Brig. Gen. Carroll H. Bolender (Official Statement)

Bolender memo revealed that 'reports of UFOs which could affect national security are made in accordance with JANAP 146 and are NOT part of the Blue Book system,' confirming most significant cases handled through separate classified channels.

“Reports of unidentified flying objects which could affect national security are made in accordance with JANAP 146 or Air Force Manual 55-11, and are not part of the Blue Book system.”