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Misrep 4472514
AREC mission from 482ATKS. Observed 3x unidentified aerial phenomena at 1830Z, 1920Z, and 2345Z.
Analysis
Two UAPs in five minutes, same grid square. The first appeared at 2143Z on a bearing of 080 True; the second at 2148Z, traveling northwest. Both detected on FMV while the 482nd Attack Squadron cruised at 22,000 feet, heading 110, doing 105-107 knots. No further details on shape or behavior survived declassification. The 20-hour AREC mission over the Strait of Hormuz on November 2-3, 2020 was collecting on Iranian naval activity. Haze made ground imagery difficult all night.
Key Findings
- First UAP observed at 2143Z: unidentified aerial phenomenon at unknown altitude with bearing 080 True from grid 39RWK
- Second UAP observed at 2148Z (5 minutes later): additional UAP traveling northwest in the same vicinity (39RWK)
- Both observations made via FMV (Full Motion Video) sensor
- Aircraft at FL220 (22,000 feet), heading 110T, speed 105-107 KIAS during observations
- Guard call received from Iranian Air Defense at 1012Z (professional tone, standard response, no mission impact)
- Haze precluded IMINT collection during the mission (weather note)
- Also conducted UUV (Unmanned Underwater Vehicle) search during open water scans with no identification found
- Aircraft equipped with ANDASA4 targeting pod, AH_GMESH_VORTEX avionics
Page Extractions 7 pages
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classificationredacted (declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026)
page_descriptionMISREP 5039166 cover page with narrative summary, administrative classification data, and operational details.
dates
- 2026-03-16 | Declassification date
- 2045-03-01 | Declassification date (YYYYMMDD: 20450301)
- 2026-03-16 | Report approval date
people
- MG Richard A. Harrison | Major General, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff | declassifier
- DGS | [rank/role unclear] | tasking authority
organizations
- USCCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command
- 482 ATKS | Military unit (originator)
- ACC | Major Command (MAJCOM)
- AIR OPERATIONS CENTER | 609th
locations
- OKAS | [military installation, takeoff point]
- STRAIT OF HORMUZ | geographic region
- GULF OF OMAN | geographic region
- ARABIAN GULF | geographic region
observationsTakeoff from OKAS at 0608Z; landing from LRE at 0939Z to 0133Z; supported NAVCENT for operation in Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman; UAP observed; Guardcall received at 2143Z; UAP observed at 2148Z; UAP observed at 0122Z; mission cleared to RTB at 0211; handed back to LRE at 0250Z; landed at OKAS; FMV was exploited by DGS for 20.42 mission hours; 1 IMIT hours, 1 IMIT tasking prosecuted, 16.2 hours, 1 IMIT tasking prosecuted, 2 total taskings prosecuted
references
- GUARDCALL LINE 1 | UAP encounter documentation
- OBS LINE 1 | UAP observation documentation
- OBS LINE 2 | UAP observation documentation
redactions
- [Red bar at top of page covering agency/unit information]
- [Red bar covering classification level]
- [Red boxes throughout narrative covering specific times and details]
- [Box covering operation name]
- [Box covering MSNID information]
- [Large red bar at bottom of page]
quotes"TOOK OFF FROM OKAS. AT 0608Z, [redacted] HANDED OVER FROM THE LRE. FROM 0939Z TO 0133Z [redacted] FROM 1015Z TO 0112Z. [redacted] SUPPORTED NAVCENT FOR OPERATION [redacted] IVO ARABIAN GULF, STRAIT OF HORMUZ AND GULF OF OMAN. SEE ISR LINE 1. AT 1012Z [redacted] RECEIVED A GUARDCALL. SEE GUARDCALL LINE 1. AT 2143Z. [redacted] OBSERVED A UAP. SEE OBS LINE 1. AT 2148Z [redacted] OBSERVED A UAP. SEE OBS LINE 2. AT 0122Z [redacted] WAS CLEARED TO RTB. AT 0211. [redacted] HANDED BACK TO THE LRE. AT 0250Z. [redacted] LANDED AT OKAS. FMV WAS EXPLOITED BY DGS. 20.42 MISSION HOURS, 1 IMIT HOURS, 1 IMIT TASKING PROSECUTED, 16.2 [redacted] HOURS, 1 [redacted] TASKING PROSECUTED, 2 TOTAL TASKINGS PROSECUTED" | Narrative section
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionAdministrative details listing tasking order, mission type, personnel contacts (POC, QC, APPROVER, INGEST) with ranks, units, and redacted contact information.
organizations
- AIR FORCE | Service branch
- 482 ATKS | Military unit (POC's unit)
- 432 AEW | Wing assignment (POC)
- 12 AF PAROC | Military unit (QC)
- 379 AEW | Wing assignment (APPROVER)
- 609 CAOC | Operations Center (APPROVER)
people
- [Full Name redacted: "6. (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)"] | SrA (Senior Airman) | 482 ATKS, 432 AEW | POC
- [Full Name redacted: "3.5c, (b)(6)"] | Ctr (Captain) | 12 AF PAROC | QC
- [Full Name redacted: "5c,(b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)"] | TSgt (Technical Sergeant) | Unavailable | APPROVER, Wing 379 AEW, 609 CAOC
observations
- Tasking Order (ATO): EX
- Mission Type: AREC (Airborne Reconnaissance)
- ATO Mission Number: redacted
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
redactions
- [Red bar at top of page]
- ATO Mission Number
- POC full name and contact details (phone, email)
- QC full name and contact details (phone, email)
- APPROVER full name and contact details (email, phone number shows "FOIA Exemption(b)(8)")
- INGEST line (entire section redacted)
- [Red bar at bottom of page]
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionAircraft equipment (ACEQUIP) specification page listing radar, warning, and countermeasure systems, weapons, and avionics configurations.
observations
- Aircraft Callsign: redacted
- Radar Name or Destination: none listed (-)
- Radar Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- RWR Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- MWS Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- MWS Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- IRCM Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- IRCM Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- ECM Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- ECM Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- CMD Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- Chaff Designator: none listed (-)
- Num Chaff or Cartridges: none listed (-)
- Flare Designator: none listed (-)
- Num Flares: none listed (-)
- Towed Decoy Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- Towed Decoy Software Load or Mission Data: none listed (-)
- Num Towed Decoys: none listed (-)
- Type of Radar-Guided AAM: none listed (-)
- Num Radar-Guided AAM: none listed (-)
- Type of IR-Guided AAM: none listed (-)
- Num IR-Guided AAM: none listed (-)
- Gun Name or Designator: none listed (-)
- Num Gun Rounds: none listed (-)
- Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: 1.4(a)
- TGT Pod Name or Designator: ANDASA4
- Additional Avionics: AH_GMESH_VORTEX
- Data Link: none listed (-)
redactions
- [Red bar at top of page]
- Aircraft Callsign (marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom of page with 3.5c (b)(6)]
- [Red bar at very bottom of page]
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionTimeline section detailing takeoff, landing, on-station, and ISR mission times with dates, callsigns, and sensor information.
dates
- 2020-11-03 06:00Z | Takeoff time DTG
- 2020-11-03 00:00Z | Last Land Time
- 2020-11-03 00:00Z | Last Engine Shutdown Time
- 2020-11-03 06:18Z | Time On Station DTG
- 2020-11-02 10:15Z | Time-on Station DTG (ISR)
- 2020-11-03 01:15Z | Time-off Station DTG (ISR)
observations
- Last Land Location (ICAO Code): OKAS
- Last Land Time: 030250:00ZNOV20
- Last Engine Shutdown Time: 030300:00ZNOV20
- Total Mission Time: 20 hours 42 minutes
- Gentext/Additional Details (Landing): none listed (-)
- Number of Aircraft: 1
- Asset Type (Aircraft): redacted (marked 1.4a, (b)(6), 1.4c)
- Aircraft Tail Number: redacted (marked 1.4a, (b)(6), 1.4c)
- Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): OKAS
- Takeoff Time DTG: 020608:00ZNOV20
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes): none listed (-)
- Gentext/Additional Details (Takeoff): none listed (-)
- Mission Canceled: none listed (-)
- Callsign (On Station): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- JTAR Number: none listed (-)
- Killbox (Location): none listed (-)
- Mission Type (On Station): AREC
- JTAC Callsign: none listed (-)
- Gentext/Additional Details (On Station): none listed (-)
- Did not Arrive On Station: none listed (-)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Msn Type: AREC
- Primary Sensor: ANDASA4
- Gentext: none listed (-)
redactions
- [Red bar at top of page]
- Callsign (Takeoff section, marked 1.4a)
- Asset Type (marked 1.4a, (b)(6), 1.4c)
- Aircraft Tail Number (marked 1.4a, (b)(6), 1.4c)
- Callsign (On Station section, marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR section, marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionISR mission details including sensor information, gentext narrative of UAP observations, asset utilization, weather conditions, and off-station times.
dates
- 2020-11-03 10:15Z | Arrival on station
- 2020-11-03 10:12Z | Guardcall received, UAP observation initiated
- 2020-11-03 10:15Z to 19:10Z | Scans conducted in Arabian Gulf
- 2020-11-03 21:43Z | UAP observed (OBS LINE 1)
- 2020-11-03 21:48Z | UAP observed (OBS LINE 2)
- 2020-11-03 19:10Z to 22:10Z | Open water scans, UUV search conducted
- 2020-11-03 22:10Z to 01:13Z | Scans in Arabian Gulf
- 2020-11-03 01:12Z | Cleared off tasking and RTB
- 2020-11-03 03:00Z | Time Off Station
observations
- Sensors Available: AHGMESH
- Tasking Type: PLANNED
- Tasking or Request Number (JTAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): none listed (-)
- BE Number (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- Tasked Start Point: 39RUP (followed by redacted text marked 1.4a)
- Activity Description: ISR
- FMV or Image File Name (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- Supported Unit: NAVCENT
- Supported Operation: redacted (marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- Precord Time: 24 HOURS
- Precord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY
- Weather: (U) HAZE PRECLUDED IMIT COLLECTION
- Intel Gap Filled: No
- Gentext: none listed (-)
- Time Off Station DTG: 030113:00ZNOV20
- Total Time On Station: 18 hours 55 minutes
locations
- ARABIAN GULF (AG) | target deck location for scans
- PORTS | referenced for characterization activity
observations_uapCoordinated with NAVCENT 24 hours prior to take off; precord was satisfactory. At 1015Z arrived on station for operation; characterized IRIR/RGCN vessels, UAS activity outside ports, and to establish baseline pattern of life at 1012Z received a guardcall; from 1015Z to 1910Z conducted scans (AW target deck in Arabian Gulf). At 2143Z observed a UAP (OBS LINE 1). At 2148Z observed a UAP (OBS LINE 2); from 1910Z to 2210Z conducted open water scans (SO UUV, no identification of UUV was found). From 2210Z to 0113Z conducted scans (AW target deck in Arabian Gulf). At 0112Z was cleared off tasking and returned to base (RTB).
quotes"COORDINATED WITH NAVCENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. PRECORD WAS SATISFACTORY. AT 1015Z [redacted] ARRIVED ON STATION [for operation redacted] TO CHARACTERIZE IRIR/RGCN VESSELS, UAS ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF PORTS, AND TO ESTABLISH BASELINE PATTERN OF LIFE. AT 1012Z [redacted] RECEIVED A GUARDCALL. SEE GUARDCALL LINE 1. FROM 1015Z TO 1910Z [redacted] CONDUCTED SCANS (AW THE TARGET DECK IN THE ARABIAN GULF (AG)). AT 2143Z, [redacted] OBSERVED A UAP. SEE OBS LINE 1. AT 2148Z [redacted] OBSERVED A UAP. SEE OBS LINE 2. FROM 1910Z TO 2210Z, [redacted] CONDUCTED OPEN WATER SCANS (SO UUV, NO IDENTIFICATION OF UUV WAS FOUND. FROM 2210Z TO 0113Z, [redacted] CONDUCTED SCANS (AW THE TARGET DECK IN THE ARABIAN GULF (AG)). AT 0112Z [redacted] WAS CLEARED OFF TASKING AND RETURNED TO BASE (RTB)" | Gentext/ISR narrative
redactions
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- Tasked Start Point (marked 1.4a)
- Gentext narrative contains multiple redacted sections (marked 1.4a)
- Supported Operation name (marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
- [Red bar at very bottom of page]
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionFirst guardcall and first UAP observation (OBS LINE 1) with aircraft positions, altitudes, headings, and detailed observation description.
dates
- 2020-11-02 12:00Z | Guardcall DTG
- 2020-11-02 21:43Z | Observation DTG (first UAP observation)
locations
- 39RUN (coordinates redacted) | Aircraft location during guardcall
- 39RWK (coordinates redacted) | Aircraft location during first UAP observation
observations
- Aircraft Callsign (Guardcall): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Ground Station Callsign: redacted (marked 1.4c, 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location (Guardcall): 39RUN (followed by redacted coordinates marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Heading (Guardcall): M 068
- Aircraft Altitude (Guardcall): FL 210
- Aircraft Airspeed (Guardcall): none listed (-)
- Number of Calls Noted (from the Same Agency): 1
- Guardcall Tone: PROFESSIONAL
- Aircraft Callsign (Observation): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location (Observation): 39RWK (followed by redacted coordinates marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Heading (Observation): 110 T
- Aircraft Altitude (Observation): FL220
- Aircraft Airspeed (Observation): 105 KIAS
- Relative Bearing or Clock Position: none listed (-)
- Range: none listed (-)
- Killbox & Keypad: none listed (-)
- Observed Activity Location: 39RWK (followed by redacted text marked 1.4a)
- Observed Activity Description: UAP
- Method of Observation: FMV (Full Motion Video)
observations_uap_1:
detailsObservation time 2143Z: At 2143Z observed 1X unidentified aerial phenomenon two 39RWK at altitude unknown with a bearing of 080 T.
observations_uap_2:
detailsObservation time 2143Z: At 2143Z observed IX unidentified aerial phenomenon TWO 39RWK at altitude unknown with a bearing of 080 T.
assessments"NO IMPACT TO THE MISSION" | Response to guardcall regarding Iranian air defense orders
quotes
- "AT 1012Z [redacted] WAS HAILED ON GUARD [redacted] FREQ BY IRANIAN AIR DEFENSE. ORDERS GIVEN: STANDARD CALL I [redacted] RESPONDED WITH STANDARD RESPONSE 1. NO IMPACT TO THE MISSION" | Gentext/Guardcall
- "AT 2143Z, [redacted] OBSERVED 1X UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON TWO 39RWK AT ALTITUDE UNKNOWN WITH A BEARING OF 080 T." | Gentext/Observation
redactions
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- Aircraft Callsign (Guardcall, marked 1.4a)
- Ground Station Callsign (marked 1.4c, 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location coordinates (marked 1.4a)
- Gentext/Guardcall contains redacted text regarding frequency and Iranian air defense (marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (Observation, marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location coordinates (Observation, marked 1.4a, redacted)
- Observed Activity Location coordinates (marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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classificationDeclassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCCENTCOM Chief of Staff on 16 March 2026
page_descriptionSecond UAP observation (OBS LINE 2) with aircraft position, altitude, heading, airspeed, and observation description.
dates2020-11-02 21:48Z | Observation DTG (second UAP observation)
locations39RWK (coordinates redacted) | Aircraft location during second UAP observation
observations
- Observation DTG: 022148:00ZNOV20
- Aircraft Callsign: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location: 39RWK (followed by redacted coordinates marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- Aircraft Heading: 110 T
- Aircraft Altitude: FL220
- Aircraft Airspeed: 107 KIAS
- Relative Bearing or Clock Position: none listed (-)
- Range: none listed (-)
- Killbox & Keypad: none listed (-)
- Observed Activity Location: 39RWK (followed by redacted coordinates marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- Observed Activity Description: UAP
- Method of Observation: FMV (Full Motion Video)
- Weather: none listed (-)
observations_uapAt 2148Z observed an additional UAP traveling NW IVO 39RWK (location redacted).
quotes"AT 2148Z, [redacted] OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL UAP TRAVELING NW IVO 39RWK (coordinates redacted)" | Gentext/Observation
redactions
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- Aircraft Callsign (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Location coordinates (marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- Observed Activity Location coordinates (marked (b)(1), 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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