History
and Evolution
Source:
http://www.waterufo.net/bluebook/bbpdf.pdf
(A. F. Rullan)
Distribution: CE, SHG, NCP
US Regulation - Date Issued - Key Differences
JANAP 146
October 1, 1948; Issued regulation and then it was tabled by Major
General Cabell
JANAP 146(A)
September 25, 1950; Start of CIRVIS reporting for commercial and
military pilots. Added UFOs to the list of sighting categories
JANAP 146 (B)
September 2, 1951; Not Available
JANAP 146 (C)
March 10, 1954; Allowed Waterborne sources and added MERINT reports
JANAP 146 (D)
February 1, 1959; Integrated Canada into the reporting instructions
JANAP 146 (E)
March 31, 1966; Added that Photographs should be sent to the Director
of Naval Intelligence. Added special reporting instruction for
unidentifiable objects.