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Misrep undefined-10055709
ISR mission from 3 SOS. Detected 1x UAP at 0457Z during return to base.
Analysis
Three white, IR-significant objects appeared at 24,000 feet -- four minutes after radar jamming stopped. The F-15E flight near Shaddadi, Syria had just endured three minutes of X-band interference (assessed as a Turkish jammer on the border) when the APG-82 went clear at 0024Z. At 0025Z, three objects showed up. They threw no radar return at all. The crew recorded workstation video. An hour later at 0135Z, a separate possible balloon drifted past at 21,000 feet. February 21, 2023.
Key Findings
- Three possible UAPs observed at 0025Z near Shaddadi at FL240 (24,000 feet) while aircraft patrolled at FL270
- UAPs produced no radar returns on APG-82 fire control radar
- Two of the objects described as "white" and "IR significant" (infrared-significant)
- Workstation video (WSV) recorded of observation
- No health effects experienced by aircrew
- Radar jamming event occurred 00:21-00:24Z (3 minutes, 8.8-9.9 GHz X-band, partial impact to APG-82); assessed as Turkish jammer on Syria/Turkey border
- Separate possible balloon observed at 0135Z at FL210
- Aircraft equipped with AIM-120D, AIM-9X, M61A1 gun, SNIPER-SE targeting pod, ALR-56C RWR
Page Extractions 10 pages
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionMission report (MISREP) narrative for a two-ship F-15E flight conducting DCA/ESSA operations in Syria, documenting UAP and balloon observations near Shaddadi.
dates
- 2023-02-21 (inferred from document title)
- 0000-0334Z | Mission start time window
- 0000-0300Z | Mission time reference
- 2232Z | FLT took off from MUWAFFAQ SALTI AIR BASE
- 2338Z | FLT C2 check in with KINGPIN
- 2345Z | FLT air refueled, receiving 37K LBS fuel (combined total)
- 0003Z | FLT checked on station with KINGPIN
- 0021Z-0024Z | Received MFT radar jamming near Shaddadi at FL270
- 0025Z | Observed 3X possible UAP near Shaddadi at FL240, WSV produced
- 0134Z | FLT air refueled, receiving 33.5K LBS fuel (combined total)
- 0135Z | Observed 1X possible balloon near Shaddadi at FL210, WSV produced
- 0226Z | Air refueled, receiving 11K LBS fuel
- 0340Z | FLT checked off station with KINGPIN
- 0340Z | FLT C2 check out with KINGPIN and RTB
- 0425Z | FLT landed at OJMS with ESD at 0435Z
organizations
- USAF | United States Air Force
- USCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command
- AARO | All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
- EE Ops | Operations unit
- KINGPIN | Tactical operations center call sign
locations
- MUWAFFAQ SALTI AIR BASE (OJMS) | Takeoff and landing base
- SHADDADI | Observation location (Syria)
- Syria | Geographic region
observations
- 3X possible UAP observed near Shaddadi at FL240 (Flight Level 24,000 feet) during DCA/ESSA mission
- WSV (workstation video) produced of observation
- 1X possible balloon observed near Shaddadi at FL210 (Flight Level 21,000 feet)
- WSV produced of balloon observation
- Mission received MFT radar jamming in vicinity of Shaddadi at FL270
mission_type
- DCA (Defensive Counter Air)
- ESSA (Electronic Surveillance and Support Activity)
- ISO Operation Inherent Resolve
fuel_events
- Air refuel 1: 37K LBS (combined total) at MOM track
- Air refuel 2: 33.5K LBS (combined total) at GANDER track
- Air refuel 3: 11K LBS at GANDER track
mission_status
- Mission was not flown as fragged due to D2 MSN amends
- D2 WL81 extension applied
- Mission cancelled and approved (CANX/APPV'D)
- All events marked NFTR (No Technical Failure/No Further)
- No STR (Standard Technical Report) generated
redactions
- Multiple redactions marked as "1.4a" (FOIA exemption) throughout document
- Mission narrative (full details) appears to be redacted under 3.5c FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
declassification
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S
- Approved for Release to AARO
references
- Document number: Misrep undefined-8353978
- FOIA exemptions: 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Classification was: SECRET/NOFORN
notes
- WSV = Workstation video recording of observations
- NFTR = No Technical Failure/No Further Report
- RTB = Return to Base
- BSD = Brake Shaft Down (landing status)
- NSTR = No Standard Technical Report
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionAdministrative page containing classification metadata, operation details, message ID information, mission ID details, and point of contact information for the mission report.
CLASSIFICATION
- Classification: SECRET (with strikethrough indicating declassified)
- Associated Caveats: NOFORN (with strikethrough)
- Classification Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES
- Declassification Date: 20480120 (2048-01-20)
OPERATION
- Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE
- Domain: AIR
- Operations Center: 609th
- Major Command (MAJCOM): AFCENT
- Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM
MSGID
- Report Type: MISREP
- Originator (Unit or Squadron): 389 EFS
- Submit Date: (appears redacted or not shown)
MSNID
- Tasking Order (ATO): LG
- Mission Type: DCA
- ATO Mission Number: [redacted 1.4a]
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
POC (Point of Contact):
details
- Rank: 1st Lt
- Full Name: [FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b (b)(6) - redacted]
- Unit: 389 EFS
- Wing: 332 AEW
organizations
- 389 EFS | Eagle Fighter Squadron (originator)
- 332 AEW | Air Expeditionary Wing
- 609th Operations Center | Command element
- AFCENT | Air Forces Central
- USCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 002
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- ATO Mission Number | Marked 1.4a (FOIA exemption)
- POC Full Name | Marked FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Submit Date | Appears redacted or not provided
notes
- This is a metadata/administrative page supporting the mission report
- FOIA Exemption 3.5c and (b)(6) noted at bottom
- Document marked for official release to AARO only
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionAdministrative page with additional personnel points of contact (QC, Approver, Ingest) and ACEQUIP information, with extensive FOIA redactions.
people
- SrA (Staff Sergeant) | QC (Quality Control) | Unit A2, Wing 332 AEW | [name redacted FOIA (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)]
- 1LT (First Lieutenant) | APPROVER | Unit 89 ATKS, Wing 432 AEW | [name redacted FOIA (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)]
- [Ingest personnel] | Not filled in
organizations
- 609 CAOC | Command and Control Center (POC operations center)
- A2 | Intelligence unit
- 332 AEW | Air Expeditionary Wing
- 89 ATKS | Attack Squadron
- 432 AEW | Air Expeditionary Wing
QC (Quality Control):
details
- Rank: SrA
- Full Name: [FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)]
- Unit: A2
- Wing: 332 AEW
- Phone Number: [FOIA Exemption (b)(6)]
- Email: [3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)]
- Service: Air Force
- Operations Center: Other
APPROVER
- Rank: 1LT
- Full Name: [FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)]
- Unit: 89 ATKS
- Wing: 432 AEW
- Phone Number: [FOIA Exemption (b)(6)]
- Email: [3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)]
- Service: Air Force
- Operations Center: 609 CAOC
INGEST
- Rank: [blank]
- Full Name: [blank]
- Unit: [blank]
- Wing: [blank]
- Phone Number: [blank]
- Email: [blank]
- Service: [blank]
- Operations Center: [blank]
ACEQUIP[FOIA Exemption (b)(6) - redacted content]
redactions
- Multiple phone numbers marked FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- Multiple email addresses marked 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
- All personnel names marked with FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- ACEQUIP section marked 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 003
- Approved for Release to AARO
notes
- This is a continuation of administrative personnel information
- INGEST section appears not to have been filled in
- All personally identifiable information (PII) is redacted per FOIA exemptions
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionTechnical specifications page listing aircraft avionics, weapons systems, and electronic equipment configuration for both aircraft in the two-ship F-15E formation.
aircraft_1_systems:
details
- Aircraft Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Radar Name or Destination: [redacted 1.4a, 1.4g]
- Radar Software Load or Mission Data: SUITE 9.1
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Name or Designator: ALR-56C
- RWR Software Load or Mission Data: IRSWA PACER WARE
- MWS Name or Designator: [blank]
- MWS Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- IRCM Name or Designator: [blank]
- IRCM Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- ECM Name or Designator: [blank]
- ECM Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- CMD Name or Designator: ALE-45
- Chaff Designator: RR-180
- Num Chaff or Cartridges: 120
- Flare Designator: MJU-51/53
- Num Flares: 24
- Towed Decoy Name or Designator: [blank]
- Towed Decoy Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- Num Towed Decoys: [blank]
- Type of Radar-Guided AAM: 2X AIM-120D
- Num Radar-Guided AAM: 2
- Type of IR-Guided AAM: AIM-9X
- Num IR-Guided AAM: 2
- Gun Name or Designator: M61A1
- Num Gun Rounds: 510
- Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: [redacted 1.4a]
- TGT Pod Name or Designator: SNIPER-SE
- Additional Avionics: [blank]
- DataLink: [blank]
- Gentext: [blank]
aircraft_2_systems_(ACEQUIP):
details
- Aircraft Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Radar Name or Destination: [redacted 1.4a, 1.4g]
- Radar Software Load or Mission Data: SUITE 9.1
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Name or Designator: ALR-56C
- RWR Software Load or Mission Data: IRSWA PACER WARE
- MWS Name or Designator: [blank]
- MWS Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- IRCM Name or Designator: [blank]
- IRCM Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- ECM Name or Designator: [blank]
weapons_summary
- Radar-guided air-to-air missiles (AAM): 2X AIM-120D (2 missiles total)
- Infrared-guided AAM: AIM-9X (2 missiles)
- Chaff/flare countermeasures: 120 chaff cartridges (RR-180), 24 flares (MJU-51/53)
- Gun armament: M61A1 Vulcan cannon with 510 rounds
- Air-to-ground weapons: [redacted 1.4a]
- Targeting pod: SNIPER-SE (expanded acronym appears to be SE variant)
electronic_warfare_systems
- Radar Warning Receiver: ALR-56C with IRSWA PACER WARE software
- Chaff Dispenser: RR-180 (120 cartridges)
- Flare Dispenser: MJU-51/53 (24 flares)
- Countermeasures Dispenser: ALE-45
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 004
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Aircraft callsigns for both aircraft | 1.4a
- Radar names/destinations for both aircraft | 1.4a, 1.4g
- Air-to-ground weapons details | 1.4a
notes
- This page describes standard F-15E Strike Eagle configuration
- Two identical aircraft in the formation (two-ship)
- SNIPER-SE is a targeting pod used for precision strike missions
- Weapons configuration shows air-to-air loadout typical for DCA (Defensive Counter Air) missions
- Page marked FOIA Exemption (b)(6) for ACEQUIP section
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classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionContinuation of second aircraft systems specifications and timeline section with takeoff details and initial mission sequence.
aircraft_2_continued_systems:
details
- ECM Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- CMD Name or Designator: ALE-45
- Chaff Designator: RR-180
- Num Chaff or Cartridges: 120
- Flare Designator: MJU-51/53
- Num Flares: 24
- Towed Decoy Name or Designator: [blank]
- Towed Decoy Software Load or Mission Data: [blank]
- Num Towed Decoys: [blank]
- Type of Radar-Guided AAM: 2X AIM-120D
- Num Radar-Guided AAM: 2
- Type of IR-Guided AAM: AIM-9X
- Num IR-Guided AAM: 2
- Gun Name or Designator: M61A1
- Num Gun Rounds: 510
- Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: [redacted 1.4a]
- TGT Pod Name or Designator: SNIPER-SE
- Additional Avionics: [blank]
- DataLink: [blank]
- Gentext: [blank]
TIMELINE - Takeoff:
details
- Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Number of Aircraft: 2
- Asset Type (Aircraft): [redacted 1.4a, 1.4d]
- Aircraft Tail Number(s): 169, 188
- Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): OJMS (Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Iraq)
- Takeoff Time DTG: 202330:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 23:30 Zulu/UTC)
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes): [blank]
- Gentext/Additional Details: ***MSN AMENDS: [1.4a] DCA / ESSA / 0000-0334z v 0000-0300z / +0+34 extension d2 [1.4a] CANX / EE Ops, KN, KT, AL, EN APPV'D***
takeoff_narrative
- Two-ship F-15E formation took off from Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (OJMS)
- Mission type: DCA (Defensive Counter Air) and ESSA (Electronic Surveillance and Support Activity)
- Operations under Operation Inherent Resolve
- Mission was not flown as fragged due to D2 MSN amends (mission amendments)
mission_statusMission Canceled: [indicates field present but not filled]
TIMELINE - Landing:
detailsLanding details section follows but content redacted under 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 005
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Aircraft callsign | 1.4a
- Asset type details | 1.4a, 1.4d
- Air-to-ground weapons | 1.4a
- Mission amendment details | 1.4a
- Landing section | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- Aircraft tail numbers 169 and 188 identified
- Takeoff time: 23 February 2023 at 23:30 UTC
- Mission was cancelled or not completed as fragged
- Both aircraft had identical weapons and system configurations per page 4
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classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionLanding and mission timeline details including on-station operations, off-station time, and air refueling events with fuel quantities.
dates
- 2023-02-23 | Date of all mission events (February 23, 2023)
- 210425:00ZFEB23 | Landing time at OJMS (23 February 2023 at 04:25 UTC)
- 210435:00ZFEB23 | Last engine shutdown time (23 February 2023 at 04:35 UTC)
- 210003:00ZFEB23 | Time on station start (23 February 2023 at 00:03 UTC)
- 210340:00ZFEB23 | Time off station (23 February 2023 at 03:40 UTC)
- 202345:00ZFEB23 | Air refuel time (23 February 2023 at 23:45 UTC)
LANDING
- Last Land Location (ICAO Code): OJMS (Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Iraq)
- Last Land Time: 210425:00ZFEB23
- Last Engine Shutdown Time: 210435:00ZFEB23
- Total Mission Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Gentext/Additional Details: FLT LANDED AT OJMS W/ ESD AT 0435Z. NSTR (No Standard Technical Report)
ON STATION
- Time On Station DTG: 210003:00ZFEB23
- Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- JTAR Number: [blank]
- Killbox (Location): ESSA
- Mission Type: DCA (Defensive Counter Air)
- JTAC Callsign: KINGPIN (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)
- Gentext/Additional Details: FLT CHECKED ON STATION W/ KINGPIN AND PROCEEDED TO CONDUCT DCA IVO ESSA (in vicinity of)
- FLT CHECKED OFF STATION W/ KINGPIN at 0340Z
- Did not Arrive On Station: [blank field]
OFF STATION
- Time Off Station DTG: 210340:00ZFEB23
- Total Time On Station: 3 hours 37 minutes
- Gentext/Additional Details: [blank]
AIR REFUEL
- Air Refuel DTG: 202345:00ZFEB23
- Tanker Commander: [redacted 1.4a]
- Tanker Track: MOM (Mother track)
- Scheduled Flight Duration: [blank]
- Actual Flight Duration: [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Ramp (lbs): [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Offstation (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Onload Fuel as Receiver: 37K LBS (37,000 pounds)
- Fuel Dumped (lbs): [blank]
- Dump Reason: [blank]
- ROBE Equipped: [blank]
- ROBE Required: [blank]
- Tanker Track Location: [blank]
organizationsKINGPIN | JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) call sign
locations
- OJMS | Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (takeoff and landing base)
- ESSA | Operating area/killbox (Electronic Surveillance and Support Activity area)
mission_profile
- Total mission duration: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Time on station: 3 hours 37 minutes (in ESSA area under KINGPIN control)
- Single air refuel event: 37K lbs fuel received during transit
- Aircraft returned to base with appropriate engine shutdown procedures
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 006
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Callsign | 1.4a
- Tanker Commander | 1.4a
- JTAR Number and other details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- Mission was completed successfully with landing at base
- ROBE (Receiver on Board Equipment) fields left blank, suggesting equipment status was not recorded or relevant
- Aircraft refueled once during the mission, receiving 37,000 pounds of fuel
- KINGPIN call sign indicates coordination with forward air controller
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classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionAir refueling events detailing two separate refueling operations with receiver information and fuel quantities.
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_1_GENTEXT:
details
- Gentext: FLT AIR REFUELED W/ [1.4a] RECEIVING 37K LBS (COMBINED TOTAL) OF FUEL (MOM TRACK)
- Time: 2345Z (23:45 UTC)
- Receiver Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Receiver Aircraft Type: [redacted 1.4a, 1.4d]
- Scheduled Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Receiver Remarks: [blank]
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_2:
details
- Air Refuel DTG: 210134:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 01:34 UTC)
- Tanker Commander: [redacted 1.4a]
- Tanker Track: GANDER
- Scheduled Flight Duration: [blank]
- Actual Flight Duration: [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Ramp (lbs): [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Offstation (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Onload Fuel as Receiver: 33.5K LBS (33,500 pounds)
- Fuel Dumped (lbs): [blank]
- Dump Reason: [blank]
- ROBE Equipped: [blank]
- ROBE Required: [blank]
- Tanker Track Location: [blank]
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_2_GENTEXT:
details
- Gentext: FLT AIR REFUELED W/ [1.4a] RECEIVING 33.5K LBS (COMBINED TOTAL) OF FUEL (GANDER TRACK)
- Time: 0134Z (01:34 UTC)
- Receiver Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Receiver Aircraft Type: [redacted 1.4a, 1.4d]
- Scheduled Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Receiver Remarks: [blank]
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_3:
detailsAir Refuel DTG: [continuing on next section, not complete on this page]
refueling_summary
- Refuel 1: 37K LBS from MOM track at 2345Z (23:45 UTC)
- Refuel 2: 33.5K LBS from GANDER track at 0134Z (01:34 UTC)
- Both refuelings for two-ship F-15E formation (combined total designates fuel for both aircraft)
tanker_tracks
- MOM (Mother) track
- GANDER track
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 007
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Tanker Commanders | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Receiver Callsigns | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Receiver Aircraft Types | 1.4a, 1.4d
- Air-to-Ground Weapons details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- Two air refuel events documented with MOM and GANDER tanker tracks
- Combined fuel deliveries for the two-ship formation
- Times show refueling occurred during transit to and from on-station area
- Third air refuel event begins at bottom, continues to next page
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classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionThird air refueling event and electromagnetic interference (radar jamming) incident report during mission.
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_3:
details
- Air Refuel DTG: 210226:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 02:26 UTC)
- Tanker Commander: [redacted 1.4a]
- Tanker Track: GANDER
- Scheduled Flight Duration: [blank]
- Actual Flight Duration: [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Ramp (lbs): [blank]
- Fuel Weight on Offstation (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Onload Fuel as Receiver: 11K LBS (11,000 pounds)
- Fuel Dumped (lbs): [blank]
- Dump Reason: [blank]
- ROBE Equipped: [blank]
- ROBE Required: [blank]
- Tanker Track Location: [blank]
AIR_REFUEL_EVENT_3_GENTEXT:
details
- Gentext: AIR REFUELED W/ [1.4a] RECEIVING 11K LBS FUEL (GANDER TRACK)
- Time: 0226Z (02:26 UTC)
- Receiver Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Receiver Aircraft Type: [redacted 1.4a, 1.4d]
- Scheduled Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Actual Offload (lbs): [blank]
- Receiver Remarks: [blank]
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference):
details
- EMI Start DTG: 210021:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 00:21 UTC)
- EMI End DTG: 210024:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 00:24 UTC)
- Aircraft Callsign: [redacted 1.4a]
- Type of EMI: RADAR JAMMING
- EMI Duration: 3 minutes
- Aircraft Location: [redacted 1.4a]
- Aircraft Heading: [blank]
- Aircraft Altitude: FL270 (Flight Level 27,000 feet)
- Aircraft Airspeed: [blank]
- Mission Changed: None
- EMI Impact to System: PARTIAL
- EMI Location: [redacted 1.4a]
- Affected System: APG-82 (radar system on F-15E)
- Frequency Affected: 8.8-9.9 GHZ (Gigahertz)
refueling_summary
- Three refueling events documented
- Refuel 1: 37K LBS at 2345Z (MOM track)
- Refuel 2: 33.5K LBS at 0134Z (GANDER track)
- Refuel 3: 11K LBS at 0226Z (GANDER track)
- Total fuel received: 81.5K LBS (81,500 pounds combined)
emi_event_analysis
- Radar jamming incident occurred early in mission (00:21-00:24 UTC)
- Duration: 3 minutes
- Altitude: FL270 (27,000 feet)
- Impact: Partial degradation of APG-82 radar system
- Frequency band affected: 8.8-9.9 GHz (X-band radar frequencies)
- No change to mission tasking despite radar jamming
- Location of jamming source redacted
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 008
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Tanker Commanders | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Receiver Callsigns | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Receiver Aircraft Types | 1.4a, 1.4d
- Aircraft Callsign (for EMI event) | 1.4a
- Aircraft Location (for EMI event) | 1.4a
- EMI Location | 1.4a
- Additional system details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- APG-82 is the fire control radar on F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft
- Radar jamming in X-band (8.8-9.9 GHz) is consistent with enemy air defense systems
- GANDER track used for multiple refuelings, indicating main supply route
- Mission continued despite radar jamming with only partial system degradation
- This appears to be hostile action (radar jamming) during the DCA mission
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classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionEMI assessment continuation, UAP airsight observation report, weather conditions, and additional airsight documentation.
EMI_ASSESSMENT
- Mission Impact: NONE
- JSIR Report ID: 340377
- Global Campaign Plan: [blank]
- Gentext/EMI: RECEIVED MFT RADAR JAMMING IVO SHADDADI [1.4a] AT FL270. NTFR
- Assessment: THIS EVENT IS STANDARD ON AZIMUTH, MFT RADAR JAMMING EXPERIENCED BY AIRCREW NORTH OF SHADDADI. OUR WORKING THEORY IS THAT IT IS AN AERA OF EFFECT TURKISH X-BAND JAMMER ON OR ACROSS THE SYR/TUR BORDER INTO TURKEY
AIRSIGHT_1_(UAP_OBSERVATION):
details
- DTG: 210025:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 00:25 UTC)
- Coords Start: [redacted 1.4a]
- Coords End: [redacted 1.4a]
- Altitude: FL240 (Flight Level 24,000 feet)
- Duration: [blank]
- Lateral CPA (Closest Point of Approach): [blank]
- Horizontal CPA: [blank]
- Aircraft Type: 3X POSS UAP (3 possible Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)
- Aircraft Number: [blank]
- Country of Origin: [blank]
AIRSIGHT_1_GENTEXT:
details
- Gentext: OBS 3X POSS UAP IVO SHADDADI [1.4a] AT FL240. WSV PRODUCED. NFTR
- Additional details: WAS CRUISING IN CAP AT FL270. NO RADAR RETURNS RECEIVED FROM UAP. NO HEALTH EFFECTS EXPERIENCED BY AIRCREW. 2 WHITE OBJECTS IR SIGNIFICANT. NFTR
observations_summary
- Three possible UAP objects observed near Shaddadi at FL240 (24,000 feet)
- Aircraft were cruising in CAP (Combat Air Patrol) at FL270 (27,000 feet) when observation made
- UAP did not return radar signals (no radar returns from APG-82)
- Objects were white in color
- Infrared (IR) signature significant - "2 WHITE OBJECTS IR SIGNIFICANT"
- Workstation video (WSV) recorded the observation
- No technical failures or additional standard reports generated
- No health effects reported by aircrew
- Observation occurred approximately 4 minutes after radar jamming ended (00:21-00:24Z vs 00:25Z)
WEATHERWeather: CLOUDY
AIRSIGHT_2:
details
- DTG: 210135:00ZFEB23 (23 February 2023 at 01:35 UTC)
- Coords Start: [redacted 1.4a]
- [Additional details continue to next page]
locations
- SHADDADI | Syria (observation area)
- SYR/TUR Border | Syrian-Turkish border region (where radar jamming source suspected)
analysis_notes
- Radar jamming assessed as coming from Turkish X-band jammer on/near Syria-Turkey border
- Turkish involvement suggested in JSIR report
- UAP observation occurred 4 minutes after radar jamming event ended
- No correlation explicitly stated between jamming and UAP, but temporal proximity noteworthy
- "2 WHITE OBJECTS IR SIGNIFICANT" suggests thermal/infrared signature detection
- Lack of radar returns suggests objects either not reflective to X-band radar or electronic countermeasures active
- CAP (Combat Air Patrol) mission type provides explanation for observation altitude differences
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 009
- Approved for Release to AARO
- JSIR Report ID: 340377
redactions
- Coordinates (start and end) | 1.4a
- Location details of observation | 1.4a
- Aircraft callsign during CAP | 1.4a (implied in strikethrough)
- Additional system details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- WSV (Workstation Video) was recorded, indicating documentation for review
- NFTR appears multiple times indicating no follow-up technical reporting required
- Temporal sequence: Radar jamming 00:21-00:24Z, then UAP observation 00:25Z
- Both events occurred in same general area (Shaddadi/north of Shaddadi)
- Three UAP at one time is significant (3X POSS UAP)
- White color with infrared signature unusual for known aircraft
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/NOFORN (declassified)
page_descriptionFinal page documenting second airsight observation of possible balloon and weather conditions during mission.
AIRSIGHT_2_(BALLOON_OBSERVATION):
details
- Coords End: [redacted 1.4a]
- Altitude: FL210 (Flight Level 21,000 feet)
- Duration: [blank]
- Lateral CPA (Closest Point of Approach): [blank]
- Horizontal CPA: [blank]
- Aircraft Type: BALLOON
- Aircraft Number: [blank]
- Country of Origin: [blank]
AIRSIGHT_2_GENTEXT:
details
- Gentext: OBS 1X POSS BALLOON IVO SHADDADI [1.4a] [1.4a] AT FL210. WSV PRODUCED. NFTR
- Time: 0135Z (01:35 UTC on 23 February 2023)
- Classification: S//REL TO USA, FVEY (Sensitive, Releasable to USA and Five Eyes allies)
- Video recorded: WSV (Workstation Video) produced
- Report status: NFTR (No Technical Failure/No Further Report)
WEATHERWeather: CLOUDY
mission_observations_summary
- Two distinct aerial object observations documented during mission
- First observation (00:25Z): 3X possible UAP at FL240, white color, IR significant, no radar returns
- Second observation (01:35Z): 1X possible balloon at FL210, WSV recorded
- Both observations occurred in vicinity of Shaddadi, Syria
- Both objects observed while aircraft were on DCA/ESSA mission in ESSA area
- Weather conditions: Cloudy throughout mission period
- All observations documented with video (WSV)
time_sequence
- 00:21-00:24Z: Radar jamming event (Turkish X-band jammer)
- 00:25Z: First airsight - 3X POSS UAP
- 01:35Z: Second airsight - 1X POSS BALLOON
observations_classification
- UAP observations: 3 objects, white, IR significant, no radar returns
- Balloon observation: 1 object, confirmed as balloon, standard object
altitude_profile
- Radar jamming: FL270 (27,000 feet)
- Combat Air Patrol: FL270 (27,000 feet)
- UAP observation: FL240 (24,000 feet)
- Balloon observation: FL210 (21,000 feet)
- Progressive descent through observation period
declassification_info
- Declassified by: MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Declassified on: 8 October 2025
- Document references: MDR 25-0094 thru MDR 25-0099 / JS-250710-TM8S 10/17/25 010
- Approved for Release to AARO
redactions
- Coordinates (end) | 1.4a
- Location/description details | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Additional system details | 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
notes
- This is the final page of the D19 mission report
- Both observations captured on workstation video for analysis
- Balloon observation appears to be a separate phenomenon from earlier UAP
- All observations noted with NFTR status indicating standard procedural documentation
- Content ends abruptly, suggesting this is final report page
- No follow-up analysis or conclusions provided in available pages