From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 06-18-1986
Subject: 1954 JANAP 146(C)
SOURCE: SELF EXPLAINED
DATE: 10 MARCH 1954
JANAP 146(C)
THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
JOINT COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
10 MARCH 1954
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
1. JANAP 146(C) COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING VITAL
INTELLIGENCE SIGHTINGS FROM AIRBORNE AND WATERBORNE SOURCES, is an
unclassified publication.
2. JANAP 146(C) COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING VITAL
INTELLIGENCE SIGHTINGS FROM AIRBORNE AND WATERBORNE SOURCES, is
effective upon receipt and supersedes JANAP 146 (B), COMMUNICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING VITAL INTELLIGENCE SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT (CIRVIS) and all other conflicting instructions. JANAP 146(B) shall be destroyed by burning. No report of destruction is required.
CHAPTER II
CIRVIS REPORTS
SECTION I - GENERAL
201. INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED AND WHEN TO REPORT
a. Sightings within the scope of this chapter, as outlined in
Article 102b(l), (2), and (3), are to be reported as follows:
(l) While airborne (except over foreign territory - See
Article 212).
(a) Single aircraft or formations of aircraft which
appear to be directed against the United States,
its territories or possessions.
(b) Missiles.
(c) Unidentified flying objects.
(d) Submarines.
(e) A group or groups of military surface vessels.
(2) Upon Landing.
(a) Individual surface vessels, submarines, or aircraft
of unconventional design, or engaged in suspicious
activity or observed in an unusual location or
following an unusual course.
(b) Confirmation reports.
202. SIGHTINGS NOT TO BE REPORTED
Reports are not desired concerning surface craft or aircraft in
normal passage, or known U.S. military or government vessels and aircraft.
JANAP 146(C)
CHAPTER III
MERINT REPORTS
SECTION I - GENERAL
301. INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED AND WHEN TO REPORT
a. Sightings within the scope of this chapter (as outlined in
Article 102b., (4), (5), (6), (7) are to be reported as follows:
(l) Immediately (except when within territorial waters of other
nations as prescribed by international law)
a) Guided Missiles
b) Unidentified flying objects
c) Submarines
d) Group or groups of military vessels
e) Formation of aircraft (which appear to be directed
against the United States, its territories or
possessions).
f) Individual surface vessels, submarines, or aircraft of
unconventional design, or engaged in suspicious
activity or observed in an unusual location or
following an unusual course.
(2) When situation changes sufficiently to warrant an
amplifying report (see Art. 409).
SECTION III - SECURITY
308. MILITARY AND CIVILIAN
a. All persons aware of the contents or existence of a MERINT
report are governed by the Commincations Act of 1934 and amendments thereto, and Espionage Laws. MERINT reports contain information affect- ing the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Laws, 18 U.S. Code, 793 and 794. The unauthorized transmission or revelation of the contents of MERINT reports in any manner is pro- hibited.
b. Military commands and activities in making local distribution
of MERINT reports and in subsequent communications regarding the contents of any MERINT report shall handle such communications in accordance with current security regulations.
402. EXAMPLES BY TYPE
The following are examples of the types of "MERINT" reports.
Specific application of Military or commercial procedure has been avoided since the means of transmission would determine the procedure to be used.
Of primary importance is the expeditious handling and accuracy of the reports.
a. "MERINT" REPORT
(1) A radiotelegraph transmission:
RAPID US GOVT
TO
COMEASTSEAFRON 90 CHURCH ST. NEW YORK
MERINT 5126 N 14230W 3 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
HEADED NW AT 17000 FEET CIGAR SHAPE 50 FEET TO SW AT
2 MILES VERIFIED BY NAVIGATOR VISIBILITY UNLIMITED
211513Z JONES NKLN
C U F O N
Computer UFO Network
Seattle Washington, USA
(206) 776-0382 8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit 300/1200/2400 bps.
SYSOP - Jim Klotz Information Director - Dale Goudie
UFO Reporting and Information Service
Voice Line - (206) 721-5035
P.O.Box 832, Mercer Island, WA 98040, USA
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