Ted Roe

Overview

Ted Roe was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana in the 1960s and 1970s. His early interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) stemmed from direct experience and local events during his formative years. Today, he stands as one of the most influential figures in aviation-related UFO research, bridging commercial aviation safety concerns with systematic documentation of anomalous phenomena.

Founding NARCAP

In 1999, Roe co-founded the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) alongside distinguished researcher Dr. Richard Haines, a retired NASA scientist. NARCAP operates as a confidential data collection and advocacy center where pilots, air traffic controllers, and radar operators can report sightings of anomalous phenomena that may pose aviation safety risks. The organization's foundational mission addresses a critical gap: the documented bias against reporting UAP incidents within aviation communities, driven primarily by concerns about job security and professional credibility.

Roe's work at NARCAP has published groundbreaking research, including the first comprehensive survey of commercial aircrews revealing widespread unreported sightings. The organization maintains technical archives of international incidents and has collaborated with government agencies including past cooperation with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS).

The UAP Medical Coalition

Recognizing that many UAP encounters produce documented health effects on witnesses, Roe founded the UAP Medical Coalition to systematically categorize and evaluate health-related concerns reported by pilots and veterans who have encountered anomalous phenomena. This organization bridges a critical gap by educating government officials and healthcare professionals about the medical implications of UAP exposure—a dimension of UFO research often overlooked in mainstream discourse.

Advocacy and Methodology

Roe co-authored the peer-reviewed paper "Recommendations to Improve Acquisition and Management of Aviation-Related UAP Data" (published under AIAA auspices in 2023, co-authored with Martin Snow, John M. Platte, John-Michael Guttierez, and former Navy pilot Ryan Graves). This work directly addresses the FAA and government's lack of systematic procedures for collecting and processing pilot UAP encounters. Roe has advocated for the establishment of confidential reporting channels and formal institutional recognition of aviation-related UAP incidents as a legitimate aviation safety concern.

Beyond NARCAP, Roe founded and administrates the International Association of UAP Researchers (IAUAPR.org), further solidifying his role as an institutional bridge between aviation professionals, medical researchers, and the broader UFO research community.

Current Life

Roe currently resides on the Big Island of Hawaii, where he maintains his roles directing NARCAP and the UAP Medical Coalition while teaching freediving, martial arts (Iaido), and Zen meditation. This blend of scholarly rigor and contemplative practice reflects his holistic approach to understanding phenomena that challenge conventional frameworks.