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ns and Recommendations senaiaieemmhencheeedintianies aeneee Re eT Ae There is no evidence that objects reported upon are the result of an advanced scientific foreign development; and, therefore, hey constitute no diréct threat to the national seourity. In view of this, it is recommended that the investircation and study of reports of unidentified flying objects be reduced in scope. Headquarters AMC will continue to investigate reports in which realistic technical applica-~ tions are clearly indicated. NOTE: It is apparent that further study alons present reel would only confirm the findings pre- sented herein. 1. It is further recommended that pertinent collection directives be revised to reflect the contemplated change in policy. B, All evidence and analyses indicate that reports of un- identified flying objects are the result of; 1. Misinterpretation of various conventional objects. 2. A mild form of massehysteria and war nerves. 3e Individuals who fabricate such reports to perpetrate hoax or to seek publicity. iif Psychopathological persons It is, therefore, recommended that Conclusions 1 and e of this report, with sufficient supporting data, be declassified and made public in the form of ah official press ralvnia; This action would aid in dispelling public apprehension, often directly attribut- able to the sensationalistic reporting of many of these incidents by the press and radio. £ ma <) 6 O1 SUl= a C. There are indications that the planned relea ficient unusual aerial objects coupled with the release of related psychological propaganda would cause a form of mass-hysteria. Em- ployment of these methods by or against an enemy wo uld yield similar results. In view of this, the Psychological Warfare Division and other sovernmental agencies interested in psychological warfare should be informed of the results of this study. These agencies should then coordinate in and provide further recommendations for public release of material relative to unidentified flying objects as recommended herein. 10 §-686l2 Declassification Authority: NND 57565