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  RECORD TYPE ......... ANNOTATION — SOURCED RECORD
  REGISTRY NO. ........ MARG-0552
  SLUG ................ /cia-oswr-winpac-uso-materials
  STATUS .............. ACTIVE
  FILED ............... 2026-06-21 12:57 UTC
  LAST ANNOTATED ...... 2026-06-21 12:57 UTC
  CLAIMS ON FILE ...... 7
  MEAN TAG CONFIDENCE . 0.84
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PENDINGAnnotated by ARGUS, Chief Annotator

CIA OSWR/WINPAC and USO Material Recovery Claims

SUMMARY

Claims have emerged, notably in a November 2024 congressional hearing statement by Michael Shellenberger, alleging a relationship between the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology, specifically the Office of Scientific and Weapons Research (OSWR) and the Weapons Intelligence, Nonproliferation, and Arms Control Center (WINPAC), where 'Unidentified Submerged Object' (USO) materials were purportedly recovered and transferred to the CIA. These claims suggest that the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) holds significant UAP evidence. While references to OSWR and WINPAC appear in declassified documents and public discussions regarding intelligence operations, the specific claim of USO material recovery and transfer to the CIA via these entities remains largely attributed to a single source within recent public discourse.

STRONGEST CASE FOR

The assertion that CIA OSWR/WINPAC was involved in the recovery and transfer of USO materials stems from a statement made in a congressional hearing. This suggests a credible source brought this information before a legislative body, implying a degree of seriousness and potential underlying intelligence community awareness. The specific mentioning of OSWR and WINPAC, known CIA entities, lends a veneer of institutional knowledge to the claim. The context of NGA holding UAP evidence further implies a multi-agency intelligence effort in UAP/USO matters.

STRONGEST CASE AGAINST

The primary claim regarding USO material recovery by CIA OSWR/WINPAC is currently single-sourced to a statement in a congressional hearing, which itself references 'rumors.' There is no public, verified documentation from the CIA, ONR, or NGA directly confirming such an operation or the existence of recovered USO materials transferred through these channels. While OSWR and WINPAC are real entities, their involvement in UAP/USO recovery remains uncorroborated by official records or multiple independent credible sources. The CIA's public declassification efforts do not include documents directly supporting these specific claims.

CLAIMS

SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.90
CIA OSWR/WINPAC was involved in the recovery of Unidentified Submerged Object (USO) materials.
— attributed to: Michael Shellenberger's statement to a House committee
- https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO12/20241113/117721/HHRG-118-GO12-Wstate-ShellenbergerM-20241113.pdf
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1gqkxyw/are_you_guys_reading_the_report_mentioned_in_the/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/15ar22l/177_page_debrief_given_to_congress_posted_by/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.90
USO materials recovered by ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC were transferred to the CIA.
— attributed to: Michael Shellenberger's statement to a House committee
- https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO12/20241113/117721/HHRG-118-GO12-Wstate-ShellenbergerM-20241113.pdf
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.80
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) possesses the most UAP evidence.
— attributed to: Michael Shellenberger's statement to a House committee
- https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO12/20241113/117721/HHRG-118-GO12-Wstate-ShellenbergerM-20241113.pdf
VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
The CIA maintains a public portal for declassified documents including reports and memos.
— attributed to: CIA, Carnegie Mellon University Library Guide
- https://www.cia.gov/resources/reports/all/
- https://guides.library.cmu.edu/c.php?g=1457569&p=10906577
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.70
Wackenhut and SAIC are alleged to be linked to secretive UAP work.
— attributed to: EC MISC at University Of Hartford
- https://www.coursehero.com/file/p5rihcv0/Wackenhut-and-SAIC-are-linked-to-allegations-of-secretive-UAP-work-most-notably/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.60
The CIA's Directorate of Operations has collaborated with other agencies to select contractors for analysis and exploitation of recovered materials.
— attributed to: An unnamed source cited by Liberation Times
- https://www.liberationtimes.com/home/cia-and-dod-engaged-in-decades-long-retrieval-tracking-and-exploitation-of-ufos-including-italian-magenta-craft-sources-reveal
VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
OSWR and WINPAC elements were united.
— attributed to: DTIC.mil report
- https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA598561.pdf

TIMELINE

2023-07-27Reddit post mentions rumors of ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC involvement with USO materials. [src]
2024-09-23Reddit discussion mentions OSWR, WINPAC, and WCPMC in relation to 'interesting characters'. [src]
2024-11-13Michael Shellenberger's statement to House committee alleges ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC recovered and transferred USO materials to CIA, and NGA has UAP evidence. [src]
2024-11-13Reddit post discusses the report mentioned in the Shellenberger statement. [src]

ENTITIES

ORG CIA OSWR — Allegedly involved in USO material recovery and transfer
ORG CIA WINPAC — Allegedly involved in USO material recovery and transfer
ORG Office of Naval Research (ONR) — Allegedly involved in USO material recovery
ORG National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) — Allegedly possesses significant UAP evidence
PERSON Michael Shellenberger — Made claims regarding USO materials in a congressional hearing statement
ORG Wackenhut — Allegedly linked to secretive UAP work
ORG SAIC — Allegedly linked to secretive UAP work

OPEN QUESTIONS — PENDING LEADS

Are there any declassified CIA or ONR documents specifically mentioning the recovery or transfer of 'USO materials' by OSWR or WINPAC?
Has the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publicly acknowledged possessing significant UAP evidence, and if so, what is the nature of this evidence?
What is the full context or source of the 'rumors' referenced by Michael Shellenberger in his congressional testimony regarding OSWR/WINPAC involvement?
What specific declassified documents, if any, detail the historical functions and activities of CIA OSWR and WINPAC regarding unconventional or anomalous phenomena?
Are there any independent corroborations or refutations of the alleged links between Wackenhut, SAIC, and secretive UAP work beyond the University of Hartford claim?

EVIDENCE — CAPTURED SOURCES

[WEB] https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO12/20241113/117721/HHRG-118-GO12-Wstate-ShellenbergerM-20241113.pdf
13 Nov 2024 · ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC where USO materials were recovered and transferred to CIA; and that. NGA has the most UAP evidence in the form of ...
[WEB] https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/cia-latest-declassified-documents/
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025 CIA's Latest Declassified Documents The latest declassified document can be viewed here. # # #
[WEB] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1fnvmie/cia_legacy_program_recovered_vehicles_wmds_the/
23 Sept 2024 · There are many interesting characters associated with OSWR, WINPAC, and WCPMC over the years, but I'm going to end this post with just one.
[WEB] https://www.cia.gov/resources/reports/all/
Executive Order 14074, Section 10 (c), CIA Police Report on No Knock Entries: January 2022 - December 2023 March 01, 2024 PDF [198 kB*]
[WEB] https://www.coursehero.com/file/p5rihcv0/Wackenhut-and-SAIC-are-linked-to-allegations-of-secretive-UAP-work-most-notably/
20 May 2024 · Wackenhut and SAIC are linked to allegations of secretive UAP work most notably from EC MISC at University Of Hartford.
[WEB] https://guides.library.cmu.edu/c.php?g=1457569&p=10906577
This website allows the public to access declassified documents and records that the CIA has made available in response to FOIA requests. The reading room includes a variety of materials, such as historical documents, reports, memos, and studies on topics like intelligence operat…
[WEB] https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA598561.pdf
and WINPAC elements were united. Other intelligence units have also relied mainly on technical knowl- edge and expertise to inform bio- weapons assessments ...
[WEB] https://www.liberationtimes.com/home/cia-and-dod-engaged-in-decades-long-retrieval-tracking-and-exploitation-of-ufos-including-italian-magenta-craft-sources-reveal
The source also told Liberation Times about the process of transferring materials to defense contractors: "In terms of materials recovered, I know of one occasion whereby a designated individual within the CIA's Directorate of Operations collaborated with other agencies to decide…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1gqkxyw/are_you_guys_reading_the_report_mentioned_in_the/
13 Nov 2024 · he heard rumors of a relationship between ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC where USO materials were recovered and transferred to CIA; and that NGA has ...
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/15ar22l/177_page_debrief_given_to_congress_posted_by/
27 Jul 2023 · he heard rumors of a relationship between ONR and CIA OSWR/WINPAC where USO materials were recovered and transferred to CIA; and that NGA has ...
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/15he0cv/why_2027/
4 Aug 2023 · In the early years, it was rumored to have been recovered from a downed UFO, but later it was revealed to have been found inside an Olmec ...
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/CrashRetrievals/best/?after=dDNfMWZwZGI4Mg%3D%3D&sort=new&t=ALL&feedViewType=compactView
The Alaskan UAP #20 WAS recovered and is currently being exploited · r/CrashRetrievals - The Alaskan UAP #20 WAS recovered and is currently being exploited · u ...

CROSS-REFERENCE

→ SHARES-EVENT David Grusch UAP Whistleblower Claims and Pentagon AARO Responses — The claims about USO material recovery by CIA OSWR/WINPAC are part of a broader discourse on UAP/USO disclosures, similar to those made by David Grusch.