NICAP and its organizational structure

Summary

The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) is an organization dedicated to the study of unidentified aerial phenomena. Although its structure appears informal, it operates with considerable efficiency. Stuart Nixon, with a background in investigative journalism, is the executive director. Alongside John Acuff and Charles Miller, he forms the Editorial Review Board, responsible for policies, publications, and media relations. This board relies heavily on a multidisciplinary advisory group and a well-organized network of investigators spread across the country.

NICAP has a solid system of investigators. Nixon divided the country into regions and appointed investigators in each. Requirements to become an investigator include formal scientific or technical training and the ability to cover an area of at least 50 miles in an hour. As of a few months ago, there were around 35 investigators, with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. The organization also has a computer project, "Project Access," to analyze thousands of reports and identify patterns. With an annual budget of $40,000 and 3,500 members, NICAP aims to grow due to renewed interest in UFO sightings.