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<th colspan="7">Formulaire de plainte</th>
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<th colspan="7">Données administratives</th>
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<td rowspan="8">Titre
<p><a href="/org/us/dod/af/base/KirtlandAFB.html"><q>Kirtland AFB</q></a><q>, <a
href="/org/us/region/nm/index.html">Nouveau-Mexique</a>, 8 août - <time>1980-09-03</time>. Observation
prétendue de lumières aériennes non identifiées dans la zone réservée aux essais.</q></p>
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<td colspan="4">Date
<p><q>2 - <time>1980-09-09</time></q></p>
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<td colspan="2">Heure
<p><q>12:00</q></p>
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<td colspan="6">Lieu
<p><a href="/org/us/dod/af/AFOSI.html"><q>AFOSI</q></a><q> Det 1700, <a
href="/org/us/dod/af/base/KirtlandAFB.html">Kirtland AFB</a>, <a
href="/org/us/region/nm/index.html">Nouveau-Mexique</a></q></p>
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<th colspan="6">Reçu ce jour</th>
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<td>X</td>
<th>Oui en personne</th>
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<th>Xxxx</th>
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<th>Xxxx</th>
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<td colspan="6">Source et évaluation
<p><q>Major Ernest E. Edwards</q></p>
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<td colspan="4">Adresse de résidence ou professionnelle
<p><q>Commandant, 1608 SPS, Manzano <a href="/org/us/dod/af/base/KirtlandAFB.html">Kirtland AFB</a>, NM</q>
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<td colspan="2">Téléphone
<p><q>4-7516</q></p>
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<td colspan="6">S'applique le CR <q>44</q></td>
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<th colspan="7"> Résumé des informations</th>
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<td colspan="7">Remarques
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<li><time>1980-09-02</time>, SOURCE related on <time>1980-08-08</time>, three Security Policemen assigned to
1608 SPS, KAFB, NM, on duty inside the Manzano Weapons Storage Area sighted an unidentified light in the air
that traveled from North to South over the Coyote Canyon area of the Department of Defense Restricted Test
Range on KAFB, NM. The Security Policemen identified as: SSGT STEPHEN FERENZ, Area Supervisor, ATC MARTIN W.
RIST and AMN ANTHONY D. FRAZIER, were later interviewed separately by SOURCE and all three related the same
statement; at approximately 2350 hrs., while on duty in Charlie Sector, East Side of Manzano, the three
observed a very bright light in the sky approximately 3 miles North-North East of their position. The light
traveled with great speed and stopped suddenly in the sky over Coyote Canyon. The three first thought the
object was a helicopter, however, after observing the strange aerial maneuvers (stop and go), they felt a
helicopter couldn't have performed such skills. The light landed in the Coyote Canyon area. Sometime later,
three witnessed the light take off and leave proceeding straight up at a high speed and disappear.
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<li>Central Security Control (CSC) inside Manzano, contacted Sandia Security, who conducts frequent building
checks on two alarmed structures in area. They advised that a patrol was already in the area and would
investigate.
</li>
<li>On 11 Aug 80, RUSS CURTIS, Sandia Security, advised that on 9 Aug 80, a Sandia Security Guard, (who wishes
his name not be divulged for fear of harassment), related the following: At approximately 0020 hrs., he was
driving east on the Coyote Canyon access road on a routine building check of an alarmed structure. As he
approached the structure he observed a bright light near the ground behind the structure. He also observed an
object he first thought was a helicopter. But after driving closer, he observed a round disk shaped object. He
attempted to radio for backup patrol but his radio would not work. As he approached the object on foot armed
with a shotgun, the object took off in a vertical direction at a high rate of speed. The guard was a former
helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army and stated the object he observed was not a helicopter.
</li>
<li> SOURCE advised on 22 Aug 80, three other security policemen observed the same aerial phenomena described by
the first three. Again the object landed in Coyote Canyon. They did not see the object take off.
</li>
<li> Coyote Canyon is part of a large restricted test range used by the Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Sandia
Laboratories, Defense Nuclear Agency and the Department of Energy. The range was formerly patrolled by Sandia
Security, however, they only conduct building checks there now.
</li>
<li>On 10 Aug 80, a New Mexico State Patrolman sighted an aerial object land in the Manzano's between Belen and
Albuquerque, NM. The Patrolman reported the sighting to the Kirtland AFB Command Post, who later referred the
patrolman to the AFOSI Dist 17. AFOSI Dist 17 advised the patrolman to make a report through his own agency.
On 11 Aug 80, the Kirtland Public Information office advised the patrolman the USAF no longer investigates
such sighting unless they occur on a USAF base.
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<li> WRITER contacted all the agencies who utilized the test range and it was learned no aerial tests are
conducted in the Coyote Canyon area. Only ground test are conducted.
</li>
<li>On 8 Sept 80, WRITER learned from Sandia Security that another Security guard observed a object land near an
alarmed structure sometime during the first week of August, but did not report it until just recently for fear
of harassment.
</li>
<li>The two alarmed structures located within the area contain HQ CR 44 material.</li>
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<th colspan="7">COMPLAINT FORM</th>
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<th colspan="7">ADMINISTRATIVE DATA</th>
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<th>TITLE</th>
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<td rowspan="7">KIRTLAND AFB, NM 13 Aug 80, Possible Hostile Intelligence Intercept Incident, PLACE Frequency
Jamming.
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<td colspan="4">14 Aug 80</td>
<td colspan="2">0730</td>
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<th colspan="6">PLACE</th>
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<td colspan="6">AFOSI District 17, BID, KIRTLAND AFB, NM</td>
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<th colspan="6">SOURCE AND EVALUATION</th>
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<td colspan="6">1960th Communication Officer</td>
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<th colspan="4">RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS ADDRESS</th>
<th colspan="2">PHONE</th>
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<td colspan="4">1960 COMMSq KAFB, NM</td>
<td colspan="2">4-5098</td>
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<th colspan="7"> SUMMARY OF INFORMATION</th>
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<p> REMARKS</p>
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<li>On 13 Aug 80, 1960 COMMSq Maintenance Officer reported Radar Approach Control equipment and scanner radar
inoperative due to high frequency jamming from an unknown cause. Total blackout of entire radar approach
system to include Albuquerque Airport was in effect between 1630-2215 hrs. Radar Approach Control back up
system also were inoperative.
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<li>On 13 Aug 80, Defense Nuclear Agency Radio Frequency Monitors determined, by vector analysis, the
interference was being sent from an area (V-90 degrees or due East). On DAF map coordinates E-28.6. The area
was located NW of Coyote Canyon Test area. It was first thought that Sandia Laboratory, which utilizes the
test range was responsible. However, after a careful check, it was later determined that no test were being
conducted in the canyon area. Department of Energy, Air Force Weapons Laboratory and DNA were contacted but
assured that their agencies were not responsible.
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<li> On 13 Aug 80, Base Security Police conducted a physical check of the area but because of the mountainous
terrain, a thorough check could not be completed at that time. A later foot search failed to disclose anything
that could have caused the interference.
</li>
<li>On 13 Aug 80, at 2216 hrs., all radar equipment returned to normal operation without further incident.
</li>
<li>CONCLUSION: The presence of hostile intelligence jamming cannot be ruled out. Although no evidence would
suggest this, the method has been used in the past. Communication maintenance specialists cannot explain how
such interference could cause the radar equipment to become totally inoperative. Neither could they suggest
the type or range of the interference signal. DNA frequency monitors reporeted the interference beam was wide
spread and a type unknown to their electronical equipment. Further checks of the area was being conducted by
Technical Services, AFOSI.
</li>
<li>High command interest item. Briefings requested IAW AFOSIR 124-4 be completed at HQ AFOSI/IVOE. HQ CR 44 and
51 items.
</li>
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<p>SECRET
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<p>17 NOV 1980</p>
<p>RTTEZYVW RUFLOJA9136</p>
<p>ZNY S E C R E T</p>
<p>GT</p>
<p>SECRET FOR AFOSI ONLY</p>
<p>R 171130Z NOV 80</p>
<p>FM HQ AFOSI BOLLING AFB DC//IVOE</p>
<p>TO RUWTFBA AFOSI DIST 17 KIRTLAND AFB NM//BID</p>
<p>INFO 7602 AINTELG FT BELVOIR VA//INSR</p>
<p>SECRET FOR AFOSI ONLY</p>
<p>Ref: Request for Photo Imagery Interpretation Your MSG 292030Z Oct 80. Subject Case NR: 8017D93-126 HQ CR 44
</p>
<ol>
<li>Subject Negatives/Film were analyzed by HQ IVT and 7602 AINTELG, it and the following results were found:
<ol type="a">
<li value="a">A. Negative #1: Deplicting C-5A aircraft on approach and streaking unidentified aerial object
in lower right portion of film. Film found to be unaltered. Size differential was not consistent with size
of aircraft. Conclusion: Inconclusive
</li>
<li>B. Negative #2: Deplicting cylinder shaped unidentified aerial object in upper left portion of photo.
Film found to be unaltered. Film showed object to be consistent with field depth and consistent with
relative size of fixed objects. Conclusion: Legitimate negative of unidentified aerial object.
Bolton/Reinfeld method did not reveal visible markings on object.
</li>
<li>C. Negative #3: Deplicting irregular shaped unidentified aerial object in seven frames of 8MM film.
Because of the size and apparent speed of object no further classification or conclusion could be drawn.
Film shown to be unaltered.
</li>
<li>D. 34 inches of 8MM film: Deplicting apparent colored object moving in front of still camera. Film found
to be unaltered. Spectrography revealed colors to be basic prism features. Depth analysis revealed object
to be within 152MM of camera. Object was not consistent with relative size of fixed objects observed for
several seconds in film. Conclusion: inconclusive.
</li>
<li>E. Original Negative Deplicting Unidentified Object: Film found to be unaltered. Because of a lack of
fixed objects in the film, no depth analysis could be performed. Bolton, Reinfeld method revealed object
to be saucer shaped, approximate diameter 37 feet. Object contained a trilateral insignia on the lower
portion of object. Conclusion: Legitimate negative of unidentified aerial object.
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li> Ref your request for further information regarding HQ CR 44, the following is provided: Capt. Grace 7602
Aintelg, INS contacted and related following: (S/WINTEL) USAF no longer publicly active in UFO research,
however USAF still has interest in all UFO sightings over USAF installation/test ranges. Several other
government agencies, lead by NASA, actively investigates legitimate sightings through covert cover.
(S/WINTEL/FSA) One such cover is UFO Reporting Center, US Coast and Geodetic Survey, Rockville, MD 20852. NASA
filters results of sightings to appropriate military departments with interest in that particular sighting.
The official US Government Policy and results of project Aquarius is still classified top secret with no
dissemination outside official intelligence channels and with restricted access to "MJ Twelve". Case on
Bennewitz is being monitored by NASA, INS, who request all future evidence be forwarded to them thru AFOSI,
IVOE.
</li>
<li>4. Ref your request for technical assistance. Because of a chance of public disclosure, no knowledgeable
personnel with SPA will be provided. Continue to receive assistance from individuals mentioned in your
message, Miller, fugate. Because of the sensitivity of case, request they be thoroughly debriefed at regualr
intervals.
</li>
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<p>BTS</p>
<p>NNNS</p>
<p>DOWNGRADE 17NOV2020</p>
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<p>NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
</p>
<p>CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE</p>
<p>Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 20755-6000</p>
<p>Serial: J9014C</p>
<p>15 APR 1986</p>
<p>This responds to your letter of 7 March 1986 in which you further narrowed your Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) request for records pertaining to Project Aquarius.
</p>
<p>The document located in response to your request as stated in your 7 March letter has been reviewed by this
Agency as required by the FOIA and has been found to be currently and properly classified in accordance with
Executive Order 12356. This document meets the criteria for classification as set forth in subparagraphs 2, 4,
and 8 of section 1.3 and remains classified TOP SECRET as provided in section 1.1 of Executive Order 12356. The
document is classified because its disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage
to the national security. Because the document is currently and properly classified, it is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the first exemption of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. section 552(b) (1)).
</p>
<p>In addition, this Agency is authorized by various statues to protect certain information concerning its
activities. We have determined that such information exists in this document. Accordingly, those portions are
also exempt from disclosure pursuant to the third exemption of the FOIA which provides for the withholding of
information specifically protected from disclosure by statute. The specific statutes applicable in this case are
Title 18 U.S. Code 798; Title 50 U.S. Code 403(d) (3); and Section 6, Public Law 86-36 (50 U.S. Code 402
"note").
</p>
<p>No portion of the information is reasonably segregable.</p>
<p>Since your request has been denied, you are hereby advised of this Agency's appeal procedures.</p>
<p> Any person denied access to information may, within 45 days after notification of the denial, file an appeal
to the NSA/CSS Freedom of Information Act Appeal Authority. The appeal shall be in writing addressed to the
NSA/CSS FOIA Appeal Authority, National Security Agency, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000. The appeal shall
reference the initial denial of access and shall contain, in sufficient detail and particularity, the grounds
upon which the requester believes release of the information is required. The NSA/CSS Appeal Authority shall
respond to the appeal within 20 working days after receipt.
</p>
<p> In your letter, you take exception to the amount requested by this Agency for manpower and computer search
fees to process your original request for all information on Project Aquarius. Please be advised that NSA search
and duplication fees are computed in accordance with guidance promulgated in sections 6-201 and 6-202 of Dod
Directive 5400.7-R
</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>JULIA B. WETZEL<br> Director of Policy</p>
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