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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON, DC John Greenewald, Jr. 27305 W . L ive Oak Road Suite #1203 Castaic, CA 91384 RE : ODNI MDR Tracking No. DEOM -2021-00006 Mr. Greenewald : March 21 , 2022 This letter responds to your Mandatory Declassification Review (" MDR " ) request dated 26 June 2021 , received in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (" ODNI " ) Information Manageme nt Office (" IMO ") on 28 June 29021. Pursuant to Section 3 .5 of Executive Order (" E.O . ") 13526 , you requested a declassification review of the classified version of the "Preliminar y Assessment [oj] Unidentified Aerial Phenom ena ... that was giv en to Congress /Senate on or around June 25 , 2021. " (Enclosure 1) IMO conducted a search for responsive records and located the document responsive to your request (Enclosure 2) . IMO determined that portions of the document are currently and properly classified in accordance with Sections IA (a) . lA(c) , lA(d) , 1.4(g) and 6 .2(d) of E .O. 13526. In addition , some information requires withholding under section 3 .5(c) - the applicable statutes are: • 50 U.S . c. § 3024(i)(1) - information pertaining to intelligence sources and methods , and the National Security Act of 1947 , as amended; • 50 USC § 3605 (formerly P.L. 86-36), which protects against disclosure ofNSA Functions and Information If you are not satisfied with IMO ' s response to your request , you may administratively appeal this decision by submitting a written request to the Director , Information Management Office , Office of the Director of National Intelligence , Washington , DC 20511 or DNI - FOIA @ dni .gov . The request letter and envelope , or subject line of the email , should be marked " MDR Appeal. " The appeal must specify the document(s) or information to be considered on appeal. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 60 days of the date of this letter.

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DEOM-2021 -00006 28 JUN 2021 (b )( 3 )( b )( 6 ) From: NationaI.FO I [email protected] on behalf of Nat ional FOIA Portal < [email protected]> Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hello, Saturday. June 26. 2021 8:40 AM DNI-FO IA New FOIA request received for Office of the Director of National Intelligence FOIA Request confirmation #230231.pdf A new FOIA request was submitted to your agency component: The following list contains the entire submission submitted June 26,2021 08 :40:02am ET, and is fornlatted for ease of viewing and printing. Contact information First name Last name Mailing Address John Greenewald 27305 W. Live Oak Rd. Suite #1203 City Castaic State/Province CA Postal Code 91384 Country Phone Company/Organization Email United States 80045622282 The Black Vault, Inc. [email protected] Request Request 10 230756 Confirmation 230231 10 Request description To whom it may concern, This is a request for a mandatory declassification review (MDR) , under the terms of Executive Order 13526, of the following document(s): Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (Or other title). I am seeking the CLASSIFIED version of this report : https:/Iwww .dni.govlindex.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports- publications-2021Iiteml2223 -preliminary-assessment-un identified-aeria l- phenomena .. that was given to Congress/Senate on June 25 , 2021. To be clear, I am NOT asking for the public version of the report. I am seeking the classified "annex' or report or any other material that was given to Congress/Senate on (or around) June 25, 2021 . It is my believe that despite the classified nature of the material, it should not be exempted 100%. I ask that the information be reviewed, and the non-exempted information released . Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response! Sincerely , John Greenewald , Jr . 27305 W. Live Oak Rd . Suite #1203 Castaic, Ca. 91384 FAX 1-818-659-7688 1

Supporting documentation Fees Request media category 10 Fee waiver Explanation Willing to pay no First and foremost, in recent weeks, months and years, this very topic, UFOs, has garnered worldwide media attention and public interest. NUMEROUS stories in the mainstream media WORLDWIDE have resulted. Newspapers and online magazine from around the globe have covered this story, and I feel the responsive records in this case, would go to offer the public a great understanding of something that is not only public interest, but something of great value to the public understanding. I have a unique way of disseminating this information. My website The Black Vault (www.theblackvault.com). known worldwide for covering topics related to U.s. Government documents, records and secrets, serves approximately 24,000 people every day. I offer responsive records I get under the FOIA, for free, to those visitors. I also take those documents, when applicable, and write editorialized articles and summaries for publication elsewhere. I also have the ability, should the responsive records truly be newsworthy, to garner media attention for them. I have appeared on numerous television shows, news programs, magazine, and newspapers from around the globe. 25 Expedited processing Expedited Processing Explanation yes First and foremost, in recent weeks, months and years, this very topic, UFOs, has garnered worldwide media attention and public interest. NUMEROUS stories in the mainstream media WORLDWIDE have resulted. Newspapers and online magazine from around the globe have covered this story. and I feel the responsive records in this case, would go to offer the public a great understanding of something that is not only public interest, but something of great value to the public understanding. I have a unique way of disseminating this information. My website The Black Vault (www.theblackvault.com). known worldwide for covering topics related to U.S. Government documents, records and secrets, serves approximately 24,000 people every day. I offer responsive records I get under the FOIA , for free, to those visitors. I also take those documents, when applicable, and write editorialized articles and summaries for publication elsewhere. I also have the ability, should the responsive records truly be newsworthy, to garner media attention for them. I have appeared on numerous television shows, news programs, magazine, and newspapers from around the globe. The following table contains the entire submission, and is formatted for ease of copy/pasting into a spreadsheet. request confirmatio address_c address_cou address_Ii address_Ii address_stateJlro address_zipJ'ostal • id n id ity ntry nel ne2 vince _code 230756 230231 Castaic United States 27305W. Live Oak Rd. Suite #1203 CA 91384 1 2

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50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (U) Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 25 June 2021 Class ifi ed By : 50 U.S.C. § 3024(m)(1) 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) (U) SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS (U) Scope (U) This preliminary report is provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to a provision in Senate Report 116-233, accompanying the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 , that the DNI , in consultation with the Secretar y of Defense (SECDEF), is to submit an intelligence assessment of the threat posed by unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the progress the Department of Defense Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force (UAPTF) has made in understanding this threat. (U) This report provides an overview for policymakers of the challenges associated with characterizing the potential threat posed by UAP while also providing a means to develop relevant processes , policies , technologies , and training for the U.S. military and other U .S. Government (USG) personnel if and when they encounter UAP , so as to enhance the Intelligence Community ' s (IC) ability to understand the threat. The UAPTF Director , is the official accountable for ensuring the timely collection and consolidation of data on UAP. The dataset described in this report is currently limited primarily to USG reporting of incidents occurring from November 2004 to March 2021. Data continues to be collected and analyzed. (U) This report was prepared for the Congressional Intelligence and A rmed Services Committees under the auspices of the ODN!. It was drafted by the UAPTF ODNI National Intelligence Manager for Aviation , with input from U SD(I&S), lA , FBI , NRO , NGA , NSA , Air Force , Army , Navy , Marine Corps , DARPA , FAA, , NOAA , ODNIINIM- Emerging and Disruptive Technology , ODNIlNational Counterintelligence and Security Center , and ODNllNational Intelligence Council. (U) Assumptions (U ) Various forms of sensors that register UAP generally operate correctly and capture enough real data to allow initial assessments , but some UAP ma y be attributable to sensor anomalies. 2 50 U.S.C. § 3024(1)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) (U) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (U) The limited amount of high-quality reporting on UAP hampers our ability to draw firm conclusions about the nature or intent of UAP. The UAPTP considered a range of information on UAP described in U.S. military and IC (Intelligence Community) reporting, but because the reporting lacked sufficient specificity, ultimately recognized that a unique, tailored reporting process was required to provide sufficient data for analysis ofUAP events. 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) As a result, the UAPTP concentrated its review on ~escribing InCIdents that occurred between 2004 and 2021, the majority of which are a result of a new tailored process to better capture UAP events through formalized reporting. 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) • (U) Most of the UAP reported probably do represent physical objects given that a majority of UAP registered across multiple sensors, to include radar, infrared, electro- optical, weapon seekers, and visual observation. In a limited number of incidents, UAP reportedly appeared to exhibit unusual flight characteristics, including several in which the 1.4(a)( e )(g) ~1.4(a)(e)(g) ,==" involvin • These observations could be the result of sensor errors, spoofing, or observer . misperception and require additional rigorous analysis. (U) There are probably multiple types ofUAP requiring different explanations based on the range of appearances and behaviors described in the available reporting. Our analysis of the data supports the construct that if and when individual UAP incidents are resolved they will fall into one offive potential explanatory categories: airborne clutter, natural atmospheric phenomena, USG or U.S. industry developmental programs, foreign adversary systems, and a catchall "other" bin. (U) UAP clearly pose a safety of flight issue and may pose a challenge to U.S. national security. Safety concerns primarily center on aviators contending with an increasingly cluttered air domain. UAP would also represent a national security challenge if they are foreign adversary collection platforms or provide evidence a potential adversary has developed either a breakthrough or disruptive technology. (U) Consistent consolidation of reports from across the federal government, standardized reporting, increased collection and analysis, and a streamlined process for screening all such reports against a broad range of relevant USG data will allow for a more sophisticated analysis ofUAP that is likely to deepen our understanding. Some of these steps are resource-intensive and would require additional investment. 3 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)

50 USc § 3024(1) (U) AVAILABLE REPORTING LARGELY INCONCLUSIVE (U) Limited Data Leaves Most UAP Unexplained (U) Limited data and inconsistency in rep0l1ing are key challenges to evaluating UAP. No standardized rep0l1ing mechanism existed until the Navy established one in March 2019 . The Air Force subsequently adopted that mechanism in November 2020 , but it remains limited to USG rep0l1ing . The UAPTF regularly heard anecdotally dming its research about other observations that occUlTed but which were never captured in fOlmal or infOlmal rep0l 1ing by those observers. carefully con~ion , the UAPTF focused on a dataset of _ Df()l)al)lv des c ribing ~ that involved UAP largely witnessed ftrsthand aviators and that were collected from systems considered to be reliable . These rep0l1s describe incidents that OCCUlTed between 2004 and 2021 , with the majority coming in the last two years as the new rep0l1ing mechanism became better known to the military aviation commtnllty. In only one instance , the UAPTF was able to identify the reported UAP with high confidence . . In that case , we identified the object as a large , deflating balloon. The others remain lmexplained. 144 repol1s originated from USG somces. Of these, 80 rep0l1s invo lved n h.,,,,, • .,, ""tt · with multiple sensors including 14(a) ••• and . The remaining IIIEJ observed incidents were (See Tables 1 and 2.) 1.4(a) Of the 144 USG repol1s_ riginated from Navy "Range Fouler,,2 which provide basic infOlmation , such as the time , date , location , description , and what occmred dming the event. _eports were from a 1.4( a) combination of Air Force , Marine Corps , Coast Guard , and other USG agenCIes. UAP were described in most rep0l1s as objects that intenupted pre- planned or other militaIY activity . l.4(a)(g) 50 USc § 3024(1) f the 144 rep011s contained 1 A(a)(g) 50 USC § 3024(1) 1 4(c) Although these rep0l1s 14(c) the descriptions of lmknown targets 1 4(c) ===============- •••• as in a limited lllUllber of instances. 1.4 c 2 (U) U.S . Navy aviators defme a "range fouler" as an activity or object that interrupts pre-phullled training or other in a military operating area or restricted air space. - 4 50 USC § 3024(1)

50 USc § 3024(1) (U) UAP Collection Challenges (U) Sociocultural stigmas and sensor limitations remain obstacles to collecting data on UAP. Although some teclmical challenges-such as how to appropriately filter out radar clutter to ensure safety of flight for military and civilian aircraft-are longstanding in the aviation community , while others are lullque to the UAP problem set. • (U) Narratives from aviators in the operational community and analysts from the military and Ie describe disparagement associated with obselving UAP rep0l1ing it or attempting to discuss it with colleagues. Although the effects of these stigmas have lessened as senior members of the scientific policy military and intelligence comlmmities engage on the topic seriously in public , reputational risk may keep nn., .. r" ... r., silent, complicating scientific pursuit of the topic. The sensors mOlmted on U.S. military platforms are typically designed to fulfill specific missions often • (U) Sensor vantage points and the numbers of sensors conclUTently obselving an object play substantial roles in distinguishing UAP from known objects and determining whether a UAP demonstrates breakthrough aerospace capabilities. Optical sensors have the benefit of providing some insight into relative size , shape and structure. Radiofrequency sensors provide more accurate velocity and range information. (U) But Some Potential Patterns Do Emerge (U) Although there was wide variability in the repol1s and the dataset is clUTently too limited to allow for detailed trend or pattern analysis there was some clustering ofUAP obselvations regarding shape , size , and , particularly , propulsion . UAP sightings also tended to cluster around U.S. training and testing grounds , but we assess that this may result ii-om a collection bias as a result of focused attention , greater numbers of latest-generation sensors operating in those areas lullt expectations , and guidance to report anomalies. most common shape described by military personnel in their rep0l1ing was all. (See Figure 1.) . Militatyaviators described many ofthesell'M objects as 1 ~(a) that Several sightings were lilfil. shapes like all'l5I or a 5 50 USC § 302~( 1 )

1.4(a) 50use §3024(1) In'''>1"V~'1'1 UAP usually traveled between . nd Altitudes varied for these objects , but frequently registered between "',W and _ mean sea level (MSL). We have _ cases , however in which the observer perceived that the UAP demonstrated and another in which the UAP was detected _ feet MSL. a Handful ofUAP Appear to Demonstrate Advanced Technology 18 incid ents , described in 21 repolis obselvers repOlied unusual UAP movement t'\<>t~~n " c or flight characteristics , and/or A few of these repot1s describe UAP behavior 1 4(a)(g) 50 use § 3024(1) Some UAP appeared to remain stationalY in winds aloft , move against the wind , maneuver abruptly or move at considerable speed without discemable means of propUlsion. In a small number of cases , military aircraft systems processed radio frequency (RF) energy I associated with UAP sightings as 1 4(a)(g) Although there are we wou ld ,'. ,. 14(a)(g) Recordings of radar displays suggest these UAP"i"'. 50 use § 3024(1) 1 4(a)(g) 1 4(a)(g) 14(a)(g) 14(a)(g) 50 use § 3024(11 a Navy repOli documented •••••••••••• but then appeared to change course and speed , from In 141a) 14(a) 14(a) 50 use § 3024(1) I 1 4(a) 141a) l.4(a) '== Iia UAP exhibited ••••• according to 14(a) The l.4(a) UAPTF lQCUUOn,u reports of aircraft indicating 14(a) UAPTF holds a small amOlmt of data that appear to show UAP demonstrating CC€!lell'atJlon or a degree of signature management However , this 14(a)(g)(e) Additional rigorous analyses is necessary by multiple teams or groups of technical expelis to determine the nature and validity of these data. We are conducting fmiher analysis to detennine if breakthrough technologies were demonstrated. to 14(a)(g) during a ll'Em. ,. incident the UAP 1 4(a)(g) 6 50 USC § 3024(1)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) from the aircraft. Dlll m • rIl!EJllll(!JI'!'II.'-- shows the object 1.4(a)(g) A 2004 UAP event reportedly demonstrated 1.4(a)(g) 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) According to U .S. Navy reporting , duringlClEJlC!)lhours in 1.4(a)(g) a helicopter pilot and two weapons systems officers (WSOs) visually observed several objects moving approximately 1.4(a)(g) ,;;;;.;;;;;;;~;;;~ One of the WSOs,1IIEJm) ! approximately IIIE1ImIIfive objects , wh ich The WSO reported he 1.4(a)(g) 1.4(a)(g) but ••••••••••• the pilot and the other WSO IIlEJIfiIJI the IIlEJII _objects. (U) UAP PROBABLY LACK A SINGLE EXPLANATION (U) The UAP documented in this limited dataset demonstrate an array of aerial behaviors, reinforcing the possibility there are multiple types of UAP requiring different explanations . Our analysis of the data supports the construct that if and when individual UAP incidents are resolved they will fall into one of five potential explanatory categories: airborne clutter , natural atmospheric phenomena , usa or industry developmental programs , foreign adversary systems , and a catchall "other" bin. With the exception of the one instance where we determined with high confidence that the reported UAP was airborne clutter , specifically a deflating balloon , we currently lack sufficient information in our dataset to attribute incidents to particular explanations . 1.4(a)(c)(g) 6.2(d) 50 u.s.c. § 3024(1) I 50 U.S .C. § 3024(i) Airborne Clutter: These objects include birds , balloons, recreational unmanned aerial vehicles (UA V) , or airborne debris like plastic bags that muddle a scene and affect an __ ability to identify true targets, such as enemy aircraft. This category can also include " 1.4(g) We recognize that 1.4(g) With the 1.4(g) 7 50 U.S.C . § 3024(i)

50 U.s.C. § 3024(i) 50 U.S C. § 3024(i) We have examples of pilots who stated that they 1.4(g) Atmospheric Phenomena: Natural atmospheric phenomena includes ice crystals, moisture, and thermal fluctuations that may register on some infrared and radar systems. 1.4(c)(g) 6.2(d) • (U) Although we cannot definitively classify any UAP occurrences in our dataset as caused by atmospheric phenomena, we also cannot rule out the possibility that these factors may account for some of what pilots have observed. (U) USG or Industry Developmental Programs: Some UAP observations could be attributable to classified USG aerospace programs or systems under development by commercial aerospace firms. We were unable to confirm , however , that these systems accounted for any of the UAP reports we collected. 50 U.S . C. § 3024(i) We have 1.4(c) 6.2(d) 50 U.S.C . § 3024(i) Foreign Adversary Systems: Some UAP may be intelligence collection platforms developed by China, Russia, another nation, or a non-governmental entity . They could also be a 1.4(c) Although IllS In addition, we 1.4(c) 6.2(d) (U) Other: Although most of the UAP described in our dataset probably remain unidentified due to limited data or challenges to collection processing or analysis , we may require additional scientific knowledge to ·successfully collect on, analyze, and characterize some of them. We would group such objects in this category pending scientific advances that allowed us to better understand them. The UAPTF intends to focus additional analysis on the small number of cases where there are initial indications that a UAP appeared to display unusual flight characteristics or signature management. 8 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i ) (U) UAP THREATEN FLIGHT SAFETY AND, POSSIBLY, NATIONAL SECURITY (U) UAP pose a hazard to safety of flight and could pose a broader danger if some instances represent sophisticated collection against U.S. military activities by a foreign government or demonstrate a breakthrough aerospace technology by a potential adversary. (U) Ongoing Airspace Concerns 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) We have documented flight safety concerns and 1.4(g) , ••••••••••••••••••••••••• When aviators encounter safety hazards, they are required to report these concerns. Depending on the location , volume , and behavior of hazards during incursions on ranges , pilots may cease their tests and /or training and land their aircraft , as well as a deterrent effect on 1.4(g) reporting. 1.4(g) - 50 U.S . C. § 3024(i) a pilot briefly observed 1.4(a)(g) However , a 1.4(a)(g) • (U) The UAPTF has 11 reports of documented instances in which pilots reported near misses with a UAP . (U) Potential National Security Challenges (U) We currently lack data to determine any UAP are part of a foreign collection program or indicative of a major technological advancement by a potential adversary. We continue to monitor for evidence of such programs given the counterintelligence threat they would pose , particularly as some UAP have been detected near military facilities or by aircraft carrying the USG's most advanced sensor systems . 9 50 U.S . C. § 3024(i)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) (U) EXPLAINING UAP WILL REQUIRE ANALYTIC, COLLECTION AND RESOURCE INVESTMENT (U) Standardize the Reporting, Consolidate the Data , and Deepen the Analysis (U) In line with the provisions of Senate Report 116-233 , accompanying the IAA for FY 2021 , the UAPTF ' s long-term goal is to widen the scope of its work to include additional UAP events documented by a broader swath of USG personnel and technical systems in its analysis. As the dataset increases , the UAPTF ' s ability to employ data analytics to detect trends will also improve. The initial focus will be to employ artificial intelligence/machine-learning algorithms to cluster and recognize similarities and patterns in features of the data points. As the database accumulates information from known aerial objects such as weather balloons , high-altitude or super-pressure balloons , and wildlife, machine-learning can add efficiency by pre-assessing UAP reports to see if those records match similar events already in the database. • (U) The UAPTF has started developing interagency analytical and processing workflows to ensure both collection and analysis will be well informed and coordinated. 50 U.S.C. § 3024(1) Given the 1.4( c) ••••• the UAPTF also plans to explore how best to leverage the capabilities of non-DoD departments and agencies to enable effective and efficient transfer of data and among the DoD and the 1.4(c) law enforcement community. (U) The majority of UAP data is from u.S. Navy reporting , but efforts are underway to standardize incident reporting across U.S. military services and other government agencies to ensure all relevant data are captured with respect to particular incidents and any U. S. activities that might be relevant. The UAPTF is currently working to acquire additional reporting, including from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) , and has begun receiving data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • (U) Although USAF data collection has been limited historically, the USAF began a 6-month pilot program in November 2020 to collect in the most likely areas to encounter UAP and is evaluating how to normalize future collection, reporting and analysis across the entire Air Force. • (U) The FAA captures data related to UAP during the normal course of managing air traffic operations. The FAA generally ingests this data when pilots and other airspace users report unusual or unexpected events to the FAA's Air Traffic Organization .. • (U) In addition , the FAA continuously monitors its systems for anomalies , generating additional information that may be of use to the UAPTF. The FAA is able to isolate data of interest to the UAPTF and has a robust and effective outreach program that can help the UAPTF reach members of the aviation community to highlight them the importance of reporting UAP. to 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)

50 U.S.C . § 3024(i) (U) Expand Collection (U) The UAPTF is looking for novel ways to increase collection of UAP cluster areas when U.S . forces are not present as a way to baseline " standard" UAP activity and mitigate collection bias in the dataset. One proposal is to use advanced algorithms to search historical data captured and stored by radars . The UAPTF also plans to update its current interagency UAP collection strategy in order bring to bear relevant collection platforms and methods from the 000 and Ie. 1.4(c) 50 U.S.c. § 3024(i) • UAPTF has indicated that additional funding for research and deve pment could further the mission objectives defined by a Deputy Secretary of Defense Action Memo (23 JUL 2020) . Such investments should be guided by a UAP Collection Strategy, UAP R&D Technical Roadmap , and a UAP Program Plan. 1 1 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)

50 USc § 302411) 50 USC § 3024(1) able 1. U SG UAP Reports by 14(a) 144 total) 50 USC § 3024(1) Table 2. UAP Detected by 50 USC § 3024(1) 12 50 usc § 3024(1)

50 use § 3024(1) (U) Figure 1 14 (a) I I ) l n idt'llt i ned \eri a I Phenomena 1 4 (a ) . haped objects . COMMO N SHAPES LESS COMMON / IRREG U LAR SHAPES 50 use § 3024 (1) VOl e : These //I1{/f.((! .v are 1 4 (a ) 13 50use §3024(11

50 U.S.C . § 3024(i) (U) APPENDIX A - Collection by Intelligence Discipline 50 U.S . C. § 3024(i) Since its inception , UAPTF has engaged for 1A(c) and which have informed the IllS in this report. The sections below provide a brief summary of contributions by intelligence discipline. (U) Geospatial Intelligence (G EOJNT) 50 U.S .C. § 3024(i) 1A(c) The images and videos captured 1.4(c) 50 U.S.C . § 3024(i) IIB9) and the USN have 1 A( c) However , the use ofllle (U) Signals Intelligence (SIGJNT) 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) The UAPTF 1A(c)(d) PL 86-3650 USC 3605 50 U.S .C. § 3024(1) 1 A( c) (U) Human Intelligence (HUMJNT) 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) 1A(c) 6.2(d) (U) Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) • (U) The UAPTF had no MASINT reporting on the events considered in this dataset. 14 50 U.S C. § 3024(i)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) 50 U.S.C . § 3024(i ) (U) APPENDIX B - Federal Bureau of Investigation Support of Attribution Efforts (U I ·ven the national security implications associated with potential threats posed by UAP operat ng in close proximity to sensitive military activities , installations , critical infrastructure , or other national security sites , the FBI is positioned to use its investigative capabilities and authorities to support deliberate DoD and interagency efforts to determine attribution . 1.4(c) 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) 15 50 U.S c. § 3024(i) -- ------

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) (U) APPENDIX C - Definition of Key Terms (U) This report and UAPTF databases use the following defining terms: (U) Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP): Airborne objects not immediately identifiable. The acronym UAP represents the broadest category of airborne objects reviewed for analysis. (U) Range Fouler: Defined by U.S. Navy aviators based on observations ofUAP interrupting pre-planned training or other military activity in military operating areas or restricted airspace. (U) UAP Event: A holistic description of an occurrence during which a pilot or aircrew witnessed (or detected) a UAP. (U) UAP Incident: A specific part of the event. (U) UAP Report: Documentation of a UAP event to include verified chains of custody and basic information such as the time, date , location , and description of the UAP. UAP reports include Range Fouler reports and other reporting. 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) 1.4(a)(g) 16 50 USC § 3024(1)

50 U.S.C. § 3024(i) (U) APPENDIX D - Senate Report Accompanying the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (U) Senate Report 116-233 , accompanying the IAA for FY 2021 , provides that the ONI , in consultation with the SECDEF and other relevant heads of USG Agencies , is to submit an intelligence assessment of the threat posed by UAP and the progress the UAPTF has made to understand this threat. (U) The Senate Report specifically requested that the report include: 1. (U) A detailed analysis of UAP data and intelligence reporting collected or held by the Office of Naval Intelligence , including data and intelligence reporting held by the UAPTF ; 2. (U) A detailed analysis of unidentified phenomena data collected by: a. GEOINT ; b. SIGINT; c. HUMINT ; and d. MASINT 3. (U) A detailed analysis of data of the FBI , which was derived from investigations of intrusions of UAP data over restricted U.S. airspace; 4. (U) A detailed description of an interagency process for ensuring timely data collection and centralized analysis of all UAP reporting for the federal government , regardless of which service or agency acquired the information; 5. (U) Identification of an official accountable for the process described in paragraph 4; 6. (U) Identification of potential aerospace or other threats posed by UAP to national security , and an assessment of whether such UAP activity may be attributed to one or more foreign competitors or adversaries; 7. (U) Identification of any incidents or patterns that indicate a potential competitor or adversary has achieved breakthrough aerospace capabilities that could put U. S. strategic or conventional forces at risk; and 8. (U) Recommendations regarding increased collection of data , enhanced research and development , additional funding , and other resources . 17 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)