Dr. Edward Condon, Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder has requested Region 2 of the Forest Service to cooperate with the University on its UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) Study. Although the study terminates June 30, 1968, they are anxious to provide a procedure for getting reports from Forest Service observers.

From their standpoint, this is not for the purpose of getting More data, but to get better data. Forest Service people, because of experience, background, and training, should be able to provide more accurate reports -- if they observe a UFO. Such reports would become part of a scientific study, and involvements with reporters or news sources should be avoided. The University has also requested reports from FAA and the Weather Bureau.

Standard procedure for Ranger Districts and National Forests to use to report a UFO follows:

A. Report information should include:

1. Time, place, and duration of sighting.

2. Number of objects seen and description of each.

3. Positive identification of a substantive object.

4. Size, distance, and motion if known.

5. Observer's name and station.

B. Report procedure:

1. Ranger District and Forest personnel should report through the Forest Dispatcher (or Forest Supervisor).

2. Forest Dispatcher should notify the Regional Dispatcher or, if no answer, call persons in order listed in the Emergency Forest Fire Plan.

3. Regional Dispatcher (or alternate) will report to Mr. Robert J. Low, University Project Coordinator, UFO Study. On the FTS system, call 303-447-1000 and ask for 443-2211 to reach Mr. Low.

So far as we know, Forest Service people in Region 2 have not sighted a UFO, but the above establishes procedure, and a report should be made if a UFO is sighted.

JOHN B. SMITH