UFO Responsibility Transferred to Air Force

Summary

In April 1961, the CIA responded to a query about unidentified flying objects by stating that all governmental responsibility had been transferred to the Air Force. The letter, addressed to the Australasian Institute, clarified that they could not offer specific assistance on the matter. These kinds of documents show how UFO investigations were gradually centralized within military institutions over time. Although the response was brief, it reflected a clear policy of delegating responsibilities.

The transfer of responsibility to a military institution like the Air Force suggests a more technical and operational approach to the investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena. This type of document, though sometimes limited in information, is valuable for understanding the evolution of national security policy around UFOs. In this case, the CIA played a coordinating role rather than conducting direct research.