The U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps has released its policy and procedure for sharing UAP-related information with the Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). This release follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by The Black Vault on April 14, 2024, and is similar to a different directive previously released to Mr. Douglas Dean Johnson in March 2024 by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The FOIA request sought “a copy of records (which includes videos/photos), electronic or otherwise, of all records that pertain to your agency’s policy and procedure on sharing information with the DoD’s…
Author: John Greenewald
BZ, chemically known as 3-Quinuclidinyl Benzilate, is a potent incapacitating agent that affects the central nervous system. It is classified as a deliriant, meaning it induces a state of delirium characterized by confusion, hallucinations, and a lack of awareness of one’s surroundings. Developed in the mid-20th century, BZ has been researched and utilized by the military for its potential to incapacitate enemy forces without causing permanent harm. BZ is a white crystalline powder that is odorless and tasteless. It can be disseminated as an aerosol or in liquid form. The agent works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter…
In a recent FOIA release profiled on The Black Vault, researcher Grant Lavac discovered an email referencing the UAP Caucus Working Group. Within this email, a long list of redactions hid every recipient of the message, except one: Brian D. Fishpaugh. This revelation prompted a targeted FOIA request by The Black Vault aimed at uncovering any potential communication related to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) within Fishpaugh’s email records. Fishpaugh, who serves as the Deputy National Intelligence Manager for Aviation (NIM-A) within the ODNI, became the focal point of FOIA case DF-2024-00285. The request, filed on June 18, 2024, by The…
Security Summaries and Security Summary Memoranda are critical documents published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide an overview and detailed analysis of security-related activities and incidents within a specific region. For the Northwest Mountain Region, these documents serve as essential tools for maintaining and enhancing aviation security. Security Summaries are comprehensive reports compiled by the FAA that encapsulate the security-related events, incidents, and measures taken within a specified period. These summaries are designed to provide a high-level overview of the security landscape in the aviation sector, highlighting trends, notable incidents, and responses to security threats. Key elements typically…
This FBI file relates to bacteriological warfare. It contains investigative information gathered over several decades. Significant portions of the file have been redacted or entirely withheld due to security or privacy concerns, using exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Reports detail the use of bacteriological weapons in the Korean War, allegedly by U.S. forces, as claimed by various organizations in China and North Korea. Chinese trade unions and women’s organizations made appeals to international bodies to denounce and act against these actions . Some sections include accounts of individuals suspected of being involved in subversive activities or espionage.…