SUBJECT: FBI SAY MJ-12 PAPER BOGUS FILE: UFO2129 27-AUGUST-1993 Seattle, Washington, USA Recently, a case was presented in the popular UFO press, (UFO Magazine, Sunland CA), in which the US Air Force stated that the "MJ-12 Presidential Briefing Paper", was "bogus" in reply to an Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA). This file contains reproductions of all documents received from the FBI in response to our FOIA requests about investigations into the release of the supposedly highly classified "MJ-12" paper. In short, the FBI now says that the "MJ-12" paper is "bogus" too. The events described in these documents are most interesting. Please note the role of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI): An AFOSI Special Agent approaches the Dallas FBI office with a copy of the MJ-12 paper, asking the FBI to determine the authenticity of the document. FBI Dallas asks FBI Headquarters, (FBIHQ), Washington DC, what to do. FBIHQ asks AFOSI Heaquarters, Washington DC, and is told that the document is "fabricated", and "completely bogus". FBIHQ "advises" Dallas FBI to close the investigation. Apparently no FBI investigation was undertaken!? Dale Goudie Jim Klotz CUFON Information Director CUFON SYSOP ============================================================================ 4-694 (Rev.8-22-89) U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 OCT 7 1992 Subject of Request: Majestic 12 FOIPA No. 364,691 /190-HQ-1036984 Dear Mr. Goudie: Enclosed are copies of documents from FBI records. Excisions have been made to protect information exempt from disclosure pursuant to Title 5, United States Code, Section 552 and/or Section 552a. In addition, where excisions were made, the appropriate exempting subsections have been cited opposite the deletions. Where pages have been withheld in their entirety, a deleted page information sheet has been substituted showing the reasons or basis for the deletion. The subsections cited for withholding information from the enclosed documents are marked below: Section 552 Section 552a [ ](b)(1) [ ](b)(7)(A) [ ](d)(5) [ ](b)(2) [ ](b)(7)(B) [ ](j)(2) [ ](b)(3)_______________________ [X](b)(7)(C) [ ](k)(1) _____________________________ [X](b)(7)(D) [ ](k)(2) _____________________________ [ ](b)(7)(E) [ ](k)(3) _____________________________ [ ](b)(7)(F) [ ](k)(4) [ ](b)(4) [ ](b)(8) [ ](k)(5) [ ](b)(5) [ ](b)(9) [ ](k)(6) [ ](b)(6) [ ](k)(7) (See Form 4-694a, enclosed for an explanation of these exemptions.) Pursuant to your request, 9 page(s) were reviewed and 9 page(s) are being released. During the review of material pertinent to the subject of your request, documents were located which [ ] originated with another Government agency(ies). These documents were referred to that agency(ies) for review and direct response to you. [ ] contain information furnished by another Government agency(ies). You will be advised by the FBI as to the releasability of this information following our consultation with the other agency(ies). FBI/DOJ ============================================================================ 4-694a (Rev. 12-4-86) EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order; (b) (2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b) (3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on the issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b) (4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b) (5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b) (6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b) (7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement record or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, (B) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, (C) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy (D) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of a record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source, (E) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or (F) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life of physical safety of any individual; (b) (8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b) (9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d) (5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j) (2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals, except records of arrest; (k) (1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to Executive Order 12356 in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k) (2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k) (3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056; (k) (4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k) (5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his identity would be held in confidence; (k) (6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service the release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k) (7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DOJ ============================================================================ [X] If you desire, you may appeal any denials contained herein. Appeals should be directed in writing to the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development (Attention: Office of Information and Privacy), United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20530, within thirty days from receipt of this letter. The envelope and the letter should be marked "Freedom of Information Appeal" or "Information Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. [X] See additional information which follows. Sincerely yours, /s/ J. Kevin O'Brien Chief Freedom of Information- Privacy Acts Section Information Management Division Enclosures (2) ============================================================================ FD36 (Rev.8-29-85) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET X Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS S E C R E T Date 10/25/88 1 TO: DIRECTOR, FBI b7c 2 FROM: SAC, DALLAS (65C-) (P) DECLASSIFIED BY 9803 [ / ] ON 6/14/93 3 SUBJECT: UNSUB(S); FOIA # 364,691 POSSIBLE DISCLOSURE OF 4 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATION MAJESTIC-12; 5 ESP-X 00: DALLAS 6 7 This communication is classified "SECRET" in its entirety. 8 Enclosed for the Bureau is an envelope which contains 9 a possible classified document. 10 On September 15, 1988, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS (OSI), Special Agent [ ] 11 contacted the Dallas FBI with the enclosed document. [ ] received the document from [ ] 12 [ b7c, b7d per OSI ] [ ] 13 [ ] claims that an individual at the school, whom he refused to name, gave it to him, claiming he received 14 it in the mail. 15 Classified by: G-3 Declassify on: OADR 12-9 1988 16 N65-081170-1 17 18 2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) 2 - Dallas 19 [ ] 65C-0-757 (4) b7c 20 S E C R E T [ ] 21 10-28 Approved: ________ Transmitted: ______________ Per: _________ (Number)(Time) U.S. GPO: 1987 - 181-486 ============================================================================ SECRET SECRET DL 65C- Dallas notes that within the last six weeks, there has been local publicity regarding "OPERATION MAJESTIC-12" with at least two appearances on a local radio talk show, discussing the MAJESTIC-12 OPERATION, the individuals involved, and the government's attempt to keep it all secret. It is unknown if this is all part of a publicity campaign. b7c per OSI [ ] from OSI, advises that "OPERATION BLUE BOOK," mentioned in the document on page 4 did exist. Dallas realizes that the purported document is over 35 years old, but it does not know if it has been properly declassified. REQUEST OF THE BUREAU The Bureau is requested to discern if the document is still classified. Dallas will hold any investigation in abeyance until further direction from FBIHQ. SECRET 2* SECRET ============================================================================ CUFON Note: Following the above page, the first 4 pages of the "MJ-12 Presidential briefing paper" were attached with "BOGUS" in large block letters, handwritten in heavy black marking pen at an angle across the face of each page. These will not be reproduced here. ============================================================================ 0-93 (Rev.4-28-78) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 0 260 COMMUNICATION MESSAGE FORM PAGE 1 OF 2 DATE 12/2/88 CLASSIFICATION SECRET PRECEDENCE ROUTINE DECLASSIFIED BY 9803 [ ] b7c ON 8/28/91 FOIA # 348,053 FM DIRECTOR FBI TO FBI DALLAS {65C-NEW} ROUTINE BT S E C R E T UNSUB(S): POSSIBLE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATION MAJESTIC-12; ESPIONAGE-X; 00: DALLAS. THIS COMMUNICATION IS CLASSIFIED "SECRET" IN ITS ENTIRETY. REFERENCE DALLAS AIRTEL DATED OCTOBER 25, 1988. REFERENCED AIRTEL REQUESTED THAT FBIHQ DETERMINE IF THE DOCUMENT ENCLOSED BY REFERENCED AIRTEL WAS CLASSIFIED OR NOT. THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS, U. S. AIR FORCE, ADVISED ON NOVEMBER 30, 1988, THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS FABRICATED. COPIES OF THAT DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE DOCUMENT IS COMPLETELY BOGUS. [ ] b7c DALLAS IS TO CLOSE CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION. C 4808, D OADR. BT / 65-81170-2 [ ] [ ] /1 [ ] b7c SEE NOTE PAGE THREE --------------- | | DEC 9 1988 2010Z b7c |______________ [ ] DO NOT FILE WITHOUT COMMUNICATIONS STAMP ============================================================================ 0-93 (Rev.17-19-77) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION COMMUNICATION MESSAGE FORM PAGE 2 CONTINUATION SHEET STATEMENT 20 21 ============================================================================ PAGE 3 SECRET NOTE: THIS ADVISES DALLAS THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS BOGUS AND THE CASE SHOULD BE CLOSED. [ ] [ ] [ ] B7C [ ] ============================================================================ CUFON Note: The following are documents which were received in reply to an FOIA request for the Dallas FBI office files on "MJ-12": ============================================================================ 4-694 (Rev.8-22-89) U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. 20535 JUN 15 1993 Subject of Request: Majestic 12 FOIPA No. 364,691 /190-HQ-1036984 Dear Mr. Goudie: Enclosed are copies of documents from FBI records. Excisions have been made to protect information exempt from disclosure pursuant to Title 5, United States Code, Section 552 and/or Section 552a. In addition, where excisions were made, the appropriate exempting subsections have been cited opposite the deletions. Where pages have been withheld in their entirety, a deleted page information sheet has been substituted showing the reasons or basis for the deletion. The subsections cited for withholding information from the enclosed documents are marked below: Section 552 Section 552a [ ](b)(1) [ ](b)(7)(A) [ ](d)(5) [ ](b)(2) [ ](b)(7)(B) [ ](j)(2) [ ](b)(3)_______________________ [X](b)(7)(C) [ ](k)(1) _____________________________ [X](b)(7)(D) [ ](k)(2) _____________________________ [ ](b)(7)(E) [ ](k)(3) _____________________________ [ ](b)(7)(F) [ ](k)(4) [ ](b)(4) [ ](b)(8) [ ](k)(5) [ ](b)(5) [ ](b)(9) [ ](k)(6) [ ](b)(6) [ ](k)(7) (See Form 4-694a, enclosed for an explanation of these exemptions.) Pursuant to your request, 9 page(s) were reviewed and 9 page(s) are being released. During the review of material pertinent to the subject of your request, documents were located which [ ] originated with another Government agency(ies). These documents were referred to that agency(ies) for review and direct response to you. [ ] contain information furnished by another Government agency(ies). You will be advised by the FBI as to the releasability of this information following our consultation with the other agency(ies). FBI/DOJ ============================================================================ 4-694a (Rev. 12-4-86) EXPLANATION OF EXEMPTIONS SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 (b)(1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order; (b) (2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of an agency; (b) (3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), provided that such statute (A) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on the issue, or (B) establishes particular criteria withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; (b) (4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b) (5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; (b) (6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b) (7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement record or information (A) could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings, (B) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, (C) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy (D) could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of a record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source, (E) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law, or (F) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life of physical safety of any individual; (b) (8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial institutions; or (b) (9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a (d) (5) information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action proceeding; (j) (2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals, except records of arrest; (k) (1) information which is currently and properly classified pursuant to Executive Order 12356 in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy, for example, information involving intelligence sources or methods; (k) (2) investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than criminal, which did not result in loss of a right, benefit or privilege under Federal programs, or which would identify a source who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his/her identity would be held in confidence; (k) (3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or any other individual pursuant to the authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056; (k) (4) required by statute to be maintained and used solely as statistical records; (k) (5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment or for access to classified information, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information pursuant to a promise that his identity would be held in confidence; (k) (6) testing or examination material used to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in Federal Government service the release of which would compromise the testing or examination process; (k) (7) material used to determine potential for promotion in the armed services, the disclosure of which would reveal the identity of the person who furnished the material pursuant to a promise that his identity would be held in confidence. FBI/DOJ ============================================================================ [X] If you desire, you may appeal any denials contained herein. Appeals should be directed in writing to the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Policy Development (Attention: Office of Information and Privacy), United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. 20530, within thirty days from receipt of this letter. The envelope and the letter should be marked "Freedom of Information Appeal" or "Information Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA number assigned to your request so that it may be easily identified. [X] See additional information which follows. Sincerely yours, /s/ J. Kevin O'Brien Chief Freedom of Information- Privacy Acts Section Information Management Division Enclosures (2) Enclosed is an excised copy of the Dallas Field Office file pertaining to the Majestic 12 as requested by letter dated May 5, 1993. ============================================================================ INBOX.2 (#352) TEXT: VZCZCHQ0260 RR DL DE HQ #0260 3380829 b7c ZNY SSSSS DECLASSIFIED BY 9803 [ / ] ON 6/14/93 R 022349Z DEC 88 FOIA # 364,691 FM DIRECTOR FBI TO FBI DALLAS (65C-NEW) ROUTINE BT S E C R E T UNSUB(S) POSSIBLE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATION MAJESTIC-12; ESPIONAGE-X; 00: DALLAS. THIS COMMUNICATION IS CLASSIFIED "SECRET" IN ITS ENTIRETY. REFERENCE DALLAS AIRTEL DATED OCTOBER 25, 1988. REFERENCED AIRTEL REQUESTED THAT FBIHQ DETERMINE IF THE DOCUMENT ENCLOSED BY REFERENCED AIRTEL WAS CLASSIFIED OR NOT. THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS, U. S. AIR FORCE, ADVISED ON NOVEMBER 30, 1988, THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS FABRICATED. COPIES OF THAT DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE DOCUMENT IS COMPLETELY BOGUS. DALLAS IS TO CLOSE CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION. C 4808, D OADR. ? 65 - 0 - 757A SEARCHED [ ] INDEXED FBI SERIALIZED [ ] FILED [ ] DALLAS, TEXAS DEC 04 1988 4 Dec 88 1710 b7c [ ] FBI DALLAS [ ] ============================================================================ PAGE TWO DE HQ 0260 S E C R E T BT #0260 NNNN ============================================================================ FD36 (Rev.8-29-85) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET X Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS S E C R E T Date 10/25/88 1 TO: DIRECTOR, FBI b7c 2 FROM: SAC, DALLAS (65C-) (P) DECLASSIFIED BY 9803 [ / ] ON 6/14/93 3 SUBJECT: UNSUB(S); FOIA # 364,691 POSSIBLE DISCLOSURE OF 4 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATION MAJESTIC-12; 5 ESP-X 00: DALLAS 6 7 This communication is classified "SECRET" in its entirety. 8 Enclosed for the Bureau is an envelope which contains 9 a possible classified document. 10 On September 15, 1988, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS (OSI), Special Agent [ ] 11 contacted the Dallas FBI with the enclosed document. [ ] received the document from [ ] 12 [ b7c, b7d per OSI ] [ ] 13 [ ] claims that an individual at the school, whom he refused to name, gave it to him, claiming he received 14 it in the mail. 15 Classified by: G-3 Declassify on: OADR 12-9 1988 16 N65-081170-1 17 18 2 - Bureau (Enc. 1) 2 - Dallas 19 [ ] 65C-0-757 (4) b7c 20 S E C R E T [ ] 21 10-28 Approved: ________ Transmitted: ______________ Per: _________ (Number)(Time) U.S. GPO: 1987 - 181-486 ============================================================================ SECRET SECRET DL 65C- Dallas notes that within the last six weeks, there has been local publicity regarding "OPERATION MAJESTIC-12" with at least two appearances on a local radio talk show, discussing the MAJESTIC-12 OPERATION, the individuals involved, and the government's attempt to keep it all secret. It is unknown if this is all part of a publicity campaign. b7c per OSI [ ] from OSI, advises that "OPERATION BLUE BOOK," mentioned in the document on page 4 did exist. Dallas realizes that the purported document is over 35 years old, but it does not know if it has been properly declassified. REQUEST OF THE BUREAU The Bureau is requested to discern if the document is still classified. Dallas will hold any investigation in abeyance until further direction from FBIHQ. SECRET 2* SECRET ============================================================================ CUFON Note: The following page is the image of the outside of a manilla-type envelope ============================================================================ ( Flap of envelope ) SECRET --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ( Body of envelope ) SECRET FD-340 (Rev. 4-2-85) 757 Field File No. 65C-0-1A (1) Serial No. of Originating Document OO and File No. Dallas Date Received 9/15/88 From [ ] b7c per OSI (Name of Contributor) U.S.A.F / O.S.I. (Address of Contributor) Fort Worth, TX. City and State) by [ ] b7c (Name of Special Agent) To be Returned [ ] Yes [X] No Receipt Given [ ] Yes [X] No Grand Jury Material - Disseminate Only Pursuant to Rule 6(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure [ ] Yes [X] No Title: UNSUB(S) Possible Disclosure of Classified Information ESP - X (ENVELOPE ONLY) b7c OO: DALLAS DECLASSIFIED BY 9803[ / ] on 6/14/93 FOIA # 364,691 Reference: ______________________________________________________________ (Communication Enclosing Material) __________________________________ Description: [ ] Original notes re interview of ____________________________________________________________ Possible Classified Documents SECRET ============================================================================ ********************************************** * THE U.F.O. BBS - http://www.ufobbs.com/ufo * **********************************************