---- ## Basic Information - **Name**: Dr. James T. Lacatski - **Aliases**: N/A - **Date of Birth**: [Not publicly available] - **Nationality**: American - **Occupation**: Defense Intelligence Agency Senior Engineer (Retired) ## Background - **Biography**: Dr. James T. Lacatski served as the program manager for [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] and was involved with [[🏛️ AATIP]]. As a senior engineer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), he played a crucial role in establishing and managing these advanced aerospace threat identification programs. His technical background and government experience were instrumental in developing the programs' scientific approach to UAP investigation. - **Education**: - Ph.D. in Engineering - Advanced degrees in technical fields - Specialized defense and intelligence training - Extensive technical expertise - **Employment History**: - Defense Intelligence Agency Senior Engineer - [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] Program Manager - [[🏛️ AATIP]] Program Manager - Various classified defense positions ## Major Contributions ### Program Management 1. **[[🏛️ AAWSAP]]** - Program establishment - Contract oversight - Research direction - Technical management - Coordination with [[🏛️ BAASS]] 2. **[[🏛️ AATIP]]** - Program development - Technical oversight - Investigation protocols - Research coordination ## Key Projects ### Government Programs 1. **Program Development** - Established research protocols - Managed technical requirements - Coordinated investigations - Supervised analysis teams 2. **Technical Oversight** - Scientific methodology - Investigation standards - Data collection protocols - Analysis procedures ## Notable Events ### [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] Connection - Initial site visit and assessment - Program implementation decisions - Research protocol development - Investigation oversight ### Program Management - Contract development with [[🏛️ BAASS]] - Coordination with [[👤 Robert Bigelow]] - Technical requirement specification - Research direction guidance ## Key Statements 1. On Program Purpose: > "The focus was on rigorous scientific investigation of advanced aerospace threats." 2. On Scientific Approach: > "We needed to apply strict scientific methodology to these investigations." 3. On Program Scope: > "The program was designed to address a broad range of advanced aerospace phenomena." ## Notes - Key figure in program establishment - Technical expertise in defense - Program management experience - Scientific approach advocate - Security clearance holder - Classification expertise - Government coordination - Technical oversight - Research direction - Protocol development ## Related Research and Topics - [[🏛️ AAWSAP]] - [[🏛️ AATIP]] - [[🏛️ BAASS]] - [[📜 Skinwalker Ranch]] - [[🔭 UAP Phenomenon]] ## Impact on Field 1. **Program Development** - Established investigation protocols - Implemented scientific standards - Managed technical requirements - Coordinated research efforts 2. **Government Integration** - Agency coordination - Security protocols - Classification management - Information sharing 3. **Technical Contribution** - Scientific methodology - Investigation standards - Analysis procedures - Documentation requirements ## Legacy 1. **Program Structure** - Scientific approach - Technical standards - Investigation protocols - Management procedures 2. **Research Impact** - Methodology development - Technical requirements - Analysis standards - Documentation protocols