Frequently Asked Questions

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	Category	Question
	Reporting	How can I share information with AARO or report a UAP?
	Reporting	What are the leading explanations to account for UAP reports?
	Government	What makes AARO different from previous U.S. government efforts focused on UAP?

Military and DoW civilian personnel must report through their command or service in accordance with GENADMIN Joint Staff J3 Washington DC 191452ZMAY23 “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Reporting and Material Disposition."

Civilian pilots are encouraged to promptly report UAP sightings to air traffic control. AARO receives UAP-related Pilot Reports (PIREPs) from the Federal Aviation Administration.

AARO will announce when a reporting mechanism is available to the public.

No single explanation addresses the majority of UAP reports. We are collecting as much data as possible, following the data where it leads, and sharing our findings whenever possible. We will not rush to conclusions in our analysis. In many cases, observed phenomena are classified as ‘unidentified’ simply because sensors were not able to collect enough information to make a positive attribution.

Both the scope and scientific rigor of AARO’s work set the office apart. It is the first U.S. government office to be tasked with synchronizing efforts across DoW and the interagency to collect, report, and analyze UAP. AARO is taking a collaborative, objective, and data-driven approach to its mission, and is partnering with a wide range of stakeholders.