NICAP

Summary

The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena was a civilian UFO research organization. It collected reports, publicized cases, and interacted with public debate around government records.

Origin

Founded as a civilian organization during the public UFO debate of the 1950s.

Scope

Collected sighting reports, corresponded with witnesses and officials, and advocated for public attention to UFO evidence.

Key personnel

Donald Keyhoe, Richard Hall, and NICAP staff and volunteers.

Termination

Declined and ceased major operations by around 1980.

Current status

Historical civilian organization; include only where BlueBook records name it.