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Jay Stratton, Out of the Shadows — UAPTF and 19 August 2020 Esper briefing

Jay Stratton · 2026

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Author / institution: Jay Stratton
Date: 2026
Source type: Memoir / firsthand retrospective account
Used for: UAPTF leadership; reported Esper briefing and follow-up directives
Limitations: Exact passage and supporting meeting records not independently examined

Not linked to a case study. It may support people, programs or hearings instead.

PersonJohn F. (Jay) Stratton Jr. 001Cited for: Led UAP Task Force · Cited for: Reported August 19 2020 briefing and directive
PersonTravis S. Taylor 081Cited for: Reported chief scientist of UAPTF
PersonScott W. Bray 105Cited for: Senior Navy supervisory relationship during UAPTF era · Cited for: Bray reportedly Stratton supervisor in UAPTF reporting chain; identity of Esper briefing companion not established here
PersonMark Thomas Esper 108Cited for: Reported August 19 2020 briefing and directive · Cited for: Bray reportedly Stratton supervisor in UAPTF reporting chain; identity of Esper briefing companion not established here · Cited for: Secretary of Defense briefed on UAPTF matters per Stratton
OfficeUAPTF — Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force UAPTFCited for: Secretary of Defense briefed on UAPTF matters per Stratton