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UFO's - 1969 Bolender memo Page 2
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 55
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 10-27-1986
Subject: 1969 BOLENDER MEMO PG. 2
CUFON - Computer UFO Network Seattle, Washington
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT DOCUMENT FILES
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conclusion. For example, it has been the Air Force that although a
significant portion of the Air Force's environmental research program is
concerned with natural phenomena that could be associated with unidentified
flying objects (Atch 7), Project Blue Book reports have not added any
useful data to these research efforts (Atch 6). Thus, we concur with the
University of Colorado recommendation "that only so much attention to the
subject should be given as the Department of Defense deems to be necessary
strictly from a defense point of view."
4. As early as 1953, the Robertson Panel concluded "that the evidence
presented on Unidentified Flying Objects shows no indication that these
phenomena constitute a direct physical threat to national security" (Atch
9). In spite of this finding, the Air Force continued to maintain a
special reporting system. There is still, however, no evidence that
Project Blue Book reports have served any intelligence function (Atch 8).
Moreover, reports of unidentified flying objects which could affect
national security are made in accordance with JANAP 146 or Air Force
Manual 55-11, and are not part of the Blue Book system (Atch 10). The
Air Force experience therefore confirms the impression of the University
of Colorado researchers "that the defense function could be performed
withing the framework established for intelligence and surveillance
operations without the continuance of a special unit such as Project
Blue Book."
5. The conclusion which follows is that Project Blue Book does not merit
future expenditures of resources. Accordingly, we recommend that it be
terminated and that the actions which follow from this decision, such as
cancelling Air Force Regulation 80-17 and not renewing the consultant
contract, be initiated. Termination of Project Blue Book would have no
adverse effect on Air Force operations or research programs. It would
free manpower for useful purposes, eliminate the need for scientific
consultant and relieve base commanders of a minor responsibility and an
administrative burden.
6. Termination of Project Blue Book would leave no official federal
office to receive reports of UFOs. However, as already stated, reports
of UFOs which could affect national security would continue to be handled
through the standard Air Force procedures designed for this purpose.
Presumably, local police departments respond to reports which fall within
their responsibilities. Similarly, as to scientific research, the
Colorado researchers conclude that, although they do not see "any
fruitful lines of advance from the study of UFO reports, we believe that
any scientist with adequate training and credentials who does come up
with a clearly defined, specific proposal for study should be supported."
We see no reason why the normal channels and criteria for the funding of
scientific research should not be adequate for UFO-related research.
7. Some feel that a central reporting center should be established, and a
proposal has been made to establish a Rare Atmospheric Pehnomena Reporting
Center (Atch 11 and 12). Because the problem affects a number of
agencies, this center might be under the auspices of the Federal Council
on Science and Technology. However, in the light of the University of
Colorado recommendation
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