CIA Memorandum on Unidentified Flying Objects

Summary

This 1953 document outlines a plan for handling reports on unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It suggests appointing the head of the Applied Sciences Division as coordinator, with David S. Stover as the main point of contact. The memo recommends reviewing existing files and destroying most of them, keeping only a few notable cases. The goal is to manage the subject efficiently without overwhelming staff with irrelevant reports. It mentions the possibility of increased activity during the summer, justifying closer monitoring. The memorandum ends by requesting approval to draft official directives.