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- Apr 3
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If you haven't already seen The Age Of Disclosure it is recommended viewing for the informed and for everyone outside all things UFO/UAP. The premise of film follows Lou Elizondo, and testimonies from 34 U.S. Government, military, and intelligence community discussing the government secrecy around UFO's /UAPs. The disclosure is an 80-year global cover-up of non-human intelligent life and a secret war among major nations to reverse engineer advanced technology of non-human origin. A disclosure into the multi decade secretive arms race. The Director is Dan Farah.
Lou is former US Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and former employee of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense. His CV of active duty since 1998 includes Afghanistan, Kuwait, Middle East, Republic of Korea, Latin America, Guantanamo Bay and various roles in within the United States. By 2012, Lou was the senior ranking person of the DOD's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (known as AATIP). The Program AATIP is discussed in detail, why it existed, who was involved and what it did. Importantly, we discover the insight into AATIP's funding; from previous US senators (Senator Harry Reid) to the post covid US Naval Intelligence funding. The film mentions UAP activities that have been monitored by the group around Earth from at least the 1940's.
The 'Chalkboard' Theory
In one of the film's most discussed scenes, Elizondo uses a chalkboard to explain that these observables as the technical signature of a 'Spacetime Metric Engineering' capability. He argues that if a craft can manipulate the space-time around it (creating a 'bubble'), it wouldn't experience inertia, air resistance, or gravity, and explains why all seven observables often happen simultaneously.
The Seven Observables of UAPs
Instantaneous Acceleration: The ability of an object to go from a stationary hover to hypersonic speeds (thousands of miles per hour) in a fraction of a second without falling apart or leaving a visible "signature" of thrust.
Hypersonic Velocity: Movement at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (approximately 3,800+ mph). Critics and pilots in the film note that many UAPs are tracked at speeds upwards of 40,000 mph - velocities that would normally create a massive sonic boom, yet these remain silent.
Low Observability: Also known as 'cloaking' or 'stealth' beyond current human capabilities. This refers to the object becoming invisible to the naked eye, radar, or infrared sensors, or being able to manipulate how it is perceived by those sensors.
Transmedium Travel: The ability to transition seamlessly between space, the atmosphere, and water. A highlight of the film is the discussion of 'USOs' (Unidentified Submerged Objects) that enter or exit the ocean at high speeds without any splash or structural damage.
Anti-Gravity (Positive Lift): The lack of any visible flight control surfaces (wings, rudders, or rotors) or propulsion systems (engines, exhaust, or intake). These objects appear to negate gravity entirely to remain airborne.
Biological Effects: The film emphasizes this 'sixth' observable heavily. It refers to physiological impacts on witnesses, such as radiation burns, 'laser-like' skin damage, neurological changes, or even 'missing time.' These are often cited as side effects of being in close proximity to the UAP's power source.
Nuclear Interference: Elizondo’s 'seventh' observable in the documentary is the recurring pattern of UAPs appearing near nuclear assets.
The seven observables compliments the films technical framework for distinguishing advanced 'non-human' technology from conventional aircraft or natural phenomena. The discussions of the warp bubble, zero point energy and quantum entanglement are fascinating with a mention of teleportation and hyper travel as a reality.
Elizondo’s seventh strategic observable; Nuclear Interference, raises many questions. The film discusses the recurring pattern of UAPs appearing near nuclear assets [00:09:10] and details accounts of non human intelligence actively conducting Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) of sensitive US military facilities and nuclear sites. UAP's deactivating (or in some cases, activating) ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) at bases like Vandenberg and Malmstrom, suggesting a specific, intelligent interest in human nuclear capabilities. Lou notes that 'the UAP topic has potential to create serious ontological shock to society; psychological, sociological, theological and philosophical.' [00:55:02] The seventh observable invites many questions: If our weapons are being deactivated, should we view that as a non-hostile or non-destructive act? There’s also intrigue regarding why they would ever be switched back on, if not simply to show us that they can.
Sociologically, for our weapons to be remotely deactivated, the intervening technology must be incredibly advanced. Psychologically, this acts as an unspoken gesture; switching something off suggests we should forgo that particular resource or idea. Philosophically, it raises the possibility that our current direction is fundamentally flawed - that we are pouring time and energy into the wrong premises. Theologically, it suggests that we, as a society, might be looking at our existence through the wrong lens entirely, wasting resources on destructive ideologies and weapons that don't align with a higher reality.
Critic's Counterpoint: Skeptics, such as those from Skeptic Magazine, argue that these 'observables' are often interpretations of low - resolution data or sensor glitches rather than irrefutable physical laws being broken.
The seventh observable also highlights the film contrasts in international transparency, such as in France*2 (Geipan, March 2007), with the stigma and silence in America. Transparency and declassification of UAP's globally includes Brazil (2010 Brazilian Air Force - FAB), Uruguay (1979, CRIDOVNI), UK (2008-2013), Chile (1979 since inception (CEEFAA). Despite AATIP's support from the Assistant Secretary of Defence (FMR), many top officials wouldn't touch it and blocked UAP research and the 'Legacy Program'. One can question where Lou and Jay specifically discussed how the topic clashed with senior members religious views; a possible deliberate use of religious taboo and legal loopholes to ensure that the 'Legacy Program' remained invisible to oversight. [00:11;10] [00:17:00] [00:12:46].
However In 2020 (post covid) Jay Stratton head of the UAP Task Force (UAPTF) discusses the Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence acknowledged AATIP’s projects, directing the team to quietly build a 'whole-of-government' interagency effort. [00:31:28] While the film doesn't explicitly state who issued the order, the timeline points to figures like Scott W. Bray or Sandra I. Brown. Notably in 2020, Ms. Brown became the Director of the N2N6 Intelligence Division, putting her in charge of Naval Intelligence funding. This paved the way for a AATIP Task Force comprised of handpicked members from across 16 different intelligence agencies. (Naval Intelligence is funded by taxpayer dollars, though the process is more complex than a standard government agency). The film discloses no financial funding or costs to tax payers regarding this post covid team. It is noted that Lou had handed in his resignation in 2017 meaning there was a three-year gap of non government funding (2017-2020) which may have allowed private corporations to solidify their hold on the recovered technology without any government interference.
The Privatization of Progress
Senator Mike Rounds of the Senate Intelligence Committee admits that UAP data is so compartmentalized that only a handful of people in the entire government have access to it. [00:51:35] Senator Marco Rubio goes even further, calling this handling 'one of the biggest strategic blunders in human history.' [0031:25]
He explains that ''If the corporate/wealth funds or entity that received this technology is still trying to develop it, and so they begin to commercialize that. Some of the stuff begins to seep out in these great innovations that some companies coming up with and making money on, and they claim it belongs to them and its proprietary.''
Rubio warns of a dangerous trend: private entities receiving this tech, claiming it as 'proprietary' after it seeps into the commercial market, and profiting from Technology initially funded by taxpayers money and never explained to the public.
When you look at the post - COVID explosion in AI, neural networks, and clean energy, there are considerations whether this technology being held by corporations is for their own gain rather than national security.
'Non human intelligence exists. it has been interacting with humanity and its been doing so on this planet for a long time.' [00:03:00]
The program interviews some of the highest ranking officers in government over the last three decades. We understand more about UAP blunders and the financing received from US Intelligence departments and communities globally post covid [00:31:20]. The 'ontological shock' Elizondo warns about seems to be a uniquely American hurdle. While AATIP creates a wall of stigma, countries globally like Brazil and Chile have been treating this as a scientific and safety reality for years. In 2007, France opened its entire archive to the public; in 2010, Brazil mandated that its Air Force turn over all UFO data to the National Archives. Even the United Kingdom has declassified thousands of pages of military reports. It raises a question: If our closest allies can handle the truth without society collapsing, why is the U.S. government still protecting a 'Legacy Program' from its own taxpayers?
Erasure
By their own admission, AATIP actively was permitted to 'get rid of people' who took it (UAP's) seriously. This was also done through Security Clearance Revocation. In the intelligence world, if you lose your clearance, you lose your career. In within the US Government, The intention behind 'getting rid of people' wasn't just to keep a secret; it was to facilitate a transfer of wealth. Making UAPs 'taboo' within the government (AATIP), the Pentagon ensured that the most valuable data stayed with private aerospace contractors (like Lockheed Martin or Raytheon).
The Finances
The real 'shock' for the public isn't just that UAPs are real; it's that potentially our own governments spent billions in taxpayer money to fund these programs while simultaneously lying to us and destroying lives of the people. For years, the 'tradition of disbelief' was used as a weapon to 'get rid of' anyone possibly linked to AATIP or the military who dared to speak up. For years, leadership above AATIP admitted to 'getting rid of people,' using security clearances and social stigma as weapons to silence anyone who spoke up. But now since 2023, the UAP Disclosure Act passing whistle blower protection laws protects departments and people they tried to destroy such as the AATIP.
Media and Cinema
The program draws a direct line back to 1947 and Oppenheimer’s development of atomic energy, framing it alongside modern reports. Real news clips from 2023 reveal that an additional 366 sightings have been investigated since 2021 alone [01:32:43]. All of this serves as a massive prelude to the summer’s most anticipated films: including the release of Steven Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day, arriving in theatres on 06.06.2026.
This media disclosure serves as a long-awaited redemption for the military personnel and civilians who have endured a 'tradition of disbelief.' For decades, those who spoke the truth were harassed and ridiculed by the press. Now, seeing the government acknowledge Executive Order 12333*3 and the UAP Disclosure Act*4 validates what these communities have known all along.
The Post-COVID Tech Paradox
The secrecy of UAP's is particularly jarring when contrasted with the AI and Neural Network boom since 2020. ( reference table below). Senator Marco Rubio’s 'strategic blunder' comment suggests that if private aerospace firms have held UAP technology since 1947, they may be 'dripping' that knowledge into the commercial market as 'proprietary' innovations. The ultimate risk is that transformative breakthroughs-like zero-point energy or advanced AI- are being funneled through private wealth funds for profit rather than being developed for the public good.
Phase | Public Narrative | Financial Reality (Taxpayer Cost) | The 'Blunder' (The Intent) |
AATIP Era | "We spent $22M on a small study." | Billions hidden in "Black Budgets" and diverted SAP funds. | Purge experts so private corporations can monopolize the tech. |
Post-COVID | "We are just now investigating." | Massive tech boom in AI/Energy possibly fueled by "seepage." | Claim the tech is "proprietary" so corporations keep the profits. |
2023 Law | "We are protecting whistle blowers." | Taxpayers fund AARO and new Task Forces to find the "lost" money. | A desperate attempt to 'claw back' tech that was stolen by the private sector. |
The pitch layout and legalities discussed in the film provide useful insight. It highlights the facts of eminent domain - considered a U.S. government legal right - with Lou conclusively stating that after 80 years of lies and deception, we should 'let the past stay in the past' as the U.S. aims to 'collectively move forward'.
While online reviews indicate strong interest and high viewer scores from the streaming community, professional critics have given the film a mixed-to-negative reception.
Lou concludes the film by stating, "We’ve got a big mess on our hands. We have, quite frankly, ruined a lot of people's lives and nobody wants to take responsibility for that". Similarly, Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentions, "This is not an endeavor here to go out and punish anyone... but nonetheless we would need to know what they learned; taxpayers paid for this".
This offers a window into international sector deals that remain afloat for the West in 2026. Regarding financial sector implications, Jay mentions the moment when then-Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin asked AATIP (in 2020) about the economic impacts of the President of the United States "going to the microphone and telling the world we’re not alone." As the film notes, 'We are in the midst of a multi-decade secretive arms race... one funded by misallocated taxpayer dollars'. [01:44:32]
This modern struggle for transparency echoes President Kennedy’s 1962 warning that space science has 'no conscience of its own' and its status as a 'sea of peace' or a 'theatre of war' depends entirely on whether the United States uses new knowledge for the progress of all people.
'There is new knowledge to be gained and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people, for space science like nuclear science and all technology has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man. And only if the United States occupies a position of pre-eminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theatre of war.' President Kennedy, 1962
The Age of Disclosure is a story of institutional blunders, complex financing requirements, and ultimately a 'partial' disclosure. It raises vital questions of who are the 'modern-day pirates,' the financing models for 2026 government and intelligence projects, and the resulting impact on the film market. The ending suggests further disclosures are on the horizon. Now that we have documented 'observables' and mechanics, it is time to see how the next generation can improve and resolve these issues. Regardless of one's stance, An Age of Disclosure sparks necessary dialogue and is worth the view.
Appendix
The Age of Disclosure
International UAP Transparency Portals
Country | Department / Agency | Disclosure Year | Official Archive / Website Link |
France | GEIPAN (under CNES) | 2007 Digital Archive launch) | |
Brazil | Brazilian Air Force National Archives (FAB) | 2010 Ongoing transfers) | |
Chile | CEEFAA (under DGAC) | 1997 (Founded as open/civilian) | |
United Kingdom | The National Archives | 2008–2013 | |
USA | AATIP / UAP Task Force | 2017–2021 | https://www.aaro.mil/ (The new official AARO site) |
Executive order Act 12333
UAP Disclosure Act 2025
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