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This All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office release makes public Department of Homeland Security records on KONA BLUE, a DHS prospective special access program that was ended on February 10, 2012. DHS declassified the records on July 18, 2023. The briefing slides and program proposal describe an Advanced Technology Threat program. It would collect reports on advanced aerospace vehicles, inventory recovered technology, gather oral histories and fund consciousness studies. The release also contains Senator Harry Reid's 2009 letter asking for a restricted SAP for AATIP and a 2010 DIA memo on the program.
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# UNCLASSIFIED (TS//KB//NF) In May 2011, Dr. Tara O'Toole, Undersecretary of the Office of S&T (U/SST), was presented with the AATI program information concerning the opportunity to investigate, identify and analyze sensitive advanced materials and technologies and to assess potential emerging and/or disruptive scientific and technical data of potential importance to national security. Based on available information and review of security requirements, the U/SST authorized SPO to establish an unacknowledged, waived prospective special access program, which was designated KONA BLUE. In addition, in Oct 2011, Dr O'Toole met with Senator Lieberman, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Senator Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader, to discuss the program funding. Additional information on the DIA-Sponsored program is at Encl 1, 2, and 3. ## (U) Discussion (TS//KB/AIF) Based upon discovery and investigative discussions, interviews, and briefings with former AATI program participants, DHS S&T proposes to provide Special Access Program management support for this Congressional interest item. A SAP is proposed as we have been informed that there is a body of previous work held by other entities that requires a SAP level classification to access it. (TS//KB/NF) The proposed program management will entail the scientific analysis and assessment of a body of sensitive information and observed anomalies to identify and anticipate potential threats to and opportunities for the security of the U.S. homeland. The S&T Special Projects office will provide program management for 12 months to allow the compilation, review, and assessment of associated unclassified and classified archived data and available literature, data bases, and physical materials from previous government and private entity efforts in order to assess possible research and development thrusts related to potential threats to national security and opportunities to enhance national security. Upon completion of the one year effort, a DHS S&T research council, to be established, will review all findings and provide a recommendation as to whether continued DHS involvement supports the Department's and the S&T Directorate's focus and mission requirements. See Encl 4, Proposed Statement of Objectives. ## (U) Recommendation (TS//KB//NF) Approve KONA BLUE as a DHS S&T SAP. Approve/date___ Disapprove/date___ Modify/date___ Needs discussion/date___ Coordination: SAPCO___ Date___ Enclosures. Encl 1. AATI Program History, dated 23 Nov 2011 Encl 2. Correspondence from Senator Reid to the Honorable William Lynn, Deputy Secretary of Defense, dated 24 June, 2009. Encl 3. (undated) Info Memo, Subject: AATI Program/U-10-2552/CE, from LTG Burgess to DoD U/S for AT&L. Encl 4. DHS KONA BLUE 12 Month Proposed Statement of Objectives.
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