CIA UFO Panel Report

Summary

This document is a letter from the CIA to Dr. Lloyd V. Berner, a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects formed in 1953. The panel, led by Dr. R. P. Robertson, included prominent scientists such as Samuel Goudsmit and Luis Alvarez. The letter informs that the Air Force wishes certain conclusions of the report to be declassified for media use, but with restrictions. It mentions that only part of the content can be revealed, while other points, especially those linking the panel to the CIA, must remain secret.

The letter also addresses the possibility of publicly mentioning the names of the panel members, though it warns that information might leak. It requests Berner's opinion on the declassification proposal and whether he would agree to keep the CIA's connection confidential. This document reflects institutional caution around UFO reports and the importance of protecting the identities of the scientists involved.