--- 37294296-009-030-0001.tif --- OCAMA SUPPLEMENT 1 TO AFR 80-17 OKLAHOMA CITY AIR MATERI
AI Summary
This document is a supplement to AFR 80-17, detailing the responsibilities for screening, investigating, and reporting UFO sightings at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It outlines the roles of various divisions and personnel in managing UFO reports and investigations.
Key Findings
- Establishes responsibilities for UFO sightings at Tinker Air Force Base. - Service Engineering Division (OCNE) is responsible for the UFO program. - UFO sightings must be reported promptly for timely investigation. - Reports of sightings outside Tinker AFB are referred to the nearest Air Force base. - Base Operations and Training Division (OCBO) will provide information on sightings by airborne military or civilian aircraft.
OCR Text
--- 37294296-009-030-0001.tif --- OCAMA SUPPLEMENT 1 TO AFR 80-17 OKLAHOMA CITY AIR MATERIEL AREA Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145 26 May 1967 AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1 Research and Development UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO) AFR 80-17, 19 September 1966, is supplemented as follows to establish responsibilities for screening, investigating and reporting of UFO sightings within the Tinker Air Force Base area. 3, The Service Engineering Division (OCNE). will be responsible for the UFO program at OCAMA. 3c.1 Investigative and reporting responsi- bilities: AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1, 26 May 67. = Va? a Suna % ae ts reported within the Tinker Air Force Base area. (b) Refer reports of UFO sightings occurring outside the Tinker Air Force Base area-to the commander of the Air Force base nearest the scene of the reported sighting. (2) The Base Operations and Training Division (OCBO) will furnish all available information of UFO sightings by persons in airborne military or civilian aircraft within the Tinker Air Force Base area. (3) All organizations in the Tinker Air Force Base area will telephone reports of UFO sightings to the UFO project officer: BERNARD HESTER Chief, Administrative Services OPR: OCNE DISTRIBUTION: M, B, X: MCOOI...1 (a) During normal duty hours, f (b) During nonduty hours, OCAMA Command Post, Ext 2171. The Command Post will then contact the UFO project officer. Ext 3276. In paragraph 3c.1(3)(a), change telephone extension number "3276" to "2170." “is réquirea ror tamery” inves vxga vad oe UFO sightings. 5c. OCNE will notify the Office of Informa- tion (OCK) of each UFO sighting. OCK will be responsible for release of information for the base commander in accordance with paragraph 5c, AFR 80-17. 6. OCNE will prepare and submit reports as required. MELVIN F. MeNICKLE Major General, USAF Commander --- 37294296-009-030-0002.tif --- OCAMA SUPPLEMENT 1 TO AFR 80-17 OKLAHOMA CITY AIR MATERIEL AREA Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145 26 May 1967 AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1 Research and Development UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO) AFR 80-17, 19 September 1966, is supplemented as follows to establish responsibilities for screening, investigating and reporting of UFO sightings within the Tinker Air Force Base area. 3. The Service Engineering Division (OCNE) will be responsible for the UFO program at OCAMA. 3c.1 Investigative and reporting responsi- bilities: (1) OCNE will: (a) Investigate all UFO sightings reported within the Tinker Air Force Base area. (b) Refer reports of UFO sightings occurring outside the Tinker Air-Force Base area to the commander of the Air Force base nearest the scene of the reported sighting. (2) The Base Operations and Training Division (OCBO) will furnish all available information of UFO sightings by persons in airborne military or civilian aircraft within the Tinker Air Force Base area. (3) All organizations in the Tinker Air Force Base area will telephone reports of UFO sightings to the UFO project officer: BERNARD HESTER Chief, Administrative Services OPR: OCNE DISTRIBUTION: M, B, Xs: MCOOI...1 (a) During normal duty hours, i (b) During nonduty hours, OCAMA Command Post, Ext 2171. The Command Post will then contact the UFO project officer. Ext 3276. Minimum information required is name, address and telephone number of persons reporting the sightings. Prompt reporting is required for timely investigation of UFO sightings. 5c. OCNE will notify the Office of Informa- tion (OCK) of each UFO sighting. OCK will be responsible for release of information for the base commander in accordance with paragraph 5c, AFR 80-17. 6. OCNE will prepare and submit reports as required. MELVIN F. MeNICKLE Major General, USAF Commander --- 37294296-009-030-0003.tif --- A ie ; REQUEST F@My ISSUANCE OF PUBLICATION & ees ber.) (If additional space is requir continue on reverse, identifying item by 130) May 1967 (To be completed by office of primary interest (OPI)) is review activity) THRU: (Approving authority) FROM: (Office symbol of OPI) OCNPA OCNE ee eeth Ww. Th ee ‘ : 2. TELEPHONE NO. enneth W. Thomson, Captain, USAF 3277 h 3. PUBLICATION IS (2 New ( REVISED | CHANGED ‘ x) BA cee esione (Explain in item 12.) 5. TITLE OF PUBLICATION Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) 6. TYPE (Regulation, manuai, etc.) 7. RECOMMENDED BASIC SERIES NO. (See AFR 5-2) 8. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Supplement to Regulation } Unclassified PUBLICATION DATA ; FORMS DATA YES CONTAINS COPYRIGHT MATERIAL FORMS ARE PRESCRIBED OR REFERRED TO (If "Yes", check applicable box(es)). IMPLEMENTS A HIGHER HEADQUARTERS PUBLICATION (If PP (CAD) "yes", indicate publication no. and date.) (7) NEW [77] REQUIRES REVISION —} EXISTING CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE INSERTED IN AF FORMS 1141. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FORM, THE "FEDERAL REGISTER” BECAUSE IT 1S OF INTEREST HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO FORMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY TO GENERAL PUBLIC (Usually applicable only to (This form is to be submi…
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