Military / Defense

Redstone Arsenal Through the Years (Produced in 2003)

This film was obtained by The Black Vault, while producing a television series which dealt with Redstone Arsenal. The entire…

March 2, 2021

1960 US Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) / Redstone Arsenal / “Follow Me” Film

This film was obtained by The Black Vault from the U.S. Army, while producing a television series which dealt with…

March 1, 2021

Project Argus: Prolonged Isolation Study by the U.S. Navy, 1962

Background According to one of the documents below, the following best describes Project Argus: The Navy has long been aware…

February 5, 2021

Operation Argus – High-Altitude Nuclear Detonations in 1958

Background In late summer of 1958, the United States Navy Task Force 88 (TF 88) conducted one of the U.S.’s…

February 3, 2021

DOD Directive 3320.3 – Foreign Aircraft Overflight Security Program – 2/4/1985

Background According to the directive: This Directive incorporates the essential provisions of reference (a) and outlines responsibilities and functions, reference…

January 29, 2021

An Analysis Of The “New World Order” And Its Implications For U.S. National Strategy by John T. Brennan, April 1993

Background According to the paper: The Cold War is over and the result is a transition from a bipolar world…

January 22, 2021

Joint Publication 3-50: Personnel Recovery

Background This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets…

January 20, 2021

Code Words, Nicknames, and Exercise Term (NICKA) System – CJCSM 3150.29E

Background This manual establishes standard administrative policy for the assignment and management of NICKA data. The NICKA system fulfills the…

January 19, 2021

U.S. Army Lab Explores AI/ML Potential in Development of Chemical Biological Defense Solutions

Background Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) is a next-generation computer capability that holds the potential for changing everything from…

December 22, 2020

U.S. Space Force Unveils Name of Space Professionals

On December 18, 2020, the U.S. Space Force announced what members of that branch will be called -- GUARDIANS. Below,…

December 18, 2020