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Tolson __
Mohr ___
Parsons __
UNITED ST ATES GOVERNMENT
Belmont __
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Callahan __
DeLoach __
Memorandum
Malone __
McGuire __
Rosen __
Tamm __
To
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A. H. Belmon~
DATE: September 30, 1960
Trotter __
W.C. Sullivan_
Tele. Room_
Ingram __
F ROM
s. B. Donaho~
Gandy __
SUBJECT~IDENfIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
(FLYING SAUCERS)
At this time there appears to be no necessity for
additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers.
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Memorandum <J.0-5-59 pointed out that our policy
concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no
investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force
(Bureau Bulletin Number 57t 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number
38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by
Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter
Number 83 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force
on 11-12-57 assured that Bureau would be advised of any developments
in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no
necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents 1
Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to
flying saucers.
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During the past twelve months only one complaint
regarding flying saucers has been referred to the Bureau. That
immediately was turned over to Air Force. both in the field
and at the Seat of Government.
ACTION:
For your infomation. There appears to be no necessity
for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI
Handbook or Manuals relative to_flrin~ saucers. This matter will
again be reviewed on or abou 10-1:6IT
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