UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01731R003500010009-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 11
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 22, 2004
• Sequence Number: 9
• Publication Date: September 26, 1950
• Content Type: MEMO

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emoran ur ? UNITED STATES G?Vj,xN
Chief, COAPS
Assistant Director, OCD
Unconventional Aircraft
DATE : 26 S(} l ,o"81bw.,
1. General Cabeil has Gent us the attached instructions for repo ,n
upon unconventional aircraft, and has asked that CIA extend all rossib:3
cooperation to USAF in gathering such data as circumstances may rake
available.
USAF review(s) completed.
JAMES M.
Encl: 5 copies of AF mean, 'td 8 Sept, 50,
Reporting of Info on Unconventional
Aircraft
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M,ADggARTERS U iITEO STATES AIR FORCE
ASI Ns".4TON 25, D. 0.
AFOIC-CC-l 8 Septeambsr 19ti +
SUBJECT: Reporting of information on Unconventional Aircraft
TO: Commanding Generals, Major Air Commands, ZI and )verse ?s
All United States Air Attaches
1. The Unites? States Air Force has a continuing reequ1.remei
for the reporting and technical analysis of observations of unc*?
irentional aircraft which might indicate an advance in techs.ologiv
progress of a foreign power. An unconventional aircraft *rithia
the meaning of thin directive, is defined as any aircraft or aiz
borne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, t"
unusual features, does not conform to any presently known atrcra
type.
2. It is desired that Information on unconventional Fircra# 6
be reported in the following manner:
a. A separate report of each incident will be fok'ward*
No information other than that bearing on the unconventione.1 a.i
craft will be included in this report.
b. Priority of transmission accorded the report -r1il 0i
that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency',! accoz
ing to its apparent authenticity and importance as intelliI;ence.=
c. Reports will be forwarded to Commanding.Gener.l, A
Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS.
d. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission E>'11L
include, as fa' as possible:
A brief description of the object(s); itet shape,
s:" z . color, number, formation if more twin one,
ajrF3dynamic features, trail or exhaust, 'opul-
s:i af_s system, speed, sound, maneuvers, mareier of
disappearance, and other pertinent or unt ual
-Natures.
(2) Time sighted in 24-hour clock tonal time,, and
lsn; th of tine observed.
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(3) Manner of observation; visual or electronic, froze air
(give nosed: altitude, and type of aircraft). or ;urts.ce.
Any type of optical, or electronic, equipment used hout-
be described.
(4) Location of observer during sighting, giving e=c- lair,
tulle and longitude as closely as feasible, 4 /or refera:t e
to a known landmark. Location of object(s) with. ;?esp at .-;o
observer, giving distance, direction, and aLtitudv.
(5) Identifying Information on observer(s) and vitnessles,
estimate of reliability and, experience, and any fftotorfd
bearing on estimated reliability of the si ting.
(6) weather and wind conditions (teletype sequet:aes) 0A tins
and place of sightings.
(7) Any activity or condition, meteorological or othet`+iss._
which might account for the sighting.
(8) .Jkistenoe of any physical evidence, fragments,
graphs and the like, of the sighting.
(9) Interception or identification action taken. (Snc a
action should be taken whenever ttAsible, complyin ;
with existing air defense directives.)
a. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission wi11 be f~11&sd
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days by a written report on AF Form 112. 'This rppor
will contain the same information specified in subparagraph 44 abot in
greater detail, and where feasible will include sketches and signed att
narrative
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a
ements of observers.
f. Written reports of sightings, where no previous electr.aal:`.7
transmitted report has been submitted, will follow the same form as the
written follow-up report described in subparagraph 2e above.
g. Any physical evidence of the sighting will be forwarder' by
most expeditious means to Commanding General, Air Materiel Cop;mand,- itt4,
MCIS, under cover of a letter Identifying the shipment with tba repcrt 0*
sighting. Mention of the method and time of shipping of this' evides.ie
will be included in written report of the sighting.
3. It is desired that no publicity be given this' reporting or
analysis activity.
BY COMMAND OF THg CHIN OP STASH':
Info copies to:
Dir~Int, G-2, Army
Dir Naval Int.
Commandant (INT) US Coast Guard
0. P. CABEGL,
Sp Asst for Research & Intel, State Major General, U F
Director P3I Director of Intel iorcs ot,
Director of CIA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WYADQIJARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON 28, D. C.
AFOI0-CC-1 8 September 1950
SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft
TO: Commanding Generals., mayor Air Comu .nds, ZI and, Overseas
All United States Air Attaches
1. The United States Air Force has a continuing requitement
for the reporting and teohniaal analysis of observations of uncon?
ventional aircraft which might indicate an advance in technglogioA.
progress of a foreign power. An unconventional aircraft, w%thin
the meaning of this directive, is defined as any aircraft or air
borne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, or
unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft
type.
2. It is desired that information on unconventional aircraft
be reported in the following manner:
a. A separate report of each incident will be forwarded.
No information other than that bearing on the unconventional air-
craft will be included in this report.
b. Priority of transmission accorded the report will be
that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency, sccord
tug to its apparent authenticity and importance as intelligence.
c. Reports hill be forwarded to Commanding General., Air
Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS.
d. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission x11.11
include, as far as possible:
(1) A brief description of the object(s); its shape,
site, color, number, formation if more than one,
aero y amic features, trail or exhaust, prnpul-
si on system, speed, sound, maneuvers, mawwr of
dt3aanoarance. and other pertinent or unumiel
features.
(2)
Time sighted In 24-hour clock zonal time, find
length of time observed.
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r of observation; visual or electronic f
(3) M
anne
k give speed, altitude, and. type of aircraft), c svx '4- s
t -- ~
A type of optical or electronic equipment new i s
be described.
tude and longitude as closely as feasible, M41 or ttiroace
to a known landmark. Location of objects) w~h vas?i~ct to
observer, giving distance, direction, a Ad altt nd#-
(5) Identifying information on observer(s) and witanesw-+s.
estimate of reliability and experience, and eA fs 1
bearing on estimated reliability of the !eight' ?g.
(6) Weather and wind conditions (teletype ee .enCO) a-; s , 4
and place of sightings.
(7) Any activity or condition, meteorologioai or frher-Tsse
which might account for the sighting-
(8) Existence of any physical evidence ; f'ra aaente, pho t x --
graphs and the like, of the sighting-
(9) interception or identift'cation action taken. ,bucz
action should be taken whenever feasibiC, coma Ying
with existing air defense directives.)
e. Reports forwarded by electrical trausrissiot will, ')e to.,-Jo4sd
up within ton (10) days by a written report on AF Form 12. *.e report
will contain the same information specified in subparagraph 24 Abovt i
greater detail, and where feasible will include sketehes and signed. chested
narrative statements of observers.
f. Written reports of sightings, whore no previous & ect3?j zs4-
transmitted report has been submitted, will follow the seas fcna-& at ;t?
written follow-up.report described in subparagraph 2e above.
g. Any physidal evidence of the sighting will be fo5 sar t t
most expeditious means to Commanding General, Air Wateriiel Copuand. t` ono,
MCIS, under cover of a letter identifying the shipment with thy` re r i`? of
sighting. Mention of the method and time of shipping of this =vid t3ft
will be included in written report of the sighting.
3. It is desired that no publicity be given this r.porti.},g o--
analysis activity.
BY COMMARD OF THE CBI 1W OF STAFF.
Info copies to:
Dir/Int, . G-2, Army
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Div/n
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Commandant (INT) US Coast Guard 0. P. CA.BIP
Sp Asst for Research d Intel, State NaJor Genexal, '$'P
Director FBI Director of Intel: ige
Direct ele C b
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DEPARTMI 1'T OP THE AIR FORCE
91 1TrUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
ASPINGTON 25, D. C.
AFOIO-CC-1 8 Seutember Otif}
SUBJECT; Reporting of Information on Unconventiona3. Aircraft
TO: Commanding Generale. Major Air Commands, ZI and Ovez?e s
All United States Air Attaches
1. The United States Air Force has a continuing rec.ireme4t
for the reporting and technical analysis of observations ,f u11(k.
ventional aircraft which might indicate an advance in technolo403a1
progress of a foreign power. An unconventional aircraft, ' vithik
the meaning of this directive, is defined as any aircraft! or ai-
borne object which by performance, aerodynamic oharacterittics,')r
unusual features, does not conform to any presently known wirers 't
type.
2. It is desired that information on unconventionalaircr-rt
be reported in the following manner:
a. A separate report of each incident will be forwasrci .
No information other than that bearing on the uneonventioriral airi
craft will be included in this report.
b. Priority of transmission accorded the report will bf,
that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency, ; accoa i?~
ing to its apparent authenticity and imnorta.nce as intelligence.`
c. Reports will be forwarded to QommaIIding General, AIt
Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS.
d. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission Will
include, as far as possible:
(1) A brief description of the object(s); its shape}
size, color, number, formation if more the one,
aerodgnemic features, trail or exhaust pr pui.
si on svatem, speed, sound, maneuvers, man:} r of
disanpee,rance, and other pertinent or unuwel
f eature:s .
(2) Time sighted in 24-hour clock zonal time, and
length of time observed.
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(3) manner of observation; visual or electroztc, xV =a a
(give speed, altitude, and type of aircraft), a~ sir t
Any type of optical or electronic equipment ues sho tit
be described.
(4) Location of observer during sighting, giving 0 *1,01 ,
tulle and longitude as closely as feasible, and/=~r riis:r nee
to a known landmark. Loca"Gion of object(s) wit: re;)fr= , to
observer, giving distance, direction, and altitude.
(5) Identifying information on observer(s) a*d wit*?ssea;
estimate of reliability and experience, and any tao t r i
bearing on estimated reliability of the ttghtia s.
(6) Weather and wind conditions (teletype segxenaes at t -y
and place of sightings.
(7) My activity or condition, meteorologrtoal or ot-terwtse,
which might account for the sighting.
(8) &istence of any physical evidence; fragments, photo=
graphs and the like, of the sighting.
(9) Interception or identification notion taken. (=>uos
action should be taken whenever feasible, coupl ni
with existing air defense directives.)
e. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission` will be toli.owea
up within ten (10) days by a written report on AT Form 112. This rIpet
will contain the same information specified in subparagraph 2d above in
greater detail, and where feasible will include sketches tad signed et?tesed
narrative statements of observers.
f. Written reports of sightings, where no previous e:is titri cs:! s.r
transmitted report has been submitted, will follow the safe fors as "I
written follow-up report described in subparagraph 2e above.
g. Any physical evidence of the sighting will bt foT* det.i3
most expeditious means to Commanding General, Air Materiel Cans ad, f ",f r i
MCI8, under cover of a letter identifying the shipment with thatof
sighting. Mention of the method and time of shipping of this estdetc=e
will be included in written report of the sighting.
3. It is desired that no publicity be given this reports: ? or
analysis activity.
BY COMMAND OF THE CHI NF 07 STAll s
Info copies to :
Div Int,2, Army
Dir/Naval Int. ` - --.
Commandant (INT) US Coast Guard C. P. CAB
Sp Asst for Research & Intel, State Major Genera)., MAY
Director X731 Director of 3 ntel.ii 4en e
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D.0ARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
PD(JARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON 25, D. 0.
AFOI0.CC-1 8 September 19150
SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on Unconventional Airthraft .
TO: Commanding Generals, Major Air Commands, ZI a Overetas
1. The .united States Air Force has a continuing rep irestai t
for the reporting and technical analysis of observations j)f uncco-
ventional aircraft which might indicate an advance in tecfmoiooo dal
progress of a foreign power. An unconventional aircraft,lwtthi :
the meaning of this directive, is defined as any aiicraf't'i or ai -
borne object which by performance, aerodynamic oharaoteriistics, 3r
unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft
type.
2. It is desired that information on unconventional' airczeft
be reported in the following manner:
a. A separate report of each incident will be forwardei.
No information other than that bearing on the unconventional, aik ?
craft will be included in this report.
b. Priority of transmission accorded the report will kis
that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency! acco ti-
ing to its apparent authenticity and importance as intelligence-
c. Reports will be forwarded to Commanding General,
Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS.
d. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission will
include, as far as vossible:
(1) A brief description of the object(s); iti shams,
size, color, number, formation if more than on*,
aerodynamic features, trail or exhaust, *ropu:+
ion system, speed, sound, maneuvers, manner of
d.isap-oearance, and other pertinent or unusual
features.
(2) Time sighted in 24-hour clock zonal time, and
length of time observed.
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(3) Manner of observation; visual or eleetttanio, :From t:" t*
(give speed, altitude, and type of airc(raft),; or mr-wt.ot.
Any type of optical or electronic equipment voted t la'3tu d
be described.
(4) Location of observer daring sighting, .ving nsa,at aIA-
tude and longitude as closely as feasible, aflt /or =4s'orence
to a known landmark. Location of objet (e) WI.th ruipv=ot to
observer, giving distance, direction, and altitude.
(5) Identifying information on observer(s) and wttnesxaaaa,
estimate of reliability and experience,: and ladty f ittat?s
bearing on estimated reliability of the/ sighting.
(6) Weather and wind conditions (teletype snauena s)
and. place of sightings.
(7) Any activity or condition, meteorologichl or ~vthe * tit
which might account for the sighting.
(8) z.stence of any physical evidence; fra tents, phvi i.
graphs and the like, of the sighting.
(9) Interception or identification action taken. (Sur:
action should be taken whenever feasible, aosu>Lvii
with existing air defense directives.)
a. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission will be t't};,