As expected, McMillan seems to share my concerns on the access:
View: https://twitter.com/LtTimMcMillan/status/1648790192663166976
"One of the most significant, but undiscussed things that came up on today’s UAP hearing was the revelation that AARO doesn’t have Title 50 authority. What this means is that AARO has limited access to Title 50 information, which includes covert action and most Intelligence missions carried out by agencies like the CIA, NRO, NGA, or NSA.
By saying “It would be nice to have Title 50 authority,” Kirkpatrick was taking a huge shot across the bow at Title 50 agencies that likely haven’t been playing ball with AARO. In essence, AARO may only have access to 20% of the U.S.’s full collection potential. " - Tim McMillan
"Does this include no access to some sensor data?" -Carl Stanland
"Yes. This could mean no access to the most sophisticated and sensitive sensor packages that are strictly used for intelligence missions or covert action." - Tim McMillan
If one doesn't have access to a lot of the data needed to come to full conclusions and their office can't even work optimally, how much worth is their "no evidence of aliens" comment then? Or anything following they happen to do or discover?
You can send a hundred whistleblowers to Kirkpatrick, but if he can't follow up on them for any reason, what good is that?
I find it strange that they have an office that is supposed to solve the problem but then can't really have access.
It's like:
"Were giving you a job, find these important things in the archives. They are very important for us. Search the whole archives for them if you have to, they could be anywhere."
"Ok, boss"
A couple of minutes later the main archive director arrives. "So boss gave you a job right?"
"Yep! Have to search for these things, might be all over the archives."
"Oh wait" the director says and pulls out the map of the archives "But theres just some things you need to know before starting." Points to the large darker section of the archive map, which covers most of it. "You are not allowed to go
here, or
here, or
here, and don't even try to gain access to
this part here. You're not even allowed to ask what is in there. Well good luck!"
Whole effort is neutered if they have little access or cooperation. It does seem like a show or a game put forth to us all. A lipservice effort that is passed around as genuine, but hindered and not given chance to work optimally.