NARA UAP Records Collection — Record Group 615
Dr. Voss's Analysis
The FY2024 NDAA directed NARA to establish a formal UAP Records Collection. NARA created Record Group 615 and issued guidance to federal agencies on identifying, preparing, and transferring UAP-related records for permanent preservation and public access. Records are made available online through the National Archives Catalog on a rolling basis as they are received from agencies. The collection is designed to hold textual records, photographs, moving images, and sound recordings from across the federal government. NARA also maintains legacy UFO-related records in other record groups, including Project Blue Book Air Force materials, which predate RG 615.
Overview
The National Archives established Record Group 615 — the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection — pursuant to the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 118-31), creating a permanent publicly accessible repository for UAP-related records transferred from federal agencies.
Key Facts
- ◆Established by FY2024 NDAA (Public Law 118-31), sections 1841–1843
- ◆NARA issued guidance to federal agencies on identifying and transferring UAP records
- ◆Records released publicly via the National Archives Catalog on a rolling basis
- ◆RG 615 supplements legacy UAP records in other NARA record groups (e.g., Project Blue Book)
What Remains Unresolved
- ?How many records have been transferred to RG 615 to date?
- ?Which federal agencies hold the largest volume of transferable UAP records?
- ?What is the expected timeline for agencies to complete record transfers?
