GAO Review of DoD Efforts to Identify UAP
Overview
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a review of the Department of Defense's efforts to identify and investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The audit examined the establishment of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), DoD reporting mechanisms for UAP incidents, and the department's progress in addressing UAP-related national security concerns. The report provides independent oversight of DoD's UAP programs and identifies areas for improvement.
Issuing Authority
- Agency: Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Report Number: GAO-23-106309
- Date Issued: June 15, 2023
- Classification: Unclassified (Public Release)
- Document Type: Audit Report
Key Topics Covered
- AARO establishment and organizational structure
- DoD UAP reporting mechanisms and procedures
- Coordination between military services on UAP
- Intelligence community integration with AARO
- Recommendations for improving UAP identification
- Assessment of DoD's response to UAP incidents