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Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Military Location Low 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
Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Military Location Low …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 Ge
Tinker Air Force Base Military Location Unresolved 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
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …y 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 r
Tinker Air Force Base Military Location Unresolved …urs, OCAMA Command Post, Ext 2171. The Command Post Ext 3276. will then contact the UFO project officer. AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1, 26 May 67. In paragraph 3c.1(3)
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …UFO project officer. AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1, 26 May 67. In paragraph 3c.1(3)(a), change telephone extension number "3276" to "2170." \ay =< — reported within th
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …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 inf
Tinker Air Force Base Military Location Unresolved …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 Ge
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …y 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 r
Tinker Air Force Base Military Location Unresolved …e 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 re
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …ponsible for the UFO program at OCAMA. 3c.1 Investigative and reporting responsi- bilities: (1) OCNE will: (a) Investigate all UFO sightings reported within th
Tinker Air Force Base Incident Location Unresolved …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 inf
WPAFB Publication Location Unresolved …RGANIZATIONAL CODE J i, AND TELEPHONE EXTENSION PERSON TO CALL REGARDING QUESTIONS. 8. REMARKS 9. INSTRUCTIONS TO TYPIST 10. SIGNATURE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

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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: (a) During normal duty hours, { (b) During nonduty hours, OCAMA Command Post, Ext 2171. The Command Post Ext 3276. will then contact the UFO project officer. AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1, 26 May 67. In paragraph 3c.1(3)(a), change telephone extension number "3276" to "2170." \ay =< — 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 —— 7) is required ror timely” invéSvigavidu vs ; 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 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, { (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 REQUEST FM@MmISSUANCE OF PUBLICATION ( oR identifying item by ber. ) (If additional space is requir continue on reverse, Bes. DATE i mm ay i 10 May 1967 « le (To be completed by office of primary interest (OPI)) TO: CPablicattens review activity) THRU: OCNPA OC BEP 1. NAME OF PROJEGT-OFFTCER Kenneth W. Thomson, Captain, USAF (Approving authority) 7 FROM: (Office symbol of OPI) OCNE 2. TELEPHONE NO. 3277 3. PUBLICATION IS xX) (enero ) REVISED (rectreeemeen ' seen NEW CHANGED OBTINE (__| PRIORITY (Explain in item 12.) Se TITLE OF PUBLICATION Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) 3 6. TYPE (Regulation, manuai, etc.) | Supplement to Regulation | 7. RECOMMENDED BASIC SERIES NO. (See AFR 5-2?) 8. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION Unclassified _ N/A PUBLICATION DATA | ves | no FORMS DATA YES CONTAINS COPYRIGHT MATER] AL IMPLEMENTS A HIGHER HEADQUARTERS PUBLICATION (If "ves", indicate publication no. and date, ) FORMS ARE PRESCRIBED OR REFERRED To (If "Yes", check applicable box(es)). REQUIRES REVISION NEW [7 eS | EXISTING esc CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE INSERTED IN THE "FEDERAL REGISTER’ BECAUSE IT 1S OF INTEREST TO GENERAL PUBLIC (Usually applicable only to | departmental publications.) . CAN COPIES BE RELEASED, WiTHOUT COST, TO GENERAL PUBLIC (individuals, organizations) HAVING PARTI>- CULAR INTEREST IN SUBJECT MATTER? AF FORMS 1141. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FORM, HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO FORMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY (This form is to be submitted when new or revis- ed forms are to be developed. Contact your local forms management staff for further instructions. ) N/A INDICATE THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS AFFECTED BY THIS PUBLICATION (ieee, manpower, development, Inspector General, etce). IF ALL AREAS ARE AFFECTED, INDICATE "ALL"- All oS SS a2 =. EXISTING FORMS OBSOLETED (Complete if procedural changes are making existing forms cbhsolete and unusable, List each form below.) N/A 11. COORDINATION AND CONCURRENCE HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGAN! ZATIONS: OFFICE SYMBOL ‘N AME EXTENSION OFFICE SYMBOL | NAME EXTENSION OG K 2026 OCVE R. BE. Davis B4(L OCB Je Ke. Jones 3443 31 ODC Ge L.W. Hough 14-17) 3494 6151 2/5 7 L443 DCO L70DA BL f/ 12. REMARKS L/C J.J./Pietrucha 1/Lt_ S.A. Bradley AL hens Meda 13. CERTIFICATION | CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED MANUSCRIPT MEETS AIR FORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NECESSITY, ACCURACY, GOOD TASTE, AIR FORCE DOCTRINE, EXISTING LAW, AND NATIONAL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND AIR FORCE POLICY. TYP EQ) NAME P GRANGE, AND TITLE OF APPROVING AUTHORITY SIGNATURE OFFICE SYMBOL AND EXTENSION Lt (To be completed by Publications Review activity of the Director of Administrative Services.) 14. PROJECT NO. 15. 16. NAME OF EDITOR 17. EXTENSION las Ie ZA. On er 2 "YS PROCESSING ACTION (Enter all a titi taken up to time publication is submitted to printer. ) 19, AND CONSONANCE WITH ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTER C., PROOFS REQUESTED | D. ADDITIONAL A. NO. MANUSCRIPT PAGES| B. NO. ILLUSTRATIONS INSTRUCTIONS rc | YES NO — 20. SEND ADVANCE COPIES To (Indicate name of individual, organization, and quantity.) 21. TYPED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF INDIVIDUAL APPROVING COPY FOR PRINTING 22. DATE TO PRINTER | 23. SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE 673 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM WILL BE USED UNTIL STOCK IS EXHAUSTED. FORM AF NOV 60 * U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1960 O--576245 REQUEST FO@REVIEW OF PUBLICATION ANI@PR FORM(S) (DASeComplete Part | and forward to OPR. Prepare an additional copy if a publication is being reviewed and forms are prescribed ) TO: (Office symbol) FROM: (Office symbol, name and phone no. of initiator) SUSPENSE DATE SS OCBAPA 3443 20 May '70 La £L Each OPR is responsible for keeping its publications and forms current, and for promptly rescinding them when no longer needed. Please review the publication (Including All Forms Prescribed) or form shown below to insure that it is essential to the efficient administration and operations of the Air Force; that it is in good taste, current, and accurate; and that it is consistent with existing laws, Air Force Doctrine, and National Defense, and Air Force Policy. Look for evidence of costly manpower- consuming procedures, inaccurate references, and inadequate instructions explained or interpreted in messages or other com- munications. Eliminate or modify the publication or form by rescission, revision, or change. 1. PUBLICATION OR FORM NO. 2. DATE 3° HILE AFR 80-17/0-T Sup 1 26 May 67 Unidentified Flying Ojbects (UFO) 4. TYPE OF REVIEW te 5. PRESCRIBING DIRECTIVE (Use only when a form is being reviewed) (See additional instructions below) EY ANNUAL SPECIAL 6. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 7. DATE REVIEW INITIATED TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICIAL INITIATING REVIEW SIGNATURE? » ¢ REN bed? tae bad Ne me ee b Rae Chief, Administration Division (Fold under on dotted line) (OPR: Complete and return original. If forms are prescribed, return an additional copy) TO: he symbol) FROM: (Office symbol, name, and phone no. of project officer) OCBAPA (in turn) OCNEOP/Alma M. Jones/3072 1 May 1970 STATUS OF PUBLICATION AND/OR FORM(S) (Check applicable boxes) eh CHECK HERE IF THERE ARE A. PUBLICATION AND ALL PRESCRIBED FORMS (7f amy) ARE CURRENT AND ESSENTIAL NO PRESCRIBED FORMS B. PUBLICATION IS CURRENT BUT PRESCRIBED | LIST FORM NUMBER(S) DATE DRAFT WILL BE SUBMITTED FORM(S) REQUIRE(S) REVISION DATE DRAFT WILL BE SUBMITTED C. PUBLICATION REQUIRES CHANGE REVISION (Less than 40% changed) (More than 40% changed) (If prescribing directive |DATE DRAFT WILL BE SUBMITTED D. FORM IS CURRENT AND ESSENTIAL REQUIRES REVISION has changed, specify new directive in remarks) E. PENDING REVISION, REPRINT OF PUBLICATION/ NORMAL STOCK FORM IS AUTHORIZED FOR LEVEL MONTH STOCK LEVEL UNNECESSARY AND CAN BE RESCINDED (NOTE: Each form prescribed in a rescinded publication is automatically rescinded unless a requirement for its use is contained in another publication. If the publication is to be rescinded, list under remarks each form prescribed and whether it should be rescinded or prescribed for continued use by another publication. If a form is to be rescinded, indicate whether or not it is to be replaced by another form and if so, give form designation.) aieates 0 -TAFBR Sup 1 forced out by rescission of AFR 80-17. tl fois “GEORGE STAFF PUBLICATIONS OFFICER, D/MM TYPED NAME AND TITLE_OF OFFICIAL _ AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE PUBLICATIONS CHARLES W GIFFIN, Colonel, USAF Assistant to the Director ava. oN -~ IV ~ = MV a rTomeonNn rs = — = S PREVIOUS EDITION WILL BE USED GPO : 1968 OF —298-985 rs AF For 138 MAY 68 ii cisicis ANALYSIS CHECK i 1, PUBLICATION (OR PROJECT) NUMBER. 2. DATE RCV 3. DATE TO TYPIST |4. TYPE OF ACTION B. REVISION C. REPRINT D. REJECTION E. RESCISSION | | ee PSO cre 6. | HAVE ANALY ZED [ “| EDITED -+ AND PREPARED THIS PUBLICATION (OR PROJECT) WITH REGARD TO THE PHASES CHECKED BELOW. SEE UNDER ‘SREMARKS’’ FOR IRREGULARITIES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. +- Essentiality for mission Yv |. Need for records disposition Proper identification of attachments accomplishment. information. “with basic publication. S. PUBLICATION (OR PROJECT) TITLE Possible consolidation with other kk Necessity for, or adequacy of Applicability, currency, and availabik ; . 5 : : 1 oe of references, organizational publications. copyright release. - codes, etc. Incompatibility with or duplication of 414 Need for security classification : . u. Correct format. other publications, or security statement. Consistency with delegated authority Arey Appropriateness of proposed series ff Settlement and coordination of ‘ and assigned functions. (supplement, regulation, etc.) ’ controversies. Propriety, conformity with, or conflict va ee Assignment of correct base number = Complete file copy attached for ' with existing policy and practice, ‘ and base classification(AFR 5-1). " historical file. Completeness and clarity; writing and re- peace ve Bure: if supplement or Reproduction assembly sheet writing to eliminate philosophical digres- ‘o, interim chan agreement with higher ‘ (AFLC Form 254). sions; unnecessary words or content, authority pub ‘ication. Adequacy of procedures and their List of superseded publications in ' logical sequence. /\** supersedure statement. y. Printing instructions. . cleats : Necessity for affixing the date, for re- _ Need for reports control symbol or } Action initiated on related publica- z. questing that the peal Be affixed: or for exemption clause. tions where indicated. finalizing any detail. Correct distribution symbol and/or instructions. | / |i. Need for forms coordination. 4 me 7. ‘OP R P/; NAME SL); ORGANIZATIONAL CODE J i, AND TELEPHONE EXTENSION PERSON TO CALL REGARDING QUESTIONS. 8. REMARKS 9. INSTRUCTIONS TO TYPIST 10. SIGNATURE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN Cosh, ~ Jee S2aaall AFLC ee te 236 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM WILL BE USED AFLC—WPAFB-—APR 66 13M DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS 2854TH AIR BASE GROUP (AFLC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, OKLAHOMA 73145 REPLY TO attn or: UCBB SUBJECT: AFR 80-17, Unidentified Flying Objects _ Gar 0 MAR 1967 CCBEP A a Reference message from MCOOI, subject as above, which assigns responsi- bility to OCNE for this particular functional area. In view of this message, it is requested this office be relieved of the responsibility for preparing an OCAMA supplement. Y tl pas ie © Se ae S. COREY, Major, USAF Cy to: OCBBE (Mrs, Stanley) Chief, Security Police Division OCBBP (Chief Moorer)