Investigation Reveals: US Army Programs Likely Involved with Non-Human Technologies
U.S. Army Three-Star General Exposed Uncleared Assistant to Sensitive Programs Related to Non-Human Technology, FOIA Documents Detail
For months, Open Source Anomalous has been investigating allegations that retired U.S Army Lt. General John M. Riggs, former director of the Army's Objective Force Task Force (OFTF), improperly disclosed reverse-engineered technology of non-human origin to an unauthorized contractor at Sy Technologies, a small prime defense corporation. These allegations led to a formal investigation by the Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID), spearheaded by a Special Agent of the CID who was reportedly given access to portions of the “Legacy Program” to evaluate the claims.
Recently, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses were received confirming that Riggs was indeed investigated by Army CID for disclosing sensitive information. Furthermore, this article will aim to convey why these allegations are most likely true and warrant investigation by an independent congressional or executive body.
This is a parallel article based on some of the supplemental investigation done in the following series. Reading these articles is not required to understand this piece but is encouraged for a deeper context.
Allegations
According to notes from Dr. Steven Greer's DPI Archive, a published website hosting numerous witness and whistleblower documents and testimonies, an individual who claimed to be part of the U.S. Army's CID was allegedly "read-in" to a portfolio consisting of 16 Special Access Programs (SAPs)/Unacknowledged Special Access Programs (USAPs) and 2 Controlled Access Programs (CAPs). These programs purportedly dealt with exotic technology, some of which was reportedly of non-human origin. The testimony and related documentation associated with this individual were cataloged in the archive under a witness number that corresponds to a description provided in their witness list.
Was in the US Army for 28 years. Was a Special Agent Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (Army CID). Has detailed knowledge of SAP’s (acknowledged and unacknowledged). Knows about the underground basement at the Pentagon which is a SCIF and known as the Technology Management Office (TMO). Involved in the investigation of General John Riggs who showed his un-cleared girlfriend a USAP near Fort Seal Oklahoma. At this location, they had a cloaking device that they reversed engineered from an ET craft. Also has knowledge of a radar system that can disable aircraft, causing them to crash. Was cleared baseline clearance Space TS-S CIA. Has knowledge 18 USAPS.
This individual was involved in an investigation concerning a three-star General accused of fraud related to U.S. Government contractors within the Objective Force Task Force, the units with which some of these programs were operationally coordinated at the time. The General allegedly breached multiple laws by disclosing sensitive information to an unauthorized assistant, with whom he was also suspected of having an affair. This assistant was inappropriately granted access to technology described as non-human within one of these highly classified programs.
Army CID Investigation
The Army CID investigation began in 2002 after the submission of Target Analysis File 0050-2002-CID186, which outlined potential fraud within several Special Access Programs.
A target analysis file is essentially a record kept on individuals or entities under investigation or considered suspects for criminal activities within Army CID.
The specific Target Analysis File for this case, obtained by Open Source Anomalous through a FOIA request, indicates that the file was opened due to allegations of Procurement Integrity Act violations and was designated for investigation by "CID Only." The only entities explicitly named in the unredacted portion of the file were the OFTF and Sy Technology (Sy Tech).
Army CID Special Agent Sergeant Thomas Barnes was assigned to probe these fraud allegations within defense programs at the CID office in Laguna Niguel, California. His involvement is substantiated by the article 'Suspension and Debarment of Soldiers: Can We Do It? Yes, We Can,' available on the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School website. The article confirms his presence at the same office during the investigation period, as noted on the first page of the Army CID final report, which was obtained by Open Source Anomalous through a FOIA request.
Authors Note:
The link for the article in the paragraph above responds with an error, this was not the case during the drafting of this article. A copy obtained prior to the removal off of the official Army website is below.
Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School Article
Further, Barnes's role is confirmed by notes in the DPI Archive, which, link him directly to the investigation.
Sgt. Thomas Barnes's role as the assigned CID Special Agent on this case is confirmed by a chapter in his book, 'SISU: Tales of the Zombie Squads - An Inside View of Army Military Police and Army CID Solving Crimes Worldwide.'
In Chapter 35, titled ‘Senior General Officer Investigation,’ Barnes recounts his work on a high-profile, sensitive case involving a General accused of multiple felonies, including employing an assistant for unauthorized tasks and an alleged inappropriate relationship, in cooperation with the FBI out of the Los Angeles office.
Barnes describes traveling internationally to investigate locations linked to the programs or individuals involved.
Another layer of verification comes from DPI archive, which includes what appears to be a pre-reviewed version of the same chapter, tagged with the same witness number as the notes related to Barnes. This version initially includes the name of the FBI Special Agent involved (later redacted by Greer’s team) and specifies the General's rank, reinforcing that Barnes was indeed the witness associated with these records and his discussions with Dr. Steven Greer.
Targets and Outcome of CID Investigation
Lt Gen. John M. Riggs and a contractor for Sy Tech were the focus of a joint Army CID and FBI investigation from December 9, 2002, to March 7, 2005.
The final report, numbered 0012-2003-CID186-34232, concluded that there was sufficient evidence to believe both Lt Gen Riggs, listed as Director of the OFTF, and his contractor assistant, listed as Special Assistant to the Director, were guilty of several crimes:
Contractor Assistant
Conspiracy
Disclosure of Procurement Sensitive Information
Obstruction of Justice
John Riggs
Conspiracy
Disclosure of Procurement Sensitive Information
Obstruction of Justice
Statement and Dereliction of Duty
It was also found that the contractor influenced Riggs into favoring Sy Tech over Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) for contracts.
The contractor performed personal tasks for Riggs deemed inappropriate by the OFTF legal counsel, who advised Riggs to stop this relationship.
These personal services, which included involvement in the procurement process, positioned the contractor to gain access to highly sensitive Special Access Programs (SAPs)/Unacknowledged Special Access Programs (USAPs) related to the Army's Future Combat Systems.
Testimony from DPI archive notes that this exposure would have happened near Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, where the contractor assistant was briefed on a USAP involving reverse-engineered cloaking technology.
Despite the evidence supporting these crimes, the case against General Riggs did not proceed to prosecution because the U.S. Attorney was not granted clearance ("read-on") to review the evidence. Consequently, Riggs was only demoted and forced out of the Army, essentially receiving a minor punishment for offenses that could have led to significant prison time.
Link to the “Legacy Program“
According to notes by Sgt. Thomas Barnes on the DPI Archive, the programs he investigated were so sensitive that he spent three months in the Pentagon at the Technology Management Office (TMO) to be indoctrinated. This office appears responsible for managing and controlling these SAPs/USAPs, with security officers re-validating his clearance every time he transitioned between different programs.
This claim can be verified by one report from the CIA reading room, which documents TMO on the transfer of the Army’s SAP CENTER LANE, focused on remote viewing, from the Army to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
For more detailed exploration of this office and its connections, refer to this previous article.
The TMO additionally appears to be managed by the CIA, hosting various branches or entities to manage their respective USAP/SAPs. Official mentions of TMO largely come from CIA reports in their reading room. Government phone book records confirm that multiple departments and agencies were located in the same office room number within the Pentagon. However, this specific location, was destroyed during the September 11, 2001, attacks by Flight 77.
In the phone book records for the TMO located in the Pentagon's basement, one name particularly stands out.
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Space
Jack Kimberly - System for Award Management Registration Division
Jack Kimberly was associated with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Space - System for Award Management Registration Division when the phone book was published in 1996.
More recently, he served as the Director of Legacy Programs at Northrop Grumman until a few months ago.
His LinkedIn profile now shows employment at his own consulting firm but still lists Northrop Grumman in his work history, with no employment history detailed prior to 2017.
The term "Legacy Program" has gained significance with its recent appearance in an official legislative context.
The UAP Disclosure Act of 2023 was an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2023, proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and re-introduced in 2024 by Senator Mike Rounds. Co-sponsored by senators on the Senate Intelligence or Armed Services Committees, this amendment passed in the Senate but was later blocked by the House. Page 6 of this amendment defines:
LEGACY PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘legacy program’’ means all Federal, State, and local government, commercial industry, academic, and private sector endeavors to collect, exploit, or reverse engineer technologies of unknown origin or examine biological evidence of living or deceased non-human intelligence that pre-dates the date of the enactment of this Act.
Exotic Technology
During the investigation, Sgt. Thomas Barnes alleges, within the DPI Archive documents, that one of the programs he was briefed on had origins tracing back to the Eisenhower administration but was only fully realized during the Reagan administration. This program was part of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), popularly known as "Star Wars," which officially never achieved its goal of launching laser-equipped satellites but allegedly involved the development and successful deployment of a nuclear-powered laser weapon capable of targeting and destroying any object, including non-human craft.
This might sound far-fetched, but Barnes claims this program was operational under the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) as part of its mission mandate.
Interestingly, in 2002, Sy Tech advertised on their website that they were involved with programs linked to SMDC, the U.S. Space Command (which later became U.S. Space Command or USSPACECOM), and the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BDMO), which evolved into the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
The U.S. Army's SMDC supports USSPACECOM, which is also a partner to the MDA. The Army CID report previously mentioned details coordination with the MDA as part of the investigation's exhibits for interviews.
Moreover, the DPI Archive documents name a Waived Unacknowledged Special Access Program (WUSAP) and include drawings of the craft associated with this program.
This program, named 'Hanger Bully,' is focused on reverse engineering a craft of non-human origin, specifically studying its stealth technology.
Conclusion and Next Steps
Did Lt Gen. John Riggs actually disclose reverse-engineered Non-Human technology to his contractor girlfriend, and was Special Agent Thomas Barnes truly “read-in” to 16 Special Access Programs related to exotic technology of non-human origin? While there isn't a definitive "smoking gun," the connections and information presented here provide ample grounds for further investigation by an authority with the right clearance.
This quote from Barnes' book, mentioned previously in this article, also raises questions.
In the chapter ‘Senior General Officer Investigation’ on page 281, we find:
As a side note and one of significant mention, the AUSA, through USDOJ in Washington DC, attempted to get “read on” to the specific SAPs/USAPs the investigation pertained to. After a long, two-year period, the Department of Defense issues the final denial for the “read on” request, citing the SAPs/USAPs were so vital to the Nations National Security that details could not be further released. The spooky technology at hand in the matter was apparently so sensitive our government had decided to deep six it. But USDOJ was furious. And to my surprise there was nothing USDOJ could do. The request, and the ensuing conversations regarding the “read on” were at the highest levels of our government. TJAG and the Attorney General of the US discussed the matter several times. And it was way above my pay grade. In the end, the AUSA was more than upset and declined to prosecute the General for any criminal offense. The AUSA cited access was required for all materials for proper evaluation and assessment. Without access to all the information there would be no prosecution, just a declination.
Another intriguing excerpt from page 282 in the same chapter reads:
But the funny thing was that my supervisors did not even know the details of the USAPs. At the time, there were only three people in Army CID who were “read on” to the various SAPs/USAPs. Our Army CID Commanding General at the time, my Director and myself.
This revelation suggests that, beyond Thomas Barnes and John Riggs, two additional individuals should be subpoenaed to testify publicly in a hearing by the recently established House Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets:
Army CID Commanding General from 2001-2006, Donald J Ryder.
Director, Major Procurement Fraud Unit, 701st MP Group from 1998-2005, David Allen .
The following questions could be asked to each person down the line under oath
Were you “read in” to programs involving technology of non-human origin?
Was “Hanger Bully” a name belonging to a legitimate program?
Did “Hanger Bully” involve a craft of non-human origin?
Is it true that SDI resulted in a laser weapon being deployed capable of harming or destroying UAP?
Who is in control of deciding who gets “read in” to these programs?
Is killing or execution a means of enforcement within these SAPs/USAPs?
Special thanks to Matt Laslo for edit suggestions to this article. Check out his outlet Ask a Pol uaps for incredible reporting on this topic!
Through FOIA, documents related to the John Riggs investigation were obtained. These FOIA documents provide numerous details that can be further corroborated, and they offer leads for additional FOIA requests and research.
Army Target Analysis File can be viewed in full here: fa25_0839_Emailed_Release.pdf
Army CID final report can be viewed in full here: fa25_1635_Emailed_Release.pdf
Additional Reference Docs: Open Source Anomalous
Disclaimer: There has been no direct communication with any individuals mentioned in this article, and all source material for this case is based on information or documentation that is or was publicly available.
Supplemental article showing provenance: DPI Proof
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