Editing Project Aquarius Briefing Document (section)

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(TS/ORCON) When the Air Force officially closed [[Project Blue Book]] in Dec. 1969, Project Aquarius continued operation under control of [[NSC]]/[[MJ12]]. The [[NSC]] felt investigations of [[UFO]] sightings and incidents had to continue in secrecy without any public knowledge. The reasoning behind the decision was this: If the Air Force continued its investigation of [[UFO]]s, eventually some uncleared and unbriefed Air Force or Defense Department civilian officials would obtain the facts behind Project Aquarius. Obviously (for operational security reasons) this could not be allowed. In order to continue the investigation of UFO sightings and incidents in secrecy, investigators from [[CIA]]/[[DCD]]

'''Editor’s Note:''' One source indicated that [[DCD]] possibly refers to a domestic collection function within [[CIA]], illegal under law.] and [[MJ12]] were assigned to military and other governmental agencies with orders to investigate all legitimate UFO/IAC sightings and incidents. These agents are presently operating at various locations throughout the United States and Canada. All reports are filtered either directly or indirectly to MJ12. These agents are collecting reports of UFO/IAC sightings and incidents occurring on or near sensitive governmental installations. \[Rmc’s note: AFOSI was also very deeply involved in this collection activity.**\]

NOTE: Aliens have been extremely interested in our nuclear weapons and nuclear research. Many reported military sightings and incidents occur over nuclear weapons bases. The Alien’s interest in our nuclear weapons can only be attributed to the future threat of a nuclear war on Earth. The Air Force have initiated measures to insure the security of the nuclear weapons from Alien theft or destruction. MJ12 feels confident the Aliens are on an exploration of our solar system for peaceful purposes. However, we must continue to observe and track the Aliens’ movements until it is determined that the Aliens’ future plans contain no threat to our national security or the civilization of Earth.