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USAF MISREP with narrative heavily redacted. Operation Inherent Resolve.
Analysis
The object outran the aircraft. At 1405Z on July 14, 2024, over the Gulf of Aden, the 124th Attack Squadron crew spotted a UAP on a straight northwest heading at low altitude. It was faster than their own airspeed. They pursued it until the distance grew too great to maintain contact. First seen at grid 38P MT 53, last seen at 38P MT 22. No propulsion source identified. UAP description section heavily redacted.
Key Findings
- One UAP observed at 1405:17Z on July 14, 2024, at grid coordinates 38P MT 53
- UAP exhibited straight flight path at same altitude as aircraft
- UAP speed was faster than the aircraft's flying speed (specific speed redacted)
- Aircraft followed the UAP until the distance became too far to follow
- UAP trajectory: northwest; altitude: low (estimated)
- Observer assessment: benign
- UAP propulsion: unknown; intelligent control: unknown
- UAP maneuverability observations: straight flight path at same altitude
- First seen at 38P MT 53 (5nm radius); last seen at 38P MT 22 (5nm radius)
- No effects on persons or equipment; no materials recovered
- UAP description section heavily redacted
Page Extractions 8 pages
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doc_typemilitary mission report (MISREP)
classificationsecret/rel to USA, FVEY
page_descriptionFirst page of classified DOD mission report documenting UAP observation and target development operations during mission over Gulf of Aden area - July 2024 timeframe
## Dates
details
- Declassification date: June 2, 2025
- Declassified by: MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier, USCENT COM Chief of Staff
- Declassification recommendation: June 2, 2025
- Mission dates: July 2024
- Takeoff: 140222ZJUL24
- Flight arrival on-station: 140300ZJUL24
- Operational conduct: From 140334ZJUL24 to 140925ZJUL24
- Station time: 1404157JUL24 to 140538ZJUL24
- Target development ISO: 38P MT 51
- Secondary ISO conduct: 38P MT 53
- Tasking/mission conduct: 141041ZJUL24 to 142130ZJUL24
- Return to station: 141042ZJUL24
- Landing: 142259ZJUL24
- Additional tasking: 142238ZJUL24 to 142259ZJUL24
## Document Classification Details
details
- Classification: SECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY
- Associated Caveats: [REDACTED - REL TO USA, FVEY]
- Classification Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES
- Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20490714
## Organizations
details
- Operations Center: 609th
- Major Command (MAJCOM): AFSOC
- Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM
- USCENTCOM (US Central Command)
## Operational Details
details
- Operation: OPERATION [REDACTED - 1.4a]
- Domain: AIR
- Misrep ID: 10194673
- Declassification reference: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072
## Narrative Summary - Tail Information
details
- Tail number: [REDACTED - 1.4a]
- Aircraft took off from [REDACTED - 1.4a] at 140222ZJUL24
- Arrived on-station at 140300ZJUL24
- Utilized [REDACTED - 1.4a] throughout mission between Handover and Handback
- From 140334ZJUL24 to 140925ZJUL24 conducted target development ISO NAVCENT IVO 38P MT 51
- Observed IX UAP at 1405157JUL24 IVO 38P MT 53
- From 1404157JUL24 to 142130ZJUL24 conducted target development ISO AFCENT IVO 38P MT 24
- Called off station at 142142ZJUL24
- Handed back to the [REDACTED - 1.4a] at 142238ZJUL24 and landed at 142259ZJUL24
- Full motion video was exploited
- Mission hours: [REDACTED - 1.4a]
- Targets prosecuted: 1
## Retasking
details
- From 141041ZJUL24 to 142130ZJUL24
- Conducted target development ISO OP [REDACTED - 1.4a] IVO 38P MV 24
## References
details
- Source reference: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072
- Classification: SECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY
- Date: 06/02/2025 000001
- Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO/PA
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionAdministrative details including command structure, MSGID, MSNID, and personnel contacts (POC, QC, APPROVER).
organizations
- ACC | Air Combat Command (MAJCOM)
- USCCENTCOM | U.S. Central Command (COCOM)
- 124 ATKS | Originating unit
- 132 Wing | POC wing assignment
- 432 AEW | QC wing assignment
- 379 AEW | APPROVER wing assignment
- 609 CAOC | POC/APPROVER operations center
people
- [Full Name redacted: "3.5c (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)"] | Rank redacted (3.5c, (b)(6)) | 124 ATKS, 132 Wing | POC
- [Full Name redacted: "3.5c, (b)(6)"] | Rank redacted (3.5c, (b)(6)) | redacted unit (marked 1.4a), 432 AEW | QC
- [Full Name redacted: "3.5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)"] | Rank redacted (3.5c, (b)(6)) | Unavailable, 379 AEW | APPROVER
observations
- Major Command (MAJCOM): ACC
- Combatant Command (COCOM): USCCENTCOM
- Report Type: MISREP
- Originator (Unit or Squadron): 124 ATKS
- Submit Date: none listed (-)
- Tasking Order (ATO): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Mission Type: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- ATO Mission Number: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
- Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
- POC Rank: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- POC Unit: 124 ATKS
- POC Wing: 132 Wing
- POC Phone Number: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- POC Email: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- POC Service: Air Force
- POC Operations Center: Other
- QC Rank: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Unit: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- QC Wing: 432 AEW
- QC Phone Number: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Email: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Service: Air Force
- QC Operations Center: Other
- APPROVER Rank: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Unit: Unavailable
- APPROVER Wing: 379 AEW
- APPROVER Phone Number: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Email: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Service: Air Force
- APPROVER Operations Center: 609 CAOC
redactions
- Tasking Order (marked 1.4a)
- Mission Type (marked 1.4a)
- ATO Mission Number (marked 1.4a)
- POC Full Name (marked "3.5c (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)")
- POC Rank (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- POC Phone Number (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- POC Email (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Full Name (marked "3.5c, (b)(6)")
- QC Rank (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Unit (marked 1.4a)
- QC Phone Number (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- QC Email (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Full Name (marked "3.5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)")
- APPROVER Rank (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Phone Number (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- APPROVER Email (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- [Red strikethrough at bottom of page]
- [Box marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionAircraft equipment specifications continuation and Timeline section with takeoff and landing information.
observations
- Aircraft Callsign: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Radar Name or Destination: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Callsign (Takeoff): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Number of Aircraft: 1
- Asset Type (Aircraft): redacted (marked 4.4a, 1.4h)
- Aircraft Tail Number(s): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Takeoff Time DTG: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- [Redacted section marked 1.4g]
- Gentext/Additional Details (Takeoff): none listed (-)
- Mission Canceled: none listed (-)
- Last Land Location (ICAO Code): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Last Land Time: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Last Engine Shutdown Time: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Total Mission Time: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Gentext/Additional Details (Landing): none listed (-)
- Time-on Station DTG: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Time-off Station DTG: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Msn Type: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Primary Sensor: FMV
redactions
- Aircraft Callsign (marked 1.4a)
- Radar Name and large section marked 1.4g
- Air-to-Ground Wpn information (marked 1.4a)
- Callsign (Takeoff, marked 1.4a)
- Asset Type (marked 4.4a, 1.4h)
- Aircraft Tail Number (marked 1.4a)
- Takeoff Location (marked 1.4a)
- Takeoff Time DTG (marked 1.4a)
- Last Land Location (marked 1.4a)
- Last Land Time (marked 1.4a)
- Last Engine Shutdown Time (marked 1.4a)
- Total Mission Time (marked 1.4a)
- Time-on Station DTG (marked 1.4a)
- Time-off Station DTG (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR, marked 1.4a)
- Msn Type (marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionISR mission parameters, sensors available, tasking information, gentext narrative of first ISR tasking, asset utilization, and weather conditions.
dates
- 2024-07-14 03:00Z | Time on station
- 2024-07-14 | Precoord time (124 minutes before takeoff)
locations38P MT 51 | Target area for ISR
observations
- Sensors Available: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Tasking Type: Planned
- Tasking or Request Number (JTAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): NAVCENT / OPERATION (with redacted text marked 1.4a)
- BE Number (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- Tasked Start Point: 38P MT 51 (redacted coordinates marked 1.4a and 1.4a)
- Activity Description: ISR
- FMV or Image File Name (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- EEIs Observed: none listed (-)
- Number of EEIs: none listed (-)
- Global Campaign Plan: none listed (-)
- Supported Unit: NAVCENT
- Supported Operation: OPERATION (redacted, marked 1.4a)
- Precord Time: 124 MINUTES
- Precord Effectiveness: EXCELLENT
- Weather: (S//REL TO USA, FVEY) (strikethrough text) WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR
- Tasker: none listed (-)
- Intel Gap Filled?: none listed (-)
- Gentext: (S//REL TO USA, FVEY) (redacted, marked 1.4a) COORDINATED WITH NAVCENT 124 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. PRECOORDINATION WAS EXCELLENT DUE TO RECEIVING MISSION PRODUCTS 124 MINUTES BEFORE TAKE OFF. (redacted, marked 1.4a) ARRIVED ON TARGET AT 140334ZJUL24 FOR OPERATION (redacted, marked 1.4a) IVO 38P MT 51 (redacted) (marked 1.4a, redacted, 1.4a). OBSERVED 1X UAP AT 1405:17ZJUL24 IVO 38P MT 53 (marked 1.4a) (marked 1.4a) (SEE UAP 1). AT 140925ZJUL24 (redacted, marked 1.4a) WAS CLEARED OFF TARGET AND PROCEEDED TO NEXT TASKING.
- Time On Station DTG: 140300:00ZJUL24
- Callsign (On Station): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- JTAR Number: none listed (-)
redactions
- Sensors Available (marked 1.4a)
- Tasking or Request Number contains redacted text (marked 1.4a)
- Tasked Start Point coordinates (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Supported Operation name (marked 1.4a)
- Weather status (marked with strikethrough)
- Gentext contains multiple redacted sections (marked 1.4a, 1.4a, 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Callsign (On Station, marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionOn-station details continuation, off-station timeline, second ISR tasking parameters and asset utilization, with weather and effectiveness notes.
dates2024-07-14 | Mission events
observations
- Killbox (Location): none listed (-)
- Mission Type: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- JTAC Callsign: none listed (-)
- Gentext/Additional Details (On Station): none listed (-)
- Did not Arrive On Station: none listed (-)
- Time Off Station DTG: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Total Time On Station: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- Gentext/Additional Details (Off Station): none listed (-)
- Time-on Station DTG (ISR): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Time-off Station DTG (ISR): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR): redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Msn Type: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Primary Sensor: FMV
- Sensors Available: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Tasking Type: Dynamic
- Tasking or Request Number (JTAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): AFCENT / OPERATION (with redacted text marked 1.4a)
- BE Number (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- Tasked Start Point: 38P MV 24 (redacted coordinates marked 1.4a and 1.4a)
- Activity Description: ISR
- FMV or Image File Name (If NTISR): none listed (-)
- EEIs Observed: none listed (-)
- Number of EEIs: none listed (-)
- Global Campaign Plan: none listed (-)
- Supported Unit: AFCENT
- Supported Operation: OPERATION (redacted, marked 1.4a)
- Precord Time: 30 MINUTES
- Precord Effectiveness: EXCELLENT
- Weather: (S//REL TO USA, FVEY) (strikethrough text) WEATHER DID NOT PREVENTED IMINT
- Tasker: none listed (-)
- Intel Gap Filled?: none listed (-)
- Gentext: (S//REL TO USA, FVEY) (redacted, marked 1.4a) COORDINATED WITH AFCENT 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RETASKING. PRECOORDINATION WAS EXCELLENT DUE TO RECEIVING MISSION PRODUCTS 30 MINUTES BEFORE RETASKING. (redacted, marked 1.4a) ARRIVED ON TARGET AT (redacted, marked 1.4a) FOR OPERATION (redacted, marked 1.4a) IVO 38P MV 24 (redacted marked 1.4a) (marked 1.4a) NSTR. AT 1421:30ZJUL24, (redacted, marked 1.4a) WAS CLEARED OFF TARGET AND RETURNED TO BASE.
redactions
- Mission Type (marked 1.4a)
- Time Off Station DTG (marked 1.4a)
- Total Time On Station (marked 1.4g)
- Time-on Station DTG (ISR, marked 1.4a)
- Time-off Station DTG (ISR, marked 1.4a)
- Aircraft Callsign (ISR, marked 1.4a)
- Msn Type (marked 1.4a)
- Sensors Available (marked 1.4a)
- Tasking or Request Number contains redacted text (marked 1.4a)
- Tasked Start Point coordinates (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Supported Operation (marked 1.4a)
- Weather (marked with strikethrough)
- Gentext contains multiple redacted sections (marked 1.4a)
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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doc_typereport
classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionUAP observation details including event type, maneuverability, observer assessment, physical characteristics, coordinates, and observer information.
dates2024-07-14 14:05:17Z | Initial contact DTG (UAP)
locations
- 38P MT 53 (coordinates redacted, marked 1.4a and 1.4a) | First coordinate
- 38P MT 22 (coordinates redacted, marked 1.4a and 1.4a) | Last coordinate
observations
- Initial Contact DTG: 140517:00ZJUL24
- UAP Event Type: UAP Incident
- UAP Maneuverability Observations: STRAIGHT FLIGHT PATH AT SAME ALTI
- UAP Response to Observer Actions: UNKNOWN
- MDS Type / Asset Type: redacted (marked 4.4a, 1.4h)
- Tail Number: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Friendly Aircraft Location: 38P MT 64 (redacted coordinates marked 1.4a and 1.4a)
- Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- Friendly Aircraft Trajectory: ALL
- Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign
- Friendly Aircraft Speed: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- Observation Interrogation of UAP (yes/no; if yes list sensor(s) and returns): NO
- Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: none listed (-)
- Friendly Aircraft State: none listed (-)
- Training Range (If applicable): none listed (-)
- Operational Range: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- UAP Physical State: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- Number of UAP Sighted: none listed (-)
- UAP Propulsion Means: UNKNOWN
- UAP Payload: none listed (-)
- UAP Under Intelligent Control (yes/no; if yes, describe): UNKNOWN
- UAP Signatures: redacted (marked 1.4g)
- UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials (yes/no; if yes, describe): UNKNOWN ABOUT ADVANCED CAPABILITIES AND/OR MATERIALS
- UAP RF Frequency: none listed (-)
- UAP RF Duration: none listed (-)
- UAP Event Serial Number: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Effects on Persons: NO
- UAP Objects/Material Recovered (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
- UAP Effects on Equipment: NONE
- Full Name: redacted (marked (b)(3), (b)(6))
- Rank/Grade: TSGT/E-5
- Email: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Phone Number (VOSHIP/STE): redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Observer Engagement of UAP (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
- First Coordinate: 38P MT 53 (redacted, marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- First Seen Radius: 5
- Last Accuracy: Estimated
- Last Coordinate: 38P MT 22 (redacted, marked 1.4a and 1.4a)
- Last Seen Radius: 5
- Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Altitude: LOW
- Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Depth: UNKNOWN
- Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Velocity: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Trajectory: NW
- UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 140517:00ZJUL24
- UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement: redacted (marked 1.4a) FOLLOWED THE UAP TILL THE DISTANCE BECAME TOO FAR TO FOLLOW
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics/Behaviors: UAP'S SPEED WAS FASTER THAN THE [redacted marked 1.4a and 1.4g] FLYING SPEED
redactions
- MDS Type / Asset Type (marked 4.4a, 1.4h)
- Tail Number (marked 1.4a)
- Friendly Aircraft Location (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth (marked 1.4g)
- Friendly Aircraft Speed (marked 1.4g)
- Operational Range (marked 1.4g)
- UAP Physical State (marked 1.4g)
- UAP Signatures (marked 1.4g)
- UAP Event Serial Number (marked 1.4a)
- Full Name (marked (b)(3), (b)(6))
- Email (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Phone Number (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- First Coordinate (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Last Coordinate (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Kinetic Velocity (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Reaction text contains redacted section (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics contains redacted sections (marked 1.4a, 1.4g)
- [Red strikethrough at bottom of page]
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionContinuation of UAP observation with anomalous characteristics, accuracy details, and observer reaction description.
observations
- UAP Objects/Material Recovered: NO
- UAP Effects on Equipment: NONE
- Full Name: redacted (marked (b)(3), (b)(6))
- Rank/Grade: TSGT/E-5
- Email: redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Phone Number (VOSHIP/STE): redacted (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Observer Engagement of UAP: NO
- First Coordinate: 38P MT 53 (redacted, marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- First Seen Radius: 5
- Last Accuracy: Estimated
- Last Coordinate: 38P MT 22 (redacted, marked 1.4a and 1.4a)
- Last Seen Radius: 5
- Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Altitude: LOW
- Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Depth: UNKNOWN
- Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Velocity: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated
- Kinetic Trajectory: NW
- UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 140517:00ZJUL24
- UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement: redacted (marked 1.4a) FOLLOWED THE UAP TILL THE DISTANCE BECAME TOO FAR TO FOLLOW
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics/Behaviors: UAP'S SPEED WAS FASTER THAN THE [redacted marked 1.4a and 1.4g] FLYING SPEED
- First Accuracy: Estimated
- Call Sign: redacted (marked 1.4a)
- UAP First Seen Location: none listed (-)
- UAP Last Seen Location: none listed (-)
- UAP Altitude, Depth, Velocity, and Trajectory (indicate estimated or measured): none listed (-)
observations_gentext_uap
- UAP Description: UAP HAD (redacted strikethrough text) (marked 1.4a)
- Gentext (UAP Event Description): (redacted strikethrough text, marked 1.4a)
redactions
- [Red strikethrough at top of page]
- Full Name (marked (b)(3), (b)(6))
- Email (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- Phone Number (marked 3.5c, (b)(6))
- First Coordinate (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Last Coordinate (marked 1.4a, 1.4a)
- Kinetic Velocity (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Reaction text (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Anomalous Characteristics (marked 1.4a, 1.4g)
- Call Sign (marked 1.4a)
- UAP Description (marked with strikethrough, marked 1.4a)
- Gentext (UAP Event Description) (marked with strikethrough, marked 1.4a)
- [Red strikethrough at bottom of page]
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]
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classificationSECRET/REL TO USA, FVEY, recommended 2 June 2025
page_descriptionFinal page with UAP description and observer event description sections, mostly redacted.
observations
- UAP Description (e.g., size, shape, color, markings, recognizable features): UAP HAD (redacted strikethrough text) (marked 1.4a)
- Gentext (UAP Event Description): (redacted strikethrough text, marked 1.4a)
redactions
- [Red strikethrough at top of page]
- UAP Description contains significant strikethrough/redacted text (marked 1.4a with large redacted text box marked 1.4a)
- Gentext (UAP Event Description) is largely redacted (strikethrough marked 1.4a)
- [Red strikethrough at bottom of page]
- [Box at bottom marked 3.5c (b)(6)]