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Notice JO 7210.970 - Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Reports

Document Information

Type
Notice
Number
JO 7210.970
Title
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Reports
Date issued
2025-09-26
Status
Active
Office of Primary Responsibility
AJV-P, Policy-Mission Support Services
Access restriction
Public
Order purpose statement

This notice implements changes to FAA Order JO 7210.3, paragraph 1-2-4, Abbreviations, and paragraph 4-7-4, Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) Reports. This notice reflects the change from the previously known term, unidentified flying object (UFO), to, unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and the reporting of UAP activities. Facilities are encouraged to develop a checklist with the procedures identified in paragraph 4-7-4.

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For more information, contact 9-awa-ait-directives@faa.gov.

Related orders
Related orders associated with this notice
Number Title Office of Primary Responsibility Date issued
JO 7210.3EE Facility Operation and Administration AJV-0 2025-02-20