Air Force Responsibility for UFOs

Summary

In February 1967, researcher Robert J. Palmer inquired with the CIA about its role in investigating unidentified flying objects. The official response, dated April 5, 1967, confirmed that all governmental responsibility for UFOs had been transferred to the Air Force. The CIA expressed its inability to provide specific information about their existence, suggesting a certain level of limited transparency. This document, though brief, reveals how in the 1960s, government agencies had already delegated UFO investigations to a single military branch.

The text, with transcription and formatting errors, shows the evolution of how unexplained aerial phenomena were managed. Although the CIA was not directly involved, its official response indicates that the Air Force was responsible for any subsequent investigations. This transfer of responsibility is key to understanding how authorities handled UFO sightings at the time, prioritizing national security over public disclosure.