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Misrep undefined-9629373
ISR mission from 33 SOS. Observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon at 0509Z during FMV/SIGINT collection.
Analysis
One object flew west to east near Baghdad at 1620Z on December 1, 2022. No radar return, no electronic signature. The 482nd Attack Squadron crew at 18,000 feet made the call not to pursue and continued their assigned SIGINT mission. No further contacts for the remaining 15 hours of flight.
Key Findings
- One possible UAP/UAV observed at 1620Z on 1 December 2022 flying west to east in the vicinity of Baghdad
- Crew made operational decision not to pursue, continuing assigned mission
- Friendly aircraft at FL180 (18,000 feet) during observation
- No UAP signatures detected (no radar or electronic returns)
- No effects on persons reported
- Total mission time: 19 hours 17 minutes with FMV sensor and AH/BLASPHEMY sensors available
Page Extractions 6 pages
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionMilitary Mission Report (MISREP) documenting an aerial mission over Baghdad, Iraq with observation of possible UAP, including administrative and operational details.
dates
- 2022-12-02 | approximate mission date (from declassification date reference and filename)
- 2025-10-08 | declassification date (8 October 2025)
- 2047-12-02 | declassification review date (future date for automatic declassification)
peopleMG Richard A. Harrison | USCENTCOM Chief of Staff | declassification authority
organizations
- 482ATKS | originating unit (482nd Airborne Tactical Keen Strike)
- 609th Operations Center | operations command
- ACC | Air Combat Command (MAJCOM)
- USCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command (COCOM)
- DGS-AR | Distributed Ground Station-Air Reconnaissance (exploitation unit)
- AARO | All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (approval authority)
locations
- OKAS | takeoff and landing airfield (specific location redacted)
- Baghdad | major city
- Iraq | country
- IVO Baghdad | in the vicinity of Baghdad
observationsAt 1620Z, observed possible UAP. Full details referenced in UAP LINE 1 (contents not visible on this page).
operations
- Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE (ongoing U.S. military operation in Iraq)
- Domain: AIR
- Takeoff time: 1206Z
- Handover from LRE (Landing and Recovery Element): 1220Z
- SIGINT collection via AIRHANDLER: 1323Z to 0626Z
- Support mission to TH (target/unit designation redacted): 1518Z to 0426Z
- UAP observation: 1620Z
- Clearance to Return to Base (RTB): 0426Z
- Handover back to LRE: 0655Z
- Landing at OKAS: 0723Z
- FMV (Full Motion Video) exploited by DGS-AR
references
- ISR LINE 1 | intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance data reference
- UAP LINE 1 | unidentified aerial phenomena observation details
- MDR 25-0094 through MDR 25-0099 | declassification references
- JS-250710-TM8S | additional reference identifier
redactions
- Multiple information redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6) redaction boxes throughout narrative
- Unit designation in support mission redacted
- Specific target or objective designation redacted
- Submit date field appears blank or redacted
quotes
- "AT 1206Z, [redacted] TOOK OFF FROM OKAS. AT 1220Z, [redacted] HANDED OVER FROM THE LRE." | mission narrative opening
- "FROM 1323Z TO 0626Z, [redacted] COLLECTED SIGINT VIA AIRHANDLER." | SIGINT collection statement
- "FROM 1518Z TO 0426Z, [redacted] SUPPORTED TH [redacted] TO OH [redacted] (OBJ [redacted])" | support mission statement
- "IVO BAGHDAD, IRAQ. SEE ISR LINE 1." | location specification
- "AT 1620Z, [redacted] OBSERVED POSSIBLE UAP. SEE UAP LINE 1." | UAP observation
- "AT 0426Z, [redacted] WAS CLEARED TO RTB." | return to base clearance
- "AT 0723Z, [redacted] LANDED AT OKAS." | landing completion
- "FMV WAS EXPLOITED BY DGS-AR" | video exploitation statement
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionMission report administrative page containing tasking information, points of contact, quality control officer, approver, and ingest details with extensive FOIA exemption redactions.
dates2025-10-08 | declassification date
people
- A1C (Airman First Class) | Rank | POC (Point of Contact) | 482ATKS | 20FW | Full name redacted (FOIA exemption b(3), 30b, b(6))
- Ctr (Controller) | Rank | QC (Quality Control) | 12 AF PAROC | Full name redacted (FOIA exemption b(6))
- SrA (Senior Airman) | Rank | APPROVER | 609 AOC | Full name redacted (FOIA exemptions b(3), 130b, b(6))
organizations
- 482ATKS | originating unit
- 20FW | Twentieth Fighter Wing
- 603 AOC | Air Operations Center (POC organization)
- 12 AF PAROC | Twelfth Air Force Parallel Air Operations Center (QC organization)
- 609 AOC | Air Operations Center (Approver organization)
- 609 CAOC | Combined Air Operations Center (POC alternative reference)
- AARO | All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (release approval)
- Air Force | U.S. military service
observations
- Mission Type: ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
redactions
- ATO Mission Number: redacted with FOIA exemption
- POC Full Name: redacted with FOIA exemptions (b)(3), 30b, (b)(6)
- POC Phone Number: redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- POC Email: redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
- QC Full Name: redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- QC Phone Number: redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- QC Email: redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
- APPROVER Full Name: redacted with FOIA exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- APPROVER Phone Number: redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- APPROVER Email: redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
- INGEST section: entirely redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
quotes
- "Tasking Order (ATO): ID" | tasking designation
- "Mission Type: ISR" | mission type specification
- "Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES" | country designation
- "Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE" | service designation
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionMission report continuation containing personnel information section (redacted) and aircraft equipment (ACEQUIP) specifications with defensive systems and weapons information listed as not applicable.
redactions
- Rank: field blank/redacted
- Full Name: field blank/redacted
- Unit: field blank/redacted
- Wing: field blank/redacted
- Phone Number: field blank/redacted
- Email: field blank/redacted
- Service: field blank/redacted
- Operations Center: field blank/redacted
- Data Link information: redacted with FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- Air-to-Ground Weapons information: redacted with FOIA exemption 1.4c
observations
- Aircraft Callsign: redacted with FOIA exemption 1.4a
- 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 (-)
- IRCM (Infrared Countermeasure) Name or Designator: not applicable (-)
- IRCM Software Load or Mission Data: not applicable (-)
- ECM (Electronic Countermeasure) Name or Designator: not applicable (-)
- ECM Software Load or Mission Data: not applicable (-)
- CMD (Chaff and Decoy Module) Name or Designator: not applicable (-)
- Chaff Designator: not applicable (-)
- Num Chaff or Cartridges: not applicable (-)
- Flare Designator: not applicable (-)
- Num Flares: field blank
- Towed Decoy Name or Designator: not applicable (-)
- Towed Decoy Software Load or Mission Data: not applicable (-)
- Num Towed Decoys: not applicable (-)
- Type of Radar-Guided AAM (Air-to-Air Missile): not applicable (-)
- Num Radar-Guided AAM: not applicable (-)
- Type of IR-Guided AAM: not applicable (-)
- Num IR-Guided AAM: not applicable (-)
- Gun Name or Designator: not applicable (-)
- Num Gun Rounds: not applicable (-)
- Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: not applicable (-)
quotes"ACEQUIP" | section heading
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionMission report timeline page containing takeoff, landing, and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) operation details with mission dates, times, sensor information, and classified redactions.
dates
- 2022-12-01 | takeoff date (011206:00ZDEC22)
- 2022-12-02 | landing and shutdown dates (020723:00ZDEC22, 020733:00ZDEC22)
- 2022-12-01 to 2022-12-02 | ISR operation period (011518:00ZDEC22 to 020426:00ZDEC22)
observations
- Takeoff: 011206:00ZDEC22 (01 December 2022, 1206 UTC)
- Takeoff location: OKAS (airfield identifier)
- Number of aircraft: 1
- Aircraft callsign: redacted (FOIA exemption 1.4a)
- Asset type: redacted (FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g)
- Aircraft tail number: redacted (FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g)
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes): not applicable (-)
- Gentext/Additional Details: not applicable (-)
- Mission Canceled: field blank
landing
- Last land location: OKAS
- Last land time: 020723:00ZDEC22 (02 December 2022, 0723 UTC)
- Last engine shutdown time: 020733:00ZDEC22 (02 December 2022, 0733 UTC)
- Total mission time: 19 hours 17 minutes
- Gentext/Additional Details: not applicable (-)
ISR operations
- Time-on Station DTG: 011518:00ZDEC22 (01 December 2022, 1518 UTC)
- Time-off Station DTG: 020426:00ZDEC22 (02 December 2022, 0426 UTC)
- Aircraft Callsign: redacted (FOIA exemption 1.4a)
- Mission Type: TARGET DEV (Target Development)
- Primary Sensor: FMV (Full Motion Video)
- Sensors Available: AH/BLASPHEMY
- Tasking Type: PLANNED
- Tasking or Request Number: not applicable (-)
- BE Number (if NTISR): not applicable (-)
- Tasked Start Point: 38SMB4 [coordinates partially redacted with 1.4a]
- Activity Description: ISR
- FMV or Image File Name: not applicable (-)
- EEIs Observed (Essentials of Information): No
- Number of EEIs: field blank
redactions
- Callsign: FOIA exemption 1.4a
- Asset Type: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g
- Aircraft Tail Number: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR section): FOIA exemption 1.4a
- Tasked Start Point coordinates: partially redacted with FOIA exemption 1.4a
- GENTEXT/ISR section: entirely redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
quotes
- "Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): OKAS" | takeoff airfield
- "Takeoff Time DTG: 011206:00ZDEC22" | takeoff timestamp
- "Last Land Location (ICAO Code): OKAS" | landing airfield
- "Last Land Time: 020723:00ZDEC22" | landing timestamp
- "Total Mission Time: 19 hours 17 minutes" | mission duration
- "Time-on Station DTG: 011518:00ZDEC22" | ISR start time
- "Time-off Station DTG: 020426:00ZDEC22" | ISR end time
- "Msn Type: TARGET DEV" | mission type
- "Primary Sensor: FMV" | primary sensor specification
- "Sensors Available: AH/BLASPHEMY" | available sensor systems
- "Tasking Type: PLANNED" | tasking specification
- "Activity Description: ISR" | activity type
- "EEIs Observed: No" | no critical information collected
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionMission report detailing ISR operations, asset utilization, weather conditions, effectiveness, on-station and off-station times with extensive classified redactions.
dates
- 2022-12-01 | arrival on station (011220:00ZDEC22)
- 2022-12-02 | departure from station (020655:00ZDEC22)
- 1921Z to 0428Z | classified time period (dates not fully legible)
observations
- Coordinated with Task Force [redacted] 236 minutes prior to takeoff
- Precoordination was satisfactory
- Arrived on station 011220:00ZDEC22 (01 December 2022, 1220 UTC)
- Arrived on station ISO (in support of) Task Force [redacted] for operation [redacted]
- Conducted POL scans and ID HVI/POI signatures
- From 1518Z to 0426Z, conducted scans for HVI/POI (High Value Individual/Point of Interest), POL (Priority/Personnel/Political/Police), ADMS in suits, weapons, convoys/sentry, and personnel [redacted]
- From 1921Z to 0428Z [activity redacted with FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4c]
- At 0426Z, cleared off tasking and returned to base (RTB)
- Departed station 020655:00ZDEC22 (02 December 2022, 0655 UTC)
- Total time on station: 18 hours 35 minutes
assessments
- Weather was not a factor | operational assessment
- Intel gap filled: No | intelligence effectiveness
- Precoord effectiveness: Satisfactory | coordination assessment
organizations
- Task Force [redacted] | supported unit (FOIA exemption 1.4a)
- Operation [redacted] | supported operation (FOIA exemption 1.4a)
redactions
- Task Force designation: FOIA exemption 1.4a
- Operation designation: FOIA exemption 1.4a
- Operation objective: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4c
- Personnel redactions: FOIA exemption 1.4c
- Activity from 1921Z to 0428Z: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4c
- Callsign: FOIA exemption 1.4a
- Gentext/Additional Details for On Station: redacted with FOIA exemption 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Tasker field: blank/redacted
- Gentext for Effectiveness: not applicable (-)
quotes
- "COORDINATED WITH TH [redacted] 236 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. PRECOORD WAS SATISFACTORY." | precoordination statement
- "AT 1220Z, [redacted] ARRIVED ON STATION ISO TH [redacted] FOR OP [redacted]" | arrival statement
- "TO CONDUCT POL SCANS AND ID HVI/POI SIGNATURES." | mission objective
- "FROM 1518Z TO 0426Z, [redacted] CONDUCTED SCANS FOR HVI/POI, POL, ADMS IN SUITS, WEAPONS, CONVOYS/SENTRY, AND PERSONNEL [redacted]" | scans description
- "FROM 1921Z TO 0428Z [redacted]" | additional activity period
- "AT 0426Z, [redacted] WAS CLEARED OFF TASKING AND RETURNED TO BASE (RTB)" | RTB clearance
- "Supported Unit: TF [redacted]" | unit support
- "Supported Operation: OP [redacted] (OBJ [redacted])" | operation support
- "Precoord Time: 236 MINUTES" | precoordination duration
- "Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY" | coordination effectiveness
- "Weather: (U) WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR" | weather assessment
- "Intel Gap Filled?: No" | intelligence effectiveness assessment
- "Time On Station DTG: 011220:00ZDEC22" | on-station timestamp
- "Time Off Station DTG: 020655:00ZDEC22" | off-station timestamp
- "Total Time On Station: 18 hours 35 minutes" | station duration
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doc_typereport
classificationSecret (declassified)
page_descriptionUAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) observation section of mission report documenting a single sighting with limited descriptive details and crew response.
dates
- 2022-12-01 | observation date
- 1620Z | observation time (01 December 2022, 1620 UTC)
observations
- Initial Contact DTG: 011620:00ZDEC22 (01 December 2022, 1620 UTC)
- Number of UAP Sighted: 1
- UAP Signatures: No (no radar or electronic signatures detected)
- UAP RF Frequency: not recorded (-)
- UAP RF Duration: not recorded (-)
- UAP Effects on Persons: NONE REPORTED
- UAP Physical State: not recorded (-)
- Friendly Aircraft Location: 38S MB 4 [coordinate partially redacted] (grid reference)
- Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: FL180 (18,000 feet)
- Friendly Aircraft Speed: not recorded (-)
- Friendly Aircraft State: not recorded (-)
- Training Range (If applicable): not applicable (-)
- Operational Range: not applicable (-)
- UAP First Seen Location: 38S MB 4 [coordinates partially redacted]
- UAP Altitude, Depth, Velocity, and Trajectory: not recorded/estimated (-)
UAP descriptionAt 1620Z, observed 1X possible UAP/UAV flying west to east IVO (in the vicinity of) 38S MB 4 [redacted]. Did not follow UAP. Continued the mission as tasked. No further events were observed.
crew response
- Did not pursue the UAP
- Continued assigned mission
- No additional observations
redactions
- MDS Type / Asset Type: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g
- Tail Number: FOIA exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g
- Friendly Aircraft Location coordinates: partially redacted with FOIA exemption 1.4a
- UAP First Seen Location coordinates: partially redacted with FOIA exemptions 1.4a
- UAP description identifying information: redacted with FOIA exemption 1.4a (two instances)
- Additional redacted areas: FOIA exemption 1.4a (one instance at bottom of page)
assessments
- Single unidentified object sighted, possibly UAP or UAV | crew observation
- No electronic or radar signatures detected | technical assessment
- No threat effects on personnel | safety assessment
- Decided not to pursue, continued tasking | operational decision
quotes
- "Initial Contact DTG: 011620:00ZDEC22" | observation timestamp
- "Number of UAP Sighted: 1" | count specification
- "UAP Signatures: No" | signature detection
- "UAP Effects on Persons: (U) NONE REPORTED" | personnel safety statement
- "OBSERVED 1X POSSIBLE UAP/UAV FLYING WEST TO EAST IVO 38SMB4 [redacted]" | observation statement
- "DID NOT FOLLOW UAP." | crew decision
- "CONTINUED THE MISSION AS TASKED, NO FURTHER EVENTS WERE OBSERVED." | operational outcome