A Brief Excursion into the History of Ufology and the Secrets of the Pentagon
“Close Encounters of the First Kind” referred to UFOs seen at close enough range to discern some details. In “Close Encounters of the Second Kind,” the UFO exerted physical influence, such as burning trees, frightening animals, or causing car engines to stall. In “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” witnesses reported seeing people inside or near the UFO.




