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From John Greenewald (on Facebook):
AATIP’s NAME FINALLY CONFIRMED – MORE QUESTIONS ARISE
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Since nearly day one, a debate has raged on what the name of the “Pentagon’s Secret UFO Study” as touted by the media, really was. There was, for quite some time, a discrepancy on whether it was "Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program" or "Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program." Since the media reported the name both ways, it was a standing debate. To some, this was a frustrating question to ask, but it was one that needed to be answered. As you will see below, a Major from the Pentagon was confirming it was "Aviation", however on February 12, 2019, I got confirmation from the DIA it was, in fact, "Aerospace."
This will cause some, who were frustrated at the question being asked, to feel vindicated. However, as one question becomes answered, many more arise. It is with this reason alone, that research is key, and questions are crucial to understanding the bigger picture. Blind allegiance to one source of information is the absolute recipe for major let-downs and disaster. I stand by asking that question and pushing for answers, because in the process of doing so, more information comes to light.
Research is sometimes slow and boring. But I ask questions until they are adequately answered. After more than two decades of researching government secrets -- I feel that is the only way to do it. That – and I trust no one.
On February 12, 2019, the DIA answered multiple questions that I had for clarification, but in the process, brought up some new ones. From my communication with them, I determined the following:
- It is now confirmed by the DIA, that the name was, in fact, "Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program."
- It is also now confirmed by the DIA, that Bigelow Aerospace was the ONLY bidder for the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP) contract, which later became (or is the same) as AATIP. I clarified this statement to ensure I was accurate in reporting this, and the DIA confirmed my follow-up that Bigelow Aerospace was the sole bidder for this contract.
- The DIA is also not aware of any report or study produced, outside the 38 reports listed in the "Attachments" section of the letter to Senator's John McCain and Jack Reed. This contradicts multiple statements that there is a 490 page study produced about UFOs.
- It was determined that the approximate 5-year study known as AATIP, was going to be cancelled (or moved out of DIA) about 2 years after it started. In other words, not even half way through it, the DIA was giving up on it.
- I asked if there was any knowledge that the DIA had, if it was moved. They said they had no information after it was ended in 2012 at DIA.
- When asked about UFOs specifically, the answer was about aerial threats and projecting ahead 40 years on what those threats could be. That part is not new, however, it appears the DIA is standing strong that was not a UFO research program, or at least, will not address it.
Again, those haters out there for me asking the question will, count down the seconds, be immediately on the attack with “I told ya so” comments. I am sure they will do it here, so feel free to check them out. But what they have always failed to realize, is it was a valid question. Now that we have this answer, we can move on to other, more important, questions that remain unanswered. In this overall debate, there are some people who find more value in spending their time chastising those asking questions rather than spending it out there looking for answers. As they throw sand in the sandbox not understanding the value of verifiable information – I’ll keep pushing for answers and reporting what I find!
AATIP’s NAME FINALLY CONFIRMED – MORE QUESTIONS ARISE
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Since nearly day one, a debate has raged on what the name of the “Pentagon’s Secret UFO Study” as touted by the media, really was. There was, for quite some time, a discrepancy on whether it was "Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program" or "Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program." Since the media reported the name both ways, it was a standing debate. To some, this was a frustrating question to ask, but it was one that needed to be answered. As you will see below, a Major from the Pentagon was confirming it was "Aviation", however on February 12, 2019, I got confirmation from the DIA it was, in fact, "Aerospace."
This will cause some, who were frustrated at the question being asked, to feel vindicated. However, as one question becomes answered, many more arise. It is with this reason alone, that research is key, and questions are crucial to understanding the bigger picture. Blind allegiance to one source of information is the absolute recipe for major let-downs and disaster. I stand by asking that question and pushing for answers, because in the process of doing so, more information comes to light.
Research is sometimes slow and boring. But I ask questions until they are adequately answered. After more than two decades of researching government secrets -- I feel that is the only way to do it. That – and I trust no one.
On February 12, 2019, the DIA answered multiple questions that I had for clarification, but in the process, brought up some new ones. From my communication with them, I determined the following:
- It is now confirmed by the DIA, that the name was, in fact, "Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program."
- It is also now confirmed by the DIA, that Bigelow Aerospace was the ONLY bidder for the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP) contract, which later became (or is the same) as AATIP. I clarified this statement to ensure I was accurate in reporting this, and the DIA confirmed my follow-up that Bigelow Aerospace was the sole bidder for this contract.
- The DIA is also not aware of any report or study produced, outside the 38 reports listed in the "Attachments" section of the letter to Senator's John McCain and Jack Reed. This contradicts multiple statements that there is a 490 page study produced about UFOs.
- It was determined that the approximate 5-year study known as AATIP, was going to be cancelled (or moved out of DIA) about 2 years after it started. In other words, not even half way through it, the DIA was giving up on it.
- I asked if there was any knowledge that the DIA had, if it was moved. They said they had no information after it was ended in 2012 at DIA.
- When asked about UFOs specifically, the answer was about aerial threats and projecting ahead 40 years on what those threats could be. That part is not new, however, it appears the DIA is standing strong that was not a UFO research program, or at least, will not address it.
Again, those haters out there for me asking the question will, count down the seconds, be immediately on the attack with “I told ya so” comments. I am sure they will do it here, so feel free to check them out. But what they have always failed to realize, is it was a valid question. Now that we have this answer, we can move on to other, more important, questions that remain unanswered. In this overall debate, there are some people who find more value in spending their time chastising those asking questions rather than spending it out there looking for answers. As they throw sand in the sandbox not understanding the value of verifiable information – I’ll keep pushing for answers and reporting what I find!