Key Acronyms
Key Acronyms
UAP: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - The preferred term used by the U.S. government and other organizations to describe unidentified flying objects (UFOs). UAP encompasses any aerial object or phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained.
NIH: Non-human intelligence. This is a newer term often used in place of extraterrestrial (ET). It reflects the fact that the origin of the intelligences and beings observed are unknown.
Cryptoterrestrial:
USOs: Unidentified Submerged Objects - UAP encounters that involve objects or phenomena seen entering or exiting bodies of water.
AARO: All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office is an office within the United States Office of the secretary of defense that investigates unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and other phenomena in the air, sea, and/or space and/or on land: sometimes referred to as "unidentified aerial phenomena" or "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP). The goal is to identify and reduce gaps in operational, intelligence, and counterintelligence capability and to recommend policy changes, whether regulatory or statutory, to reduce those gaps
AATIP: Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program - A secretive program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to investigate UAP encounters and assess potential national security implications.
TTSA: To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science - An organization co-founded by Tom DeLonge, Luis Elizondo, and others, focused on scientific research, education, and communication about UAP and related topics.
Disclosure: The hypothetical event of official government or military acknowledgment of UAP and the release of classified information related to the subject.
Black Project: Classified government projects or research initiatives, often associated with secret technology and advanced aircraft, sometimes linked to UAP conspiracy theories.
Nimitz Incident: Refers to a well-documented UAP encounter involving U.S. Navy pilots from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in 2004. The incident gained widespread attention due to released video footage and eyewitness accounts.
Tic Tac: A UAP nicknamed "Tic Tac" due to its shape and movement characteristics, featured in the Nimitz Incident.
Gimbal: A UAP nicknamed "Gimbal" due to its appearance in a video released by the U.S. Navy in 2017. The video showcases the UAP's ability to rotate on its axis while maintaining a level orientation.
GoFast: A UAP nicknamed "GoFast" after it was captured on video by U.S. Navy pilots. The video showcases the UAP's high-speed movement across the water's surface.
CE1, CE2, CE3, CE4: Close Encounter Levels - A classification system for encounters with UAP, popularized by ufologist J. Allen Hynek and Steven Greer (CE-5)
CE1: Close Encounter of the First Kind - Observing a UAP at close range.
CE2: Observing a UAP along with physical effects, such as interference with electronic devices or impact on the environment.
CE3: Observing entities or beings associated with a UAP encounter.
CE4: An abduction experience where the witness claims to have been taken aboard a UAP or by its occupants.
CE5: A conscious and voluntary human-initiated contact with extraterrestrial beings or UFOs through meditation, telepathy, or other forms of mental communication. Often considered peaceful and non-threatening, focusing on promoting communication and understanding between humans and potential extraterrestrial civilizations.
MUFON: Mutual UFO Network - One of the oldest and largest civilian organizations devoted to investigating and researching UFO and UAP sightings.
UFOlogist: An individual who studies and investigates UFO/UAP sightings and encounters, often with a focus on extraterrestrial explanations.
NARCAP: National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena - An organization dedicated to investigating UAP encounters and their potential impact on aviation safety.
FLIR: Forward-Looking Infrared - A type of infrared camera used to capture thermal images, often utilized in UAP video recordings.
IR: Infrared - A spectrum of light beyond the range of human vision that is often used in UAP observations to capture heat signatures and thermal images.
EHD: Electrohydrodynamic Thrusters - A propulsion concept often linked to UAP encounters, which involves using high-voltage electrical fields to create thrust without traditional propellers or engines.
HARV: High-Altitude Reconnaissance Vehicle - Allegedly a classified U.S. government program involving advanced aerial vehicles. The term has been associated with UAP-related conspiracy theories.
GCTA: Global Categorical Threat Assessment - A proposed framework for analyzing potential UAP threats and their implications on national security.
HUD: Heads-Up Display - A display system used in aircraft to show critical flight data to pilots, often capturing UAP encounters on video.
NIDS: National Institute for Discovery Science - A defunct organization that investigated various phenomena, including UAP.