Extracted text — DOW-UAP-D27, Mission Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023

Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison
USCENTCOM Chief of Staff
Declassified on: 24 October 2025
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Narrative
AT 2100Z, (b)(1)1.4a
TOOK OFF FROM OMAM VIA SLR.
(b)(1)1.4a
PROCEEDED TO
FRAGGED TASKING.
AT 1822Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
WAS 7-LINED.
(b)(1)1.4a
DID NOT ARRIVE ON-STATION DUE TO WX RTB (SEE
ON/OFF STATION 1).
AT 2256Z,
(b)(1)1.4a CONDUCTED A NON-INTERFERENCE BASIS TASKING (SEE NIB 1).
AT 0444Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
CONDUCTED A NON-INTERFERENCE BASIS TASKING (SEE NIB 2).
AT 0457Z, DURING RTB (b)(1)1.4a DETECTED 1X UAP (SEE UAP 1).
AT 0405Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
RETURNED TO BASE. AT 0713Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
CONDUCTED SLR AND LANDED AT
OMAM. 10:13 MISSION HOURS.
(S/RELIDO)
Mission Narrative
Admin
CLASSIFICATION
Classification:
Associated Caveats:
Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MS
Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20490606
OPERATION
Operation: ENDURING SENTINEL
Domain: AIR
Operations Center: 609th
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Major Command (MAJCOM): AFSOC
Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM
MSGID
Report Type: MISREP
Originator (Unit or Squadron): 3 SOS
Submit Date:
MSNID
Tasking Order (ATO): DK
Mission Type: ISR
ATO Mission Number:
(b)(1)1.4a
Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES
Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE
Poc
POC
Rank: SrA
Full₃
Name:
Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
Unit: Unavailable
Wing: 27 SOW
Phone Numbero IA Exemption (b)(6)
Email:
3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
Service: Air Force
Operations Center: 609 CAOC
QC
Rank: A1C
Full Nandea
Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
Unit: 56 SOIS
Wing: 27 SOW
Phone Number IA Exemption (b)(6)
Email:
3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
Service: Air Force
Operations Center: 609 AOC Det 1
APPROVER
3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
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Rank: SrA
Full Name: Exemptions (b)(3), 30b, (b)(6)
Unit: Unavailable
Wing: 379 AEW
Phone Number:
FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
Email:
3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
Service: Air Force
Operations Center: 609 CAOC
INGEST
Rank:
Full Name:
Unit:
Wing:
Phone Number:
Email:
Service:
Operations Center:
ACEQUIP
ACEQUIP
(b)(1)1.4a
Aircraft Callsign:
Radar Name or Destination:
Radar Software Load or Mission Data:
Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Name or Designator:
RWR Software Load or Mission Data:
MWS Name or Designator:
MWS Software Load or Mission Data:
IRCM Name or Designator:
IRCM Software Load or Mission Data:
ECM Name or Designator:
ECM Software Load or Mission Data:
CMD Name or Designator:
Chaff Designator:
Num Chaff or Cartridges:
Flare Designator:
Num Flares:
Towed Decoy Name or Designator:
Towed Decoy Software Load or Mission Data:
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Num Towed Decoys:
Type of Radar-Guided AAM:
Num Radar-Guided AAM:
Type of IR-Guided AAM:
Num IR-Guided AAM:
Gun Name or Designator:
Num Gun Rounds:
Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each:
TGT Pod Name or Designator: AN/DAS-1
Additional Avionics: AH/GMESH/SF
Data Link: LINK 16
Gentext:
Timeline
Takeoff
Callsign: (b)(1)1.4a
Number of Aircraft: 1
Asset Type (Aircraft):)1.4a.(b)(1.4g
Aircraft Tail Number(s): 4a, (b)(1)1.4g
Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): OMAM
Takeoff Time DTG: 062100:00ZJUN24
Mode 3 (IFF Codes): 34563
Gentext/Additional Details:
Mission Canceled:
Landing
Last Land Location (ICAO Code): OMAM
Last Land Time: 070713:00ZJUN24
Last Engine Shutdown Time: 070723:00ZJUN24
Total Mission Time: 10 hours 13 minutes
Gentext/Additional Details:
On Station
Time On Station DTG:
Callsign: (b)(1)1.4a
JTAR Number: -
Killbox (Location): -
Mission Type: ISR
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JTAC Callsign: ITC
Gentext/Additional Details:
AT 1822Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
WAS 7-LINED. DID NOT ARRIVE ON-STATION DUE TO WX RTB AT 0405Z.
Did not Arrive On Station: On
Off Station
Time Off Station DTG:
Total Time On Station:
Gentext/Additional Details:
NIB
Earliest Time Intelligence of Value: 062256:00ZJUN24
Latest Time Intelligence of Value: 062330:00ZJUN24
NIB ID: -
ISR Support or Effect: FMV
Target Name:
(b)(1)1.4a
Location of Interest (LOI): -
Location (MGRS): 40RGM85(1)1.4a (1)1 4a
Requested Classification of Reports:
SECRETAREL
TO USA, FVEY
Dissemination POCs or Common File: -
EEIs:
A. BEGIN SCANS AT 75NM WEST, NORTH, AND EAST OF SP FOR DHOWS TRANSITING IN
THE DIRECTION OF SP
B. PROVIDE SITREP WITH FLAG STATUS, FLAG, OR NO FLAG VISIBLE AND COUNTRY OF
FLAG (IF POSSIBLE), COORDINATES AND OBSERVED ACTIVITY.
C. CALL OUT ANY IDENTIFIABLE EQUIPMENT, COMMS EQUIPMENT, PERSONS WEAPONS,
CARGO ON BOARD TO INCLUDE CANCAS COVERED ITEMS
GENTEXT/NIB
Gentext:
UPON ARRIVAL TO SP AT 2256Z, (b)(1)1.4a OBSERVED NO PERSONNEL OR VEHICLE ACTIVITY.
BETWEEN 2257Z-2330Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
CONDUCTED SCANS IVO THE SP AND PROVIDED CALLS ON
ANY DHOW ACTIVITY. ITC INTENT MET.
UAP
Initial Contact DTG: 070457:00ZJUN24
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UAP Event Type: UAP Incident
UAP Maneuverability Observations: FLYING STRAIGHT JUST OVER THE WATER AT SPEED
OF 140KNOTS
UAP Response to Observer Actions: NO CHANGE
MDS Type / Asset Type: .4a, (b)(1)1.4g
Tail Number: 1.4a, (b)(1)1.4g
Friendly Aircraft Location: 4a
Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: 23,999FT
Friendly Aircraft Trajectory: 294
Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign
Friendly Aircraft Speed: 163 KNOTS
Observation Interrogation of UAP (yes/no; if yes list sensor(s) and returns):: NO
Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: -
Friendly Aircraft State:
Training Range (If applicable): N/A
Operational Range: -
UAP Physical State: Solid
Number of UAP Sighted:
UAP Propulsion Means: UNKNOWN
UAP Payload:
UAP Under Intelligent Control (yes/no; if yes, describe):
UAP Signatures: -
UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
UAP RF Frequency: -
UAP RF Duration: -
UAP Event Serial Number: 060457ZJUN2024-CENTCOM
UAP Effects on Persons: NO
UAP Objects/Material Recovered (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
UAP Effects on Equipment: -
Full Name:
FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6)
Rank/Grade: E-4
Email:
3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
Phone Number (VOSIP/S/EE)ROIA Exemption (b)(6)
Observer Engagement of UAP (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
First Coordinate: 40RFM60(1)1)1.48)(1)1. 4a
First Seen Radius:
Last Accuracy: Estimated
Last Coordinate: 40QFM9B(1)1. (1)1 4a
Last Seen Radius: 5
Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated
Kinetic Altitude: -
Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated
Kinetic Depth: -
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Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated
Kinetic Velocity: 140 KNOTS
Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated
Kinetic Trajectory: -
UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 070457:00ZJUN24
UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO
UAP Anomalous Characteristics/ Behaviors:
First Accuracy: Precise
Call Sign: (b)(1)1.4a
UAP First Seen Location:
UAP Last Seen Location:
UAP Altitude, Depth, Velocity, and Trajectory (indicate estimated or measured):
GENTEXT/UAP
UAP Description (e.g., size, shape, color, markings, recognizable features):
GLOWING HOT SPHERICAL UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT WITH A VERTICAL UNWAVERING
CYLINDRICAL POLE/BAR ATTACHED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OBJECT POSS REFLECTION
FROM THE OBJECT IN THE WATER, MOVING AT 140KNOTS
Gentext (UAP Event Description):
(SECRET/NOFORN)
DURING RTB AT 0457Z, (b)(1)1.4a OBSERVED 1X UAP WHILE TRANSITING OVER
40RFM60 (1)1. (1)1 FLYING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 23,999FT MSL AND SPEED OF 163KTS.
NIB
Earliest Time Intelligence of Value: 070444:00ZJUN24
Latest Time Intelligence of Value: 070548:00ZJUN24
NIB ID: -
ISR Support or Effect: FMV
Target Name:
(b)(1)1.4a
Location of Interest (LOI): -
Location (MGRS): 40RFM63)(1)1.4 (1)1 4a
Requested Classification of Reports: SECRETAREL
Dissemination POCs or Common File: -
EEIs: (CECRET/REL
A. BEGIN SCANS AT 75NM WEST, NORTH, AND EAST OF SP FOR DHOWS TRANSITING IN
THE DIRECTION OF SP
B. PROVIDE SITREP WITH FLAG STATUS, FLAG, OR NO FLAG VISIBLE AND COUNTRY OF
FLAG (IF POSSIBLE), COORDINATES AND OBSERVED ACTIVITY.
C. CALL OUT ANY IDENTIFIABLE EQUIPMENT, COMMS EQUIPMENT, PERSONS WEAPONS,
CARGO ON BOARD TO INCLUDE CANCAS COVERED ITEMS
3.5c. FOIA Exemption (b)(6)
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TO USA,
GENTEXT/NIB
Gentext:
(SECRET/REL
UPON ARRIVAL TO SP AT 0444Z, (b)(1)1.4a OBSERVED NO PERSONNEL OR VEHICLE ACTIVITY.
BETWEEN 0445Z-0548Z,
(b)(1)1.4a
CONDUCTED SCANS IVO THE SP AND PROVIDED CALLS ON
ANY DHOW ACTIVITY. ITC INTENT MET.
TO USA,
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