UFO/UAP Terminology
| 20-and-Back | A Remote Viewing technique developed by Ingo Swann, where a viewer attempts to describe a specific location based on instructions. Often used as a test of remote viewing abilities. |
| 5 Observables | Criteria proposed by Dr. Richard Sauder for identifying genuine UAP encounters – five independently verifiable phenomena that cannot be easily explained by conventional means. |
| AARO (All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office) | The current US government office established in 2022 to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) across all domains (air, sea, space, cyber). |
| AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program) | A secret U.S. Navy program (2007-2012) that investigated UAPs and their potential threat to national security. Its existence was publicly revealed in 2017. |
| AAWSAP (Advanced Aviation Weapon Systems Analysis Program) | The original, now defunct, US government program that led to the creation of AATIP. Controversial due to its initial funding and associated individuals. |
| AHI (Anomalous Health Incident) | Refers to a range of unexplained health problems reported by U.S. personnel, often linked to exposure to unusual phenomena (like Havana Syndrome). |
| Anti-gravity | A hypothetical force or technology that counteracts the Earth’s gravitational pull, allowing for lift without traditional aerodynamic principles. |
| Ara-Test | An early remote viewing protocol developed by Ingo Swann and Hal Puthoff. It involved describing a randomly selected target location based on numeric codes. |
| ATIC (Anomalous Transient InfraRed Camera) | A program/project focused on detecting and analyzing infrared signatures of potentially anomalous aerial phenomena using specialized cameras. |
| BAASS (Ballistic Acrobatic Aerostat Search System) | A system used by the US Navy for identifying and tracking objects in flight, sometimes associated with UAP sightings. |
| Bigot List | A list of individuals who have been cleared to receive classified information on sensitive topics, often including those related to UAPs. |
| Black Budget | Funds allocated to government programs that are not publicly disclosed and typically involve highly secretive research or operations. |
| CAP (Counterintelligence Personnel) | Individuals within intelligence agencies responsible for protecting information from adversaries and identifying potential threats. |
| Catastrophic Disclosure | The hypothetical scenario of a sudden, widespread revelation of the existence and nature of UAPs and related technologies to the general public. |
| CE-5 (Contactee Fifth) | A method of attracting extraterrestrial vehicles using focused intention and group meditation, pioneered by Dr. Steven M. Greer. |
| Close Encounter | Any documented event involving a person’s perceived interaction with a UAP or UFO. Classified into different degrees of proximity and contact (e.g., Close Encounter of the First Kind – sighting; Second Kind – physical trace; Third Kind – occupant encounter). |
| Compartmentalization | The practice of limiting knowledge about a project or operation to only those who absolutely need it, often used in classified programs for security reasons. |
| Crash Retrieval | Allegations and reports suggesting that governments have recovered wreckage from crashed UAPs/UFOs and are attempting to analyze the technology. |
| Cryptoterrestrial | A hypothesis suggesting that extraterrestrial beings may be living on Earth, concealed from human detection, often in underground locations or advanced habitats. |
| DIRD (Directed Energy Intelligence Research and Development) | A field of research and development focused on technologies that utilize directed energy beams for various purposes, potentially including defense. |
| Disclosure | The public release of information about UAPs/UFOs and related topics previously kept secret by governments or organizations. |
| DS&T (Data Systems & Technology) | Refers to technological infrastructure supporting the collection, processing, and analysis of data, particularly relevant in classified UAP investigations. |
| Eminent Domain | The right of a government to take private property for public use, even if the owner doesn’t want to sell it, usually with compensation. Could potentially apply to land where a crashed craft or facility is located. |
| ETH (Extraterrestrial Hypothesis) | The scientific explanation that UAPs are evidence of technology created by intelligent life from beyond Earth. |
| Exotic Material | Materials with unusual and unexplained properties, often associated with recovered UAP wreckage. Their composition deviates significantly from known terrestrial materials. |
| Ezekiel Vacuo | Ezekiel Vacuo is a well-known remote viewer from Europe. He is allegedly a direct descendant and member of the secret Vril Society, and his DNA is said to bear evidence of NHI (Non-Human Intelligence) hybridization. Vacuo denies both claims. Adding to the intrigue, as a child between the ages of 8 and 11, he had an encounter that he long dismissed as a dream. He is known for his “Jesus Viewing” and his viewing of the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. He is considered the first to publish details about the reproduction process of NHI. Furthermore, he is an author and the co-founder of the Ezekiel Project, established in 2003. |
| FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) | An infrared camera system used to detect heat signatures, frequently employed in military applications and sometimes captures UAPs due to their thermal emissions. |
| FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) | A US law that grants the public access to government documents, often utilized by researchers seeking information on UAP-related investigations. |
| Galileo Project | An international scientific research project led by Avi Loeb dedicated to systematically searching for UAPs and extraterrestrial life using advanced telescopes and data analysis techniques. |
| Gary Nolan | Garry N. Nolan is a highly distinguished professor of pathology at Stanford University, renowned for his pioneering work in immunology, cancer research, and the development of advanced single-cell analysis technologies. Beyond his academic achievements, he is a prolific entrepreneur who has co-founded numerous biotechnology companies and holds dozens of U.S. patents. In recent years, he has gained significant public attention for applying his scientific expertise to the investigation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), analyzing physical artifacts and the biological effects of encounters. |
| GEIPAN (Groupe d’Etudes et d’Informations sur les Phénomènes Aériens Non-identifiés) | The French government agency responsible for investigating unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Often considered a more open and scientific approach than some other governmental bodies. |
| Geodesic Motion | Suggests that UAPs may move through space using unconventional geometric pathways rather than conventional propulsion methods, defying traditional physics. |
| GIMBAL | A rotating support mechanism for cameras or sensors, frequently used in military aircraft and sometimes associated with videos of UAP maneuvers. |
| GOFAST | A US Navy program involving a video recording of an “unexplained aerial phenomena” (UAP) that gained widespread attention in 2020. |
| Grusch-Report | A classified report released by David Grusch, a former intelligence official, alleging the existence of recovered UAPs and reverse engineering programs within the US government. |
| Havana Syndrome | A collection of unexplained medical symptoms reported by US diplomats and intelligence officers stationed in Havana, Cuba, and other locations, with some theories linking it to directed energy weapons or anomalous phenomena. |
| HIBIE (High-altitude Inflatable Ballistic Environmental) | A US military program for high altitude platforming, which could be mistakenly identified as a UAP. |
| Hypersonic Velocity | Movement at speeds greater than Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). Some UAPs exhibit apparent hypersonic capabilities. |
| IC (Intelligence Community) | A collective term referring to various US government agencies involved in intelligence gathering and analysis, including the CIA, NSA, and DIA. |
| IDH (Identified Directed Hazard) | A designation potentially used by the military for objects or phenomena that pose a known threat or hazard. |
| IG (Inspector General) | An independent body within government agencies responsible for oversight and accountability, often involved in investigating allegations of wrongdoing related to UAP programs. |
| IGAAP (Intelligence Gathering And Analysis Program) | A program designed to collect and analyze data regarding potential threats including UAPs. |
| Ingo Swann | A pioneer in remote viewing and a key figure in the early exploration of consciousness-based investigations of UAPs. |
| Instantaneous Acceleration | The ability to accelerate rapidly without experiencing significant G-forces, a characteristic attributed to some UAP maneuvers. |
| Interdimensional | The hypothetical concept that our universe may be connected to other dimensions or realities, and UAPs could originate from or travel between them. |
| Isotopic Ratio | The relative abundance of different isotopes of an element. Analyzing the isotopic ratios in recovered materials can provide clues about their origin (terrestrial vs. extraterrestrial). |
| Low Observability | Technologies and designs used to minimize detection by radar, infrared sensors, or other surveillance methods – often associated with advanced aircraft or UAPs. |
| Metamaterials | Artificially engineered materials that exhibit properties not found in nature, potentially allowing for unconventional propulsion systems or cloaking technologies. |
| Metric Engineering | The concept of manipulating spacetime itself, possibly involving wormholes or warp drives (see below). |
| Multi-domain | Refers to operations and technology spanning multiple environments – air, sea, land, space, cyber, and information. UAP investigations often consider their impact across these domains. |
| NASIC (National Airspace System Integration Center) | A US government facility responsible for integrating various airspace systems, potentially involved in tracking and analyzing UAPs. |
| NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) | A legal contract that prohibits someone from sharing confidential information, commonly used in classified UAP programs. |
| NGIC (National Geospatial-Intelligence Center) | A US government agency responsible for providing geospatial intelligence, potentially involved in analyzing imagery and data related to UAPs. |
| NHI (Non-Human Intelligence) | Refers to intelligence that is not of human origin – a central claim of the Grusch report regarding recovered UAP technology and biological remains. |
| Non-kinetic | Refers to weapons or technologies that do not rely on physical impact or explosive force, potentially describing some advanced UAP capabilities. |
| Nordics | A term used within UFO lore to describe humanoid beings of Nordic appearance who are said to be extraterrestrial visitors. |
| NRO (National Reconnaissance Office) | A US government agency responsible for developing and operating spy satellites – may possess data related to UAPs. |
| ODNI (Office of the Director of National Intelligence) | The central intelligence coordinating body of the U.S. government, overseeing agencies involved in investigating UAPs. |
| Ontological Shock | A profound disruption of one’s understanding of reality caused by encountering something fundamentally inexplicable and challenging to existing beliefs. Often described as a reaction to experiencing or learning about UAPs. |
| OSAP (Office of Scientific Analysis Program) | An early US government program focused on analyzing UFO sightings, later absorbed into other agencies. |
| Pat Price | A former military remote viewer known for his accurate predictions and descriptions of classified projects during experiments conducted by the Stanford Research Institute. |
| Pineal Gland | A small endocrine gland in the brain sometimes linked to altered states of consciousness and psychic phenomena, often proposed as a possible interface with extraterrestrial communication or technology. |
| Positive Lift | A force that allows an object to rise into the air without relying on conventional aerodynamic principles (e.g., wings). |
| Post-Biological Intelligence | The concept of intelligence that has transcended biological limitations, potentially referring to advanced artificial intelligence or extraterrestrial life forms. |
| Puthoff | Harold Edwin Puthoff: A physicist who collaborated with Ingo Swann in early remote viewing research and explored unconventional physics concepts related to UAPs. |
| Read-in | A process where a remote viewer attempts to decipher the meaning of complex symbols or data by accessing information from an unknown source. |
| Remote Viewing | A controversial psychic ability claimed to allow individuals to perceive distant locations or events, often used in government research programs. |
| Reverse Engineering | The process of analyzing and replicating a technology without understanding its original design principles – potentially applied to recovered UAP components. |
| SAP (Special Access Program) | A classified program with heightened security protocols, often involving sensitive technologies or investigations, including those related to UAPs. |
| SCIF (Secure Compartmented Information Facility) | A secure room designed to protect classified information from unauthorized access – where UAP-related discussions and analysis might occur. |
| SCU (Sensor Contact Unit) | A system used for detecting and analyzing anomalous signals or events, potentially related to tracking UAPs. |
| SETA (Search for Extraterrestrial Awareness) | An approach to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence that focuses on detecting signs of intentional communication rather than just passive signals. |
| SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) | A scientific effort to detect radio or other electromagnetic signals from intelligent life beyond Earth. |
| Shadow Biography | A hidden or suppressed aspect of an individual’s life, often linked to involvement in classified UAP programs. |
| Shoemaker | Eugene Shoemaker: A geologist who pioneered the study of impact craters and proposed that UFO sightings could be related to extraterrestrial probes entering Earth’s atmosphere. |
| Signature Management | The process of controlling or manipulating detectable characteristics (e.g., radar signature, thermal emissions) to avoid detection – a key aspect of UAP technology. |
| Sol Foundation | An organization founded by Dr. Steven M. Greer that promotes disclosure and advocates for contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. |
| Tall Whites | A term used in UFO lore to describe humanoid beings of above-average height who are said to have interacted with humans. |
| Targ | Jon Konrath Targ: A physicist known for his research on remote viewing and parapsychology at the Stanford Research Institute. |
| Technosignature | Any detectable sign of technology or engineering activity originating from an extraterrestrial civilization. |
| TIC-TAC | The name given to a UAP observed by US Navy pilots in 2004, characterized by its unusual shape and maneuverability – became a focal point for public interest. |
| Trans-medium Travel | The ability to move through different mediums (air, water, space) with ease and efficiency – potentially demonstrated by some UAPs. |
| TTSA (The Truth Seeker’s Alliance) | A group founded by Dr. Steven Greer advocating for the disclosure of information about extraterrestrial contact and advanced energy technologies. |
| UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) | The official term used by the US government to refer to unexplained objects or phenomena observed in the sky. Replaces the older term “UFO.” |
| UAPTF (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force) | The initial task force established by the U.S. Department of Defense to investigate UAPs. Its functions have been absorbed into AARO. |
| Ultraterrestrial | A hypothetical form of life that evolved on Earth but exists in a different dimensional or energetic state, hidden from conventional perception. |
| USAP (Unidentified Submerged Aerial Phenomena) | UAPs observed underwater and potentially indicating trans-medium capabilities. |
| USO (Unidentified Submersible Object) | An object detected underwater with characteristics that cannot be explained by known marine life or technology. |
| UT (Universal Time) | A time standard of zero hour based on the Earth’s rotation, used in scientific and astronomical observations. |
| Vacuum Energy | The theoretical energy inherent in empty space – a potential source of power for advanced propulsion systems. |
| VASCO (Vehicular Airspace Safety Configuration Overlay) | A system or technology intended to improve airspace safety and management, potentially relevant to tracking UAPs. |
| Waivered SAP | A temporary relaxation of security restrictions on a Special Access Program, allowing limited access to classified information. |
| Warp Drive | A theoretical propulsion system that allows for faster-than-light travel by warping spacetime around a spacecraft (related to Metric Engineering). |
| Whistleblower | An individual who exposes wrongdoing within an organization – often involved in revealing classified UAP programs and information. |
| Zero-Point Energy | The lowest possible energy state of a quantum mechanical system, potentially offering a virtually limitless source of power. |
Published @ February 8, 2026 4:30 pm