US Navy: Commitment to publish all Range Fouler reports online
In September 2022, the U.S. Navy committed to publishing all Range Fouler reports within their online reading room. This decision followed ongoing FOIA requests by researchers seeking transparency on military UAP encounters. The announcement marked a significant step toward systematic disclosure of previously classified incident documentation.
Background
During September 2022, U.S. Navy officials informed The Black Vault that they would add all Range Fouler incident reports to their public reading room. This commitment emerged while processing specific request DON-NAVY-2022-012146 filed in August 2022. Via TheBlackVault.com (FOIA), these documents derive from standardized military forms used by personnel to report anomalous objects. Many records remain redacted under UAP security guidelines. The publication policy represented a notable shift toward transparency regarding military documentation procedures. However, the Navy noted that an open appeal remained pending regarding certain withheld materials.