The original post: /r/ufos by /u/Meatxwhip on 2025-01-04 13:26:24.
In military institutions, conformity is encouraged at multiple levels. Soldiers and officers are trained to follow orders and not question the authority of their superiors. This culture permeates all ranks, making it challenging to express dissenting opinions or share alternative information. Conformity is often portrayed as a necessary condition for cohesion and loyalty. However, in matters such as the UAP phenomenon, it also functions as a mechanism to obscure sensitive information and prevent broader discussions.
Unspoken Rules and Their Implications
The unspoken rules within the military environment include:
Control of Information: Information is strictly distributed on a “need-to-know” basis, meaning only individuals with a clear, defined clearance gain access to critical knowledge. This creates isolated knowledge silos, hindering a comprehensive understanding of topics like UAPs.
Avoidance of Uncertainty: Military organizations strive for stability and control. Information about phenomena like UAPs could create uncertainty, challenge authority, or even spark public panic. Thus, secrecy is viewed as a protective measure.
Protection of National Security: If UAP technologies are real and accessible, they could guarantee military superiority. Secrecy is often justified by the need to keep such technologies from falling into enemy hands.
Whistleblowers and the Problem of Obfuscation
Whistleblowers attempting to shed light on such matters not only violate formal confidentiality rules but also break unspoken norms of loyalty to their institution. Within the military, whistleblowers are often perceived as traitors who threaten the unity and integrity of the organization. This perception explains why so few are willing to risk their careers and reputations.
Without effective legal protections for whistleblowers, these barriers remain. Laws designed to protect whistleblowers face resistance because they are perceived as threats to the control of information. Furthermore, they conflict with a military culture that prioritizes loyalty and obedience over transparency.
Why Secrecy Is Seen as the “Right Way”
From the perspective of military leadership, maintaining secrecy around UAPs and NHI-related information follows a strategic rationale:
- Avoiding Chaos: A sudden disclosure could lead to societal and political unrest. Military leaders see it as their responsibility to prevent such scenarios.
- Preserving Superiority: If UAP technologies are real and of strategic importance, keeping them secret secures a tactical advantage.
- Containing Panic: Information about UAPs could have far-reaching implications for many people’s worldview. Military institutions may believe society is not prepared for such revelations.
Insights from Military Service
Having served in the military underscores how deeply conformity is embedded within such structures. The hierarchy and culture of obedience make it difficult to challenge established norms. At the same time, this experience highlights how long-serving officials often manage to build their own power bases, distancing themselves from political oversight. This fosters a type of institutional conservatism that views any change or disclosure as a threat.
Conclusion
The military component is critical to understanding why obfuscation and secrecy in the UAP phenomenon are so deeply entrenched. The conformity within the military, along with the unspoken rules that control the flow of information, serves to protect power structures and maintain stability. These mechanisms make it exceedingly difficult for whistleblowers to be taken seriously or for protective laws to be enacted. Nevertheless, it is precisely this dynamic that must one day be overcome if humanity is ever to learn the truth about UAPs and NHIs.