Pentagon: Joint Staff Issues Worldwide UAP Reporting Procedures
The Joint Staff issued comprehensive guidelines governing military UAP encounters. Uniform procedures require standardized reporting using specific templates across all commands. The directive establishes rapid transmission timelines for incident data.
Background
On May 19, 2023, the Joint Staff (J3 Operations and J36 Homeland Defense Division) disseminated a classified message to unified military commands worldwide. The nine-page document established uniform procedures for gathering data and reporting on contemporary military encounters with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Designated as Controlled Unclassified Information, the message introduced a detailed standard reporting template. It mandated that UAP incident reports be transmitted within 96 hours, while engagement reports involving kinetic or non-kinetic responses require submission within 12 hours. The guidance designated the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office as the ultimate collection and analysis nexus.