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Steven Greer

Early pioneer of organized public advocacy utilizing first-hand military witness testimony.

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01 Definition

A former physician and UAP advocate who founded the Disclosure Project and organized the historic 2001 National Press Club witness conference.

02 Detailed_Analysis

Dr. Steven Greer is an American former emergency physician and prominent UFO disclosure advocate. In 1993, he founded the Disclosure Project to gather testimony from former military, intelligence, and aviation personnel. On May 9, 2001, he hosted a landmark event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., featuring over 20 retired government and service personnel testifying on military encounters and alleged secret access programs.

03 Key_Facts

  • Founded the Disclosure Project in 1993
  • Organized the May 9, 2001 National Press Club conference with 20+ military witnesses
  • Developed the 'CE-5' (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) human-initiated contact protocols

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

ASSESSMENT: Steven Greer is the PIONEER of organized UAP disclosure — his May 9, 2001 National Press Club event with 20 witnesses (of 400 total) was the first major public disclosure event, 16 years before the NYT article. Former emergency room doctor. 'Left medicine to pursue UFO stories full time.' Director of Disclosure Project. MAY 9, 2001 NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: 20 witnesses testified. 'About 20 former government workers, military and security officials.' 'Called for congressional hearings.' 'These testimonies establish once and for all that we are not alone.' 400 witnesses total willing to testify before Congress. 500-page briefing document (April 2001). 'One person claimed to have seen aliens and bodies from spacecraft crash.' 'Speakers offered to repeat stories to Congress under oath.' Witnesses included retired NASA engineer, military officials. GREER'S CLAIMS: 'US and other governments known about UFOs for at least 50 years.' '400 people with firsthand knowledge.' 'Will not come forward without congressional immunity.' 'Technology from downed spacecraft incorporated into modern programs.' 'Airbrushing satellite photos.' Two reasons: (1) reveal 'planet-saving technology' from aliens, (2) 'stop Bush from building weapons in space.' 'Life forms not hostile, not pleased with weapons in space.' CE5 PROTOCOL: Close Encounters of the 5th Kind. Human-initiated contact through meditation/consciousness. Controversial. CONTROVERSIAL CLAIMS: 'Man-made UFOs' — government plans 'false flag operation that looks like War of the Worlds.' 'Biggest part of secrecy has nothing to do with extraterrestrials — deceptive plans to use man-made UFOs.' 'Big lie: they cannot be ours.' 'Big lie: they're a threat to national security.' CRITICAL: 2001 = 16 years before NYT. 400 witnesses = largest collection ever. 500-page briefing = serious document. 'Under oath' = same as 2023 hearing. Congressional immunity request = same as UAP Disclosure Act. 'Planet-saving technology' = ZPE/fusion dimension. CE5 + false flag = controversial. Pioneer despite controversy.

Entity Type: AssessmentSteven Greer (Disclosure Project 2001, National Press Club, 400 Witnesses, CE5 Protocol, Former ER Doctor) is an analytical assessment synthesizing multiple data points.


Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 5 source documents:

  • abcnews.com — Group Calls for Disclosure of UFO Info
  • news.bbc.co.uk — UFO spotters slam US cover-up
  • upi.com — Private project pushes for UFO hearings
  • youtube.com — Dr Greer's 2001 Historical Press Conference
  • archive.org — Disclosure Project Briefing Document

07 Related_Entities (12)

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1975

Vallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'

Most influential UAP theoretical framework. Control system for human consciousness. Meta-system of communication. Adapts to culture. Open or closed? Six-layer model with Davis.

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1995

Bigelow founds NIDS (1995): 17-person science board with DOE, Navy nuclear, Apollo astronauts — 30-year UAP infrastructure begins

First professional UAP research institute. 17 experts (DOE, Navy nuclear, Apollo astronauts). 9 years funded. Skinwalker Ranch (1996). Foundation of modern UAP research network.

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1995

Bigelow founds NIDS + buys Skinwalker (1995-96): hotel billionaire creates private UAP research foundation, seeds AAWSAP

Budget Suites billionaire. NIDS (1995). Skinwalker Ranch $200K (1996). Bigelow Aerospace (1999). Genesis I/II. BEAM on ISS. 'Real estate to fund space.' NIDS → BAASS → AAWSAP pipeline.

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2001

Greer Disclosure Project National Press Club (May 9, 2001): 20 witnesses, 400 total, 500-page document — first major disclosure event, 16 years before NYT

Former ER doctor. 20 witnesses testified. 400 total willing. 500-page briefing. Congressional immunity request. 'Under oath.' 'Planet-saving technology.' 'Weapons in space.' CE5 + false flag = controv

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2015

Gallaudet 'URGENT SAFETY OF FLIGHT' UAP email (Jan 2015) — USS Theodore Roosevelt, over-classification culture

Rear Admiral received urgent UAP email on Navy secure network during carrier exercise. Over-classification suppressed it. Never signed NDA. Now advocates for ocean UAP research.

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2017-10

To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science founded

Tom DeLonge founded To The Stars Academy with Luis Elizondo, Christopher Mellon, Hal Puthoff, and others as a public benefit corporation for UAP disclosure.

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2017-12-16

New York Times publishes front-page UAP article

The New York Times published a front-page article revealing the AATIP program and Nimitz Tic Tac encounter, catalyzing modern UAP disclosure movement.

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2022-06

NASA announces UAP independent study team

NASA announced the formation of an independent study team to examine UAP from a scientific perspective, led by David Spergel.

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2023

Nolan co-founds Sol Foundation (Aug 2023) + tests UAP materials at Stanford — Ubatuba, Council Bluffs, brain damage research

Stanford professor co-founds Sol with Skafish + Grusch. 350+ papers, 40 patents. Tests UAP materials with Vallée (secondary ion mass spec). Ubatuba, Council Bluffs. Brain damage ~100 personnel.

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2023

Berte co-founds Sol Foundation (Aug 2023): Robovision AI entrepreneur brings computer vision to UAP research + Disclosure Foundation CTO

Robovision founder (1,000+ AI deployments, $200-300M revenue). Sol co-founder. Disclosure Foundation CTO. Computer vision = UAP image analysis. ETH Zürich + Ghent.

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09 FAQ

What is Steven Greer?
A former physician and UAP advocate who founded the Disclosure Project and organized the historic 2001 National Press Club witness conference.
Why does Steven Greer matter?
Early pioneer of organized public advocacy utilizing first-hand military witness testimony.
When did Steven Greer appear in the research timeline?
Steven Greer is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Vallée develops Control System Theory (1970s): UAP as meta-system of communication, not just 'visitors from another star'" (1975). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with Steven Greer?
12 entities are associated with Steven Greer in the network graph, including Cláudio Manuel Neves Valente, AAROHistoricalReport, AAROVol2Delay. Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for Steven Greer?
Yes, Steven Greer has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.

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