July 1, 2022🇺🇸Program
OrganizationAnomaly

DoD Establishes All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)

In July 2022, AARO was established as the permanent UAP office, replacing the AOIMSG and expanding from "aerial" to "anomalous" to cover all domains.

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July 1, 2022
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Background

In July 2022, the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) was announced as the new permanent UAP office, replacing the short-lived AOIMSG. Unlike its predecessor, AARO had to report directly to Congress.

The name change from "aerial" to "anomalous" reflected Congress's expanded definition to include space and undersea anomalies — acknowledging transmedium capabilities that had been documented since the Nimitz encounter.

Significance

Established the first permanent all-domain anomaly investigation office, with Congressional reporting requirements and expanded scope.

References

🔗war.gov🔗Federal Register :: Proposed Collection; Comment Request🔗All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office - Wikipedia🔗All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office: Pentagon’s Alien-Hunters?