Chapter 1: The Historic Gathering

In August of 1952, a pivotal meeting was convened at 8:35 a.m. in Mr. Steele’s office, shortly after significant occurrences in Gleimerhausen, Germany. This classified assembly brought together a diverse group of scientists, military officials, and CIA representatives to discuss an increasingly pressing issue: unidentified flying objects, commonly known as UFOs.

The Meeting

Today’s agenda centered around the topic of UFOs, referred to informally as flying saucers by the attendees. Mr. Sullivan initiated the session by announcing the initiation of a new covert project — a UFO program dedicated to gathering and maintaining updated knowledge on the subject, enabling the CIA to formulate informed opinions. This initiative falls under the purview of the Physics and Electronics Division (P&E).

The Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) is tasked with intelligence collection, and it is strictly prohibited for P&E to comment on the project; only ATIC holds that authority. The Air Force is responsible for managing local UFO sighting reports and collecting relevant intelligence.

It was speculated that Mr. S. Possony, an officer in the A-2 Division, might provide valuable insights for the project. The meeting concluded, leaving many questions about the potential contributions from Possony unanswered.

The Event

Below is a complete transcript from the CIA document titled "Minutes of Branch Chief’s Meeting on UFOs":

The meeting commenced at 8:35 a.m. in Mr. Steele's office, with a quorum comprising Mr. Sullivan (Chairman), Mr. Ahern, Mr. Barnard, Mr. Engle, Dr. Fairchild, Dr. Fondiller, [] Gordon, Dr. Harkin, and Mr. Rajala. Mr. Sullivan opened the discussion by announcing a new project in the P&E Division focused on “Flying Saucers.” Dr. Odarenko suggested that this initiative should be established to maintain records, create external contacts, and enhance up-to-date knowledge, enabling the division to formulate necessary opinions.

ATIC is responsible for uncovering facts about these flying saucers and maintaining accurate records. The members of the P&E Division are tasked with exploring this project and identifying their contributions. Each branch has designated a representative: Mr. Elby for Physics, and Mr. Barnard for Electronics and Communications. Mr. Ray Gordon is appointed as Project Officer for the P&E Division, tasked with finding out who is managing the project and acquiring a historical overview of insights from meteorology, radar, and related sciences. He is also responsible for obtaining reports from ATIC to ensure everyone is informed of progress.

Mr. Steele inquired whether P&E should be prepared to respond to incoming requests. Since ATIC has a standardized form for reference, inquiries would be directed through them. The Air Force has local agents to investigate any questions that arise. It was believed that ATIC maintains records covering global sightings.

Mr. S. Possony, potentially a special officer in A-2, was mentioned as someone who might contribute to the discussion. Mr. Sullivan summarized the five-year tenure of Mr. Strong in the context of this topic. Ultimately, the meeting concluded without delving into specific problems.

References[1] Minutes of Branch Chief’s Meeting on UFOs

Disclaimer: This narrative is based on actual events but has been dramatized for clarity.

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