# All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) ## Overview The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) is the current Department of Defense organization responsible for investigating and analyzing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) across all domains: air, ground, sea, and space. Established in 2022, AARO represents the most comprehensive and well-resourced government effort to investigate UAP, succeeding previous programs like [[🏛️ AATIP]] and [[🏛️ UAPTF]]. ## Basic Information - **Type**: Government Organization - **Status**: Active - **Parent Organization**: Department of Defense - **Location**: Pentagon, Washington D.C. - **Established**: July 15, 2022 - **Budget**: Classified - **Classification**: Official Government Program ## Key Personnel ### Leadership - Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick (Former Director, 2022-2024) - [[👤 Karl Musalek]] (Current Director, 2024-Present) - Multiple Deputy Directors (Names Classified) - Scientific Advisory Board Members ### Notable Contributors - Military personnel - Intelligence analysts - Scientific researchers - Technical specialists - Data analysts ## History ### Formation (2022) - Established by Deputy Secretary of Defense - Expanded scope from previous programs - Consolidated UAP investigation efforts - Implemented new reporting systems ### Development 1. **Initial Phase** - Organization establishment - Personnel recruitment - Protocol development - System integration 2. **Operational Phase** - Full operational capability - Multi-domain investigations - Data collection systems - Analysis capabilities ## Mission and Objectives ### Primary Goals 1. Detect and identify UAP 2. Analyze potential threats 3. Mitigate security risks 4. Coordinate response efforts 5. Standardize reporting 6. Scientific investigation ### Operational Scope 1. **Domains Covered** - Aerospace - Maritime - Ground - Space - Trans-medium 2. **Investigation Areas** - Technical analysis - Scientific research - Intelligence gathering - Threat assessment - Pattern analysis ## Activities and Functions ### Core Operations 1. **Data Collection** - Standardized reporting - Sensor integration - Witness interviews - Historical analysis - Technical measurements 2. **Analysis** - Scientific evaluation - Intelligence assessment - Pattern recognition - Technical analysis - Threat evaluation 3. **Response** - Incident investigation - Coordination with agencies - Resource deployment - Information sharing - Report generation ### Research Focus 1. **Technical Analysis** - Sensor data - Flight characteristics - Propulsion systems - Material science - Energy signatures 2. **Scientific Investigation** - Physical phenomena - Environmental effects - Technical capabilities - [[🔭 Trans-Medium Travel Capabilities]] - Advanced technology ## Significant Work ### Major Investigations - Current UAP incidents - Historical case review - Pattern analysis - Technical evaluation - Scientific research ### Documentation - Congressional reports - Technical analyses - Scientific studies - Incident reports - Statistical analyses ## Relationships ### Government - Department of Defense - Intelligence Community - NASA - FAA - Military branches ### Previous Programs - [[🏛️ AATIP]] - [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] - [[🏛️ UAPTF]] ## Current Operations ### Active Initiatives 1. **Investigation** - Real-time response - Historical analysis - Pattern recognition - Threat assessment 2. **Research** - Scientific studies - Technical analysis - Data collection - Methodology development 3. **Coordination** - Inter-agency cooperation - International liaison - Information sharing - Response protocols ### Public Engagement - Congressional briefings - Public reports - Media relations - Information sharing - Educational outreach ## Related Research - [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]] - [[🔭 Trans-Medium Travel Capabilities]] - [[🔭 Crash Retrieval Programs]] ## Notes - Most comprehensive UAP program to date - Multi-domain investigation capability - Advanced scientific resources - Standardized reporting systems - International cooperation - Congressional oversight - Public transparency efforts - Scientific methodology - Threat assessment focus - Ongoing operations ## Documentation ### Official Documents - Congressional reports - Technical analyses - Scientific studies - Operational procedures - Investigation protocols ### Public Information - Press releases - Public statements - Educational materials - Report summaries - Media briefings