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DOW-UAP-D075, Mission Report, Gulf of Aden, July 2024

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DOW-UAP-D075 is a Secret-classified Mission Report (MISREP) submitted by the 124th Attack Squadron (124 ATKS), 132nd Wing, U.S. Air Force, under USCENTCOM, covering an ISR mission flown on July 14, 2024, in the Gulf of Aden. The reporting operator, a Technical Sergeant (E-5), observed a single UAP at 0517Z while conducting target development in support of NAVCENT. The UAP traveled on a straight, level flight path in a northwesterly direction and was tracked until it exceeded observation range. The observer assessed it as benign. No interrogation, engagement, or material recovery occurred, and no effects on personnel or equipment were reported.

The report is notable for the operator's statement that the UAP's speed exceeded that of the observing aircraft, though the aircraft type, its speed, and the UAP's physical description are redacted under FOIA exemption 1.4a/1.4g. The UAP's propulsion, payload, and whether it was under intelligent control are all listed as unknown. The UAP description field in the GENTEXT section is entirely redacted. The document was recommended for release to AARO by USCENTCOM Chief of Staff MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier on June 2, 2025, and carries a declassification date of July 14, 2049.

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Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.

This document is a Mission Report (MISREP), a standardized reporting form the U.S. Military uses to record the circumstances surrounding its operations. U.S. military services often use MISREPs to report Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to AARO. The GENTEXT, or “general text” section of these reports often contains important qualitative, contextual information, distinguishing it from the more quantitative, or numerical, data found elsewhere in the report. A U.S. military operator reported observing one UAP on July 14, 2024. The observer reported that the UAP maintained a “straight flight path at same altitude”. The report notes that the UAP’s “speed was faster than flying speed,” and the operator assessed the object as “benign.” The operator reported following the UAP “till the distance became too far.” All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporter’s subjective interpretation at the time of the event. Such characterizations should not be interpreted as a conclusive indication of the presence or absence of any intrinsic object features or performance characteristics.

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 Misrep 10194673 Narrative SHREL TO USA, EVEY) TAIL NUMBER 1.4a 1.4a 7 TOOK OFF FROM 1.4a _AT 140222ZJUL24 VIA [1.4a AND ARRIVED ON STATION AT 140300ZJUL24. [1.4a UTILIZED 1.4a THROUGHOUT MISSION BETWEEN HANDOVER AND HANDBACK. FROM 140334ZJUL24 TO 140925ZJUL24 [1.4a CONDUCTED TARGET DEVELOPMENT ISO NAVCENT IVO 38P MT 51 1.4a 11 1.4a (SEE ISR 1). 1.4a OBSERVED 1X UAP AT 140517ZJUL24 IVO 38P MT 53|1.4a 17 1.4a (SEE UAP1). FROM 141041ZJUL24 TO 142130ZJUL24, 1.4a CONDUCTED TARGET DEVELOPMENT ISO AFCENT IVO 38P MV 24|1.4a 81 1.4a (SEE ISR 2). 1.4a CALLED OFF STATION AT 142142ZJUL24, 1.4a HANDED BACK TO THE [1.4a AT 142238ZJUL24 AND LANDED AT 142259ZJUL24 VIA . FULL MOTION VIDEO WAS EXPLOITED BY [1.4a | MISSION HOURS: [1.4а IMINT HOURS: [ 1.4a 1.4a TARGETS PROSECUTED: 1,5 1.4a RETASKED: FROM 141041ZJUL24 TO 142130Z.JUL24, [1.4a CONDUCTED TARGET DEVELOPMENT ISO OP 1.4a _IVO 38P MV 241.4a 81 1.4a (SEE ISR 2). (S/RELIDO) Mission Narrative Admin CLASSIFICATION • Classification: SECRET • Associated Caveats: REL TO USA, PVBY • Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MULTIPLE SOURCES • Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20490714 OPERATION • Operation: OPERATION E • Domain: AIR • Operations Center: 609th 1.4a USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) CECRETIREL TO USA, EYES Approved for Release to AARO -FOUCIPA 06/02/2025 000001

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BeNe WEN Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOUC Not applice • Major Command (MAJCOM): ACC • Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM MSGID • Report Type: MISREP • Originator (Unit or Squadron): 124 ATKS • Submit Date: MSNID • Tasking Order (ATO): 11.4a • Mission Type: L 1.4a • ATO Mission Number: 1.4a • Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES • Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE Poc POC • Rank:3,5c, (b)(6) • Full Name: 3.5c, (b) (3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: 124 ATKS • Wing: 132 Wing • Phone Number: 3.5c, (b)(6) • Email: 3.5c, (b) (6) • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: Other QC • Rank:5c, (b)(6) • Full Name: [ 3.5c, (b)(6) • Unit: 1.4a • Wing: 432 AEW • Phone Number: [ 3.5c, (b)(6) • Email: E 3.5c, (b) (6) • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: Other APPROVER USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) GUORERARBU TO USATPASN Approved for Release to AARO -EQUORA 06/02/2025 000002

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier WEY USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 • Ranks:5c, (b)(6) • Full Names. 5c, (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: Unavailable • Wing: 379 AEW • Phone Number: 3.5c, (b)(6) • Email: 3.5c, (b) (6) • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: 609 CAOC INGEST • Rank: • Full Name: • Unit: • Wing: • Phone Number: • Email: • Service: • Operations Center: ACEQUIP ACEQUIP • Aircraft Callsign: | 1.4a 1.4g USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) CECRETIMEL TO USA, EVEY Approved for Release to AARO -FOUO/RA 06/02/2025 000003

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier MW USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOUC Notrapplice 1.4g • Air-to-Ground Wpn to Include Num of Each: 1.4a 1.4g Timeline Takeoff • Callsign: [ 1.4a • Number of Aircraft: 1 • Asset Type (Aircraft): 1.4a, 1.4g • Aircraft Tail Number (s): 1.4a • Takeoff Lucation (IC AO Code: Lie • Takeoff Time DTG: | • 1.4g • Gentext/Additional Details: • Mission Canceled: Landing • Last Land Location (ICAO Code): 1.4a • Last Land Time: [ 1.4a • Last Engine Shutdown Time: 1.4a • Total Mission Time: [ 1.4g • Gentext/Additional Details: ISR • Time-on Station DTG: [ • Time-off Station DTG: • Aircraft Callsign: [ • Msn Type: [1.4a • Primary Sensor: FMV 1.4a 1.4a 1.4a USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SECRETINEL TO USA, PVEY Approved for Release to AARO FOUDIRA 06/02/2025 000004

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier BOATVEY USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 • Sensors Available: 1.4g • Tasking Type: Planned • Tasking or Request Number (J TAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): NAVCENT / OPERATION 1.4a • BE Number (if NTISR): • Tasked Start Point: 38P MT 51 1.4a 111.4a • Activity Description: ISR • FMV or Image File Name (if NTISR): • EEIs Observed: • Number of EEIs: • Global Campaign Plan: GENTEXT/ISR • Gentext: ( 1.4a COORDINATED WITH NAVCENT 124 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. PRECOORDINATION WAS EXCELLENT DUE TO RECEIVING MISSION PRODUCTS 124 MINUTES BEFORE TAKE OFF. [1.4a ARRIVED ON TARGET AT 140334ZJUL24 FOR OPERATION | 1.4a _IVO 38P MT 51|1.4a 11[1.4a | 1.4a OBSERVED 1X UAP AT 140517ZJUL24 IVO 38P MT 53/1.4a 171.4a (SEE UAP 1). AT 140925ZJUL24 [1.4a WAS CLEARED OFF TARGET AND PROCEEDED TO NEXT TASKING. ISR ASSET UTILIZATION • Supported Unit: NAVCENT • Supported Operation: OPERATION L • Precoord Time: 124 MINUTES • Precoord Effectiveness: EXCELLENT 1.4a WEATHER • Weather: (SHREL TO USA, EVEY) WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR EFFECTIVENESS • Tasker: • Intel Gap Filled?: • Gentext: (SIDEL 1.4a On Station • Time On Station DTG: 140300:00ZJUL24 • Callsign: | 1.4a • JTAR Number: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) CRORERINEL TO USA, PHEY Approved for Release to AARO FOURA 06/02/2025 000005

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WEY Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOUG Dinesy at applica • Killbox (Location): • Mission Type: L 1.4a • JTAC Callsign: • Gentext/Additional Details: • Did not Arrive On Station: Off Station • Time Off Station DTG: [ • Total Time On Station: [ • Gentext/Additional Details: 1.4a 1.4g ISR • Time-on Station DTG: • Time-off Station DTG: 1.4a 1.4a • Aircraft Callsign: [ 1.4a • Msn Type: 1.4a • Primary Sensor: FMV • Sensors Available: 1.4a • Tasking Type: Dynamic • Tasking or Request Number (JTAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): AFCENT / OPERATION 1.4a • BE Number (if NTISR): • Tasked Start Point: 38P MV 241.4a 81 1.4al • Activity Description: ISR • FMV or Image File Name (if NTISR): • EEIs Observed: • Number of EEIs: • Global Campaign Plan: GENTEXT/ISR • Gentext: (S/REL TO USA, PVEY) I 1.4a 7 COORDINATED WITH AFCENT 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RETASKING. PRECOORDINATION WAS EXCELLENT DUE TO RECEIVING MISSION PRODUCTS 30 MINUTES BEFORE RETASKING. [1.4a ARRIVED ON TARGET AT [ FOR OPERATION JIVO 38P MV 24|1.4a 81[1.4al NSTR. AT 142130ZJUL24, [1.4a WAS CLEARED OFF TARGET AND RETURNED TO BASE. ISR ASSET UTILIZATION • Supported Unit: AFCENT • Supported Operation: OPERATION E 1.4a USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) TO USA, EVEN Approved for Release to AARO -FOUCA 06/02/2025 000006

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OBOREI WEN Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 • Precoord Time: 30 MINUTES • Precoord Effectiveness: EXCELLENT WEATHER • Weather: (S/PEL TO USA, EVEY) WEATHER DID NOT PREVENTED IMINT EFFECTIVENESS • Tasker: • Intel Gap Filled?: • Gentext: UAP • Initial Contact DTG: 140517:00ZJUL24 • UAP Event Type: UAP Incident • UAP Maneuver ability Observations: STRAIGHT FLIGHT PATH AT SAME ALTI • UAP Response to Observer Actions: UNKNOWN • MDS Type / Asset Type: 1,4a, 1.4g • Tail Number: 1.4a • Friendly Aircraft Location: 38P MT 64 1.4a 53 1.4a • Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: 1.4g • Friendly Aircraft Trajectory: ALL • Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign • Friendly Aircraft Speed: 1.4g • Observation Interrogation of UAP (yes/no; if yes list sensors) and returns):: NO • Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: • Friendly Aircraft State: • Training Range (If applicable): • Operational Range: 1.4g • UAP Physical State: [1.4g • Number of UAP Sighted: • UAP Propulsion Means: UNKNOWN • UAP Payload: • UAP Under Intelligent Control (yes/no; if yes, describe): UNKNOWN • UAP Signatures: • UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials (yes/no; if yes, describe): UNKNOWN ABOUT ADVANCED CAPABILITIES AND/OR MATERIALS • UAP RF Frequency: • UAP RF Duration: • UAP Event Serial Number: 1.4a • UAP Effects on Persons: NO USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SBORETARBS TO USA, PABY Approved for Release to AARO FOUCIPA 06/02/2025 000007

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier HEY USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 Astopplie • UAP Objects/Material Recovered (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO • UAP Effects on Equipment: NONE • Full Naise(6) (3) 130b, (b) (6) • Rank/Grade: TSGT/E-5 • Email: 3.5c, (b) (6) • Phone Number (VOSIP/STE): 3.5c, (b)(6) • Observer Engagement of UAP (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO • First Coordinate: 38P MT 53 1.4a 171.4a • First Seen Radius: 5 • Last Accuracy: Estimated • Last Coordinate: 38P MT 221.4a 49 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: _ 1.4a • Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated • Kinetic Trajectory: NW • UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 140517:00ZJUL24 • UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement (yes/no; if yes, describe): L 1.4a FOLLOWED THE UAP TILL THE DISTANCE BECAME TOO FAR TO FOLLOW • UAP Anomalous Characteristics/ Behaviors: UAP'S SPEED WAS FASTER THAN THE 1.4a, 1.4g FLYING SPEED • First Accuracy: Estimated • Call Sign: | 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): UAP HAD • Gentext (UAP Event Description): (SAREL TO USA, EVE%) 1.4a 1.4a USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SECRET MEL TO USA PUBY Approved for Release to AARO FOUCIPA 06/02/2025 000008

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