DoD/OIG: Internal UAP Evaluation Documents Released via FOIA
The Black Vault obtained internal Department of Defense Inspector General slides through a Freedom of Information Act request. The documents reveal details about an ongoing evaluation of military UAP detection and analysis procedures. Materials include a PowerPoint from a June 2021 management conference marked as Controlled Unclassified Information.
Background
On September 16, 2021, The Black Vault received documents responsive to FOIA case DODOIG-2021-001399. The release comprised an internal PowerPoint presentation created for the DoD Office of Inspector General's evaluation of Pentagon UAP handling procedures. The slides originate from a Management Entrance Conference held on June 30, 2021, and carry CUI designation.
The presentation outlines the scope and methodology of the Inspector General's review, indicating examination of multiple defense components including Special Operations Command, Central Command, and various service branches. Investigators planned extensive field work through site visits to assess policies for detecting, collecting, and analyzing unidentified aerial phenomena.
Notably, the documents reference efforts to exploit UAP activity, though specific methodologies remain unclear pending further releases. The evaluation encompasses Combat Support Agencies and Military Counterintelligence Organizations, suggesting a comprehensive audit of defense intelligence procedures regarding anomalous aerial objects.