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Misrep undefined-10541508
ISR mission from 12 SOS. Observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon at 1559Z during FMV/SIGINT collection.
Analysis
Two cold objects, 41 minutes apart, doing 320 and 440 MPH respectively. The first showed up at 0241Z with a cold thermal signature; the second at 0322Z, 120 MPH faster. Both solid, both unresponsive. Neither maneuvered. An hour before the first sighting, Iranian Air Defense broadcast a guard call: "Maintain safe distance from border." The coalition radioed back that they were conducting routine operations in international airspace. 50th Attack Squadron out of Al Dhafra, October 24, 2023.
Key Findings
- First UAP observed at 0241Z with estimated velocity of 320 MPH; thermal signature showed cold
- Second UAP observed at 0322Z (41 minutes later) with estimated velocity of 440 MPH
- Both objects assessed as solid physical state, benign, with no maneuverability and no intelligent control
- Neither UAP produced effects on persons or equipment
- Iranian Air Defense issued professional guard call at 0145Z: "Maintain safe distance from border"; coalition response: "Routine operations in international airspace"
- Aircraft at FL243 (24,300 feet), speed 162 KTAS, trajectory 280 degrees during both observations
- Total mission time: 20 hours 43 minutes
Page Extractions 9 pages
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page_descriptionMission report (Misrep undefined-9319618) documenting ISR mission from Al Dhafra with two UAP observations, including timeline of events and sensor operations.
dates
- 0015Z | aircraft takeoff
- 0030Z | handover from LRE
- 0145Z | professional guard call received
- 0150Z to 2019Z | SIGINT collection period
- 0155Z | on station in SRO track
- 0155Z to 1837Z | IMINT collection period
- 0241Z | UAP observation 1
- 0322Z | UAP observation 2
- 1837Z | cleared to RTB
- 1912Z | off station
- 2019Z | handed back to LRE
- 2058Z | landed at OMAM
- 2025-09-12 | declassification date
organizations
- USCENTCOM | command authority
- DGS-2 | Defense General Staff unit exploiting FMV
- AARO | approval authority for release
- LRE | Logistics and Readiness Element
locations
- Al Dhafra (OMAM) | airbase and takeoff/landing location
- SRO Track "Irish Sickle" | operational patrol area
- OP Spartan Shield | operational area designation
observations
- At 0241Z: Observed 1 UAP; details referenced in UAP LINE 1
- At 0322Z: Observed 1 UAP; details referenced in UAP LINE 2
uap_sightings
- Two distinct UAP observations during single mission
- Both observations documented with detailed references in separate UAP lines
- Both observations occurred during active IMINT collection operations
references
- GUARD CALL LINE 1 | professional guard call details
- UAP LINE 1 | first UAP observation details (0241Z)
- UAP LINE 2 | second UAP observation details (0322Z)
- JSR LINE 1 | ISR collection details
- Misrep undefined-9319618 | mission report identifier
- MDR 25-0104 | document control number
redactions
- Multiple 1.4a redactions throughout for classified operational details
- Aircraft identifier redacted
- Specific operation names partially redacted
- Classification markings struck through with "FOUO / Privacy Act applies" shown
notes
- Mission conducted from Al Dhafra Air Base (OMAM identifier)
- Two separate UAP encounters during single ISR mission
- FMV (Full Motion Video) collected and exploited by DGS-2
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 12 September 2025
- Approved for Release to AARO with FOUO and Privacy Act protections
- Multiple classification markings redacted with strikethrough
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page_descriptionAdministrative and metadata page for mission report Misrep undefined-9319618, containing classification markings, operational details, and point of contact information.
organizations
- 50 ATKS (50th Air Test Squadron) | originating unit
- 432 AEW | wing assignment
- 609th Operations Center | operations center
- ACC (Air Combat Command) | Major Command
- USCENTCOM (US European Command) | Combatant Command
dates
- 2048-10-25 | declassification date (future date)
- 2025-09-12 | actual declassification date
peopleAlC (Airman First Class) [name redacted] | POC, 50TH ATKS, 432 AEW
operations
- Operation: OP SPARTAN SHIELD
- Domain: AIR
- Report Type: MISREP (Mission Report)
- Mission Type: ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
- Tasking Order (ATO): UR
- ATO Mission Number: [redacted via 1.4a]
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
redactions
- Classification marking | struck through with "SECRET" originally
- Associated Caveats | struck through with "NOFORN" originally
- Full name of POC | 3.5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Phone Number | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Email | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- ATO Mission Number | 1.4a redaction
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- Classification Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES
- Future declassification date of 2048-10-25 indicates 25-year classification hold
- Declassified early by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 12 September 2025
- Approved for Release to AARO with FOUO and Privacy Act protections
- Similar structure to DOW-UAP-D14 mission report
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page_descriptionAdministrative page detailing QC personnel, approver information, and aircraft equipment specifications.
people
- Ctr (Controller) [name redacted] | QC role, PAROC, Air Force
- SrA (Senior Airman) [name redacted] | Approver, ISRD/ACF/UnitSupport, Air Force
organizations
- PAROC | QC unit
- ISRD/ACF/UnitSupport | approver's unit
- 609 CAOC | operations center for QC and approver
redactions
- QC full name | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- QC phone number | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- QC email | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Approver full name | 3.5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Approver phone number | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Approver email | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Aircraft Callsign | 1.4a redaction
- Additional section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
equipment
- Aircraft Callsign | redacted via 1.4a
- Radar Name or Destination | not applicable
notes
- INGEST section incomplete with all fields empty
- ACEQUIP section minimally populated
- Similar structure to DOW-UAP-D14 administrative page
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 12 September 2025
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page_descriptionAircraft equipment specifications and mission timeline including takeoff details.
dates2023-10-24 00:15Z | takeoff time
locationsOMAM (Al Dhafra Air Base) | takeoff location
aircraft_information
- Callsign | redacted via 1.4a
- Number of Aircraft: 1
- Asset Type | redacted via 1.4a, 1.4g
- Tail Number | redacted via 1.4a, 1.4g
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes) | not provided
equipment
- TGT Pod Name or Designator: ANDAS1 (targeting pod)
- Additional Avionics: AH\GMESH (likely air-to-air radar and GMESH tactical network)
- 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
redactions
- Callsign | 1.4a redaction
- Asset Type | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- Aircraft Tail Number | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- Similar configuration to DOW-UAP-D14 mission
- ISR/reconnaissance mission equipment
- No weapons systems configured
- Aircraft equipped for surveillance with ANDAS1 targeting pod and radar systems
- Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 12 September 2025
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page_descriptionMission timeline detailing on-station operations, off-station time, landing details, and ISR collection operations.
dates
- 2023-10-24 01:55Z | arrived on station in ISR track
- 2023-10-24 19:12Z | off station
- 2023-10-24 20:58Z | landing time
- 2023-10-24 21:08Z | last engine shutdown time
locationsOMAM (Al Dhafra Air Base) | landing location
mission_timeline
- Time On Station: 17 hours 17 minutes (from 0155Z to 1912Z)
- Total Mission Time: 20 hours 43 minutes (from 0015Z takeoff to 2108Z engine shutdown)
- Mission Type: ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)
- Callsign | redacted via 1.4a
- JTAR Number: not applicable
- Killbox: not applicable
- JTAC Callsign: not applicable
redactions
- Callsign (On Station) | 1.4a redaction
- ISR section header | 1.4a, 1.4c redactions
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- Extended on-station time of approximately 17 hours
- Mission duration of approximately 20 hours 43 minutes
- Two UAP observations occurred during this on-station period (at 0241Z and 0322Z per page 1)
- ISR section heavily redacted with 1.4a and 1.4c redactions
- Mission successfully completed with landing and data exploitation by DGS-2
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page_descriptionISR collection details and guard call from Iranian air defense warning the aircraft to maintain distance from border.
dates
- 2023-10-24 01:55Z to 18:37Z | IMINT collection period
- 2023-10-24 01:45Z | guard call received from Iranian air defense
organizations
- NAVCENT (Naval Forces Central Command) | supported unit
- Iranian Air Defense | entity issuing guard call
locations
- 40RBP5 [coordinates redacted] | area of IMINT support
- 40RBP0 [coordinates partially redacted] | aircraft location at time of guard call
observations
- Aircraft conducting IMINT operations supporting NAVCENT in OP SPARTAN SHIELD
- Guard call received from Iranian Air Defense
- Aircraft responded to guard call professionally
guard_call_details
- Guard Call DTG: 240145:00ZOCT23 (2023-10-24 01:45Z)
- Aircraft Callsign: [redacted via 1.4a]
- Ground Station Callsign: IRANIAN_AIR_DEFENSE
- Aircraft Location: 40RBP0 [coordinates redacted]
- Aircraft Heading: 031M (magnetic)
- Aircraft Altitude: FL230 (Flight Level 230, approximately 23,000 feet)
- Aircraft Airspeed: 158 KIAS (knots indicated airspeed)
- Number of Calls Noted from Same Agency: 1
- Guard Call Tone: Professional
message
- Iranian air defense transmission: "MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCE FROM BORDER"
- Friendly response: "THIS IS A COALITION AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING ROUTINE OPERATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL AIRSPACE"
- Call assessed as professional
mission_support
- Supported Unit: NAVCENT
- Supported Operation: OP SPARTAN SHIELD
- Precoord Time: 154 MINUTES
- Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY
effectiveness
- Intel Gap Filled?: No
- Weather: Was not a factor
redactions
- Operational details in ISR section | 1.4a redaction
- Post-mission ISR products link | 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Aircraft Callsign (guard call) | 1.4a redaction
- Aircraft Location (guard call) | 1.4a redaction
- Guard call response details | 1.4a redaction
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
quotes
- "MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCE FROM BORDER" | Iranian air defense transmission
- "THIS IS A COALITION AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING ROUTINE OPERATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL AIRSPACE" | friendly aircraft response
notes
- Incident represents Iranian air defense monitoring of coalition air operations near Iranian border
- Guard call described as professional despite warning to maintain distance
- Aircraft maintained routine operations in international airspace
- This occurred early in mission before UAP observations (0145Z guard call vs 0241Z and 0322Z UAP sightings)
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page_descriptionFirst UAP observation (UAP Line 1) documenting an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during ISR mission.
dates2023-10-24 02:41Z | first UAP observation
uap_observation_1:
details
- Initial Contact DTG: 240241:00ZOCT23
- UAP Event Type: UAP Incident
- UAP Physical State: Solid
- UAP Signatures: THERMAL SHOWED COLD
- UAP Maneuverability Observations: NONE
- UAP Response to Observer Actions: UNK
- UAP Propulsion Means: UNK
- UAP Payload: [not provided]
- UAP Under Intelligent Control: NO
- UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials: UNK
- UAP RF Frequency: UNK
- UAP RF Duration: UNK
- UAP Objects/Material Recovered: UNK
- UAP Effects on Equipment: UNK
observer_information
- Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign
- Observer Engagement of UAP: NO
- Full Name: [redacted]
- Rank/Grade: [redacted]
- Email: [redacted]
- Phone Number: [redacted]
locations
- Friendly Aircraft Location: 39RYJ9 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a]
- First Coordinate: 39RYJ7 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a]
- Last Coordinate: 39RYJ74 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a and 2.4a]
- First Seen Radius: 5 (nautical miles)
- Last Seen Radius: 5 (nautical miles)
- Last Accuracy: Estimated
friendly_aircraft_information
- Altitude/Depth: FL243 (approximately 24,300 feet)
- Trajectory: 280 degrees
- Speed: 162 KTAS (true airspeed in knots)
- State: [not provided]
- Training Range: UNK
- Operational Range: UNK
- MDS Type/Asset Type: UNK
- Tail Number: [redacted via 1.4a, 1.4g]
observations
- Number of UAP Sighted: [redacted]
- Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: UNK
- Observation Interrogation of UAP: UNK
effects
- UAP Effects on Persons: NO
- Friendly Aircraft State: [not provided]
redactions
- Tail Number | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- Friendly Aircraft Location | 1.4a redaction
- First Coordinate | 1.4a redaction
- Last Coordinate | 1.4a, 2.4a redactions
- Number of UAP Sighted | [appears to be redacted/blank]
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- Observer assessed the UAP as benign
- No maneuverability observations recorded
- UAP showed thermal signature indicating cold temperature
- Physical state recorded as solid
- No hostile response or engagement
- No effects on persons or equipment
- Estimated location accuracy suggests distance from observation point
- Tail number and aircraft type redacted indicating sensitive platform
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page_descriptionContinuation of first UAP observation with kinetic data and complete second UAP observation details.
uap_observation_1_continued:
details
- Kinetic Altitude: UNK
- Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Depth: UNK
- Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Velocity: 320 MPH
- Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Trajectory: UNK
- Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated
- UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 240241:00ZOCT23
- UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement: UNK
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics/Behaviors: UNK
- First Accuracy: Estimated
- Call Sign: [redacted via 1.4a]
- UAP First Seen Location: [blank/not provided]
- UAP Last Seen Location: [blank/not provided]
- UAP Description (size, shape, color, markings): UNK
gentext_uap_1:
detailsGentext (UAP Event Description): AT 0241Z, [AIRCRAFT] OBSERVED 1X UAP IYO 39RXK6 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a]
uap_observation_2:
details
- Initial Contact DTG: 240322:00ZOCT23 (second UAP observation approximately 41 minutes after first)
- UAP Event Type: UAP Incident
- UAP Physical State: Solid
- UAP Maneuverability Observations: NONE
- UAP Response to Observer Actions: UNK
- UAP Propulsion Means: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Payload: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Under Intelligent Control: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Signatures: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials: [not shown on this page]
- UAP RF Frequency: [not shown on this page]
- UAP RF Duration: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Effects on Persons: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Objects/Material Recovered: [not shown on this page]
- UAP Effects on Equipment: [not shown on this page]
observer_information_2:
details
- Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign
- Observation Interrogation of UAP: UNK
- Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: UNK
- Observer Engagement of UAP: [not shown on this page]
locations_2:
details
- Friendly Aircraft Location: 39RXK6 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a]
- Tail Number: [redacted via 1.4a, 1.4g]
friendly_aircraft_information_2:
details
- Altitude/Depth: FL243 (approximately 24,300 feet)
- Trajectory: 280 degrees
- Speed: 162 KTAS
- State: [not provided]
- Training Range: UNK
- Operational Range: UNK
- MDS Type/Asset Type: UNK
- Number of UAP Sighted: [blank/not provided]
redactions
- Call Sign (UAP 1) | 1.4a redaction
- Location coordinates (both UAP observations) | 1.4a redactions
- Tail Number (UAP 2) | 1.4a, 1.4g redactions
- UAP Description | marked as UNK
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- First UAP observed at 0241Z with estimated kinetic velocity of 320 MPH
- Second UAP observed at 0322Z (41 minutes later)
- Both UAP observations assessed as benign by observer
- Both observations occurred at same aircraft altitude and trajectory
- Both UAP showed solid physical state
- No maneuverability observed for either UAP
- Both locations in same general operational area (39RXK6 grid reference)
- Kinetic data for UAP 1 indicates measurable velocity
- Detailed characteristics of both UAP marked as unknown or not provided
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page_descriptionContinuation of second UAP observation with complete kinetic data and characteristics assessment.
uap_observation_2_continued:
details
- Kinetic Velocity: 440 MPH
- Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Altitude: UNK
- Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Depth: UNK
- Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Trajectory: UNK
- Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated
- UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 240322:00ZOCT23
- UAP Propulsion Means: UNK
- UAP Payload: [blank/not provided]
- UAP Under Intelligent Control: NO
- UAP Signatures: UNK
- UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials: UNK
- UAP RF Frequency: UNK
- UAP RF Duration: UNK
- UAP Event Serial Number: UNK
- UAP Effects on Persons: NO
- UAP Objects/Material Recovered: UNK
- UAP Effects on Equipment: UNK
- UAP Description (size, shape, color, markings): UNK
- UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement: UNK
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics/Behaviors: UNK
locations_2_continued:
details
- First Coordinate: 39RXL6 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a and 2.4a]
- Last Coordinate: 39RXL6 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a and 2.4a]
- First Seen Radius: 5 (nautical miles)
- Last Seen Radius: 5 (nautical miles)
- Last Accuracy: Estimated
- First Accuracy: Estimated
- UAP First Seen Location: [blank/not provided]
- UAP Last Seen Location: [blank/not provided]
observer_information_2_continued:
details
- Observer Engagement of UAP: NO
- Full Name: [blank/redacted]
- Rank/Grade: [blank/redacted]
- Email: [blank/redacted]
- Phone Number (VOSIP/STE): [blank/redacted]
gentext_uap_2:
detailsGentext (UAP Event Description): AT 0322Z, [AIRCRAFT] OBSERVED 1X UAP IVO 39RXK6 [coordinates redacted via 1.4a]
key_observations_comparison
- UAP 1 kinetic velocity: 320 MPH
- UAP 2 kinetic velocity: 440 MPH (higher than UAP 1)
- Both at same friendly aircraft location grid reference
- Both assessed as benign
- Both showed no maneuverability
- Both showed no intelligent control
- Both had no effects on persons or equipment
- Time between observations: approximately 41 minutes (0241Z to 0322Z)
redactions
- First Coordinate | 1.4a, 2.4a redactions
- Last Coordinate | 1.4a, 2.4a redactions
- Call Sign | 1.4a redaction
- UAP observation locations in Gentext | 1.4a redactions
- General section | 3.5c, (b)(6)
notes
- Second UAP observed with higher estimated velocity (440 MPH vs 320 MPH for first UAP)
- Both UAP sightings occurred within 41-minute window
- Both objects characterized as solid physical state
- No propulsion means identified for either UAP
- Both observations marked as benign
- Detailed physical characteristics marked as unknown for both
- First and last coordinates identical for both UAP, suggesting stationary or very limited movement
- Estimated accuracy indicates observation distance of approximately 5 nautical miles from observation point
- Final page of mission report