Navy's FOIA Response Reveals Classified UAP Security Guideli

Overview of the FOIA Request and Response Process

The Freedom Navy involves a structured approach to handling requests for information, particularly regarding sensitive topics like Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). When a FOIA request is submitted, it is first logged and assigned a tracking number, as seen in the case of the request made by The Black Vault, which was assigned the number DON-NAVY-2022-000883. This tracking system ensures that requests can be monitored and processed efficiently.

Upon receipt, the Navy consults with relevant departments to locate any records that might respond to the request. In this instance, the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance was consulted, leading to the identification of a ten-page Security Classification Guide related to UAP. This guide is essential for establishing the parameters of what information can be classified and what can be disclosed to the public.

The response to the FOIA request revealed that certain portions of the document were withheld under…

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