UAPTF

Summary

The Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force coordinated UAP reporting and analysis before AARO. It represents the transition from older UFO terminology toward the current UAP reporting framework.

Origin

Formed to improve coordination and standardization of UAP reporting across defense and intelligence channels.

Scope

Collected UAP reports, coordinated analysis, and supported congressional and public reporting requirements.

Key personnel

Department of Defense and intelligence-community personnel assigned to task force coordination.

Termination

Replaced by AARO as the standing UAP office.

Current status

Superseded DoD task force; use this page for records that explicitly identify the task force or its reporting chain.