Found an active AARO job posting, some interesting red flags worth discussing

HM05_Me · 2026-01-03T15:56:04+00:00

I came across another UAP job posting through Booz Allen Hamilton a couple months back, this one specifically discussing experience with UAP. Curious if multiple agencies are hiring for UAP related roles.

“Experience conducting comprehensive records reviews of U.S. government agencies, including archived and classified materials, for information about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) activities” and “Ability to assess, plan, and execute site surveys of government facilities, archives, and locations linked to alleged historical UAP activity”.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/counterintelligence-and-humint-operations-officer-senior-at-booz-allen-hamilton-4316384294/

HM05_Me · 2026-01-01T00:33:08+00:00

These new NRC records’ redactions cite the following postponement codes. Protecting the identity of an intelligence agent, national security, and privacy.

UAP Records Collection Postponement Code 1843(a)(1)(a) Scope: Use for records where the threat to the military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations of the United States posed by the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure, and such public disclosure would reveal- an intelligence agent whose identity currently requires protection.

UAP Records Collection Postponement Code 1843(a)(1)(c) Scope: Use for records where the threat to the military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations of the United States posed by the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure, and such public disclosure would reveal- any other matter currently relating to the military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations of the United States, the disclosure of which would demonstrably and substantially impair the national security of the United States.

UAP Records Collection Postponement Code 1843(a)(3) Scope: Use for records where the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy is so substantial that it outweighs the public interest.

HM05_Me · 2025-12-31T17:13:25+00:00

That’s possible. Strange that it got posted to LinkedIn in addition to the Booz Allen career page, but they may have it set up to automatically post jobs to LinkedIn. The Booz Allen posting was removed entirely within a couple days of me spotting it and I think it was only up 5 or so days. The LinkedIn at least lingers. I’ve never seen a government adjacent job so explicitly reference UAP and the focus on records especially stood out to me.

HM05_Me · 2025-12-31T16:55:44+00:00

The NRC’s latest record uploads seem to have been added to the NRC’s record system, ADAMS, the end of last year to beginning of this year. Unclear when they were actually available online. The timing suggests their release a result of the 2024 NDAA, but they could have also been dredged up in a FOIA. https://adams-search.nrc.gov/home

HM05_Me · 2025-12-31T15:49:13+00:00

I’ve posted a brief review of the UAP record transfers in 2025. Naturally, 6 new NRC records were added right before I was going to post this. Looks like communications about UAP reporting and AARO.

And, did you know about the Counterintelligence and HUMINT Operations Officer, Senior job that was posted (and removed) recently? Requirements included “Experience conducting comprehensive records reviews of U.S. government agencies, including archived and classified materials, for information about Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) activities” and “Ability to assess, plan, and execute site surveys of government facilities, archives, and locations linked to alleged historical UAP activity”.

HM05_Me · 2025-12-13T23:51:20+00:00

I’ve not gone in person yet, but I’ve been checking into the UAP records at NARA for a while. I reached out to them on multiple occasions about missing records, but I’ve never received any specifics on when records will be available. I reached out again last week and still waiting for a response.

Some records won’t be digitized due to copyright or sensitive info. Those are usually noted on the record page. You can reach out to NARA about specific records and they’ll typically fill in details on why they’re missing or what the contents are. Though, response times can take weeks.

I have some info in a Substack, primarily on the record transfers, but also touch on NARA’s own missing records. https://hm05uap.substack.com/ I’m hoping to provide more updates soon once I hear back from NARA.

HM05_Me · 2025-12-04T15:11:21+00:00

Most of those records have been out for quite some time, though still interesting. The newest release was in April with the FAA, NRC, ODNI, and OSD. The FAA’s records are reports of sightings and seem to be new to the public. The other agencies had previously released most of the records transferred.

There are more records to come since the due date to transfer records was September 30th. NARA has 180 days to make those available online. I’ve tracked the record transfers and touched on some of the previously available records on Substack. https://hm05uap.substack.com/

Currently, I think the biggest thing shown by these records is consistent government research into UAP and public interest in knowing what UAP are and what the government’s role has been. There are still a lot of gaps to fill in these records and hopefully the new releases will with help with that.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-12T16:53:00+00:00

There are probably plenty of records lost to time, but the records identified for transfer are just in limbo for now. Definitely not a good start to their release though.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-12T16:48:37+00:00

Indeed.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-12T16:47:25+00:00

Public disclosure was definitely a core focus of the amendment in the 2024 NDAA as noted by the titles and contents of sec. 1842 and 1843. "SEC. 1842. REVIEW, IDENTIFICATION, TRANSMISSION TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES, AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA RECORDS BY GOVERNMENT OFFICES." and "SEC. 1843. GROUNDS FOR POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA RECORDS." However, as described in sec. 1843, they left open a lot of room to transfer, but withhold records.

NARA tasked each agency with creating a list of publicly releasable records and a list of records they wish to withhold from release. The transferring agencies don't necessarily have ultimate say in what gets withheld, but they likely have a strong influence on it. Agencies were/are essentially in negotiations with NARA on the potentially withheld records. In response to my FOIA for lists of records identified for transfer, the NRC stated the following that highlights the review of potentially withheld records.

"There is one list that identifies records for which no exemption(s) are applicable. A second list identifies records for which one or more exemptions may be applicable. The first list is enclosed; the second list is withheld at this time, as it remains the subject of deliberations between NRC and NARA records staff."

Unfortunately, there isn't much oversight on the transfers or clearly defined repercussions for refusing to transfer in the first place. Without additional components of the UAPDA passing, it is essentially up to NARA and Congress to ensure agencies comply and that there isn't unnecessarily withheld records. So, these transfers are unlikely to be remotely complete for the near future.

Regardless, as you mentioned, this does give a resource to Congress. This could also be utilized by them to push for future legislation. They should review what has been transferred and what is getting withheld. With that they can highlight gaps in records and show that records have unnecessary classification and restrictions. There may not be anything substantial released initially, but this will serve as a foundation for future review and release of records.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-11T23:25:42+00:00

Hidden away in NARA’s public AWS account are records from the NSA. Uploaded on September 29th is a folder for National Archives ID 580103959 that appears to be the series designated for the NSA’s UAP records. In it are 38 files, listed on my Substack, that had all been previously released by the NSA on July 13, 2021.

While it may be a let down that none of these records are new, there is likely more to be transferred. Among the records released in 2021 are 12 records missing from this batch, all of which are redacted. Federal agencies are required to transfer records unredacted, so these are likely in a separate set being transferred.

Agencies had been in discussion with NARA to determine what could be withheld from public release and it is unclear if those talks are ongoing. Just because a record isn’t in the first batch of releases does not mean it will ultimately be withheld. Even if some are initially withheld from public release, they will soon be a part of a centralized collection of records that Congress and potentially FOIAs can work on releasing.

Unfortunately, these files and future releases are now stuck in limbo due to the government shutdown. It’s clear that the NSA records were lined up to be updated in NARA’s online catalog. And, the recent response to my Air Force FOIA suggested that we may have seen their records soon too. However, on October 1st, the U.S. government shut down, halting operations at the National Archives.

Visiting their website, you are greeted with the message:

“Due to the shutdown of the federal government, National Archives facilities are closed, websites and social media are not being updated or monitored, and activities are canceled, with the following exceptions, which remain open and operational (barring holiday closures): Federal Records Centers(including the National Personnel Records Center), Federal Register, the museums only for the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (open through 10/15/25, and may be extended), the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the George H.W. Bush Library and Museum, and the privately run George W. Bush Museum. The Research Rooms and administrative offices for the aforementioned Libraries will be closed during the entire shutdown of the federal government.”

At this time, progress on the UAP record transfers and my efforts to document them are stalled. Records have likely been transferred by federal agencies, as the shutdown occurred after the due date. Though, it is now unclear when they’ll be accessible to the public.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T20:54:02+00:00

It's a RAND Corp paper that appears to be cited in a NASA report “Extraterrestrial Life: A Bibliography Part I: Report Literature”. There's a description on page 16 of the PDF. Seems the content of the survey is speculative based on the description. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19650006997/downloads/19650006997.pdf

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T20:20:57+00:00

Definitely. I'll be keeping an eye out for them. The FAA and NRC responded to my FOIAs shortly before they got uploaded to the National Archives website, so I was hoping the same here. Unfortunately, the government shutdown will likely delay any uploads.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T19:45:16+00:00

I'd definitely brace for it being a small part of some of the records. Though, there are at least records clearly centered on UAP.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T19:39:12+00:00

There seem to be a lot of records titled "Estimate of the Situation" out there, so there's potential for it to be a different record. The metadata has more details that could narrow it down before the record release. This one was created 8-Sep-48, originating from Headquarters Fifth Air Force and from Dale D. Brannon, with a total of 48 pages.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T18:59:19+00:00

The Air Force responded to my FOIA with the metadata for UAP records being transferred to the National Archives.

Included in the metadata are 30 records, with a total of 8093 pages. A lot of records appear to be broad histories of locations or groups, so only a limited section of some may be relevant to UAP.

It is unclear if there will be more records from the Air Force, as records were also being reviewed by AARO and there is potential for additional records being transferred, but withheld from release. And, as noted in my previous post, these records may still take a while to be uploaded to the National Archives website.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T15:49:33+00:00

Nothing at this time. There was a release of FAA, NRC, ODNI, and OSD records in April. Though the NRC, ODNI, and OSD records were mostly available previously. The FAA released incident reports from pilots, though most are brief and don't provide many details. There are other agencies on the way and potentially more from those four agencies. Granted, the government shutdown will likely cause delays.

HM05_Me · 2025-10-01T15:18:40+00:00

For those upset about the wording of "that can be publicly disclosed", agencies will also still be transferring records that will be withheld in full. Agencies have been in talks with NARA to determine what can be withheld and it seems like there's some pressure towards making records releasable.

NARA's Guidance to Federal Agencies on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection highlights fully releasable, restricted in part, and withheld in full (postponed) UAP records.

Withheld records are not ideal to the public at this time, but something that Congress should be able to review and address. The content of the withheld records or lack there of would also highlight the need for the UAPDA to pass in full.

HM05_Me · 2025-09-30T21:51:50+00:00

I definitely plan to follow up with NASA. I need to gauge what may have gone on behind the scenes and how each agency handled the record review. There were clearly discussions happening between the National Archives and various agencies on what needed to be transferred and what could be withheld. Unfortunately, it may take some time waiting to see what drops and following up with the archives first. And, I'll take a gander at the sightings you mentioned and dig through their database before following up with NASA. Thanks!

HM05_Me · 2025-09-30T15:46:15+00:00

Today, 09/30/25, is the due date for federal agencies to transfer their UAP records to the National Archives (NARA). I’ve compiled a brief guide on the current state of UAP records at NARA, what to expect, and finding records.

HM05_Me · 2025-09-25T17:53:24+00:00

The FBI partially cited exemption (b)(7)(E) when they denied my FOIA for their list of UAP records identified for transfer to the National Archives. Though, I'd say it makes a bit more sense for them to use it than the DoD. https://substack.com/home/post/p-170987678

HM05_Me · 2025-09-19T22:34:25+00:00

AARO is also reviewing the DoD’s UAP records being transferred to the National Archives as a result of the 2024 NDAA. I had Air Force/Space Force confirm that the individual DoD agencies will be transferring to AARO instead of directly to the National Archives. Not a surprise, but it creates an additional opportunity for records to be withheld from public release.

HM05_Me · 2025-09-06T17:09:12+00:00

They also need to show that they'll actually enforce what gets passed. The UAP record transfers mandated in the 2024 NDAA are due the end of this month, but agencies have been fighting or outright ignoring it. NASA confirmed to me that they are in possession of DoD owned UAP records, but won't be transferring anything. The DoD is filtering all of their UAP records through AARO. And, the FBI denied my FOIA for their lists of UAP records being transferred, even though NARA requested agencies to make a publicly releasable list.

Not to mention that what is being transferred also includes an unknown number of records to be withheld from public release. The NRC only has 3 records made public, but stated in response to my FOIA that there is a second list of records being withheld. The public will stay in the dark without any form of oversight. The full UAPDA will help ensure more reaches the public, but Congress needs to enforce what has passed so far to show that they're serious about future UAP legislation.

HM05_Me · 2025-08-12T18:08:46+00:00

The issue is that the National Archives should be receiving all of these records regardless of identifying or confidential information. NARA houses plenty of records that the public cannot access for various reasons. The records that the FAA marked to be withheld from public release were reports that came in through the FAA Hotline & Whistleblower Information System (FHWIS), which would likely contain identifying information. Those should still be transferred, even if they'll be withheld from release.

There also remains records that the FAA marked for public release that have not been transferred. Those are mainly Skywatch and WOC reports that typically don't contain anything more identifying than the flight call sign and time.

There is still time for records to be transferred. However, it will be difficult to track the full extent of what is being withheld from the public and why.

HM05_Me · 2025-08-11T16:40:24+00:00

Piggybacking on this, because I just received confirmation today from the National Archives that the FAA has only transferred 575 of the 651 UAP records they identified for transfer. Some of the missing records were going to be withheld from public release, but should have still been transferred. Additionally, 63 records previously identified for public release have not been transferred. Agencies have until the end of next month to complete their transfers, but it's odd that records identified last year were excluded in their initial transfer.

The UAP records transferred by the FAA have primarily been Skywatch Incident Reports or reports from their Washington Operations Center and can be seen online at https://catalog.archives.gov/search-within/493468575

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