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Range Fouler Debrief Form
During dusk ISR, observed initial object fly through screen, then a faster object surpassed it. At one point three objects were moving amongst each other. Other shape with apparent propulsion noted.
Analysis
Three non-round metallic objects at 18,000 feet, moving amongst each other on the sensor screen. The pilot initially tracked one, then a second of identical size and shape blew past it at much higher speed. At peak, all three were visible simultaneously. They appeared to have propulsion but no moving parts. Heading 150 degrees, 230 speed (units unspecified). No stable trackfile established. Dusk, August 31, 2020.
Key Findings
- Initial object surpassed by a second object of identical size and shape but significantly higher speed
- Up to three objects visible simultaneously on sensor screen, moving amongst each other
- Objects were non-round with apparent propulsion but no moving parts, metallic qualities
- Contact moving at direction 150 degrees, speed 230 (units unspecified), altitude 18,000 feet
- No stable trackfile established; radar status listed as "Other"
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doc_typeform
classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff; USCENTCOM MDR 26-0028, Approved for Release to AARO, FOUO/PA applies
page_descriptionRange Fouler Debrief Form documenting multiple UAP contacts observed by a pilot flying an ISR mission during dusk conditions on August 31, 2020.
dates2020-08-31 | Date of sighting and contact
people
- O-2 Rank pilot | Squadron 482 ATKS | Pilot crew position | Observer/reporter
- MG Richard A. Harrison | USCENTCOM Chief of Staff | USCENTCOM | Declassification authority
organizations
- 482 ATKS | Air Force squadron conducting ISR mission
- USCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command
- SPEAR | Reporting and analysis organization
- AARO | All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (recipient of release)
locations
- Contact working area: 28, W-72 1A | Military operating area
- MGRS Grid: 39RWL2[6(1)j-a [redacted portion] | Military grid reference system coordinates
- 18000 feet | Contact altitude
- Contact longitude/latitude fields left blank or redacted as "(b)(1) Ua"
observationsInitial object flew through screen, pilot started tracking; initial object was surpassed by another object of same size and shape but much higher speed; at one point during tracking the objects, there were three on the screen at the same time moving amongst each other; contact altitude 18000 feet (Ex: 22000), altitude constant yes; contact was moving at direction/speed 150/230; other shape checked (not round, square, balloon-shaped, or wings/airframe); apparent propulsion checked; no moving parts, metallic, markings, translucent, reflective qualities checked
assessments
- Radar equipped: Other | Form assessment
- Stable trackfile: Not specified | Form assessment
- Contact was moving | Form assessment
- Multiple contacts in group observed simultaneously | Form assessment
observations
- Time of detection during Dusk conditions | Form assessment
- Mission description: ISR | Form assessment
- LFE (Low Frequency Emission): No | Form assessment
redactions
- Crew member name, rank | Contact information only, sanitized from analysis
- SIPR email address | Classified contact information
- "3.5c, (b)(6)" redactions appear | Likely phone/contact information
- "(b)(1) Ua" in contact working area field | Classified location information
- MGRS Grid coordinates partially redacted | Strategic location information
- Repository link redacted | Classified file upload location
quotes"Saw the initial object fly through the screen and started tracking it. Initial object was surpassed by another object of same size and shape but much higher speed. At one point during tracking the objects, there were three on the screen at the same time moving amongst each other." | Pilot description of multiple contacts