CIA UFO Information Control

Summary

This document from the CIA describes a conversation with an American citizen interested in UFOs. The man wanted to include on his TV show the opinion of an intelligence organization regarding photographs of unidentified objects. The CIA rejected the idea, explaining it was very unlikely they could share such information. Additionally, he was advised that, as a citizen, he had to make his own decision on whether to write a formal letter to the director or not. The CIA's goal was to avoid any public repercussions or "flaps", meaning unnecessary media attention on the topic.

The document also shows the care the agency took in handling sensitive information. Not only did they reject the possibility of sharing evaluations, but they also made sure the interviewee understood that any action he took would be personal and not supported by the CIA. This reflects a policy of non-involvement in UFO matters publicly, unless strictly necessary.