The 2013 UAP Citizen Hearing. Pope, Penniston, Burroughs, Frascogna . Day Two, Sessions One & Two

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Tom Vernon UAP
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January 29, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: John Burroughs

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
hearing testimonyTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 1980s, 2010sIntel Value: 9/10

John Burroughs

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE2

The Encounter

The encounter involves military personnel discussing the Rendlesham Forest incident from 1980. The servicemen were on duty when they observed a strange craft over three nights. They reported seeing lights and experiencing unusual phenomena, such as static electricity. After the incident, they were instructed to submit sanitized reports that downplayed their observations. The military quickly classified the incident, and the servicemen felt pressured to remain silent. The impact of the encounter left them with ongoing concerns about the cover-up and the lack of official acknowledgment of their experiences. They believe the incident could be significant in understanding UAPs and their implications.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The 2013 Citizen Hearing on UAP featured testimony from military personnel regarding the Rendlesham Forest incident, highlighting issues of cover-up and the potential for extraterrestrial technology. Witnesses described their experiences and the subsequent military response, including threats and sanitized reports.

Primary Revelation

The UAP incident involved multiple military personnel and was witnessed by over 150 individuals.

N
Nick Pope
investigatorpro disclosure
Ministry of Defense
Former Ministry of Defense employeePublic speaker on UAP topics

We have a significant problem in terms of the evidence record.

J
John Burrows
witnesspro disclosure
U.S. Air Force
Firsthand witnessReceived compensation for radiation damage

It wasn't prudent or good career moves to be talking about any type of phenomenon.

J
Jim Penniston
witnesspro disclosure
U.S. Air Force
Firsthand witnessDocumented evidence in police notebook

I wrote down everything but that wasn't what you submitted.

Cobra MistCold War (unknown to unknown)confirmed

Managed by: U.S. Air Force

Over-the-horizon radar project

biologicsspecific

John Burrows and Jim Penniston were involved in a UAP incident at Rendlesham Forest and reported radiation damage after contact with the UAP.

Source: John Burrows
coverupspecific

General Gabrielle visited the base after the UAP incident, and documentation related to this visit is missing.

Source: Nick Pope
historical eventspecific

Jim Penniston's police notebook contains sketches and details of the UAP, but its survival is uncertain.

Source: Jim Penniston
coverupspecific

The military discouraged reporting of UAP incidents, leading to sanitized statements that downplayed the events.

Source: Jim Penniston
coverupspecific

There was a cover-up initiated immediately after the UAP incident, involving classified documentation and threats to personnel.

Source: John Burrows
historical eventspecific

The UAP incident involved multiple military personnel and was witnessed by over 150 individuals.

Source: John Burrows
technologyspecific

The UAP incident may have involved extraterrestrial technology, as the observed craft exhibited capabilities beyond known technology.

Source: Jim Penniston
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1980-12-26Year: 1980

Rendlesham Forest

Suffolk, united_kingdom

ruralforest
Connected Encounters (2)
RAF BentwatersRAF Woodbridge
Military Witness
Branchunited states air force
BaseRAF Bentwaters
Dutysecurity detail
3 witnesses mentionedJohn BurrowsJim Penniston
Reported to authorities

initial report dismissed, later classified

Connected Events
Rendlesham Forest IncidentDecember 1980

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE21 entityunknown
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
1/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The transcript discusses the Rendlesham Forest incident and includes commentary from various speakers, but lacks a specific first-person account with clear details. While there are references to credible witnesses and some corroborative elements, the overall evidence remains weak due to the reliance on hearsay and general statements rather than direct, verifiable claims.

initial incidentunknown

The encounter began with a series of unexplained lights and phenomena observed over three nights at a military base.

we had the distinct pleasure of having something visit us three times

interrogation and reportingunknown

Witnesses reported their experiences to commanding officers and underwent interrogation, leading to sanitized statements.

I was under orders by because it's an active investigation

cover-up and reflectionunknown

Witnesses reflected on the cover-up and the impact of their experiences on their lives and careers.

I lived with that for about 31 years

noeticextraordinary
6/10

Insights gained during hypnosis about the event

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed lights and a craft in the sky

tactileextraordinary
6/10

Static electricity felt on clothing

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Silence and absence of expected aircraft sounds

electromagneticextraordinary
7/10

Equipment malfunctions reported

?
unknown(many)
50%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation
Luminositynot stated
Soundsilent
Movementhovering, instant acceleration
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Witnesses described a craft that exhibited unusual movement patterns and lacked typical aircraft sounds.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses over three nights, with significant military involvement and subsequent cover-up efforts.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
hearing testimonyTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 1980s, 2010sIntel Value: 9/10
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John Burroughs

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE2