USA: Navy assesses UAP in training ranges
In 2018, the US Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence conducted an assessment of unidentified aerial phenomena entering Department of Defense training areas. An informal task force was led by naval officer John F. Stratton Jr., with assistance from Travis S. Taylor.
Background
Background
In 2018 the US Navy Office of Naval Intelligence initiated an assessment of intrusions by unknown aerial phenomena into Department of Defense training areas. This took place against a background of increasing reports of unusual activity in military airspace.
People Involved
The unofficial task force was led by John F. "Jay" Stratton Jr., an officer of naval intelligence. He was supported by Travis S. Taylor, a well-known scientist and specialist in unconventional technology. Both played central roles in analysing the incidents.
Significance
The assessment marked an early official step by the US Navy toward systematic study of UAP events. It laid the groundwork for later programmes such as AARO and underlined the threat picture for training operations. The work contributed to the declassification of material and shaped public discussion of UAP.