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Misrep 10194673
Mission from 124 ATKS. Observed 1x UAP at specified coordinates. Conducted target development ISO NAVCENT and AFCENT.
Analysis
At 2153Z on November 9, 2023, something shaped like a bouncy ball came from the south at near co-altitude, held 424 knots for over seven minutes, then dropped altitude to pass safely below the aircraft before continuing until it left sensor range. No emissions. No propulsion signature visible. Just a spherical object doing 488 mph at 170 feet for the length of a short commute. The aircrew was returning to base after a 22-hour ISR mission under Operation INHERENT RESOLVE when they picked it up. The observer assessed it as benign — it wasn't threatening them — but flagged "advanced capabilities" on the report form. The object wasn't under intelligent control, according to the assessment. And yet it adjusted altitude to avoid a collision.
Key Findings
- UAP shaped as a "bouncy ball," observed at 2153Z while aircraft returned to base
- Maintained ~424 knots consistently for at least 7 minutes
- Came from the south at near co-altitude, dropped altitude, passed safely below the aircraft
- Observer assessment: benign; no threat to aircraft or public safety; no effects on aircrew
- "Intelligent control" assessed as "no" — yet object adjusted altitude to avoid aircraft
- "Advanced capabilities" assessed as "yes" due to sustained high speed
- No emissions detected
- Event serial number: 092153ZNOV2023-CENTCOM
- First seen at grid 37DST69 (5nm radius); last seen at grid 37SFT28 (10nm radius)
- Kinetic altitude estimated at 170 feet
Page Extractions 10 pages
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page_descriptionMission narrative for ISR operation with UAP observation documented at 2153Z, including handover procedures and three FMV/SIGINT collection taskings.
dates
- 2023-11 (November 2023, inferred from document title)
- 0217Z | Takeoff time
- 0229Z | Handover from previous asset
- 0355Z | 7-line tasking for second collection area
- 0431Z | Arrival on-station ISR 2
- 0539Z | 7-line tasking for third collection area
- 0805Z | Arrival on-station ISR 3
- 2153Z | UAP observation time
- 1933Z | Return to base
- 2254Z | Handback to previous asset
- 2319Z | Landing time
mission_sequence
- Takeoff at 0217Z from [redacted]
- Handover from previous asset at 0229Z
- Proceeded to fragged (pre-planned) tasking
- Failed to arrive at first on-station location (38S MB 48[redacted]86[redacted]) - See ON/OFF-STATION 1
- Retasked at 0355Z to second location
- Arrived on-station at 0431Z at 37S FU 81[redacted]06[redacted]
- Performed FMV/SIGINT collection (ISR 2)
- Retasked at 0539Z to third location
- Arrived on-station at 0805Z at 38S MB 48[redacted]86[redacted]
- Performed FMV/SIGINT collection (ISR 3)
- UAP observation at 2153Z at 37D ST 69[redacted]07[redacted]
- Returned to base at 1933Z
- Handed back to previous asset at 2254Z
- Landed at 2319Z
- Full motion video exploited by [redacted]
observations
- One Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon observed at 2153Z during mission
- Coordinates: 37D ST 69[redacted]07[redacted]
- Detailed in UAP 1 section
administrative_info
- MISREP: 9381202
- Recommendation by: MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
- Recommended on: 2 June 2025
- FOUO/Privacy Act applies
- Classification: SECRET//NOFORN
- Also marked: SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY in secondary narrative
- Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO/PA
mission_operations
- ISR 2 location: 37S FU 81[redacted]06[redacted]
- ISR 3 location: 38S MB 48[redacted]86[redacted]
- UAP location: 37D ST 69[redacted]07[redacted]
- Data Masked for supported unit/operation (multiple references)
declassification_info
- Document reference: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 06/02/2025 000001
- Released to AARO with FOUO/Privacy Act protections
redactions
- Aircraft callsign | 1.4a (multiple instances)
- Base names | 1.4a
- Grid coordinates | 1.4a
- Asset handover details | 1.4a
- FMV exploitation unit | 1.4a
- Supported unit/operation | DATA MASKED
- Duration/flight time | appears redacted
notes
- Mission involved handover from previous asset (likely another ISR platform)
- Three ISR collection taskings conducted
- First planned location was not reached (retasked to alternate location)
- UAP observed during active ISR mission in Syria
- Full motion video recorded for analysis
- Mission lasted approximately 22 hours (0217Z to 2319Z next day)
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page_descriptionAdministrative page with classification details, operation information, and message ID.
CLASSIFICATION
- Classification: SECRET
- Associated Caveats: NOFORN
- Classification Source: MS
- Declassification Date: 20481109 (2048-11-09)
OPERATION
- Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE
- Domain: AIR
- Operations Center: 609th
- Major Command (MAJCOM): [redacted 1.4a]
- Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM
MSGID
- Report Type: MISREP
- Originator (Unit or Squadron): [redacted 1.4a]
- Submit Date: [blank]
MSNID
- Tasking Order (ATO): [redacted 1.4a]
- Mission Type: ISR
- ATO Mission Number: [redacted 1.4a]
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
POC[redacted 3.5c, (b)(6)]
redactions
- MAJCOM | 1.4a
- Originator unit | 1.4a
- ATO designation | 1.4a
- Mission number | 1.4a
- POC information | 3.5c, (b)(6)
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page_descriptionPersonnel contact information for POC, QC, Approver, and Ingest personnel with extensive FOIA redactions.
POC
- Rank: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Full Name: [3.5c, (b)(3)130b, (b)(6)]
- Unit: Unavailable
- Wing: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Phone Number: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Email: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Service: Air Force
- Operations Center: 609 CAOC
QC
- Rank: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Full Name: [3.5c, (b)(3)130b, (b)(6)]
- Unit: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Wing: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Phone Number: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Email: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Service: Air Force
- Operations Center: Other
APPROVER
- Rank: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Full Name: [3.5c, (b)(3)130b, (b)(6)]
- Unit: Unavailable
- Wing: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Phone Number: [3.5c,(b)(6)]
- Email: [3.5c, (b)(6)]
- Service: Air Force
- Operations Center: 609 CAOC
INGESTAll fields blank/not filled
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page_descriptionACEQUIP and Timeline - Takeoff section with aircraft callsign and asset type redacted.
ACEQUIP
- Aircraft Callsign: [1.4a]
- Gentext: [1.4g - large redacted section]
Timeline - Takeoff:
details
- Callsign: [1.4a]
- Number of Aircraft: 1
- Asset Type (Aircraft): [1.4a, 1.4g]
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page_descriptionTimeline details including landing, on-station arrivals for multiple ISR taskings, November 2023 dates.
Takeoff_Details
- Aircraft Tail Number(s): [1.4a]
- Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): [1.4a]
- Takeoff Time DTG: 090217:00ZNOV23 (9 November 2023 at 0217 UTC)
- Mode 3 (IFF Codes): [1.4a]
- Mission Canceled: [blank]
Landing
- Last Land Location (ICAO Code): [1.4a]
- Last Land Time: [1.4a]
- Last Engine Shutdown Time: [1.4a]
- Total Mission Time: [1.4a]
On_Station_1:
details
- Time On Station DTG: [blank]
- Callsign: [1.4a]
- Mission Type: ISR
- Did not Arrive On Station: On (indicates first tasking location not reached)
On_Station_2:
details
- Time On Station DTG: 090431:00ZNOV23 (9 November 2023 at 0431 UTC)
- Callsign: [1.4a]
- Mission Type: ISR
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page_descriptionISR tasking 2 (first completed) with vehicle observation and target development activity, weather unclassified.
Off_Station_1:
details
- Time Off Station DTG: 090554:00ZNOV23
- Total Time On Station: 1 hour 23 minutes
ISR_Tasking_1:
details
- Time-on Station DTG: 090431:00ZNOV23
- Time-off Station DTG: 090554:00ZNOV23
- Aircraft Callsign: [1.4a]
- Msn Type: [1.4a]
- Primary Sensor: FMV
- Sensors Available: [1.4g]
- Tasking Type: Dynamic
- Tasked Start Point: 37S FU 81 [1.4a]06[1.4a]
- Activity Description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT
- EEIs Observed: Yes (1)
- Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO
Observations
- Upon arrival at 0431Z: No EEI related activity
- At 0528Z: 1X vehicle parked E of COI assessed as probable IMINT match
- At 0539Z: Received new tasking, remained on target until pushing to new coordinates at 0554Z
ISR Asset Utilization
- Supported Unit: [1.4g]
- Supported Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE
- Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY
Weather(UNCLASSIFIED)
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page_descriptionThird ISR tasking with 11+ hour on-station time and clear weather conditions.
WeatherCLEAR WX (UNCLASSIFIED)
Effectiveness
- Intel Gap Filled?: Yes
- Gentext: (UNCLASSIFIED) SATISFACTORY (UNCLASSIFIED)
On_Station_3:
details
- Time On Station DTG: 090805:00ZNOV23
- Mission Type: ISR
- Did not Arrive On Station: [blank]
Off_Station_3:
details
- Time Off Station DTG: 091933:00ZNOV23
- Total Time On Station: 11 hours 28 minutes
ISR_Tasking_3:
details
- Time-on Station DTG: 090805:00ZNOV23
- Time-off Station DTG: 091933:00ZNOV23
- Aircraft Callsign: [1.4a]
- Msn Type: [1.4a]
- Primary Sensor: FMV
- Sensors Available: [1.4g]
- Tasking Type: Dynamic
- Tasked Start Point: 38S MB 48[1.4a]86[1.4a]
- Activity Description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT
- EEIs Observed: Yes
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page_descriptionUSCENTCOM mission report recommendation with ISR asset utilization details, classified sections mostly redacted.
dates2025-06-02 | document approval and recommendation date
peopleMG Brandon R. Tegtmeier | Chief of Staff | USCENTCOM | author/recommender
organizations
- USCENTCOM | military_unit
- INHERENT RESOLVE | military operation
locations
- N Side of building | mentioned in surveillance context
- S Side of residence | mentioned in surveillance context
observationsUpon arrival at 0805Z, 1 white SUV with rear mounted tire observed, assessed as probable vehicle of interest parked on north side; 1 administrative person assessed as probable person of interest internal to building; 6 stop follow-on surveillance conducted from 0805Z-1552Z resulting in EEI-related activity; at 0926Z probable POI and 1 ADM exited south side of residence and entered front left and right of probable VOI; at 0939Z probable match received to 1 ADM who exited south side and entered front right of probable VOI; upon loss of PID, reset at 1632Z with no EEI-related activity observed; at 1719Z 2 previously observed ADMs assessed as possible IMINT match to POI and probable to POI; at 1933Z returned to base without additional EEI to report
assessments
- ISR effectiveness was satisfactory | USCENTCOM
- Intel gap filled: Yes | effectiveness assessment
- Precoord effectiveness: satisfactory | ISR asset utilization
- Weather: clear | conditions assessment
references
- Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO (violent extremist group) | supported campaign
- Operation INHERENT RESOLVE | supported operation
redactions
- Classification marking partially redacted following "Gentext:" label
- Bottom section marked "UAP" with redacted citation 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Supported Unit field contains redacted identifier "1.4g"
- Multiple instances of "[1.4a]" indicating redacted asset designations throughout text
- Multiple instances of "[1.4g]" indicating redacted unit identifier
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classificationSECRET//NOFORN
page_descriptionUAP incident report form with detailed observation parameters, event serial number, and observer information.
dates
- 2025-06-02 | recommendation date
- 2023-11-09T09:21:53Z | initial contact DTG (date-time-group)
- 2023-11-09 | event date
people
- [redacted] | [redacted rank] | [redacted contact] | observer/witness
- MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier | Chief of Staff | USCENTCOM | recommender
organizations
- USCENTCOM | military_unit
- CENTCOM | military command
observationsInitial contact at 092153:00Z NOV23; UAP incident type event; UAP physical state solid; observer assessment benign; UAP traveled approximately 424 knots consistently for at least 7 minutes in the shape of a bouncy ball; first coordinate 37DST69 with 5-nautical-mile radius; last coordinate 37SFT28 with 10-nautical-mile radius; kinetic altitude 170 feet (estimated); friendly aircraft location 37S ET 34 with friendly aircraft trajectory southeast; first seen radius 5 nm, last seen radius 10 nm
assessments
- UAP maneuverability observations: none
- UAP response to observer actions: no
- Observer assessment of UAP: benign
- Observation interrogation of UAP: no
- Third-party observers and/or reporters: none
- UAP propulsion means: unknown
- UAP under intelligent control: no
- UAP advanced capabilities and/or materials: yes, traveled ~424KN consistently for at least 7mins in the shape of a bouncy ball
- UAP RF frequency: none
- UAP effects on persons: no
- UAP objects/material recovered: no
- UAP effects on equipment: none
- Observer engagement of UAP: no
referencesUAP Event Serial Number: 092153ZNOV2023-CENTCOM
redactions
- MDS Type / Asset Type: 1.4a, 1.4g
- Tail Number: 1.4a
- Friendly Aircraft Location: partially redacted coordinates
- Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: 1.4g
- Friendly Aircraft Speed: blank
- Friendly Aircraft State: blank
- Training Range: blank
- Operational Range: blank
- Number of UAP Sighted: blank
- UAP Payload: blank
- UAP Signatures: 1.4g
- Full Name: 3.5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
- Rank/Grade: 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Email: 3.5c, (b)(6)
- Phone Number (VOSIP/STE): 3.5c, (b)(6)
- First Coordinate: partially redacted
- Last Coordinate: partially redacted
- Bottom section: 3.5c, (b)(6)
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page_descriptionContinuation of UAP incident report with detailed kinetic data and comprehensive event description narrative.
dates
- 2025-06-02 | recommendation date
- 2023-11-09T21:53:00Z | UAP date of DoD acquisition, return-to-base time
peopleMG Brandon R. Tegtmeier | Chief of Staff | USCENTCOM | recommender
organizationsUSCENTCOM | military_unit
observationsWhile returning to base at 2153Z, observed 1 probable helicopter (HC) UAP shaped as a bouncy ball coming from the south at near co-altitude; observed the probable UAP drop altitude and safely pass their aircraft while consistently maintaining approximately 424 knots; after 7 minutes of watching, the probable UAP became out of range and carried on return to base; no emissions came from the probable UAP; UAP was not considered a threat to the aircraft or public safety; the UAP had no effects on the aircrew
assessments
- Kinetic velocity: 424 knots
- Kinetic velocity accuracy: estimated
- Kinetic trajectory accuracy: estimated
- UAP reaction to observation, interrogation, engagement: no
- UAP anomalous characteristics/behaviors: N/A
- First accuracy: estimated
- Call sign: 1.4a (redacted)
- UAP first seen location: blank/not provided
- UAP last seen location: blank/not provided
- UAP altitude, depth, velocity, and trajectory: indicates estimated
quotes"WHILE RTB AT 2153Z, [1.4a] OBSERVED 1X PROB HC UAP SHAPED AS A BOUNCY BALL COME FROM THE SOUTH AT NEAR CO-ALT. [1.4a] OBSERVED THE PROB UAP DROP ALTITUDE AND SAFELY PASS THEIR AIRCRAFT WHILE CONSISTANTLY MAINTAINING ~424KN. AFTER 7MIN OF WATCHING, THE PROB UAP BECAME OUT OF RANGE AND [1.4a] CARRIED ON THEIR RTB. NO EMISSIONS CAME FROM THE PROB UAP, UAP WAS NOT CONSIDERED A THREAT TO THE AIRCRAFT OR PUBLIC SAFETY, AND THE UAP HAD NO EFFECTS ON THE AIRCREW." | UAP event description
redactions
- UAP Description: shows as [1.4g], with redacted descriptors
- Gentext (UAP Event Description): aircraft call sign [1.4a] redacted in narrative
- Call Sign: 1.4a
- Bottom section: 3.5c, (b)(6)