UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO)
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February 5, 1968
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REGULATION
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AIR FORCE REGULATION
NO. 200-2
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Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO)
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Background Information ------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Definitions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Responsibilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Zone of Interior Collection ----------------------------------------------------------- 6
SECTION B-PUBLIC RELATIONS, INFORMATION,
CONTACTS, AND RELEASES
Maintaining Public Relations -------------------------------------------------------- 7
Releasing Information -------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Exceptions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Release by Non-Air Force Sources ---------------------------------------------------- 10
Contacts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
SECTION C-PREPARING AND SUBMITTING REPORTS
General Information ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Methods for Transmitting Reports --------------------------------------------------- 13
Where to Submit Reports ------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Basic Reporting Data and Format ---------------------------------------------------- 15
Negative or Inapplicable Data ------------------------------------------------------- 16
Comments of Preparing Officer ------------------------------------------------------- 17
Classification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Reporting Physical Evidence --------------------------------------------------------- 19
This regulation establishes the responsibility and procedure for reporting information and
evidence on unidentified flying objects (UFO) and for releasing pertinent information to the
general public.
SECTION A-GENERAL
1. Background Information. The Air Force
investigation and analysis of UFO's over the
United States are directly related to its responsi-
bility for the defense of the United States.
Prompt reporting and rapid identification are
necessary to carry out the second of the four
phases of air defense-detection, identification,
interception, and destruction; therefore, the Air
Force maintains the Unidentified Flying Object
Program. To implement this program success-
fully requires strict compliance with this regula-
tion by all commanders.
2. Definitions. To insure proper and uni-
form usage in 'UFO screenings, investigations,
and reportings, the objects are defined as fol-
lows:
a. Familiar or Known Objects-Aircraft,
birds, balloons, kites, searchlights, and astro-
nomical bodies (meteors, planets, stars).
b. Unknown Aircraft:
(1) Flying objects determined to be air- borne object which, by performance, aerody-
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craft. These generally appear as a
result of ADIZ violations and often
prompt the UFO reports submitted by
the general public. They are readily
identifiable as, or known to be, air-
craft, but their type, purpose, origin,
and destination are unknown. Air
Defense Command is responsible for
reports of "unknown" aircraft and
they should not be reported as UFO's
under this regulation.
Aircraft flares, jet exhausts, con-
densation trails, blinking or steady
lights observed at night, lights cir-
cling or near airports and airways,
and other similar phenomena result-
ing from, or indications of aircraft.
These should not be reported under
this regulation as they do not fall
within the definition of a UFO.
Pilotless aircraft and missiles.
c. Unidentified Flying Objects-Any air-
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namic characteristics, or unusual features, does
not conform to known aircraft or missiles, or
which does not correspond to definitions in a and
b above.
3. Objectives. Air Force interest in UFO's
is three-fold: First, as a possible threat to the
security of the United States and its forces; sec-
ond, to determine the technical or scientific
characteristics of any such UFO's; third, to ex-
plain or identify all UFO sightings as defined in
paragraph 2c.
a. Air Defense. The great majority of fly-
ing objects reported have been found to be con-
ventional, familiar things of no great threat to
the security of the United States and its pos-
sessions. However, since the possibility cannot
be ignored that UFO's reported may be hostile
or new foreign air vehicles of unconventional
design, it is imperative that sightings be reported
rapidly, factually, and as completely as possible.
b. Technical and Scientific. The Air Force
will continue to collect and analyze reports of
UFO sightings until all can be scientifically or
technically explained, bearing in mind that:
(1)
To measure scientific advances, the
Air Force must have the latest experi-
mental and developmental informa-
tion on new or unique air vehicles or
weapons.
(2) The possibility exists that foreign air
vehicles of revolutionary configura-
tion or propulsion may be developed.
(3) There is a need for further scientific
knowledge in such fields as geo-
physics, astronomy, and the upper
atmosphere which the study and
analysis of UFO's and similar aerial
phenomena may provide.
(4) The reporting of all pertinent factors
will have a direct bearing on scientific
analyses and conclusions of UFO
sightings.
c. Reduction of Percentage of UFO "Un-
knowns." Air Force activities must reduce the
percentage of unknowns to the minimum. Anal-
ysis thus far has provided explanation for all but
a few of the sightings reported. These unex-
plained sightings are carried statistically as
unknowns. If more immediate, detailed objec-
tive data on the unknowns had been available,
probably these too could have been explained.
Due to the human factors involved, and the fact
that analyses of UFO sightings are based pri-
marily on the personal impressions and inter-
pretations of the observers, rather than on
accurate scientific data or facts obtained under
controlled conditions, it is improbable that all of
the unknowns can be eliminated.
4. Responsibilities :
a. Reporting. Commanders of Air Force
bases will report all information and evidence
of UFO sightings, including that received from
other Services, Government agencies, and civilian
sources. (See section C.)
b. Investigation. The commander of the
Air Force base nearest to the location of the
reported UFO sighting will be responsible for
the-conduct of all investigative action necessary
to submit a complete initial report of a UFO
sighting. Every effort will be made to resolve
the sighting in the initial investigation. A UFO
sighting reported to an Air Force base other than
that closest to the scene of such sighting, imme-
diately will be referred to the commander of the
nearest Air Force base for appropriate action.
(See paragraph 6.)
c. Analysis. The Air Technical Intelligence
Center (ATIC), will analyze and evaluate:
(1) Information and evidence reported
within the zone of interior after the
investigators of the responsible Air
Force base nearest the sighting have
exhausted their efforts to identify the
UFO.
(2) Information and evidence collected in
oversea areas.
NOTE. Exceptions: The ATIC, independ-
ently or in participation with pertinent Air
Force activities, may conduct any additional in-
vestigations necessary to further or conclude its
analyses or findings.
d. Public Relations and Information Serv-
ices. The Office of Information Services, Office
of the Secretary of the Air Force, will be re-
sponsible for releasing information on sightings,
and, in coordination with ATIC, for answering
correspondence from the public regarding UFO's.
(See paragraphs 7 and 8.)
e. Congressional Inquiries. The Office of
Legislative Liaison will:
(1) In coordination with the ATIC
and/or the Office of Information
Services, when necessary, answer all
congressional mail regarding UFO's
addressed to the Secretary of the Air
Force and the United States Air
Force.
(2) Forward those inquiries which are
scientific and technical to the ATIC
for information on which to base a
reply. The ATIC will return this
information to the Office of Legisla-
tive Liaison for reply to the inquiry.
Process requests from congressional
sources in accordance with AFR 11-7.
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? f. Cooperation. All Air Force activities will
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cooperate with Air Force UFO investigators to
insure the economical and prompt success of
investigations and analyses. When feasible, this
cooperation will include furnishing air or ground
transportation and other assistance.
5. Guidance. The thoroughness and quality
of a report or investigation of UFO's are limited
only by the skill and resourcefulness of the per-
son who receives the initial information and/or
prepares the report. The usefulness and value of
any report or investigation depend upon the
accuracy and timeliness of its contents. Follow-
ing are aids for screening, evaluating, and report-
ing sightings:
a. Logic, consistency, and coherence of the
observer's report should be given careful study.
An interview with the observer by personnel
preparing the report is especially valuable in
determining the source's reliability and the va-
lidity of the information given. Particular atten-
tion should be given to the observer's age, occu-
pation, and education; whether his occupation
involves observation reporting or technical
knowledge.
b. Theodolite measurements of changes of
azimuth, and elevation and angular size.
c. Interception, identification, or air search
if appropriate and within the scope of air defense
regulations.
d. When feasible, contact with local aircraft
control and warning (ACW) units, ground ob-
server corps (GOC) posts and filter centers,
pilots and crews of aircraft aloft at the time and
place of sighting. Also contact with any other
persons or organizations that may have factual
data on the UFO or can offer corroborating evi-
dence-visual, electronic, or other.
e. Consultation with military or civilian
weather forecasters for data on tracks of weather
balloons released in the area and any unusual
meteorological activity which may have a bear-
ing on the UFO.
f. Consultation with navigators and astron-
omers in the area to determine whether any
astronomical body or phenomenon would account
for the sighting.
g. Contact with military and civilian tower
operators, air operations units, and airlines to
determine whether the sighting could have been
an aircraft. Local units of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration (CAA) are often of assistance in
this regard.
h. Contact with persons who may know of
experimental aircraft of unusual configuration,
rocket and guided missile firings, or aerial tests
in the area.
i. Contact with photographic units or lab-
oratories. Usually, these installations have sev-
eral cameras available for specialized intelligence
or investigative work. Photography is an in-
valuable tool and, where possible, should be used
in investigating and analyzing UFO sightings.
(See paragraph 19.)
6. Zone of Interior Collection. Both the
Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence, Headquar-
ters USAF, and the Air Defense Command have
a direct and immediate interest in the facts per-
taining to UFO's reported within the zone of
interior.
a. All Air Force activities will conduct UFO
investigations to the extent necessary for their
required reporting action (see paragraphs 15,
16, and 17) ; however, investigations should not
be carried beyond this point, unless such action
is directed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelli-
gence, Headquarters USAF.
b. After initial reports are submitted, the
ATIC may require additional data, such as nar-
rative statements, sketches, marked maps and
charts, and other required data, which can be
supplied more quickly and economically by the
Air Force activity that made the initial report.
Therefore, ATIC is authorized to contact the
appropriate Air Force activity.
c. Direct communication is authorized be-
tween ATIC and other Air Force activities in
matters pertaining to UFO investigations. Spe-
cifically, the ATIC may call upon the 1006th Air
Intelligence Service Squadron (AISS) to assist
the base commander responsible for further field
investigation if review of the initial report indi-
cates such a requirement. (See paragraph 4b.)
SECTION B-PUBLIC RELATIONS,
INFORMATION, CONTACTS,
AND RELEASES
7. Maintaining Public Relations. The Of-
fice of Information Services is responsible for:
a. In coordination with the ATIC when
necessary, maintaining contact with the public
and the press on all aspects of the UFO program
and its related activities.
b. Releasing information on UFO sightings
and results of investigations.
c. Periodically releasing information on this
subject to the general public.
d. Processing, answering, and taking action
on correspondence received from the general
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public, pertaining to the public relations, interest, SECTION C-PREPARING AND
and informational aspects of the subject. (See SUBMITTING REPORTS
paragraph 9.) This office will forward corre-
spondence and queries which are purely technical
and scientific to ATIC for information on which
to base a reply.
8. Releasing Information. All information
or releases concerning UFO's, regardless of origin
or nature, will be released to the public or un-
official persons or organizations by the Office of
Information Services, Office of the Secretary of
the Air Force. This includes replies to corre-
spondence (except congressional inquiries) sub-
mitted direct to ATIC, and other Air Force
activities by private individuals requesting com-
ments or results or analysis and investigations of
sightings.
9. Exceptions. In response to local inquiries
resulting from any UFO reported in the vicinity
of an Air Force base, information regarding a
sighting may be released to the press or the gen-
eral public by the commander of the Air Force
base concerned only if it has been positively
identified as a familiar or known object. Care
should be exercised not to reveal any classified
aspects of the sighting or names of persons mak-
ing reports. (See paragraph 18.) If the sighting
is unexplainable or difficult to identify, because
of insufficient information or inconsistencies, the
only statement to be released is the fact that the
sighting is being investigated and information
regarding it will be released at a later date. If
investigative action has been completed, the fact
that the results of the investigation will be sub-
mitted to the ATIC for review and analysis may
be released. Further inquiries should be referred
to the local Office of Information Services.
10. Release by Non-Air Force Sources. If
newsmen, writers, publishers, or private individ-
uals desire to release unofficial information con-
cerning a UFO sighting, every effort will be made
to assure that the statements, theories, opinions,
and allegations of these individuals or groups
will not be associated with or represented as
being official information.
11. Contacts. Private individuals or organi-
zations requesting Air Force interviews, brief-
ings, lectures, or private discussions on UFO's
will be referred to the Office of Information Serv-
ices, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Air
Force personnel, other than those of the Office
of Information Services, will not contact private
individuals on UFO cases nor will they discuss
their operations and functions with unauthorized
persons unless so directed, and then only on a
"need-to-know" basis.
12. General Information:
a. Paragraphs 2 and 5 will be used as an aid
and guidance to screenings, investigations, and
reportings. The format will be as outlined in
paragraph 15. Activities initially receiving re-
ports of aerial objects and phenomena will
screen the information to determine if the report
concerns a valid UFO within the definition of
paragraph 2c. Those reports not within that
definition will not be considered for further ac-
tion under the provisions of this regulation.
b. To assist activities and personnel respon-
sible for handling, screening, and processing
initial, incoming UFO information, the general
sources and types of reports are given here:
(1) Generally, initial UFO reports are re-
ceived from three sources:
(a) Civilian (airline, private and pro-
fessional pilots, tower operators,
technical personnel, casual observ-
ers, and the public in general), by
correspondence, telephone, or per-
sonal interview;
(b) Military units and personnel (pi-
lots, observers, radar operators,
aircraft control and warning units,
etc.), by telephone, electrical mes-
sage, or personal interview;
(c) Quasi-military units (Ground Ob-
server Corps (GOC) posts, ob-
servers, and filter centers), usually
by telephone.
(2) Generally, UFO reports received from
civilian sources are of two types:
(a) Those referring strictly to an ob-
served UFO, containing either de-
tailed or meager information;
(b) Those referring only in part to an
observed UFO, but primarily re-
questing information on some
aspect of the UFO program.
c. Reports considered to fall primarily in a
public relations or information service category
(see paragraphs 4d, 7, 8, 9 and b(2) above)
should be referred to the Office of Information
Services. UFO data sufficient for investigation
and/or analysis may be extracted before referral
to that office.
13. Methods for Transmitting Reports.
Coupled with any necessary screenings and in-
vestigations that must be performed preparatory
to reporting, all information on UFO's will be
reported promptly. Reports under 3 days from
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date of sighting will be electrically transmitted
with a "Priority" precedence. Electrically trans-
mitted reports over 3 days old should carry a
"Routine" precedence.
Written reports of sightings over 3 days old
may be submitted on AF Form 112, Air Intelli-
gence Information Report (AIIR) and AF Form
112a, supplement to AF Form 112 (see para-
graphs 14 and 15) ; however, their use should be
kept at a minimum in reporting initial sightings.
The delays often involved in processing and
transmitting AF Forms 112 through. channels
may make followup investigations difficult, pro-
ducing only limited usable information. This
factor must be considered in cases where an im-
mediate investigation or study of a reported
sighting is considered necessary. Reporting by
electrical means will eliminate delays. A follow-
up and/or complete report of all sighting initially
reported electrically will be submitted on AF
Form 112.
14. Where to Submit Reports:
a. Electrical Reports. Submit multiple ad-
dressed electrical reports to:
(1) Commander, Air Defense Command
(2)
(3)
(5)
(4) Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence
Ent Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nearest Air Division (Defense). (For
zone of interior only.)
Commander, Air Technical Intel-
ligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
Office of Information Services
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
b. Written Reports:
(1) Within the zone of interior, submit
all reports direct to ATIC. ATIC
will reproduce each report and distrib-
ute it to interested zone of interior
intelligence activities and to Office
of Information Services, if such action
is deemed necessary.
(2) Outside the zone of interior, submit
reports as prescribed in "Intelligence
Collection Instruction" (ICI) June
1954, direct to:
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
c. Reports from Civilians. Where possible,
civilian sources contemplating reporting UFO's
should be advised to submit-the report, for proc-
essing and transmission, to the nearest Air Force
base, other than ATIC.
15. Basic Reporting Data and Format.
Show the abbreviation "UFO" at the beginning
of the text of all electrical reports and in the sub-
ject of written reports. Include in all reports the
data required, in the order shown below:
a. Description of the Object(s):
(1)-Shape.
(2) Size compared to a known object (use
one of the following terms: Head of
a pin, pea,. dime, nickel, quarter, half
dollar, silver dollar, baseball, grape-
fruit, or basketball) held in the hand
at about arm's length.
(3) Color..
(4) Number.
(5) Formation, if more than one.
(6) Any discernible features or details.
(7) Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size
of same compared to size of object(s).
(8) Sound. If heard, describe sound.
(9.) Other pertinent or unusual features
b. Description of Course of Object(s):
(1) What first called the attention of ob-
server(s) to the object(s)?
(2) Angle or elevation and azimuth of the
object(s) when first observed.
(3) Angle or elevation and azimuth of
object(s)-upon disappearance.
(4) Description of flight.path and maneu-
vers of object(s).
(5) How did the object(s) disappear?
(Instantaneously to the North etc.)
(6) How long was the object(s) visible.
(Be specific, 5 minutes, 1 hour, etc.)
c. Manner of Observation:
(1) Use one or any combination of the
following items:
Ground-visual, ground-electronic, air
electronic. (If electronic, specify type
of radar.)
(2) Statement as to optical aids (tele-
scopes, binoculars, and so forth) used
and description thereof.'
(3) If the sighting is made while airborne,
give type of aircraft, identification
number, altitude, heading, speed, and
home station.
d. Time and Date of Sighting:
(1) Zulu time-date group of sighting.
(2) Light conditions. (Use one of the
following terms: Night, day, dawn,
dusk).
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e. Location of Observer(s). Exact latitude
and longitude of each observer, and/or geograph-
ical position. A position with reference to a
known landmark also should be given in elec-
trical reports, such as "2mi N of Deeville;" "3mi
SW of Blue Lake." Typographical errors or
"garbling" often result in electrically transmitted
messages, making location plots difficult or im-
possible.
Example: 89 45N, 192 71W for 39 45N, 102
21W.
f. Identifying Information on Observer(s):
(1) Civilian-Name, age, mailing address,
occupation.
(2) Military-Name, grade, organization,
duty, and estimate of reliability.
g. Weather and Winds-Aloft Conditions at
Time and Place of Sightings:
(1) Observer (s) account of weather con-
ditions.
(2) Report from nearest AWS or U.S.
Weather Bureau Office of wind direc-
tion and velocity in degrees and knots
at surface, 6,000', 10,000', 16,000',
20,000', 30,000', 50,000', and 80,000' if
available.
(3) Ceiling.
(4) Visibility.
(5) Amount of cloud cover.
(6) Thunderstorms in area and quadrant
in which located.
h. Any other unusual activity or condition,
meteorological, astronomical, or otherwise, which
might account for the sighting.
i. Interception or identification action taken
(such action may be taken whenever feasible,
complying with existing air defense directives).
j. Location, approximate altitude, and gen-
eral direction of flight of any air traffic in the
area at time of sighting.
k. Position title and comments of the pre-
paring officer, including his preliminary analysis
of the possible cause of the sighting(s).
1. Existence of physical evidence, such as
materials and, photographs.
16. Negative or Inapplicable Data. Even
though the source does not provide or has not
been asked for specific information by an inter-
viewer, do not use the words "negative" or "un-
known" until all logical leads to obtain the in-
formation outlined under paragraph 15 have
been exhausted. For example, information on
weather conditions in the area, as requested in
paragraph 15g, may be obtained from the local
military or civilian weather facility. Use the
phrase "not applicable" (N/A) only when the
question does not apply to the particular sight-
ing being investigated.
17. Comments of Preparing Officer. The
preparing officer will make a preliminary analy-
sis, and a comment on the possible cause or
identity of the object being reported, together
with a statement supporting his comment and
analysis. Every effort will be made to obtain
pertinent items of information and to test all
possible leads, clues, and hypotheses concerning
the identity or explanation of the sighting. (See
paragraph 5.) The preparing officer receiving
the report initially is in a much better position
to conduct an "on-the-spot" survey or followup
than subsequent investigative personnel and
analysts who may be far removed from the area,
and who may arrive too late to obtain vital data
or the missing information necessary for firm con-
clusions.
18. Classification. Do not classify reports
unless data requested in paragraph 15 require
classification. Classify reports primarily to
protect:
a. Names of sources reporting UFO's and
other principals involved, if so requested by these
persons or considered necessary;
b. Intelligence, investigative, intercept, or
analytical methods or procedures;
c. Location of radar and other classified
sites, units, and equipment;
d. Information on certain types, character-
istics, and capabilities of classified aircraft,
missiles, or devices that may be involved in the
sighting.
19. Reporting Physical Evidence. Report
promptly the existence of physical evidence
(photographic or material) :
a. Photographic:
(1)
(3)
(2) Motion Pictures. Obtain the original
Still Photographs. Forward the nega-
tive and two prints. Title the prints
and the negatives, or indicate the
place, time, and date of the incident.
film. Examine the film strip for ap-
parent cuts, alterations, obliterations,
or defects. Include in the report com-
ment on any irregularities, partic-
ularly if received from other than
official sources.
Supplemental Photographic Informa-
tion. Negatives and prints, in them-
selves, often are insufficient to provide
certain valid data or to permit firm
conclusions. (See AFM 200-9-a
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classified document receiving limited
distribution.) Information that will
aid in plotting or in estimating dis-
tances, apparent size and nature of
object, probable velocity, and move-
ments includes:
(a) Type and make of camera,
(b) Type, focal length, and make of
lens,
(c) Brand and type of film,
(d) Shutter speed used,
(e) Lens opening used, that is, "f"
stop,
(f) Filters used,
(g) Was tripod or solid stand used,
(h) Was "panning" used,
(i) Exact direction camera was point-
ing with relation to true north, and
its angle with respect to the ground.
(4) Other Camera Data. If supplemental
information cannot be obtained, the
minimum camera data required are
the type of camera, and the smallest
and largest "f" stop and shutter-
speed readings of the camera.
(5) Radar. Forward two copies of each
still-camera photographic print. Title
radarscope photographic prints in ac-
cordance with AFR 95-7. Classify
radarscope photographs in accord-
ance with section XII, AFR 205-1, 3
January 1956.
NOTE: If possible, develop photographic film
before forwarding. If undeveloped film is for-
warded, mark it conspicuously to indicate this
fact. Undeveloped film often has been destroyed
by exposure during examinations made while en
route through mail channels to final addressees.
b. Material. Each Air Force echelon receiv-
ing suspected or actual UFO material will safe-
guard it in a manner to prevent any defacing or
alterations which might reduce its value for in-
telligence examination and analysis.
c. Photographs, Motion Pictures, and Nega-
tives Submitted by Individuals. Photographic
and motion picture material is often submitted
by individuals as part of their UFO reports. All
original material submitted, will be returned to
the individual upon completion of necessary
studies, analyses, and duplication by the Air
Force.
THOMAS D. WHITE
Chief of Staff
J. L. TARR
Colonel, USAF
Director of Administrative Services
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