Press Kit
DECUR (Data Exceeding Current Understanding of Reality) is an open-access research archive for UAP/NHI phenomena, structured for journalists, researchers, and policy professionals who need citable, primary-sourced information. This page provides archive statistics, key documented findings, citation guidance, and contact information.
Archive by the Numbers
About the Archive
DECUR is a structured, primary-sourced research archive focused on cataloging UAP phenomena with scientific rigor and methodological transparency. Every key figure profile, case entry, and document in the archive is backed by citable sources — congressional records, peer-reviewed papers, official government reports, and firsthand accounts.
The archive applies a quantitative evidence scoring system to all 72 documented cases. The Evidence Quality Index (EQI) measures sensor coverage, witness quality, physical effects, and official acknowledgment. The Behavioral Anomaly Index (BAI) scores observational signatures against the AATIP Five Observables framework. Both scores are documented in the scoring methodology.
DECUR does not publish probability estimates for extraterrestrial origin or make attribution claims beyond what official records and sworn testimony support. Findings are framed in terms of evidentiary weight, not conclusion.
Key Documented Findings
The following findings are grounded in official records, primary-sourced documents, or sworn congressional testimony. Each is citable.
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed in 2021 that 143 UAP reports from 2004-2021 remain unexplained. 18 incidents demonstrated movement patterns or flight characteristics that suggest technological capability beyond known air vehicles.
David Grusch, a former NGA and NRO senior intelligence officer, testified under oath before the House Oversight Subcommittee on July 26, 2023 that the U.S. government possesses recovered non-human craft. He declined to provide details in open session citing classification.
Source: House Oversight Committee — UAP Hearing, July 26, 2023
The AATIP program, confirmed by the DoD in 2017, identified five behavioral observables in UAP that exceed current U.S. aerospace capabilities: instantaneous acceleration, hypersonic velocity without thermal signature, low observability, trans-medium travel, and positive lift without aerodynamic surfaces.
The 2004 USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter, the highest-scoring case in the DECUR archive (EQI 86/100), involved multiple radar systems, ATFLIR targeting pod video, and direct observation by two F/A-18 pilots. The DoD released declassified video in April 2020.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt encounters (2014-2015) represent the highest-scored case in the archive (EQI 87/100). Multiple pilots flying different missions reported the same class of object over an extended period; encounters were corroborated by ship radar and ATFLIR systems.
The IC Inspector General assessed David Grusch's whistleblower complaint as 'credible and urgent' in 2023. Congressional intelligence committees were formally notified and a closed-door House briefing was conducted in January 2024.
Source: ICIG Assessment — reported by The Debrief, June 2023
Top-Scored Cases
The five highest-scoring cases by Evidence Quality Index (EQI). Full case files — including evidence breakdown, witness accounts, and competing hypotheses — are available via the links below.
| # | Case | Year | EQI | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USS Theodore Roosevelt Encounters | 2014-2015 | 87.0 | Tier 1 |
| 2 | USS Nimitz / Tic Tac Encounter | 2004 | 86.0 | Tier 1 |
| 3 | USS Omaha USO Incident | 2019 | 80.0 | Tier 1 |
| 3 | RB-47 Incident | 1957 | 80.0 | Tier 1 |
| 5 | Belgian UFO Wave | 1989-1990 | 74.0 | Tier 1 |
Full scored rankings: decur.org/best-evidence
How to Cite DECUR
DECUR is a structured secondary source that compiles and annotates primary records. When citing DECUR in journalism or research, use the format below and link to the source record directly where possible. The primary source links are provided in every case file, figure profile, and document entry.
DECUR Archive. “[Entry title].” decur.org/[path]. Accessed [date].DECUR Archive. “USS Nimitz / Tic Tac Encounter.” decur.org/cases/nimitz-tic-tac. Accessed May 2026.DECUR Archive. “David Grusch — Key Figure Profile.” decur.org/figures/david-grusch. Accessed May 2026.Data API for Researchers
DECUR provides a public read-only JSON API for data journalists and researchers who want to programmatically access the archive. No authentication required.
https://decur.org/api/v1//api/v1/casesAll 72 documented cases with metadata and evidence tier/api/v1/cases?id=nimitz-tic-tacFull case file for a specific case/api/v1/figuresAll 137 key figures with role and affiliation data/api/v1/scoresEQI and BAI scores for all cases, sortable/api/v1/scores?sort=eqi&limit=10Top 10 cases by Evidence Quality IndexWhat DECUR Does Not Do
Journalists and researchers should note the following explicit limits on DECUR's editorial scope:
Media Contact
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