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Misrep 5039166
AREC mission from 482ATKS. Observed a UAP at 2143Z and another at 2148Z.
Analysis
A small circular object just above the ocean surface made multiple sharp 90-degree turns at 80 MPH. The crew watched for three minutes starting at 0035Z on October 27, 2023, before losing it from the sensor feed. Too small to make out details, but it was maneuvering in ways that ruled out drifting debris or wildlife. No signatures of any kind -- no thermal, no RF, no propulsion visible.
Key Findings
- UAP described as "seemingly circular, too small to make out details"
- Object flying just above the surface of the ocean water
- UAP performed multiple sharp 90-degree turns at estimated 80 MPH
- Event duration approximately 3 minutes (0035Z to 0038Z)
- UAP signatures: none; propulsion means: unknown; assessed as benign
- No intelligent control assessed; no response to observer actions
- Aircraft equipped with AN/DAS-4 targeting pod, AH/GMESH avionics, LINK 16
- Total mission time: 13 hours 30 minutes; FMV hours: 6 hours 29 minutes
Page Extractions 7 pages
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted (struck through)
page_descriptionMission report cover page documenting a military mission from Greece with a possible UAP observation and full motion video collection.
dates
- 2026-01-22 | declassification date
- 2048-10-26 | future declassification date marker
- 2023-10-23 23:39Z | takeoff time (from narrative context)
- 2023-10-24 00:35Z | possible UAP observation time
observations
- Possible UAP (1X POSS UAP) observed at 0035Z
- Full motion video collected and exploited by GET
- Total mission hours: 13:30
- FMV hours: 06:29
- FMV taskings prosecuted: 1X
- Coordinates referenced: 36S YC 40 [partially redacted]
- FMV/SIGINT collection performed
peopleMG Richard A. Harrison | Chief of Staff | USCENTCOM | declassifier
organizations
- USCENTCOM | military command
- AFSOC | Major Command
- 603rd | Operations Center
- GET | exploitation agency
- AARO | release approval authority
- LRE | liaison/handover unit (mentioned in narrative)
locations
- LGLR | takeoff location (ICAO code)
- OJMS | landing location (ICAO code)
redactions
- Classification field struck through in red
- Associated caveats struck through in red
- Operation name redacted under (b)(1)1.4a throughout
- Tasking details redacted as "DATA MASKED" (appears multiple times)
- Grid coordinates partially redacted: 36S YC 40[REDACTED]
- Narrative opening line struck through in red
- "Mission Narrative" section header struck through with circular redaction
- Footer classification line struck through in red
references
- UAP 1 | possible UAP observation details
- ISR 1 | intelligence surveillance reconnaissance collection details
- USCENTCOM MDR 26-0019 | document identifier
quotes
- "AT 2339Z, TOOK OFF FROM LGLR." | mission start
- "AT 0035Z, OBSERVED 1X POSS UAP (SEE UAP 1)." | UAP sighting
- "FULL MOTION VIDEO WAS EXPLOITED BY GET." | collection confirmation
- "13:30 MISSION HOURS, 06:29 FMV HOURS, 1X FMV TASKINGS PROSECUTED." | mission statistics
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted (header struck through)
page_descriptionMission report administrative and personnel contact information page with report type, tasking details, and points of contact.
people
- A1C [NAME REDACTED] | Air Force rank A1C | 27 SOW wing, unit unavailable | point of contact (POC)
- SrA [NAME REDACTED] | Air Force Senior Airman | 56SOIS unit, 27 SOW wing | quality control (QC)
- SSgt [NAME REDACTED] | Staff Sergeant | unit unavailable | approver
organizations
- 33 SOS | Special Operations Squadron, originator unit
- 27 SOW | Special Operations Wing
- 56SOIS | Squadron of Intelligence Support
- 609 CAOC | Combined Air Operations Center
redactions
- Full names of POC, QC, and Approver redacted under FOIA exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Phone numbers redacted under FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- Email addresses redacted under FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- Tasking Order (ATO) redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- ATO Mission Number redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Submit date field blank
- Header section struck through in red
quotes
- "Report Type: MISREP" | mission report designation
- "Originator (Unit or Squadron): 33 SOS" | originating unit
- "Mission Type: ISR" | intelligence surveillance reconnaissance
- "Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES" | tasking authority
- "Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE" | service branch
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted
page_descriptionAircraft and equipment configuration page documenting aircraft systems, radar, defensive countermeasures, and weapons loadout with most fields blank or redacted.
organizations603 AOC | Air Operations Center
redactions
- Aircraft Callsign redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Phone number redacted under FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- Email redacted under FOIA exemption (b)(6)
- All ACEQUIP (aircraft equipment) fields left blank with no data visible
- INGEST personnel section entirely blank
- Header struck through in red
quotes
- "Wing: Other" | approver wing assignment
- "Service: Air Force" | service branch
- "Operations Center: 603 AOC" | operations center
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted
page_descriptionMission timeline page documenting takeoff, landing, and on-station times with aircraft configuration and operational details.
dates
- 2023-10-26 23:39:00Z | aircraft takeoff time
- 2023-10-27 13:09:00Z | last landing time
- 2023-10-27 13:19:00Z | last engine shutdown time
- 2023-10-27 03:42:01Z | time on station start
- 2023-10-27 10:11:00Z | time off station
observations
- Single aircraft mission
- Total mission time: 13 hours 30 minutes
- Aircraft equipped with AN/DAS-4 targeting pod (SNIPER pod variant)
- Additional avionics: AH/GMESH
- Data Link: LINK 16 (NATO standard tactical data link)
- Mission type: AREC (Airborne Reconnaissance)
- Primary sensor: FMV (Full Motion Video)
- Mode 3 IFF code: 34055
- Takeoff location: LGLR (ICAO code)
- Landing location: OJMS (ICAO code)
- Aircraft transited to OJMS to replace another aircraft (Lightning line)
redactions
- Aircraft callsign redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Asset type (aircraft type) redacted under (b)(1)1.4a, (b)(1)1.4g
- Aircraft tail number redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Gentext header line struck through in red
- Gentext details section struck through in red
quotes
- "TGT Pod Name or Designator: AN/DAS-4" | targeting equipment
- "Additional Avionics: AH/GMESH" | avionics suite
- "Data Link: LINK 16" | communications system
- "Total Mission Time: 13 hours 30 minutes" | mission duration
- "TRANSITED AND LANDING AT OJMS TO REPLACE THE LIGHTNING LINE THAT LANDED AT LGLR YESTERDAY." | mission context
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doc_typereport
classificationUnclassified sections noted
page_descriptionISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) operations details page documenting sensor collection, tasking, target development observations, and mission effectiveness.
dates
- 2023-10-27 04:13Z | arrival time at start point
- 2023-10-27 10:11Z | return to base time
observations
- Sensors available: G-MESH
- Tasking type: Planned
- Tasked start point: 36S YC 40 [grid coordinates, partially redacted]
- Activity description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT
- EEIs observed: No
- Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO (violent extremist group)
- Mission narrative: Upon arrival to the SP (start point) at 0413Z, observed no EEI related activity. Between 0413Z and 1011Z, shifted eyes to multiple COIs (courses of interest) conducting pattern of life (POL), identifying obstructions to HLZS (helicopter landing zones), route analysis, and characterizing human or vehicle traffic. Conducted POL on multiple COIs until RTB (return to base) at 1011Z.
assessments
- Intel gap filled: No
- Mission effectiveness: Satisfactory
- Weather: Clear
organizations
- Supported unit redacted as "DATA MASKED"
- Supported operation redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
redactions
- Tasking or request number shown as "DATA MASKED"
- Tasked start point grid coordinates partially redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Supported unit shown as "DATA MASKED"
- Supported operation redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Gentext header line struck through in red
- Observations struck through with red lines (appears to be partial redaction)
- Footer struck through in red
quotes
- "Sensors Available: G-MESH" | surveillance system
- "Activity Description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT" | tasking objective
- "Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO (violent extremist group)" | campaign context
- "UPON ARRIVAL TO THE SP AT 0413Z, OBSERVED NO EEI RELATED ACTIVITY." | initial assessment
- "BETWEEN 0413Z AND 1011Z, SHIFTED EYES TO MULTIPLE COI CONDUCTING POL, IDENTIFYING OBSTRUCTIONS TO HLZS, ROUTE ANALYSIS, AND CHARACTERIZING HUMAN OR VEHICLE TRAFFIC." | surveillance operations
- "CONDUCTED POL ON MULTIPLE COIS UNTIL RTB AT 1011Z." | continued operations
- "Intel Gap Filled?: No" | mission assessment
- "SATISFACTORY" | effectiveness rating
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted
page_descriptionUnidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) incident report documenting observation details, physical characteristics, and assessment of an object sighted exhibiting sharp 90-degree turns.
dates
- 2023-10-27 00:35:12Z | initial contact with UAP
- 2023-10-27 03:42:00Z | time on station
- 2023-10-27 10:11:01Z | time off station
observations
- UAP event type: UAP Incident
- Initial contact: 270035:12ZOCT23 (00:35:12Z on 27 October 2023)
- UAP physical state: Solid
- UAP propulsion means: UNK (unknown)
- UAP signatures: NONE
- UAP under intelligent control: NO
- UAP advanced capabilities and/or materials: UNK
- UAP RF frequency: UNK
- UAP maneuverability observations: Sharp 90 degree turns
- UAP response to observer actions: NONE
- Observer assessment of UAP: Benign
- Friendly aircraft location: 35SKD5 [grid coordinates, partially redacted]
- Friendly aircraft trajectory: SW (southwest)
- Friendly aircraft altitude/depth: [blank]
- Friendly aircraft speed: [blank]
- Observation interrogation of UAP: [blank, no entry]
- Third-party observers and/or reporters: [blank]
- Total time on station: 6 hours 29 minutes
redactions
- MDS Type/Asset Type redacted under (b)(1)1.4a, (b)(1)1.4g
- Tail number redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Friendly aircraft location grid coordinates partially redacted
- Aircraft callsign redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- JTAC callsign redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Mission type field blank
- Killbox field blank
- JTAR number field blank
- Friendly aircraft state field blank
- Training range field blank
- Operational range field blank
- Number of UAP sighted field blank
- UAP payload field blank
- Gentext/additional details fields blank
- Header section struck through in red
quotes
- "UAP Event Type: UAP Incident" | classification
- "UAP Maneuverability Observations: Sharp 90 degree turns" | key observation
- "Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign" | assessment
- "UAP Physical State: Solid" | physical characteristic
- "UAP Propulsion Means: UNK" | propulsion unknown
- "UAP Under Intelligent Control (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO" | intelligence assessment
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doc_typereport
classificationRedacted
page_descriptionDetailed UAP observation report including observer information, coordinates, kinetic data, physical description, and event narrative describing a circular object performing 90-degree turns near ocean surface.
dates
- 2023-10-27 00:35:00Z | UAP Date of DoD Acquisition
- 2023-10-27 00:38Z | UAP lost from visual feed
observations
- UAP description: Seemingly circular, too small to make out details
- UAP location near ocean surface
- First coordinate: 35S KD 95 [partially redacted]
- First seen radius: 5 [units unclear, likely kilometers or nautical miles]
- Last coordinate: 35SKD9 [partially redacted]
- Last seen radius: 5
- Kinetic velocity: 80 MPH
- Kinetic velocity accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic altitude accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic altitude: [blank]
- Kinetic depth: [blank]
- Kinetic trajectory: [blank]
- UAP RF duration: UNK
- UAP anomalous characteristics/behaviors: [blank]
- UAP reaction to observation, interrogation, engagement: UNK
- Observer engagement of UAP: NO
- First accuracy: Estimated
observation_narrative"At 0035Z, [REDACTED] was en route to their target when they spotted a UAP flying just above the surface of the ocean water. The UAP took multiple 90 degree turns at an estimated 80 MPH. At 0038Z, [REDACTED] lost the UAP from their feed."
assessments
- UAP effects on persons: NO
- UAP effects on equipment: NONE
- UAP objects/material recovered: NO
- UAP RF frequency: [blank]
redactions
- Full name field blank
- Rank/grade field blank
- Email field blank
- Phone number field blank
- Call sign redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- First coordinate partially redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- Last coordinate partially redacted under (b)(1)1.4a
- UAP first seen location field blank
- UAP last seen location field blank
- UAP altitude/depth/velocity/trajectory descriptive field blank
- Crew/observer identity redacted in narrative under (b)(1)1.4a (appears twice)
- Gentext header line struck through in red
- Footer struck through in red
quotes
- "UAP Description (e.g., size, shape, color, markings, recognizable features): SEEMINGLY CIRCULAR, TOO SMALL TO MAKE OUT DETAILS" | physical description
- "AT 0035Z, WAS EN ROUTE TO THEIR TARGET WHEN THEY SPOTTED A UAP FLYING JUST ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE OCEAN WATER." | initial observation
- "THE UAP TOOK MULTIPLE 90 DEGREE TURNS AT AN ESTIMATED 80 MPH." | maneuverability
- "AT 0038Z, LOST THE UAP FROM THEIR FEED." | event conclusion
- "UAP Effects on Persons: NO" | safety assessment
- "UAP Effects on Equipment: NONE" | equipment impact