NCIS: Release of Closed UFO Investigations via FOIA
On April 21, 2016, The Black Vault published approximately 60 pages of NCIS documents obtained through FOIA. The records detail three closed investigations involving unidentified aerial phenomena near military installations, psychological evaluations of personnel, and surveillance concerns related to drone activity.
Background
The release comprises approximately 60 pages of investigative records from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by The Black Vault. According to the publisher, the documents detail three separate closed investigations related to unidentified aerial phenomena. Rather than confirming extraterrestrial activity, the records highlight contemporary security concerns, including the psychological toll on military personnel returning from conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the monitoring of bloggers and social media users by investigative agencies, and incidents involving unmanned aerial systems (drones) operating near sensitive military facilities. The disclosure serves as a reminder of the scrutiny applied to unauthorized drone activity around military installations and the intersection of mental health issues with UFO reporting in military contexts.