A file folder with a declassification sticker.
Official description
This file contains an Evaluation Study of the Phenomenon (Flying Saucers) prepared at the request of the Plans & Operations Divisions of the General Staff, U.S. Army (P&O, GSUSA) to determine if the origin could be traced to natural phenomena or the activities of a foreign power.
Reproduced verbatim from the releasing agency.
AI summary
This file presents an evaluation study conducted by the U.S. Army in 1949, which assesses the phenomenon of flying saucers. The study aimed to explore whether these sightings could be attributed to natural events or the actions of foreign nations, highlighting the military's early interest in UFOs and their potential implications for national security.