Rencontres Ufologiques - 2013 09 23 - No 008

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Les Informations du jour des Rencontres Ufologiques" (The Daily Information of Ufological Meetings), dated September 23, 2013, is a private information note from the Rencontres Ufologiques, the Fédération Francophone d'Ufologie (FFU), and Mufon France. It focuses on ufological news, reader information, and activities of related organizations.

Excellent Ufological Meeting at AREPS on September 14th

The issue reports on an excellent ufological meeting held on September 14, 2013, organized by the Association d'Études et de recherches des Phénomènes Spatiaux (AREPS) in Tournai, Belgium. Approximately a dozen ufologists gathered for a meal and a meeting where documentaries were shown and discussions took place. Several observations from Belgium were discussed, including an unknown object described as a "tube spitting fire" observed in La Louvière in September 2013, moving at high speed from north to south at a low altitude. AREPS plans to investigate this case further.

MUFON Plans Extension of Investigator Courses to Various Specialties

Mufon France announced plans to expand its investigator training courses by incorporating specialized modules. Max, an aeronautics expert and Mufon France investigator, is developing a specialized training program with multiple levels. The initiative aims to broaden the scope of training to include other fields like astronomy and astrophysics, making courses accessible and targeted for future investigators.

The French Gendarmerie Takes the UFO Dossier Seriously

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to an article from "Bleu Défense," a review of the French Gendarmerie Nationale, highlighting their serious approach to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), referred to as "Phénomènes Aérospatiaux Non identifiés" (PAN).

The article, authored by Jean-Pierre Troadec, an auditor at the Institut des hautes études de la défense nationale (IHEDN) and Chef d'Escadron in the Gendarmerie Nationale, details the Gendarmerie's long-standing involvement in collecting UAP testimonies.

Gendarmerie's Role in UAP Data Collection

Since 1977, the Gendarmerie Nationale has been collecting information on UAP sightings. This effort is formalized through a cooperation protocol established in 2011 between the Gendarmerie Nationale and the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES), specifically its GEIPAN service in Toulouse. GEIPAN's mission includes collecting, analyzing, and archiving UAP testimonies, as well as informing the public.

The article emphasizes that the Gendarmerie's nationwide presence and accessible brigades facilitate witnesses reporting observations. These reports are then transmitted to GEIPAN. The Gendarmerie's role also extends to preserving physical evidence related to sightings, such as photographs or soil samples.

Historical Cases and Data

The article references the Révigny-sur-Ornain case from June 6, 1975, where a gendarme observed and photographed a luminous halo-like object that moved rapidly and disappeared. This case is cited as exemplary and is documented in French intelligence archives.

GEIPAN received 196 formal testimonies in 2010, 143 in 2011, and 185 in 2012, with approximately forty of these being Gendarmerie reports (PV).

UAP Classification

The article outlines GEIPAN's classification system for UAP:

• Category A: Explained observations.
• Category B: Observations with a highly probable hypothesis.
• Category C: Unanalyzable observations due to lack of information.
• Category D: Unexplained observations. This category is further divided into D1 (moderate consistency, often single witness) and D2 (strong consistency, multiple witnesses and/or physical evidence). Category D accounts for 22% of testimonies.

"Bleu Défense" Magazine Feature

The article from "Bleu Défense" is presented as a significant event, highlighting the Gendarmerie's commitment to investigating UAP. The review itself is published by the Association Nationale des Réservistes et des Sympathisants de la Gendarmerie (R.E.S. GEND) and aims to inform decision-makers and the public about the Gendarmerie's missions.

Jean-Pierre Troadec's Expertise

Jean-Pierre Troadec is presented as an author and expert on UAP, having written the book "Les O.V.N.I." (What Do We Know About UFOs?), which offers a scientific and sociological approach to the phenomenon since 1947.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly emphasizes the official and serious investigation of UAP by governmental and military bodies in France, particularly the Gendarmerie Nationale. It promotes the use of the term "PAN" (Phénomènes Aérospatiaux Non identifiés) to destigmatize the subject. The editorial stance is one of promoting transparency and thorough investigation, encouraging public participation and collaboration with organizations like Mufon France and the FFU.

This issue of MUFON France, dated Saturday, December 14, 2013, focuses on new services and resources for UFO enthusiasts and investigators. The cover prominently features an announcement for a new interactive map service.

New Online Service: Interactive Investigator Map

The lead article introduces a new service launched by MUFON France: an interactive map of France available on their website (www.mufon-france.fr). This map displays the locations of investigators across the French territory. By clicking on an investigator's location marker, users can access a series of details about that investigator, including contact information. The primary goal of this service is to enable witnesses to connect directly with investigators in their own region, offering a faster and more personalized contact method compared to reaching out to the National Investigation Directorate.

Currently, about fifty investigators are registered, but the map's creation requires the explicit consent of each investigator. Consequently, the map will be updated progressively. Investigators who wish to be included are urged to respond promptly to emails they have received.

The Role of a MUFON France Investigator

The article clarifies that a MUFON France investigator is an individual interested in the UFO phenomenon who wishes to assist MUFON in its investigations with witnesses. Investigators operate independently and are free to be part of other organizations or conduct investigations for themselves. They have the right to use, publish, and exploit any data collected during an investigation, including reporting it to the press.

Investigator Training and Resources

MUFON France encourages individuals to join their national network of investigators. Recognizing that many readers may be unfamiliar with UFO investigations, the organization offers online training courses designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills. These courses are accessible via the internet, allowing participants to learn at their own pace.

Furthermore, MUFON France has made a comprehensive questionnaire available online, containing essential questions for interviewing witnesses. This resource is crucial for conducting thorough investigations, ensuring all necessary information is gathered. The website also features an investigation methodology and a Practical Investigator's Manual, serving as valuable documentation for all.

A growing online library of course materials is also available, providing extensive resources. The article emphasizes that with these tools, there are no excuses for not being able to conduct a serious and complete investigation that can answer over 100 essential questions for analysis.

The national investigation directorate can be reached at: [email protected].

Special Event: OVNI Lyon Conference

The issue highlights an upcoming event: 'Rencontres des Sciences et de l'Inexpliqué – OVNI Lyon' on Saturday, December 14, 2013. The conference features a presentation titled 'The Extraordinary History of Two Encounters' by Jeanine and Emmanuel, focusing on 'The encounter with beings from space.'

Detailed Account: The 1954 Cusset UFO Incident

Page 2 delves into a specific case that began in 1954 with the B. family, who witnessed a flying saucer landing in Cusset (03). While on a walk, they observed the silent landing of a UFO about 100 meters away, hidden behind a bank. The incident was kept secret until 1983.

Jeanine L., who was 7 years old at the time, vividly recalls the event. She remembers silhouettes emerging from the craft via a ladder and then re-entering the saucer before it took off silently. The article suggests that Jeanine was 'informed' during this close encounter, implying a form of data download or programming by extraterrestrial intelligences. It posits that subsequent events and discoveries by Emmanuel Guizzo stem from this 'decompression' of information.

More detailed information about this incident is available on the website of 'Rencontres des sciences et de l'inexpliqué' at http://www.lesconfins.com/rsi.htm.

Les Rencontres Ufologiques: A Unifying Platform

The issue also promotes 'Les Rencontres Ufologiques,' described as a unifying website created to facilitate the sharing of ideas, information, meetings, and articles related to UFOs. The platform's mission is to share information and support serious research into the UFO phenomenon. They invite participation and contributions from the public, asking them to communicate meeting dates, press releases, information, articles, and reflections to their email address: [email protected].

Call to Action and Website Information

The magazine includes a visual representation of different pathways for engagement: 'Licorne 2', 'Mufon Fr', 'Ufo', 'Enquêtes', 'Je me documente', 'J'étudie', 'Je suis capable d'y contribuer', and 'Email'. It explicitly encourages readers to 'Oui, je contacte le Mufon France!' and provides the website address: http://www.mufon-france.fr.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the practical aspects of UFO investigation, from locating investigators via an interactive map to providing comprehensive training and resources. The editorial stance is one of active engagement and support for serious research into the UFO phenomenon. MUFON France positions itself as a facilitator, providing tools and a network for both witnesses and investigators. The inclusion of a specific historical case and a conference announcement indicates a commitment to both past evidence and current discourse in ufology.