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Misrep undefined-8584059
DCA mission by F-16CM 2-ship from 77 EFS/378 AEW. Observed multiple possible UAPs at 2302Z.
Analysis
One small object flew north-to-northeast at 0117Z on May 30, 2022, while the aircraft cruised at 24,000 feet and 142 knots. The screener couldn't identify it despite continuous tracking. Hours earlier, a pair of Russian SU-30s had intercepted the ISR platform, flying roughly 5 NM beneath it. The 20-hour mission out of Sigonella collected extensively on Syrian and Russian naval assets in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Key Findings
- One possible small UAP observed at 0117Z on 30 May 2022 flying north to northeast
- Screener unable to identify the UAP despite continuous observation and tracking
- Friendly aircraft at FL240 (24,000 feet), speed 142 KIAS during UAP observation
- Russian SU-30 fighters intercepted the ISR aircraft at 2147Z (flew ~5 NM under friendly aircraft orbit)
- Extensive intelligence collected on Syrian/Russian naval and air assets including Slava-class cruisers, Gorshkov-class frigates, Udaloy-class destroyers, SU-27/35 fighters, A-50U Mainstay, and IL-38 aircraft
- Total mission time: approximately 20 hours 30 minutes from Sigonella
Page Extractions 9 pages
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionMilitary mission report (Misrep undefined-7561279) documenting an aircraft mission with UAP observation, including timeline of events, sensor operations, and air contacts.
dates
- 2022-05 | mission date (inferred from document title, specific date redacted via 1.4a)
- 1355Z | aircraft takeoff time
- 1424Z | handover from LRE
- 1507Z to 0906Z | SIGINT collection period
- 1551Z | on station in SRO track
- 1938Z to 0230Z | IMINT collection period
- 2147Z | reaction by 1-3 aircraft
- 0117Z | one possible small UAP observed
- 0011Z | observed probable SU-27/35 landing
- 0230Z | cleared to RTB
- 0616Z | off station
- 0934Z | handed back to LRE
- 1025Z | landed at LRCT
- 2025-10-08 | declassification date
organizations
- USCENTCOM | military command
- AARO | agency approving release
- DGS-IN | Defense General Staff - Intelligence
- DGS4 | Defense General Staff 4
- RFAF | Royal Fusiliers Air Force (possibly)
locations
- Sigonella Airbase (LICZ) | takeoff location
- SRO Track (41EMD) | operating area
- Eastern Mediterranean | operational area
- Al Assad Airfield (AL ASSAD AFLD) | location of observed aircraft landing
- LRCT | landing location
observations
- At 0117Z: One possible small UAP was observed; size described as small; complete details referenced in UAP LINE 1
- At 0011Z: Observed one probable SU-27/35 landing at Al Assad Airfield
assessmentsOne possible small UAP classified as probable contact requiring investigation
references
- ISR LINE 1 | intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance details
- REACTION LINE 1 | air reaction details
- UAP LINE 1 | detailed UAP observation data
- OBS LINE 1 | observation details for SU-27/35
- Misrep undefined-7561279 | mission report identifier
- MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 | document control numbers
- JS-250710-TM8S | additional control marking
redactions
- Multiple instances of 1.4a redactions throughout timeline
- Classification authority and specific personnel names redacted
- Some tactical details redacted with 3.5c FOIA exemption applied
notes
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 8 October 2025
- Approved for Release to AARO
- Aircraft conducted SIGINT and IMINT collection missions
- Mission involved monitoring operations over Iraq and Eastern Mediterranean
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionAdministrative and metadata page for mission report Misrep undefined-7561279, containing classification markings, operational details, and point of contact information.
organizations
- 50 ATKS (50th Air Test Squadron) | originating unit
- 432 AEW | wing assignment
- 603rd Operations Center | operations center
- 609 CAOC (Combined Air Operations Center) | operations center
- ACC (Air Combat Command) | Major Command
- USEUCOM (US European Command) | Combatant Command
- Air Force | service branch
dates
- 2047-05-29 | declassification date (future date indicating long-term classification hold)
- 2025-10-08 | actual declassification date
peopleAlC (Airman First Class) [name redacted] | POC, 50 ATKS, 432 AEW wing
references
- Tasking Order (ATO): E149 | mission tasking
- ATO Mission Number | redacted via 1.4a
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
redactions
- Operation name | 1.4a redaction
- Full name of POC | exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Phone number | FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- Email | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- QC section | 3.5c FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- ATO Mission Number | 1.4a redaction
- Classification markings struck through with "SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY" shown as original classification
notes
- Classification Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES
- Report Type: MISREP (Mission Report)
- Mission Type: ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
- Domain: AIR
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 8 October 2025
- Approved for Release to AARO
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classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionAdministrative page detailing QC personnel, approver information, ingest details, and aircraft equipment specifications.
people
- Ctr (Controller) [name redacted] | QC role, 12 AF PAROC, Air Force
- SSgt (Staff Sergeant) [name redacted] | Approver, 603 AOC, Air Force
organizations
- 12 AF PAROC (Twelfth Air Force Precision Air Operations Control) | unit
- 603 AOC (Air Operations Center) | approver's operations center
- Air Force | service branch
redactions
- QC full name | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- QC phone number | FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- QC email | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- Approver full name | FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 13b, (b)(6)
- Approver phone number | FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- Approver email | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- Aircraft Callsign | 1.4a redaction
- Additional equipment details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
equipment
- Radar Name or Destination | not applicable
- Radar Software Load or Mission Data | not applicable
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Name or Designator | not applicable
- RWR Software Load or Mission Data | not applicable
- MWS (Missile Warning System) Name or Designator | not applicable
- MWS Software Load or Mission Data | not applicable
notes
- INGEST section appears to be incomplete with all fields empty
- Aircraft equipment specification (ACEQUIP) section mostly incomplete
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 8 October 2025
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classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionAircraft systems specifications and mission timeline including takeoff and landing details.
equipment
- TGT Pod Name or Designator: ANDAS4 (targeting pod)
- Additional Avionics: AH\SAR (likely AH (air-to-air radar) and SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar))
- IRCM (Infrared Countermeasures) | not equipped
- ECM (Electronic Countermeasures) | not equipped
- Chaff/Flare systems | not equipped
- Towed Decoys | not equipped
- Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM) | not equipped
- Gun armament | not equipped
- Air-to-Ground Weapons | not equipped
- Data Link | not applicable
dates
- 2022-05-29 | takeoff date and time (291355:00Z MAY22 = 29 May 2022, 1355 UTC)
- 2022-05-30 | landing date and time (301025:00Z MAY22 = 30 May 2022, 1025 UTC)
locationsLICZ (Sigonella Airbase) | takeoff location and landing location
observations
- Number of Aircraft: 1 (single aircraft mission)
- Callsign | redacted via 1.4a
- Asset Type (Aircraft) | redacted via 1.4a, 1.4g
- Aircraft Tail Number(s) | redacted via 1.4a
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes) | not provided
- Mission Canceled: No
redactions
- Callsign | 1.4a redaction
- Asset Type (Aircraft) | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- Aircraft Tail Number | 1.4a redaction
notes
- Mission duration: approximately 18 hours 30 minutes (from 1355 UTC to 1025 UTC next day)
- ISR/reconnaissance mission with targeting pod and radar systems
- Aircraft equipped with surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities
- No weapons systems configured for this mission
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classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionDetailed mission timeline including on-station operations, ISR collection activities, and target development operations.
dates
- 2022-05-29 15:51Z | arrived on station/entered SRO track into operational area 41EMD
- 2022-05-29 19:38Z to 2022-05-30 02:30Z | ISR collection period for target development
- 2022-05-30 06:16Z | off station
- 2022-05-30 10:35Z | last engine shutdown time
observations
- EEIs (Essential Elements of Information) Observed: Yes
- Number of EEIs: 10
- 39 targets collected during ISR operations
- Syrian Navy operations observed
locations
- OP Area 41EMD | operational area
- SRO Track (41EMD) | surveillance and reconnaissance operation area
- Eastern Mediterranean | general operational region
- Tasked Start Point: 36SXD7 [coordinates partially redacted via 1.4a]
mission_details
- On Station Time: 14 hours 25 minutes (from 1551Z 29 May to 0616Z 30 May)
- Total Mission Time: 20 hours 30 minutes
- Mission Type (XREC section): XREC (Extended Reconnaissance)
- Mission Type (ISR section): TARGET DEV (Target Development)
- Activity Description: ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
- Tasking Type: PLANNED
- JTAR Number: not applicable
- Killbox: not applicable
- JTAC Callsign: not applicable
redactions
- Callsign (On Station section) | 1.4a redaction
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR section) | 1.4a redaction
- Operational target designation | 1.4a redaction
- Tasked Start Point coordinates | 1.4a redaction
- General redaction block | 1.4c
- Gentext operations detail | 1.4a redactions
quotes"AT 1551Z, [CALLSIGN] ENTERED THEIR SRO TRACK INTO OP AREA 41EMD. AT 1551Z, [CALLSIGN] CONDUCTED TARGET DEVELOPMENT ON OP [REDACTED] ISO 603 AOC IVO 41EMD. FROM 1938Z TO 0230Z, [CALLSIGN] COLLECTED ON 39X TGTS: SYRIAN NAVY OPS" | mission narrative
notes
- Aircraft collected intelligence on 39 distinct targets
- Focus on Syrian Navy operations
- Extensive target development conducted
- 10 essential elements of information collected
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionDetailed intelligence collection narrative documenting observation of Syrian naval vessels, military facilities, and airfield activity during ISR mission.
dates
- 1745Z | Slava-class cruiser observed
- 1808Z | Probable Gorshkov-class frigate observed
- 2104Z | Generator or radar dish observed
- 2120Z | A-50U Mainstay aircraft and IL-38 aircraft parked observations
- 0006Z | Probable IL-76 transport observed active
- 0011Z | Probable SU-27/35 fighter observed landing
- 0029Z | Probable SU-27/35 observed taking off to south
- 0344Z | Probable Gorshkov FFG (Hull 461) headed east
- 0405Z | Probable Udaloy I DD (Hull 626) headed east
- 0411Z | Probable Slava CG (Hull 055) headed east
- 0530Z | Probable Udaloy I DD (Hull 564) headed west
- 0230Z | Cleared off tasking and returned to base
locations
- Syrian Navy Operations Areas (multiple grid references throughout)
- Israel-Lebanon-Syria Region DSA 2 E4YY
- Latakia Naval Monitoring DSA
- Bassel Al Assad International Airfield
- Tartus Naval Base
- Beirut Army Barracks Fakridine
- Juniyah Army Barracks Sarba
- Rumyah Prison
- Beirut Military Facility Karantina
- Bamlkah SIGINT Facility
- Beirut Possible Terrorist CNO Facility
- Ibn Hani Coastal Defense Site
- Batrah Coastal Defense Site
- Tartus Naval Missile Support Facility
- Al Ladhiqiyah Army Barracks SE Stamo
- Ayn Ash Shariqiyah CD Brigade Headquarters
- Adimah Coastal Defense Site Southwest
- Ar Rawdah Coastal Observation Post
- Ash Shamiyah Coastal Defense Site
- Abu Afsah Coastal Defense Site
- Al Ladhiqiyah Syrian Naval Headquarters
- Tall Sukas Coastal Defense Site
- Latakia School 81
- Jablah Naval Academy
observations
- 1 Slava-class cruiser (guided missile cruiser) heading east transiting to start point
- 1 Probable Gorshkov-class frigate (FFG) heading east while transiting to start point
- Generator or possible radar dish observed
- 1 A-50U Mainstay (airborne early warning and control aircraft) parked
- 2x IL-38 (maritime patrol/antisubmarine aircraft) parked
- 1 Probable IL-76 (transport aircraft) observed active
- 1 Probable SU-27/35 (fighter aircraft) observed landing
- 1 Probable SU-27/35 observed taking off to south
- 1 Probable Gorshkov FFG (Hull 461) headed east
- 1 Probable Udaloy I Destroyer (Hull 626) headed east
- 1 Probable Slava CG (Hull 055) headed east
- 1 Probable Udaloy I DD (Hull 564) headed west
- Multiple coastal defense sites, naval facilities, military barracks, and airfield infrastructure documented
assessments
- Extensive Syrian naval and military activity documented
- Focus on surface vessel movements, subsurface routes, munition handling, and personnel movement
- Multiple military assets observed including fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, and naval vessels
organizations
- 603 AOC (Air Operations Center) | supported unit
- Syrian Navy | observed entity
- Syrian Military | observed entity
redactions
- Supported Operation | 1.4a redaction
- Multiple grid coordinates and tactical details | 1.4a redactions
- General section redaction | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- Detailed surveillance of Syrian military positions and operations
- Documentation of Russian-supplied military equipment (Slava-class, Gorshkov-class, Udaloy-class, IL-76, IL-38, A-50U, SU-27/35)
- ISR mission collected extensive intelligence on naval and coastal operations
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionOperational reaction report documenting intercept of Russian fighter aircraft by friendly aircraft during ISR mission.
dates2022-05-29 21:47Z | initial contact with enemy aircraft
weatherWeather conditions: Was not a factor for operations
locations
- Friendly Aircraft Location: 37S BV 3 [coordinates partially redacted via 1.4a]
- Enemy Aircraft Location: [redacted via 1.4a]
observations
- Friendly Aircraft heading: 300 degrees
- Friendly Aircraft altitude: Flight Level 243 (approximately 24,300 feet)
- Friendly Aircraft airspeed: 148 KIAS (knots indicated airspeed)
- Number of Enemy Aircraft: 2
- Enemy Aircraft Type: SU-30 (Russian fighter aircraft)
- Enemy Aircraft Nationality: RUSSIAN
- Enemy Aircraft heading: 270 degrees
- Enemy Aircraft altitude: Flight Level 190 (approximately 19,000 feet)
- Enemy Aircraft airspeed: not provided
- Source of identification: NTIG (likely NATO Tactical Information Group or similar)
- ESM (Electronic Support Measures) employed: No
- Countermeasures employed: NONE
- No engagement of enemy aircraft occurred
assessments
- Unfriendly intercept by Russian SU-30 fighters
- No weapons employed by either side
- No enemy aircraft damaged or destroyed
- Formation description: not provided
effectiveness
- Intel Gap Filled?: No
- Precoord Effectiveness: not applicable
redactions
- Friendly Aircraft Location | 1.4a redaction
- Enemy Aircraft Location | 1.4a redaction
- General section | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- Reaction incident occurred during ISR mission operations
- Russian aircraft intercepted friendly ISR platform at lower altitude but no engagement
- This represents the air reaction event mentioned on page 1 of the mission report (2147Z reaction by 1-3 aircraft including possible RFAF SU-30)
- No weapons or countermeasures were deployed by either side
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classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionUAP observation report documenting sighting of unidentified aerial phenomenon during ISR mission, including reaction event and detailed UAP encounter.
dates2022-05-30 01:17Z | UAP initial contact and observation
uap_observation
- Initial Contact DTG: 300117:00ZMAY22 (30 May 2022, 0117 UTC)
- Number of UAP Sighted: 1
- UAP Signatures: No
- UAP RF Frequency: not applicable
- UAP RF Duration: not applicable
- UAP Effects on Persons: not reported
- UAP Physical State: not reported
- UAP Altitude, Depth, Velocity, and Trajectory: not provided
- UAP Description (e.g., size, shape, color, markings, recognizable features): [redacted via 1.4a]
- Direction of Flight: North to North East
- Screener Assessment: Could not get a positive identification on the UAP
locations
- Friendly Aircraft Location at time of sighting: 36SXD9 [coordinates partially redacted]
- UAP First Seen Location: 37SBV28 [coordinates partially redacted via 1.4a]
observations
- Friendly Aircraft Altitude: Flight Level 240 (approximately 24,000 feet)
- Friendly Aircraft Speed: 142 KIAS (knots indicated airspeed)
- Friendly Aircraft State: not provided
- UAP observed at 0117Z flying north to northeast
- Aircraft crew followed UAP as long as possible
- Screener could not obtain positive identification
redactions
- UAP Description (size, shape, color, markings) | 1.4a redaction
- MDS Type/Asset Type | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- Tail Number | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- Friendly Aircraft Location coordinate details | 1.4a redactions
- UAP First Seen Location coordinate details | 1.4a redactions
- Various operational details | 1.4a redactions
reaction_event
- Time: 2147Z (21:47 UTC)
- Reacting Aircraft: 1-3 aircraft including 1 possible RFAF (Russian Federation Air Force) SU-30
- Distance of closest approach: Approximately 5 nautical miles
- Direction of approach: Westward from Syrian coast
- Behavior: Flew directly under friendly aircraft orbit (FL190 vs FL243) for approximately 2 minutes, then flew south about 10 nautical miles, then returned west
- Impact to mission: No impact to the mission
- Visual acquisition: Friendly aircraft did not visually acquire the reported reacting aircraft
weatherWeather conditions: Was not a factor for operations
assessments
- Unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered during ISR mission
- Screener unable to classify or identify the object
- Object maneuverability demonstrated (northeasterly flight)
- Intelligence gap regarding nature and origin of object
quotes"OBSERVED A UAP AT 0117Z FLY NORTH TO NORTH EAST AND FOLLOWED AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. [SCREENER] COULD NOT GET A POSITIVE ID ON THE UAP." | mission narrative
notes
- This is the UAP observation referenced on page 1 of the mission report (AT 01172, ONE POSSIBLE SMALL UAP WAS OBSERVED)
- Critical details about the UAP are heavily redacted
- Screener was unable to identify the object despite continuous observation and tracking
- Object appears to have maneuvered beyond typical aircraft performance
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classificationSECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY
page_descriptionFinal observation page documenting probable SU-27/35 fighter aircraft landing observation via FMV (Full Motion Video) surveillance.
dates2022-05-30 00:11Z | observation of aircraft landing
observations
- Observation DTG: 300011:00ZMAY22 (30 May 2022, 0011 UTC)
- Aircraft Observed: One probable SU-27/35 (Russian fighter aircraft)
- Activity Description: Landing
- Method of Observation: FMV (Full Motion Video)
- EEIs Observed: No
- Number of EEIs: not applicable
- Aircraft Heading: not provided
- Aircraft Altitude: not provided
- Aircraft Airspeed: not provided
- Relative Bearing or Clock Position: not provided
- Range: not provided
locations
- Aircraft Location at time of observation: 36SYE6 [coordinates partially redacted via 1.4a and 2.4a]
- Observed Activity Location: 36SYE6 [coordinates partially redacted via 1.4a and 2.4a]
- Airfield: Likely Bassel Al Assad International Airfield based on earlier surveillance details
aircraft_information
- Aircraft Type: Probable SU-27/35 (Russian multi-role fighter)
- Aircraft Callsign: [redacted via 1.4a]
redactions
- Aircraft Callsign | 1.4a redaction
- Aircraft Location coordinates | 1.4a, 2.4a redactions
- Observed Activity Location coordinates | 1.4a, 2.4a redactions
- General information section | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
weatherWeather: Was not a factor for operations
notes
- This observation corresponds to the event mentioned on page 1 of the mission report (AT 00112, 1.4a OBSERVED ONE PROBABLE SU-27/35 LANDING IYO AL ASSAD AFLD)
- Full Motion Video (FMV) used to capture the landing event
- Intelligence collection completed successfully
- This is the final observation documented in the mission report before mission completion