DoD: FOIA Release of Internal UAP Briefing Cards

On September 9, 2021, the Department of Defense processed a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by The Black Vault, resulting in the disclosure of twenty-eight pages of internal briefing materials. These documents, described as briefing cards, were designed to assist public affairs personnel and spokespersons when responding to questions about unidentified aerial phenomena. The materials specifically addressed the UAP Task Force and controversial Navy UFO videos that had previously circulated in public domains.

The released records provide insight into the Pentagon's standardized messaging protocols regarding aerial anomalies. Officials utilized these cards to ensure consistent communication across various agencies when confronted with inquiries about unexplained sightings. The documents represent part of the government's evolving approach to transparency regarding phenomena that have historically been shrouded in secrecy.

This disclosure marked another step in the ongoing effort to understand how military and defense institutions internally managed the UAP discussion during a period of increased congressional and public interest. The briefing cards demonstrate the administrative mechanisms employed to control narratives surrounding one of the most intriguing subjects in contemporary defense policy.