FOIA Release: NASA-DoD MOA on AARO Liaison (Sept 2023)
The Black Vault obtained a Memorandum of Agreement via transparency laws. This document reveals formal cooperation between space and defense agencies regarding anomalous phenomena. It defines the specific role of a NASA representative within the military's anomaly bureau.
Background
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the transparency platform acquired a seven-page agreement signed earlier this year. The memorandum establishes specific protocols for collaboration between military intelligence and civilian space exploration departments.
Mark McInerney serves as the designated connection between the aerospace administration and the anomaly resolution office. His appointment represents an institutional bridge facilitating data exchange regarding unidentified aerospace phenomena.
The disclosed paperwork clarifies administrative procedures for handling sensitive observations. It formalizes NASA's contribution to the Defense Department's investigative efforts into unexplained aerial incidents.