National Programs Special Management Staff

The National Programs Special Management Staff (NPSMS) is a U.S. government office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). Active at least from 2017 to 2020, it oversaw sensitive national programs, including UFO/UAP investigations. Luis Elizondo served as its Director, continuing UAP pursuits after leading the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). Key activities involved managing classified UAP efforts, briefing officials, and coordinating with entities like the UAP Task Force established in 2020. Notable achievements include sustaining DoD UAP research amid leadership transitions. Current status is unclear post-2020, likely integrated into successor groups like AOIMSG.