Department of the Air Force Committee to Review Project Bluebook, 1966-1967

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It would be useful to know how many times SPADATS sights
unidentified objects with their radar. Is this number
small or large? In either case, it means something dif-
ferent. If the number is large then this gives emphasis
to the supposition that there are a large number of poten-
tial UFOs in the atmosphere. If the number is significantly
small then because SPADATS is continuously scanning the skies,
this lends credence to the supposition that UFOs are
figments of emotional peoples imaginations.

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A short review of the findings of the scientific groups
who have worked on the UFO problem should be made available
so that any new effort undertaken does not have to discover
the wheel all over again. (Carter)

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The Air Force should perhaps send letters to local police
departments or, better still, when appropriate give a short
briefing to police agencies asking for their responsible
cooperation in the "Project Blue Book" effort. Undoubtedly,
this would cause the number of sightings to rise because of
the emotional response of the public. However, local police
usually have a good public image so their value in helping
the Air Force improve its statue should be weighed in light

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