DoD: Release of AOIMSG internal documents via FOIA
The Pentagon published internal records about the military UAP investigation group following a Freedom of Information Act request. The materials include briefing cards and coordination papers illustrating how officials structured unidentified aerial phenomena research efforts. These disclosures offer transparency regarding military processes for handling aerial object encounters.
Background
On May 16, 2023, the United States Department of Defense released multiple documents related to the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group under FOIA case 22-F-0249. The records, requested by The Black Vault, consist primarily of internal Joint Staff and OUSD(I&S) coordination packages. Additionally, the release contains briefing cards from OSD(PA) prepared for officials discussing the group's establishment. These materials reveal bureaucratic processes involved in transitioning from the previous UAP Task Force to the newly structured entity, including memoranda from the Deputy Secretary of Defense authorizing the creation. While numerous pages remain fully redacted, the unredacted portions provide valuable insight into interdepartmental coordination methods and strategic communication planning.