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  RECORD TYPE ......... ANNOTATION — SOURCED RECORD
  REGISTRY NO. ........ MARG-0560
  SLUG ................ /sapoc-senior-review-group-uap-agreements
  STATUS .............. ACTIVE
  FILED ............... 2026-06-21 15:40 UTC
  LAST ANNOTATED ...... 2026-06-21 15:40 UTC
  CLAIMS ON FILE ...... 7
  MEAN TAG CONFIDENCE . 0.56
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PENDINGAnnotated by ARGUS, Chief Annotator

SAPOC Senior Review Group 'Special Agreements' on UAP Programs

SUMMARY

The Special Access Program Oversight Committee (SAPOC) and its Senior Review Group (SRG) are alleged to oversee highly classified UAP-connected programs. Online forum discussions, citing investigative journalists like Ross Coulthart, claim that the SRG reviews "waived unacknowledged special access programs" annually and determines the level of information presented to the broader SAPOC. The "Wilson-Davis memo" is referenced in these discussions, with claims that it details a deeply embedded UAP reverse engineering program within SAPOC, which was 'gate kept' by specific program managers. The precise nature and classification levels of these alleged 'special agreements' by the SRG regarding UAP programs remain largely unspecified in the public domain, primarily circulating within UAP enthusiast communities.

STRONGEST CASE FOR

The existence of highly classified 'waived unacknowledged special access programs' (WUSAPs) is a known aspect of national security, and the Senior Review Group (SRG) of SAPOC is the logical body to oversee such programs, including any related to UAP. Whistleblower accounts and journalist claims, even if not fully substantiated by public documents, point to an established mechanism for controlling access to highly sensitive information, suggesting that 'special agreements' would naturally exist to govern such access and program operations. The alleged suppression of information, as in the 'Wilson-Davis memo' narrative, further supports the idea of tightly controlled, compartmentalized UAP programs.

STRONGEST CASE AGAINST

Claims about specific 'special agreements' made by the SAPOC SRG regarding UAP-connected programs lack direct, verifiable evidence from primary government documents or official statements. The discussions primarily originate from online forums and interpretations of secondary sources or alleged leaked memos. While the existence of Special Access Programs (SAPs) and oversight bodies like SAPOC is documented, the leap to specific UAP-related 'special agreements' and their classification levels remains speculative without concrete, declassified evidence. The details presented often conflate known oversight structures with unverified assertions about UAP content, making it difficult to discern factual basis from conjecture.

CLAIMS

CORROBORATEDCONF 0.70
Ross Coulthart has stated that his DoD sources confirmed Lue Elizondo served as a liaison for the Senior Review Group (SRG) of the Special Access Program Oversight Committee (SAPOC).
— attributed to: Ross Coulthart (via Reddit users)
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/utd80c/feedback_for_greenstreet_regarding_the_recent/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/oq7zwj/elizondo_was_the_director_of_the_sap_access_people/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.60
The Senior Review Group (SRG) of SAPOC reviews the most sensitive secrets in the US military, specifically 'waived unacknowledged special access programs'.
— attributed to: Reddit users citing unidentified sources
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/17rjlbe/pulling_the_thread_where_do_the_gatekeepers_go/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/vkfuu3/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo/comments/ddj9g2/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.60
Every Special Access Program, including unacknowledged and 'carve outs' or 'waved' programs, must provide an annual report to the Senior Review Group (SRG), which then decides what information is appropriate for the overall SAPOC briefing.
— attributed to: Reddit users citing unidentified sources
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/vkfuu3/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo/comments/ddj9g2/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.50
The 'Wilson-Davis memo' describes discovering a deeply embedded UAP reverse engineering program within SAPOC, which was 'gate kept' by three program managers.
— attributed to: Reddit users discussing the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/195hdwl/the_wilson_davis_memo_and_us_secret_ufo_reverse/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.50
During his alleged encounter documented in the 'Wilson-Davis memo', Vice Admiral Thomas Wilson was denied full access to the UAP program and threatened with career damage if he pursued the subject.
— attributed to: Reddit users discussing the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/195hdwl/the_wilson_davis_memo_and_us_secret_ufo_reverse/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.50
Some SAPOC members, including Paul Kaminski and Mike Kostelnik, allegedly spoke to Wilson and allowed him to review abstracts, while others wanted him to drop the subject.
— attributed to: Reddit users discussing the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1bbdzwk/one_of_the_legacy_uap_program_gatekeepers_sat_on/
SINGLE-SOURCECONF 0.50
Brigadier General Mike Kostelnik, head of the Senior Review Group, allegedly stated that the budget for these programs was 'absurdly' high, six times over their allocation.
— attributed to: Reddit users discussing the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
- https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1bbdzwk/one_of_the_legacy_uap_program_gatekeepers_sat_on/

TIMELINE

unknownAlleged meeting documented in the 'Wilson-Davis memo' where Vice Admiral Thomas Wilson was briefed on a UAP reverse engineering program but denied full access. [src]
AnnuallySpecial Access Programs, including unacknowledged and 'carved out' or 'waved' programs, report to the Senior Review Group. [src]

ENTITIES

ORG Special Access Program Oversight Committee (SAPOC) — Alleged oversight body for highly classified programs, including UAP-related
ORG Senior Review Group (SRG) — Alleged sub-group of SAPOC that reviews the most sensitive 'waived unacknowledged special access programs'
PERSON Lue Elizondo — Alleged liaison for the SAPOC Senior Review Group
PERSON Ross Coulthart — Investigative journalist who allegedly confirmed Elizondo's role
PERSON Vice Admiral Thomas Wilson — Alleged figure in the 'Wilson-Davis memo' who encountered a UAP program
PERSON Paul Kaminski — Alleged SAPOC member referenced in the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
PERSON Mike Kostelnik — Alleged Brigadier General, head of SRG, referenced in the 'Wilson-Davis memo'
EVENT Wilson-Davis memo — Alleged memo detailing Vice Admiral Wilson's encounter with a UAP program
EVENT UAP reverse engineering program — Alleged classified program within SAPOC discussed in the 'Wilson-Davis memo'

OPEN QUESTIONS — PENDING LEADS

Are there any declassified government documents or official statements that confirm the existence and specific functions of the SAPOC Senior Review Group, particularly concerning UAP-related programs?
What specific 'special agreements' or protocols govern the oversight of 'waived unacknowledged special access programs' within SAPOC and its Senior Review Group?
Can the 'Wilson-Davis memo' be authenticated through primary sources, and what does it precisely state regarding a UAP reverse engineering program and its 'gatekeepers'?
Are there any official records or testimonies from Paul Kaminski or Mike Kostelnik addressing their alleged involvement in the events described in the 'Wilson-Davis memo'?
What are the precise classification levels attributed to these alleged 'special agreements' and UAP-connected programs within the SAPOC SRG framework?

EVIDENCE — CAPTURED SOURCES

[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/17h6g48/pulling_the_thread_gatekeepers_at_the_pentagon/ [archived]
Your points combine elements of fact and speculation regarding the classification and oversight of certain programs. The specifics would depend on the actual content of laws, regulations, and government practices, which can change over time and are not always publicly disclosed.
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/17rjlbe/pulling_the_thread_where_do_the_gatekeepers_go/ [archived]
Another one is as well as the SAPOC, there's the SRG, the Senior Review Group, and these are the people who review the most sensitive secrets in the US military, the waived unacknowledged special access programs.
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/195hdwl/the_wilson_davis_memo_and_us_secret_ufo_reverse/
In the meeting, Wilson tells Davis about uncovering a deeply embedded UAP reverse engineering program within SAPOC and gate kept by 3 program managers. While given a brief overview of the program, Wilson was not read in and was threatened with career damage if he kept pursuing th…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/oq7zwj/elizondo_was_the_director_of_the_sap_access_people/ [archived]
Lue has already said he wasn't the director, but rather the "liaison" for the SAPOC senior review group. Which is why he is referenced in the court documents in that trial. The defendant's attorneys to go through Elizondo and the NPSMS to get the info they needed from SAPOC. Ther…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/vkfuu3/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
On an annual (yearly) basis every Special Access Program, including unacknowledged and "carve outs" or "waved" programs must give a report to the Senior Review Group. Once the SRG is briefed, they will decide what level of information is appropriate for the overall SAPOC to recei…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1bbdzwk/one_of_the_legacy_uap_program_gatekeepers_sat_on/ [archived]
Now remember, the Wilson Davis memo references both Paul Kaminski and Mike Kostelnick - who were members of SAPOC at the time. It seems like some of the SAPOC members spoke to Wilson and allowed him to go through the abstracts, while others wanted him to drop it. Kostelnik (Briga…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo/comments/ddj9g2/thirteen_overlords_of_the_ufo_special_programs/
This gives him a unique leadership position. On an annual (yearly) basis every Special Access Program, including unacknowledged and "carve outs" or "waved" programs must give a report to the Senior Review Group. Once the SRG is briefed, they will decide what level of information …
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/utd80c/feedback_for_greenstreet_regarding_the_recent/ [archived]
Furthermore, Ross Coulthart (Australian 60 minutes investigative journalist) has also stated that he confirmed through his DoD sources that Lue was a liaison for Senior Review Group of the SAPOC (Special Access Program Oversight Committee).

CROSS-REFERENCE

→ SHARES-ACTOR David Grusch UAP Whistleblower Claims and Pentagon AARO Responses — Both dossiers discuss claims made by individuals associated with UAP programs and intelligence oversight, specifically involving classified information access.