The report from June of 2021 on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) introduced a new term to many: Range Fouler. According to the footnote: Beyond this footnote, not much is found. The Black Vault did uncover a U.S. Marine Corps Order, listed as MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3570.1B, which offers little more on “Range Foulers” – but seems to indicate a broader definition than the UAP report: Not much else is found defining “range foulers” or explaining what they are, however, in January of 2022, The Black Vault filed a FOIA request to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) for reports from the…
Author: John Greenewald
The new NDAA was filed this evening. The UAP language, although is still in there, is drastically different than originally proposed. Here is a PDF of the UAP related pages as it stands in the filing on December 6, 2023: Subtitle C—Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena – Section 1841-1850: DOWNLOAD Limitation on Use of Funds for Certain Unreported Programs – Section 1687: DOWNLOAD Funding Limitations Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena – Section 7343: DOWNLOAD Joint Explanatory Statement Page Excerpts on Section 1687 and Subtitle C (Highlighted for easier viewing): Note: A Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a…
The document titled “Fusion by Inertial Confinement” by Edward Teller, dating back to September 1978, has been released through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by the Department of Energy (DOE). This release provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical and scientific context of fusion research during that era. Edward Teller, often referred to as the “father of the hydrogen bomb,” was a prominent figure in the field of nuclear physics. His work and theories have significantly influenced the development of nuclear energy and weapons. The below document, “Fusion by Inertial Confinement,” reflects Teller’s insights and research into the potential…
Welcome to The Black Vault’s FBI Files category page, a repository of documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtained via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. This page serves as a navigational hub, breaking down the wide array of files into main categories for ease of access and exploration. These categories range from espionage and famous cases to unexplained phenomena and surveillance records, offering an extensive look into the multifaceted operations of the FBI over the years. Within these files, there is a treasure trove of historical documents that shed light on pivotal moments and…
The following are logs generated and emailed weekly to various NRO staff, which update all recipients on open FOIA and MDR requests, along with who requested them and their media status. Document Archive NRO Information Review and Release Group (IRRG) Logs (Monday Weekly Emails) for 2022 [42 Pages, 8.4MB]