
allocated to facilitate future assignments that the unit may be called
upon to perform. Until further orders, this investigation will continue.
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The preceding declassified pages are reproduced for authenticity research.
The following spelling errors are noted:
Page 2 errors: staions, unitl
Page 3 error: attchment
Page 4 error: remaing
Page 5: no errors
Page 6 errors: surgons, disected, judgement
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Research and Development
Laboratory
Analytical Report
IJXAD-2B/AO
2 September
SUBJECT Flying Saucer
TO: Commanding General
Air Materiel Command
Wright Field
Dayton, Ohio
ATTN: AC/A3-g
Brig. Gen. C. P. Cabell
Headquarters, Army Air Forces
Washington 25, D. C.
1.
As requested by your letter of 16 July 1947 this office has
produced its conclusions on the manufacture, function and possible origin
of the above referenced subject. On-site preliminary study data provided
by personnel of T-2 and T-3, search and recovery team of the AFSWP, 'Paper
Clip' personnel, select personnel of the Army Air Forces Scientific Advisory
Group and personnel of the Atomic Energy Commission Advisory Committee was
utilized in the construction of our analysis.
2.
The analyses of the Office of Research and Development are:
a.
Aerodynamics and design evaluation studies performed by
the Aircraft, Power Plant and Propeller Laboratories of Engineering Division
T-3 personnel, has concluded that some nation has reached a stage of flight
development in which the present ideas are entirely obsolete.
b.
A notable advance in reducing drag and high-lift, wing
load is evident in the "cleaned up" refinement in the extreme. The absence
of riveting and surface over-lapping indicates a "simplistic" concept that
confronts our technology to match the "careful and well-considered compro-
mises in respect to weight, aerodynamic refinement, and design."
c.
The designers have managed to offset Bernouilli's theorem
that allows the "total pressure in a flow" to be less at all points; we can
liken this to the concept of 'conservation of energy' and their negating
friction losses, which would dissipate heat.
d.
The airfoil design of the circular wing is similar to the
NACA 230 series with the exception to the wing plan form and thickness range
requirements. The parasite drag appears to be controlled by the refinement
of the design and elimination of protuberances. The induced drag lessens with
the circular span inversely with the low aspect-ratio of the wing.
e.
The fuselage/hull appears to fall into the seaplane type
in concept by manifesting excellent hydrodynamic characteristics of low
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"porpoising" tendencies. Conventional surface controls are absent in the
wing and cabin portions of the recovered sections though what appears to
be tabs or flaps are identified. Because there are no vertical or horizontal
stabilizers on the craft, there are no fore-and-aft positions of the wing
relative to the fuselage/hull. Wing incidence seems to be pre-selected via
an in-flight trim computer to reduce drag attitude when the wing is at the
angle of attack required at high speed and provide stability to lift the
weight of the craft.
Basic ltr fr R&D, to CG, AMC, ATTN HQ, AAF, WASH. D.C., AC/AS-2, MAJIC EYES,
subj "Flying Saucer".
f.
A general description of the craft is presented:
(1) Metallic skin of a high polished finish. A comparison
of AISI H1112 steels indicates that the metals used
to construct the craft exceed structure, chemical
composition and mechanical properties currently under
development. Metal specimens were subjected to AISI
8620, AISI 3140, AISI 4140, AISI E4340, AISI 5140,
AISI 8640, AISI E52100, and AISI 430, 410 and 347
machining tests with negative results.
(2) Craft designed for high altitude flight. Automatic
exhaust orifices were identified. A gyro-controlled
wing stabilizer apparently maintains craft in a hover
mode.
(3) Power plant may consist of a spherical reactor (hydro-
gen isotope type) connected to propulsion motors.
(4) 100 ft. in diameter with central section approximately
30 ft. Central cabin may have three flight decks: top
level for flight control; central section for equipment
and lower section for power plant and landing gear.
Circular wing may have rotating section and adjustable
leading edge.
(5) Top (dome) may have the ability to recede into central
section for high performance operations. Observation
blisters are retract to provide observation top and
bottom of wing.
(6) Construction is based on a 6:1 ratio.
(7) Flight instruments and controls are activated by optical
wave guide fibers similar to glass rods except they are
flexible and have a plastic cladding wrap. All functions
may be operated by touch sensitive or texture sensing
stimuli. Instruments are covered by a plastic plate and
seem to be color coded.
(8) Craft may have all weather navigation capability to
allow 'blind flying'. Possible television viewing used.
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19 SEP 1947
MEMORANDUM FOR THE MILITARY ASSESSMENT OF THE JOINT INTELLIGENCE
COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: Examination of Unidentified Disc-like Aircraft near Military
Installations in the State of New Mexico: A Preliminary Report
1. Pursuant to the recent world events and domestic security
problems within the Atomic Energy Commission, the intelligence reports
of so-called "Flying Saucers" and the intrusion of unkown aircraft over
the most secret defense installations, a classified intelligence project
is warranted. The National Security Act of 1947 established a Central
Intelligence Agency under the National Security Council. When the
Director of Central Intelligence assumes his official responsibilities,
the National Intelligence Authority is abolished the files pertaining to
unidentified aircraft sightings, intelligence personnel and funds of the
Central Intelligence Group will be transferred to the Agency.
2. The recovery of unidentified planform aircraft in the state of
New Mexico on 6 July 1947, ten miles northwest of Oscura Peak, and a debris
field 75 miles northwest of the Army's 509th Atomic Bomb Group, Roswell
Army Air Field, is confirmed. A subsequent capture of another similar craft
30 miles east of the Army's Alamogordo Army Air Field on 5 July 1947, has
convinced the Army Air Forces S-2, Army G-2 and Navy ONI, that the craft
and wreckage are not of US manufacture.
3. Until a clear directive from the President is issued, there can
be no co-ordinated scientific examination of the objects in question.
Currently, the core material is being secured at the Naval Research
Laboratory hangar facilities at the White Sands Proving Ground, the Sandia
Base Facilities (Armed Forces Special Weapons Project), Alamogordo AAF and
the Aero Medical Research facilities at Randolph Field, Texas.
4. The research scientists at the Air Forces Research and Develop-
ment Center, Wright Field, are utilizing their test facilities and a new
biological laboratory in an on-going study program. The offices of the
JRDB, FBI and the State Department are assisting the Joint Intelligence
Committee in acquiring any intelligence from MI5 and MI6 on possible Soviet
long-range reconnaissance aircraft/missile research and development tests.
/S/
R. H. HILLENKOETTER
Rear Admiral, USN
Director of Central Intelligence
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SUBJECT: MISSION ASSESSMENT OF RECOVERY LENTICULAR AERODYNE
OBmECTS AND IMPLICATIONS IN
PART I INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE
PART II TECHNICAL EVALUATION
PART III SCIENTIFIC PROBABILITIES
PART IV POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS
PART V NATIONAL SECURITY STRUCTURE
MEMBERS
Captain Charles * Buchanan
Colonel A. Hobart Ginsburgh
Captain Richard V Glass
Carlisle H. Humelsine
Major General Stephen Chamberlain
Major General George McDonald
Rear Admiral Paul F. Lee
Major General Leslie H, Graves
Brigadier General E.M. Wright
James S. Lay, Jr.
Thomas J. Lynch
Lieutenant General Nathan P Twining
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS
Dr, Theodore Von Karman
Dr, J, Robert Oppenheimer
Dr. James H. Doolittle
Professor Albert Einstein
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GENERAL STATEMENT
W*t oat b'>ev i>ys ,
On 24 June 1947, there out went over this country’s newswires, with simultaneus broadcast by nationwide radio, a most sensational story. A civilian pilot by the name of Kenneth Arnold, a businessman a salesman in fire-fighting equipment, while flying his personal plane on
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int -ih eersenai Hune or.
■".ad fscn nine iiso-f'iajjsa , ';aiipss, c i ;.»ery*e#J area e'njetv
9V craft, flippiue and i'*af>rnw z -.reus; ilea< »kj. ;-,ie
aircraft, x* cnev were sue-" : it>i :*s * saucer wtuie
v«v .“ikior**! ' * aefniR ».► *> war**" "■*- 5 * s . .
v " V** e flashes free t-iear -turi'acee • .■»% ; n r ornaUf
* -aacai t :’iiUtit.airi}' ; nei I* steee >*r weri t;u«a: ?o •..* :«•
i v exces* ** . utiy Mp:. ; -le »i iti --a* uues» » *»>•♦ «■ i enj¬
oy Army Air Fere* intelligence officers ana K 'Bi agent. So
l ar, ne nas stuck to -lie stery and. refuses to cauent furt i«»
regarding nis Righting. Analysis of r.is report conducted ov
the Intelligence Departaent ef tne Aray Air Farces Air Materiel
Comaand, suggests that seme kind ef aircraft «ay hare proaoted
the report as giren by the pilot.
3- Anether sighting siailar te this one was reported
the same day ov a Portland prospector nv t.ie name of Fred
J OlJrJJo*i
Je.nnson. According to interrogation reoo r* Mr. Jo.nnson clf.i ;
to haTe observed six to nine disc-snapea objects flying rapldi*
• ver r.ne Cascade Mountains, ne watched tne objects tnreugn a.
saaJ i telescooe w.nic.n he used in nin *r*s»eetin*. i\ne'..report,
r.atrs' trial .e noticed the compass -land osciiated wildlv iron.
ru> t« side, ina *.ca". tna sooe k-iiu * * «ae.ner. ic dl sturbanc-
. i asaoci** *ri ■'* * •- • ~ *w -rev
'■■n Z '■ June, according :.t i nterrosati on. of of a a.*
way conventional aircraf".
5>. Numerous cixntinrs »■»??’ #: i i’.ary installations j i. ,
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tne state of New Mexico were investicatea dy Any ' an« liar,
intelligence offieers. Keoor*. *i wrr- • •rwai’dei to ttilita**-
- ' ' i rer. c t ''ir: -tor *'--• •** ’ ’ «••• us '
“* 43iicf hi*'. aJ’K.y ana s«u» aeronaut. > n. "^se«/ ar. pro*ran." +* -
vesoonsi d « since ai ) ?’ir • ’'Itr-r a*-- lv so ora mat v
witn rovernnent agencies ana civilian contractors.
6. Uo until « July, siachtinrs nave been retorted, no*
on'lv in tie United States, V\. -- " •* .-^y _
tioliand, farasuay, Scandinavia, jreece, and by ships at se*
7- Of the - ,200 sighting reports collected since 1.944,'
approximately 200 incidents have proven to be unknown craft ;£?*.••
operating at speeds in excess of 1200 MPri and at times attaining
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lti'udes u " ;i»j jc ■■ uore aoc-e Tine «art:-. A ce«i»aris«n
as made wit-i Swedisn Defence *fficin.is el irie repertee
aeratin* • ira*?*. tr. a se..
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if restrio*«d air s»ace aver ! *nsi *: \**e Sweet i sir Military bars*
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PART I PROJECT WHITE HOT INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE {PRELIMINARY)
•LANDING ZONE NO . 1
Socorro, New Mexico--The unidentified lenticular-shaped aerodyne
which has been designated ULAT-1, has been evaluated as a nan.
air breathing aircraft tf unknown origin. Totally lacking
conventional wing, fuselage, nacelle, control, and fuel svsirnr
strongly indicates it is not Russian. Consultation with PapercJir
specialists concurr. Aerodynamic features exhibited in ULU'-i
represents a very high degree of engineering and sophistication
not seen in this country. Diaensional homogeneity study carii-v
explain how this craft sustains load and lift factors neoeesarx
for flight. Phe oower olant does not even renotely resemble
any conventional type now in use. Lacking any discernible intake
or exhaust features, it is the opinion of AMC and ONH that this
craft was designed to operate outside of the earth’s ataonoher^*
The unconventional conclusions reached by nenbers of this fact
finding nicsion remain tentative at this tine. Some nenbers
expressed the view that ULAl'-i nay be the product of an advanced
culture from another planet that is much older than ours and has
utilised the science and. intellect for interplanetary space
travel. It is not precisely known if the occupants purposely
had the objective of exploration out of ouriousity, or with the
intent of surveying for other reasons. So far, no hostile
action or intent has been observed since they made their
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known. Giren the fact that our atomio bomb t ests
tion with rockets, and
ed in New Mexico, could have
precipitated the events that led to the incident and subsequent
actions taken by the nilitary.
Operating under the assumption that tne fallen object
was a long-range Russian reconnaissance platform collecting
aerial phc*. irrai* -:i r inteU i.wioe data, nilitary intelligent
personnel were instructed o* secure the oralt, debris ana uu
occupants as rapidly as possible* *.cncerns «\cx' pessit-*t
exposure to civilians of unknown biological and cneaical agents
dictated tne quarantine measures taicen. ,'tadiation hazard? .
assumed and appropriate protective measures were taken as wstt*
In the interest of National Security priorities it war
necesrarv to detain civilian witnesses for interrogatin' to
satisfy intelligence requiensnts, and quash rumors that .
alert potential espionage agents known to be in the vicinity.
Several bodies were discovered. Because on-site
medical personnel were unsure of the physiological and bis
nake up of the occupants, special preparations and preservation
methods were employed. Autopsy information obtained so far
suggests that the oocupants mimic the featuers associated with
■-U4J Ull.H
Outwardly, they appear human-like with b ut one ^
autopsy notes mentio n a rarely observed^jj^jj^^
present which supports the
elngs"originate from another planet.
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TECHNICAL EVALUATION (MELIMINARY)
\IU* 1 - *
J. u,„„ Close exaalnation of toe exterior surfaces c,
the craft's fuselaee, petallur*ists found the skin to be of •=
ferrous octal white In color. The aetal exhibits all the
characteristics of nl F n-*ra*e stee.. at was deter.ined Ma¬
ths steel was cold-ferned and boat.treated. tensile. steneM
was estimated In excess of - 50 , 001 - sounds per square Inch.
Shear tests dive the aetal a durability ratine above 175,00-
sounds rer square inch, -akinr this fuselaee extreaeiy strew-
and neat resistant.
2 . Static and aressure flow si.ulati.ns were l.w«»irc
The low profile rati, of 6 -t.-l Sites the aerodyne a *reat
advantape in overcame the restrictions of tne boundary
layer effect in nieh perfernance operations.
3 . Spar fiances are constructed in unusual kine.at.c
desirn w-ilcn is believed to allow strain relief at supersonic
speeds. Mere -ere no visible siens of plate-stiffeners
mere were ne fasteners, weld, rivets, or fittincs, holdin,
the fuselage together.
4- Lack of Wines, flaps, stabilisers, and surface
* coritrel ^features, Bursts that the craft is a liftine bod.v ■
5. There are ne air intakes or exhaust.
6. There are ne cables
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7. There are no identifiable electronics (wiring,
ignition, lights, instrument, compartment, engine, motors,
vacuw.t tubes, solenoids, generators, heaters, etc.)
8 . The power plant (severely da maged » h,P.. u * '
neutronic engine. "p yv.'gTetecTe^^^^^
TSav^Ja^r and deuteri urn \ light hydrogen) elements appear*- •
be the primarv ignitor. * series of coils and heavy magnets
connected to tne neutronic engine ->i*x an 'odd.lv arranged grow::
of electrodes? (aetai not; vet. identified j appears to oe t,-.--
or war. examines. It i*« encase.
in a sure aluminum capsuir direct J y undernea* - tee main ei r
compartment. There is a small exnaust aperture attached * ta¬
nas wnai can be on]v described as an nelicoid mechanisa
The auxililary motor may
articulated.
«. Navigation and engine, contols wav be activates ;.
tactic manipulation. viewing may have oeen achieved by
form of television imagery. Symbolic notation appears to N-
tne form of flight and control indicators. flat panels ji
unknown netal has been suggested as a device associated with
the operation ©f tne aerodyne was discovered and analyze:: .
It* s mode of operation and purpose is unknown.
The absence of provisions, berthing compartments and
storage areas, suggest the notion that this craft may be a
short range reoonnaissanoe platform. The only recognizable
MAJIC.
K leal
I'«.*»*,i'*r icii.rji. ‘ t.
of is 1' bdJ
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being tested by the Army or the Navy for extreme altitude
experiments. Since temperature and humidity factors for tr.c
occupants are unknown, it is impossible to determine i:
decompression and temperature change affected circulatory
and dexterity functions. Although it is believed tne occuoanr.>;
may have been overcened by some yet to be discovered pollutant
noxious fumes originating inside tne craft.
At-. notation or possible rapid oscillation couii utir
been a contributing factor in »]J.oi error. it is not know’
if organic effects played a oar + p’-'V? 1 " -trice since medical
data is non-existant in wnicn to raakt any .Vudgemem ar lg ;.n*.
exact cause of death or machine failure.
I*’. rhe most probable cause out forward to date to- ^
the crash is believed to be excessive acceleration combiner
with steep descent. ine seating arrangement was transversely
designed about the vertical axis of tne occupants in a eositi re¬
direction of fliaht. i'he panels removed froa. tne oral *
resemble tne ones taken from the occupants, suggesting a
syabionic relationship between operator and the functions of
the aerodyne’s operation. A very tentative working theory
was expressed by the scientific members of the inspection team
t-iat pilot-aerodyne interaction may occur via electronic-
nonword symbols percieved through the 'tactile manipulation
of the fingers, feeding impulses to the brain and visa versal
All of which may suggest a non-inert quality of the materials
existent as being a product of artificial intelligence. .
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18. The following elements were analysed and found to
exist in the small neutronic power plant that was found Inside
ULAT-1:
a. UF6 in metallic form;
b. hydrogen-fluoride gas;
o. water and uranium tetrafluoride;
d. powdered magnesium and potassium chlorate;
e. metal similar to lead with a chocolate brown
color;
f. U-235 in metallic form;
g. plastic-like material similar to NE 102;
h. Beryllium;
i. pure aluminium;
h. Thorium isotope material;
j. Plutonium powder.
If. Scientists from Los Alamos and Sandia Base were
alarmed that the power plant could possibly function as a
bomb if the elements described above were processed in similar
fashion as was done for the lens and shotgun detonators. This
originally was the first conclusion. After further evaluation,
it was determined that since no recognizable firing oircuits
were identified, the threat of detonation did not exist.
20. The only evidence of circuitry found on the motor
was thin plastic-like sheets fashioned like platters emossed
on the exterior of the spherically-shaped casing coated by a
thin film of pure silver. Under high power magnification it
was observed a series of fine grid-like lines intersecting
groups, of dots arranged in circular patterns. -*
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PART III SCIENTIFIC PROBABILITIES
1. Based ©n all available evidence collected from
recovered exhibits currently under study by AHC, AFSWP, NEPA,
AEC, ONR, NACA, JM>B, RAND, USAAF.SAG, and MIT, are deemed
extraterrestrial in nature. This conclusion was reached
as a result of comparisons of artifacts
discovery in 1*41. The technology is outs?S^tne scope of
US science, even that of German rocket and aircraft development.
2. Interplanetary space travel is possible provided
adequate funding, necessary resources are made available,
and national interest is piqued.
3. Our solar system is not unique. Chances are ^
favorable for intelligent life on ether planets notwithstanding
similar development not unlike our own.
4. Being that our culture is relatively young (in
relation t© the cosmic scale), it is possible that ether
cultures may have developed faster, or are much older and
have avoided the pitfalls common in our historical and
scientific development.
5. Human origins may net be constrained to one
planet. Our genus may be found among solar systems similar
to our own.
6. The laws ©f physics and genetics may have a
genesis in a higher, structured order than once previously
thought.
MA.TT fl -K3H
PAST IV POLITICAL CONSIDESATIOHS
1. Given the existing political climate in the US
and the unstable conditions in Europe, it is the considered
opinion ef the members, that if the Administration went
publio with the information as found in this report now, the
results would be damaging, even fatal to the world political
structure as it now exists. The following considerations
were reviewed and debated which led the mission to the
following opinions:
-- a. Public trust of the political institutions
may be eroded and possibly be held in disrepute.
b. A complete revisioning make take place among
institutions of higher learning, thus calling
into question the certainty of scientific
knowldge.
c. The ability of the Armed Forces to secure
National Security would be put in Jeopardy and
possibly lead to undue publio fear and disorder.
e. History and religion in the political context
would probably suffer the most damage causing
unprecedented upheaval in social and
psychological well-being.
f. Political repercussions may occur in our
diplomatic efforts of containing the Communist
threat to our democratic interests.
g. If such an announcement were made by the
current Administration, it could be percieved
by opposing party as a trick, laying open to
accusations of unethetioal posturing and
manipulation of the public's mind.
FAar V NATIONAL SECURITY STRUCTURE
With the passage of the National Security Act of
unprecedented
situation with regard to maintaining seorecy related to the
information contained in this report.
In the early months of 1*42, up until the present,
intrusions of unidentified aircraft have occaisionally been
documented, but there has been no serious investigations by
the intelligence arm of the Government. Even the recovery
case of 1*41 did not create a unified intelligence effort
to exploit possible technological gains with the exception
of the Manhattan Project. We now have an opportunity to
extend our technology beyond the threshold that we have
em technologica
greater challenge, that of learning the intent of such a
presence. There are questions that remain unanswered, ;
such as: What forces face us? What kind of defense do we
have? Where do they come from and what kind of weapons do
they possess? Where can we stage our forces in advance,
How wide a front? How
many oraft can we expect? And
The members of the mission are prepared, to submit.! a
seperate report on Just this problem alone. And it would take
a dozen volumes to explain how these problems should be met.
Our only point, however, is that a combined intelligence and
research operation would be a vast, intricate, covertly
planned marshalling of resources, human and material, to
solve a specifio, clearly defined problem.
We have to find effective methods of persuasion with
other government agenoies without creating a sense of impending
doom. The first task is to carefully appraise the problem.
The second is to evaluate the known resources anfl probable
strategy of the visitors. The third is to inventory our own
ways and means, ascertain how much resources we can bring to
bear, and how fast. The third is to devise our strategic
plan. And last is to work out with infinite pains the tactical
details and the myriad secondary problems of funding and
security.
It is the unaminous opinion of the members that
Operation MAJESTIC TWELVE be a fully funded and operational
TOP SECRET Research and Development intelligence gathering
agency. It is also recommended that a panel of experts be
appointed to chair and oversee the functions and operations
of said agency. It's members should have appropriate security
Council, the Pentagon,
0020137
Joint Intelligence Committee, Joint Intelligence
Objectives Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, Atomic Energy
Commission, Joint Research and Development Board, Army Security
Agency, and the National Advis ory.Committee on Aeron a utics .
are highlighted:
1. Propeller-driven bomber aircraft and jet engines,
armed with conventional and atomic bombs.
2 .
3.
4.
5.
Jet fighter aircraft, including some of super¬
sonic speed, armed with rockets and guns.
Propeller-driven aircraft, valued for their
endurance.
Guided anti-aircraft missiles, and radar-guided
anti-aircraft guns.
Short and medium-range guided missiles. Drone
aircraft.
6. Atomic charges, in bombs, missiles and torpedoes.
In the arena of nuclear weapons we feel there is a
cert ain ad vantage to be gained
It is speculated
and miniture circuitry were introduced into the proposed
hydrogen bomb program, it would give US Strategic Air Forces
a great deterance capability over the Russians. Current
studies at MIT of micro-electronics taken from ULAT-1 may
give us the strategic advantage so desired. It is strongly
recommended that funding be allocated in this area.
There is a good chance that the Russians may try to
make use of the flying saucer scare by public news media
0020138
and diplomatic means of a technological breakthrough in
aircraft and missile development. We feel that such a
disclosure would most certainly cause great embarrassment L/>
our elected officials and to the military, not to mention
the panic felt by the oitixenry. To counter such a threat,
it is recommended that a counterintelligence program be
drawn up and held in abeyance if at such time the_situation
should present Itself. It might be suggested that we should
make a preempted use of these objects for the purpose of
psychological warfare once the true nature of these objects
are known and understood.
To further assist and aid all MAJCOM in the US and
overseas, it is recommended that a standard intelligence
reporting system be implemented through standard reporting
ohannels with technical data forwarding instructions. At
present, there are no specific intelligence guidlines
available to military commanders in dealing with sightings
and material evidence collection. It would be advisable for
the respective Secretaries of the Armed Forces to devise a
security policy of plausible denial, if and when the public
becomes aware of the reality ©f these objects and the
interest of the military of such incidents.
In conclusion, for reasons of national security and
the public well being, the US must be perceived as being the
top of the heap, and every effort must be made to insure
that there is, and never has been, a threat to the country.
=========================
RETYPED for ease of reading :
=========================
MAJIC EYES ONLY
SUBJECT: MISSION ASSESSMENT OF RECOVERY LENTICULAR AERODYNE
OBmECTS AND IMPLICATIONS IN
PART I INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE
PART II TECHNICAL EVALUATION
PART III SCIENTIFIC PROBABILITIES
PART IV POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS
PART V NATIONAL SECURITY STRUCTURE
MEMBERS
Captain Charles * Buchanan
Colonel A. Hobart Ginsburgh
Captain Richard V Glass
Carlisle H. Humelsine
Major General Stephen Chamberlain
Major General George McDonald
Rear Admiral Paul F. Lee
Major General Leslie H, Graves
Brigadier General E.M. Wright
James S. Lay, Jr.
Thomas J. Lynch
Lieutenant General Nathan P Twining
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS
Dr, Theodore Von Karman
Dr, J, Robert Oppenheimer
Dr. James H. Doolittle
Professor Albert Einstein
UUZU1ZZ
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GENERAL STATEMENT
W*t oat b'>ev i>ys ,
On 24 June 1947, there out went over this country’s newswires, with simultaneus broadcast by nationwide radio, a most sensational story. A civilian pilot by the name of Kenneth Arnold, a businessman a salesman in fire-fighting equipment, while flying his personal plane on
‘ \re-right it.* eauieaetit. w-n>
. * saleeaar. ..
int -ih eersenai Hune or.
■".ad fscn nine iiso-f'iajjsa , ';aiipss, c i ;.»ery*e#J area e'njetv
9V craft, flippiue and i'*af>rnw z -.reus; ilea< »kj. ;-,ie
aircraft, x* cnev were sue-" : it>i :*s * saucer wtuie
v«v .“ikior**! ' * aefniR ».► *> war**" "■*- 5 * s . .
v " V** e flashes free t-iear -turi'acee • .■»% ; n r ornaUf
* -aacai t :’iiUtit.airi}' ; nei I* steee >*r weri t;u«a: ?o •..* :«•
i v exces* ** . utiy Mp:. ; -le »i iti --a* uues» » *»>•♦ «■ i enj¬
oy Army Air Fere* intelligence officers ana K 'Bi agent. So
l ar, ne nas stuck to -lie stery and. refuses to cauent furt i«»
regarding nis Righting. Analysis of r.is report conducted ov
the Intelligence Departaent ef tne Aray Air Farces Air Materiel
Comaand, suggests that seme kind ef aircraft «ay hare proaoted
the report as giren by the pilot.
3- Anether sighting siailar te this one was reported
the same day ov a Portland prospector nv t.ie name of Fred
J OlJrJJo*i
Je.nnson. According to interrogation reoo r* Mr. Jo.nnson clf.i ;
to haTe observed six to nine disc-snapea objects flying rapldi*
• ver r.ne Cascade Mountains, ne watched tne objects tnreugn a.
saaJ i telescooe w.nic.n he used in nin *r*s»eetin*. i\ne'..report,
r.atrs' trial .e noticed the compass -land osciiated wildlv iron.
ru> t« side, ina *.ca". tna sooe k-iiu * * «ae.ner. ic dl sturbanc-
. i asaoci** *ri ■'* * •- • ~ *w -rev
'■■n Z '■ June, according :.t i nterrosati on. of of a a.*
way conventional aircraf".
5>. Numerous cixntinrs »■»??’ #: i i’.ary installations j i. ,
•' '■ '• ■ i
tne state of New Mexico were investicatea dy Any ' an« liar,
intelligence offieers. Keoor*. *i wrr- • •rwai’dei to ttilita**-
- ' ' i rer. c t ''ir: -tor *'--• •** ’ ’ «••• us '
“* 43iicf hi*'. aJ’K.y ana s«u» aeronaut. > n. "^se«/ ar. pro*ran." +* -
vesoonsi d « since ai ) ?’ir • ’'Itr-r a*-- lv so ora mat v
witn rovernnent agencies ana civilian contractors.
6. Uo until « July, siachtinrs nave been retorted, no*
on'lv in tie United States, V\. -- " •* .-^y _
tioliand, farasuay, Scandinavia, jreece, and by ships at se*
7- Of the - ,200 sighting reports collected since 1.944,'
approximately 200 incidents have proven to be unknown craft ;£?*.••
operating at speeds in excess of 1200 MPri and at times attaining
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lti'udes u " ;i»j jc ■■ uore aoc-e Tine «art:-. A ce«i»aris«n
as made wit-i Swedisn Defence *fficin.is el irie repertee
aeratin* • ira*?*. tr. a se..
ntei.j c :iau«rj *f * i3ia *» • , .«. , )t:auinK vi» •
if restrio*«d air s»ace aver ! *nsi *: \**e Sweet i sir Military bars*
as* n«t arsv <1 i ■**•'* 1 « v*
-jvioence i *i j»- far .-eu ;' 1 < .?«•«*•< ' : * tnf «r** *': »•
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PNLg
PART I PROJECT WHITE HOT INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE {PRELIMINARY)
•LANDING ZONE NO . 1
Socorro, New Mexico--The unidentified lenticular-shaped aerodyne
which has been designated ULAT-1, has been evaluated as a nan.
air breathing aircraft tf unknown origin. Totally lacking
conventional wing, fuselage, nacelle, control, and fuel svsirnr
strongly indicates it is not Russian. Consultation with PapercJir
specialists concurr. Aerodynamic features exhibited in ULU'-i
represents a very high degree of engineering and sophistication
not seen in this country. Diaensional homogeneity study carii-v
explain how this craft sustains load and lift factors neoeesarx
for flight. Phe oower olant does not even renotely resemble
any conventional type now in use. Lacking any discernible intake
or exhaust features, it is the opinion of AMC and ONH that this
craft was designed to operate outside of the earth’s ataonoher^*
The unconventional conclusions reached by nenbers of this fact
finding nicsion remain tentative at this tine. Some nenbers
expressed the view that ULAl'-i nay be the product of an advanced
culture from another planet that is much older than ours and has
utilised the science and. intellect for interplanetary space
travel. It is not precisely known if the occupants purposely
had the objective of exploration out of ouriousity, or with the
intent of surveying for other reasons. So far, no hostile
action or intent has been observed since they made their
0020126
known. Giren the fact that our atomio bomb t ests
tion with rockets, and
ed in New Mexico, could have
precipitated the events that led to the incident and subsequent
actions taken by the nilitary.
Operating under the assumption that tne fallen object
was a long-range Russian reconnaissance platform collecting
aerial phc*. irrai* -:i r inteU i.wioe data, nilitary intelligent
personnel were instructed o* secure the oralt, debris ana uu
occupants as rapidly as possible* *.cncerns «\cx' pessit-*t
exposure to civilians of unknown biological and cneaical agents
dictated tne quarantine measures taicen. ,'tadiation hazard? .
assumed and appropriate protective measures were taken as wstt*
In the interest of National Security priorities it war
necesrarv to detain civilian witnesses for interrogatin' to
satisfy intelligence requiensnts, and quash rumors that .
alert potential espionage agents known to be in the vicinity.
Several bodies were discovered. Because on-site
medical personnel were unsure of the physiological and bis
nake up of the occupants, special preparations and preservation
methods were employed. Autopsy information obtained so far
suggests that the oocupants mimic the featuers associated with
■-U4J Ull.H
Outwardly, they appear human-like with b ut one ^
autopsy notes mentio n a rarely observed^jj^jj^^
present which supports the
elngs"originate from another planet.
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TECHNICAL EVALUATION (MELIMINARY)
\IU* 1 - *
J. u,„„ Close exaalnation of toe exterior surfaces c,
the craft's fuselaee, petallur*ists found the skin to be of •=
ferrous octal white In color. The aetal exhibits all the
characteristics of nl F n-*ra*e stee.. at was deter.ined Ma¬
ths steel was cold-ferned and boat.treated. tensile. steneM
was estimated In excess of - 50 , 001 - sounds per square Inch.
Shear tests dive the aetal a durability ratine above 175,00-
sounds rer square inch, -akinr this fuselaee extreaeiy strew-
and neat resistant.
2 . Static and aressure flow si.ulati.ns were l.w«»irc
The low profile rati, of 6 -t.-l Sites the aerodyne a *reat
advantape in overcame the restrictions of tne boundary
layer effect in nieh perfernance operations.
3 . Spar fiances are constructed in unusual kine.at.c
desirn w-ilcn is believed to allow strain relief at supersonic
speeds. Mere -ere no visible siens of plate-stiffeners
mere were ne fasteners, weld, rivets, or fittincs, holdin,
the fuselage together.
4- Lack of Wines, flaps, stabilisers, and surface
* coritrel ^features, Bursts that the craft is a liftine bod.v ■
5. There are ne air intakes or exhaust.
6. There are ne cables
)
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7. There are no identifiable electronics (wiring,
ignition, lights, instrument, compartment, engine, motors,
vacuw.t tubes, solenoids, generators, heaters, etc.)
8 . The power plant (severely da maged » h,P.. u * '
neutronic engine. "p yv.'gTetecTe^^^^^
TSav^Ja^r and deuteri urn \ light hydrogen) elements appear*- •
be the primarv ignitor. * series of coils and heavy magnets
connected to tne neutronic engine ->i*x an 'odd.lv arranged grow::
of electrodes? (aetai not; vet. identified j appears to oe t,-.--
or war. examines. It i*« encase.
in a sure aluminum capsuir direct J y undernea* - tee main ei r
compartment. There is a small exnaust aperture attached * ta¬
nas wnai can be on]v described as an nelicoid mechanisa
The auxililary motor may
articulated.
«. Navigation and engine, contols wav be activates ;.
tactic manipulation. viewing may have oeen achieved by
form of television imagery. Symbolic notation appears to N-
tne form of flight and control indicators. flat panels ji
unknown netal has been suggested as a device associated with
the operation ©f tne aerodyne was discovered and analyze:: .
It* s mode of operation and purpose is unknown.
The absence of provisions, berthing compartments and
storage areas, suggest the notion that this craft may be a
short range reoonnaissanoe platform. The only recognizable
MAJIC.
K leal
I'«.*»*,i'*r icii.rji. ‘ t.
of is 1' bdJ
'■ ,l . 'V*
being tested by the Army or the Navy for extreme altitude
experiments. Since temperature and humidity factors for tr.c
occupants are unknown, it is impossible to determine i:
decompression and temperature change affected circulatory
and dexterity functions. Although it is believed tne occuoanr.>;
may have been overcened by some yet to be discovered pollutant
noxious fumes originating inside tne craft.
At-. notation or possible rapid oscillation couii utir
been a contributing factor in »]J.oi error. it is not know’
if organic effects played a oar + p’-'V? 1 " -trice since medical
data is non-existant in wnicn to raakt any .Vudgemem ar lg ;.n*.
exact cause of death or machine failure.
I*’. rhe most probable cause out forward to date to- ^
the crash is believed to be excessive acceleration combiner
with steep descent. ine seating arrangement was transversely
designed about the vertical axis of tne occupants in a eositi re¬
direction of fliaht. i'he panels removed froa. tne oral *
resemble tne ones taken from the occupants, suggesting a
syabionic relationship between operator and the functions of
the aerodyne’s operation. A very tentative working theory
was expressed by the scientific members of the inspection team
t-iat pilot-aerodyne interaction may occur via electronic-
nonword symbols percieved through the 'tactile manipulation
of the fingers, feeding impulses to the brain and visa versal
All of which may suggest a non-inert quality of the materials
existent as being a product of artificial intelligence. .
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18. The following elements were analysed and found to
exist in the small neutronic power plant that was found Inside
ULAT-1:
a. UF6 in metallic form;
b. hydrogen-fluoride gas;
o. water and uranium tetrafluoride;
d. powdered magnesium and potassium chlorate;
e. metal similar to lead with a chocolate brown
color;
f. U-235 in metallic form;
g. plastic-like material similar to NE 102;
h. Beryllium;
i. pure aluminium;
h. Thorium isotope material;
j. Plutonium powder.
If. Scientists from Los Alamos and Sandia Base were
alarmed that the power plant could possibly function as a
bomb if the elements described above were processed in similar
fashion as was done for the lens and shotgun detonators. This
originally was the first conclusion. After further evaluation,
it was determined that since no recognizable firing oircuits
were identified, the threat of detonation did not exist.
20. The only evidence of circuitry found on the motor
was thin plastic-like sheets fashioned like platters emossed
on the exterior of the spherically-shaped casing coated by a
thin film of pure silver. Under high power magnification it
was observed a series of fine grid-like lines intersecting
groups, of dots arranged in circular patterns. -*
0020133
PART III SCIENTIFIC PROBABILITIES
1. Based ©n all available evidence collected from
recovered exhibits currently under study by AHC, AFSWP, NEPA,
AEC, ONR, NACA, JM>B, RAND, USAAF.SAG, and MIT, are deemed
extraterrestrial in nature. This conclusion was reached
as a result of comparisons of artifacts
discovery in 1*41. The technology is outs?S^tne scope of
US science, even that of German rocket and aircraft development.
2. Interplanetary space travel is possible provided
adequate funding, necessary resources are made available,
and national interest is piqued.
3. Our solar system is not unique. Chances are ^
favorable for intelligent life on ether planets notwithstanding
similar development not unlike our own.
4. Being that our culture is relatively young (in
relation t© the cosmic scale), it is possible that ether
cultures may have developed faster, or are much older and
have avoided the pitfalls common in our historical and
scientific development.
5. Human origins may net be constrained to one
planet. Our genus may be found among solar systems similar
to our own.
6. The laws ©f physics and genetics may have a
genesis in a higher, structured order than once previously
thought.
MA.TT fl -K3H
PAST IV POLITICAL CONSIDESATIOHS
1. Given the existing political climate in the US
and the unstable conditions in Europe, it is the considered
opinion ef the members, that if the Administration went
publio with the information as found in this report now, the
results would be damaging, even fatal to the world political
structure as it now exists. The following considerations
were reviewed and debated which led the mission to the
following opinions:
-- a. Public trust of the political institutions
may be eroded and possibly be held in disrepute.
b. A complete revisioning make take place among
institutions of higher learning, thus calling
into question the certainty of scientific
knowldge.
c. The ability of the Armed Forces to secure
National Security would be put in Jeopardy and
possibly lead to undue publio fear and disorder.
e. History and religion in the political context
would probably suffer the most damage causing
unprecedented upheaval in social and
psychological well-being.
f. Political repercussions may occur in our
diplomatic efforts of containing the Communist
threat to our democratic interests.
g. If such an announcement were made by the
current Administration, it could be percieved
by opposing party as a trick, laying open to
accusations of unethetioal posturing and
manipulation of the public's mind.
FAar V NATIONAL SECURITY STRUCTURE
With the passage of the National Security Act of
unprecedented
situation with regard to maintaining seorecy related to the
information contained in this report.
In the early months of 1*42, up until the present,
intrusions of unidentified aircraft have occaisionally been
documented, but there has been no serious investigations by
the intelligence arm of the Government. Even the recovery
case of 1*41 did not create a unified intelligence effort
to exploit possible technological gains with the exception
of the Manhattan Project. We now have an opportunity to
extend our technology beyond the threshold that we have
em technologica
greater challenge, that of learning the intent of such a
presence. There are questions that remain unanswered, ;
such as: What forces face us? What kind of defense do we
have? Where do they come from and what kind of weapons do
they possess? Where can we stage our forces in advance,
How wide a front? How
many oraft can we expect? And
The members of the mission are prepared, to submit.! a
seperate report on Just this problem alone. And it would take
a dozen volumes to explain how these problems should be met.
Our only point, however, is that a combined intelligence and
research operation would be a vast, intricate, covertly
planned marshalling of resources, human and material, to
solve a specifio, clearly defined problem.
We have to find effective methods of persuasion with
other government agenoies without creating a sense of impending
doom. The first task is to carefully appraise the problem.
The second is to evaluate the known resources anfl probable
strategy of the visitors. The third is to inventory our own
ways and means, ascertain how much resources we can bring to
bear, and how fast. The third is to devise our strategic
plan. And last is to work out with infinite pains the tactical
details and the myriad secondary problems of funding and
security.
It is the unaminous opinion of the members that
Operation MAJESTIC TWELVE be a fully funded and operational
TOP SECRET Research and Development intelligence gathering
agency. It is also recommended that a panel of experts be
appointed to chair and oversee the functions and operations
of said agency. It's members should have appropriate security
Council, the Pentagon,
0020137
Joint Intelligence Committee, Joint Intelligence
Objectives Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, Atomic Energy
Commission, Joint Research and Development Board, Army Security
Agency, and the National Advis ory.Committee on Aeron a utics .
are highlighted:
1. Propeller-driven bomber aircraft and jet engines,
armed with conventional and atomic bombs.
2 .
3.
4.
5.
Jet fighter aircraft, including some of super¬
sonic speed, armed with rockets and guns.
Propeller-driven aircraft, valued for their
endurance.
Guided anti-aircraft missiles, and radar-guided
anti-aircraft guns.
Short and medium-range guided missiles. Drone
aircraft.
6. Atomic charges, in bombs, missiles and torpedoes.
In the arena of nuclear weapons we feel there is a
cert ain ad vantage to be gained
It is speculated
and miniture circuitry were introduced into the proposed
hydrogen bomb program, it would give US Strategic Air Forces
a great deterance capability over the Russians. Current
studies at MIT of micro-electronics taken from ULAT-1 may
give us the strategic advantage so desired. It is strongly
recommended that funding be allocated in this area.
There is a good chance that the Russians may try to
make use of the flying saucer scare by public news media
0020138
and diplomatic means of a technological breakthrough in
aircraft and missile development. We feel that such a
disclosure would most certainly cause great embarrassment L/>
our elected officials and to the military, not to mention
the panic felt by the oitixenry. To counter such a threat,
it is recommended that a counterintelligence program be
drawn up and held in abeyance if at such time the_situation
should present Itself. It might be suggested that we should
make a preempted use of these objects for the purpose of
psychological warfare once the true nature of these objects
are known and understood.
To further assist and aid all MAJCOM in the US and
overseas, it is recommended that a standard intelligence
reporting system be implemented through standard reporting
ohannels with technical data forwarding instructions. At
present, there are no specific intelligence guidlines
available to military commanders in dealing with sightings
and material evidence collection. It would be advisable for
the respective Secretaries of the Armed Forces to devise a
security policy of plausible denial, if and when the public
becomes aware of the reality ©f these objects and the
interest of the military of such incidents.
In conclusion, for reasons of national security and
the public well being, the US must be perceived as being the
top of the heap, and every effort must be made to insure
that there is, and never has been, a threat to the country.
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