DoD: Internal UAP Briefing Card Established
The Department of Defense created an internal unclassified reference guide containing sanctioned statements regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. This resource standardized responses for spokespersons handling media inquiries about UFOs. The card consolidated official positions into accessible talking points for public affairs personnel.
Background
On May 17, 2021, the Pentagon finalized an internal guidance document known as a "Briefing Card" specifically addressing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. This unclassified tool served to assist public affairs officers and agency representatives when responding to questions on the topic. The document compiled previously released official statements into a cohesive set of approved narratives, ensuring consistent messaging across different channels. Such standardized briefing materials represent a formalized approach to managing sensitive information during periods of heightened public interest. The card specifically outlined permissible content for discussing military observations of unknown aerial objects.