glossary:aaro
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AARO

Glossary term: AARO

CONCEPT Programs

01 Executive_Summary

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.

02 Definition

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.

Related terms: AATIP UAP DoD

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.

Role: Glossary term: AARO

Entity Type: Concept — AARO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.

Related Concepts: AATIP, UAP, DoD

05b Related_Topics (1)

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07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — AARO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: AATIP, UAP, DoD

09 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1985

Christopher Mellon (1985-2026): DASD-I under Clinton/Bush, SSCI Staff Director, gave Pentagon videos to NYT, Disclosure Foundation Chair

20-year IC career. DASD-I Clinton/Bush. SSCI Staff Director. SAP oversight. Gave Pentagon videos to NYT. USSOCOM legislation. Disclosure Foundation chair. Japan UAP caucus address. AARO obstruction ev

uap-research
2004

Nimitz UAP: 2-week loiter at 80,000+ ft with no thermal exhaust

Groups of 10-20. 5000g acceleration. 1-9 GW power. No thermal exhaust. Beyond all known technology.

defense-programs
2008

Reid secures $22M for AAWSAP (July 2008): originally to SCIF-out Bigelow for classified materials, confirms Lockheed Martin

Senate Majority Leader + Inouye + Stevens. $22M for SCIF at Bigelow to receive classified UAP materials. Reid confirms Lockheed. SAP requests blocked twice. Opposition from existing programs.

uap-research
2008

Wendt publishes 'Sovereignty and the UFO' (2008): UFO as political problem, anthropocentric state can't handle ET possibility

Foundational political theory of UFO taboo. Anthropocentric sovereignty. UFO = political problem before scientific. State can't decide UFO exception. Taboo = functional solution.

uap-research
2009

AAWSAP (2009-2012) commissions 38 DIA studies including 'IEC fusion as compact energy source' — overlaps with CFR

$22M DIA program. 38 DIRDs. IEC fusion, positron propulsion, warp drive, metamaterials. Puthoff commissioned. Overlaps with CFR timeline (2010-2020).

defense-programs
2011

Kona Blue killed (2011): DHS PSAP to investigate UAP materials terminated after 6 months — AARO confirmed IC CAP expanded 2021 for reverse engineering

DHS PSAP to investigate sensitive materials/aerospace vehicles. Advocates wanted congressional oversight of hidden UAP tech. Killed after 6 months. AARO: IC CAP expanded 2021 for UAP reverse engineeri

defense-programs
2011

Kona Blue (2011-2012): proposed SAP for UFO tech exploitation + crash retrieval — terminated but 'alive,' Lacatski admits 'at least one craft'

Proposed SAP. DHS. Crash retrieval exploitation. 'Hold and analyze recovered materials.' Consciousness + remote viewing. Terminated Feb 10, 2012. 'Alive in ways you won't believe.' 'At least one craft

uap-research
2020

AARO established and Xiaocan Li reconnection research

AARO established; LANL Xiaocan Li 3D turbulent reconnection research.

uap-investigation
2023

AARO FY2023 report: orbs are #1 UAP morphology with plasma signatures

25% of UAPs are orbs. No thermal exhaust. Intermittent radar/thermal. Consistent with plasma platforms.

defense-programs
2023

UAP Disclosure Act trajectory (2023-2026): filed 3x, gutted 3x by HPSCI — eminent domain, review board stripped, House blocks floor vote

Most ambitious UAP records reform since JFK Act. Schumer+Rounds. Eminent domain over private UAP material. Review board. Gutted by HPSCI (Turner) 3x. House blocks floor vote FY2027.

uap-research
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10 FAQ

What is AARO? ▾
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.
What role does AARO play in the research network? ▾
AARO is classified under the "Programs" category, serving as Glossary term: AARO. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.
What evidence supports the AARO assessment? ▾
The intelligence assessment for AARO is supported by 3 primary sources. Key sources include "AARO Resources - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (Official .mil)", "AARO Congressional/Press Products - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office", and "Pentagon renames UFO office, expands mission to include 'transmedium' objects - Defense News". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is the technical definition of AARO? ▾
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP. Related Concepts: AATIP, UAP, DoD
What is the physics behind AARO? ▾
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP. Role: Glossary term: AARO Entity Type: Concept — AARO is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
What external sources document AARO? ▾
AARO is documented by 3 external sources, including 2 Government Office Page (.mil) and 1 News Article. Notable references include "AARO Resources - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (Official .mil)", "AARO Congressional/Press Products - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office", and "Pentagon renames UFO office, expands mission to include 'transmedium' objects - Defense News".
How was information about AARO collected? ▾
Information about AARO was collected through open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods, analyzing 3 declassified documents and cross-referencing findings across the research network.
What is the current status of AARO? ▾
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP.
How does AARO relate to compact fusion research? ▾
Overview The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (est. 2022), the current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains, succeeding AATIP. Role: Glossary term: AARO Entity Type: Concept — AARO is a technical concept or theoretical framework. Technical Definition The All-domain Anomaly...
What documents should I read to learn more about AARO? ▾
To learn more about AARO, review the 3 primary sources, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

External_References 5 REFS

/pdfs/AD1107488.pdf#page=3 ref
/pdfs/AD1107488.pdf#page=20 ref
/pdfs/An Intelligence Report on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) Advanced Propulsion and its Clandestine Operational History.pdf#page=8 ref
/pdfs/An Intelligence Report on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) Advanced Propulsion and its Clandestine Operational History.pdf#page=9 ref
/pdfs/BAA_FA8651-22-S-0001_Amendment 5_July2024.pdf#page=3 ref

Glossary_Sources

→ AD1107488.pdf → AD1107488.pdf → An Intelligence Report on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) Advanced Propulsion and its Clandestine Operational History.pdf → An Intelligence Report on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) Advanced Propulsion and its Clandestine Operational History.pdf → BAA_FA8651-22-S-0001_Amendment 5_July2024.pdf

Verified_Primary_Sources 3 SOURCES

primary aaro.mil Government Office Page (.mil)
AARO Resources - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (Official .mil)
Verifies: AARO established under 50 USC 3373 (Establishment of All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office); Deputy Secretary of Defense established AARO on July 15, 2022; USD(I&S) establishment directive dated July 20, 2022; Succeeds AATIP as current DoD office investigating UAP across all domains
External Link ↗
primary aaro.mil Government Office Page (.mil)
AARO Congressional/Press Products - All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
Verifies: DoD announced establishment of AARO on July 20, 2022; ODNI UAP Assessment reports published; AARO publishes transcripts and press releases on UAP investigations; Established under National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022
External Link ↗
secondary defensenews.com News Article
Pentagon renames UFO office, expands mission to include 'transmedium' objects - Defense News
Verifies: AARO replaces the Airborne Object Identification and Management Group; Expanded scope includes submerged and transmedium objects; Established under National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2022; Reports to undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security
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