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DOW-UAP-D74, Mission Report, Syria, November 2023
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DOW-UAP-D74, Mission Report, Syria, November 2023

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DOW-UAP-D74 is a classified Mission Report (MISREP) filed under Operation Inherent Resolve, originating from a U.S. Air Force ISR asset operating over Syria on November 9, 2023. The report was recommended for release by the USCENTCOM Chief of Staff on June 2, 2025, and approved for release to AARO. At 2153Z, while returning to base, the crew observed a single UAP described as spherical ("shaped as a bouncy ball"), approaching from the south at approximately co-altitude before descending and passing safely. The object maintained a consistent speed of approximately 424 knots for at least seven minutes before passing out of range. The observer assessed it as benign, with no emissions, no effect on crew or equipment, and no indication of intelligent control.

The report is notable for the explicit entry under "UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials" answering "YES," citing the object's consistent 424-knot speed and spherical shape as the basis. No sensor interrogation was attempted, no radar or RF returns were recorded, and no imagery is referenced in the released pages. The aircraft type, tail number, callsign, and observer identity are all redacted under exemptions 1.4a, 1.4g, and b(6). The document's declassification date is set for 2048, suggesting continued sensitivity around the operational context.

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 โ€œgeneral textโ€ 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 โ€œshaped as a bouncy ball.โ€ The observer described the UAP as traveling โ€œ~424kn (483 mph) consistently for at least 7mins.โ€ The reporter described the UAP approaching from the south. The operator assessed the object as โ€œbenign.โ€ All descriptive and estimative language contained in this report reflects the reporterโ€™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 OUC Misrep 9381202 Narrative (SECRETINCEORAL AT 0217Z, FROM THE 1.4a 1.4a I TOOK OFF FROM 1.4a AT 0229Z, 1.4a HANDED OVER _PROCEEDED TO FRAGGED TASKING TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. AT 0217Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. [1.4a DID NOT ARRIVE ONSTATION AT 38S MB 48 1.4a 86 1.4a (SEE ON/OFF-STATION 1). AT 0355Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. [1.4a ARRIVED ON-STATION AT 0431Z, CHECKED IN WITH DATA MASKED, AND PERFORMED FMV/SIGINT COLLECTION AT 37S FU 811.4a 06|1.4a (SEE ISR 2). AT 0539Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. [1.4a ARRIVED ON-STATION AT 0805Z, CHECKED IN WITH DATA MASKED, AND PERFORMED FM/SIGINT COLLECTION AT 38S MB 48 1.4a 86 1.4a (SEE ISR 3). AT 2153Z, 1.4a OBSERVED AN UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON AT 37D ST 691.4a 07 1.4a (SEE UAP 1). AT 1933Z, 1.4a RETURNED TO BASE. AT 2254Z, [1.4a HANDED BACK TO THE [1.4a] AT 2319Z, 1.4a LANDED AT 1.4a FULL MOTION VIDEO WAS EXPLOITED BY [ 1.4a 1.4a CECRET NOTORN (S/RELIDO) Miscion Namativ (SECRETAREL TO USA, FVEY) AT 0217Z, I 1.4a FROM THE 1.4a โ€ข TOOK OFF FROM 1.4a AT 0229Z, 1.4a HANDED OVER _PROCEEDED TO FRAGGED TASKING TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. AT 0217Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. [1.4a DID NOT ARRIVE ONSTATION AT 38S MB 48|1.4a 86|1.4a (SEE ON/OFF-STATION 1). AT 0355Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. [1.4a ARRIVED ON-STATION AT 0431Z, CHECKED IN WITH DATA MASKED, AND PERFORMED FMV/SIGINT COLLECTION AT 37S FU 811.4a 061.4a (SEE ISR 2). AT 0539Z, 1.4a WAS 7-LINED TO SUPPORT DATA MASKED. 1.4a ARRIVED ON-STATION AT 3.5c, (b)(6) USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 SECI Approved for Release to AARO FUCIA 06/02/2025 000001

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SECRETA Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 0805Z, CHECKED IN WITH DATA MASKED, AND PERFORMED FMV/SIGINT COLLECTION AT 38S MB 48 1.4a 86 1.4a (SEE ISR 3). AT 1933Z, 1.4a RETURNED TO BASE. AT 2254Z,| 1.4a HANDED BACK TO THE 1.4a AT 2319Z, [1.4a LANDED AT 1.4a FULL MOTION VIDEO WAS EXPLOITED BY [ 1.4a 1.4a (SECRETIREL TO USA, FVEY) Admin CLASSIFICATION โ€ข Classification: SECRET โ€ข Associated Caveats: NOF โ€ข Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MS โ€ข Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20481109 OPERATION โ€ข Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE โ€ข Domain: AIR โ€ข Operations Center: 609th โ€ข Major Command (MAJCOM): 1.4a โ€ข Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM MSGID โ€ข Report Type: MISREP โ€ข Originator (Unit or Squadron): 1.4a โ€ข Submit Date: MSNID โ€ข Tasking Order (ATO): [1.4al โ€ข Mission Type: ISR โ€ข ATO Mission Number: [1.4a โ€ข Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES โ€ข Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE Poc USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b) (6) GECRETTNOFORN Approved for Release to AARO -FOUCIPA 06/02/2025 000002

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 POC โ€ข Rank3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Full Name3.5c, (b)(3)130b, (b) (6) โ€ข Unit: Unavailable โ€ข Wing: 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Phone Number: (3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Email: [ 3.5c, (b) (6) โ€ข Service: Air Force โ€ข Operations Center: 609 CAOC QC โ€ข Rank3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Full Names.5c, (b)(3) 130b, (b)(6) โ€ข Unit: 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Wing: 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Phone Number: 3.5c, (b) (6) โ€ข Email: | 3.5c, (b) (6) โ€ข Service: Air Force โ€ข Operations Center: Other APPROVER โ€ข Ranks:5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Full Name, 5c, (b)(3) 130b, (b)(6) โ€ข Unit: Unavailable โ€ข Wing: | 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Phone Number: 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Email: T 3.5c, (b) (6) โ€ข Service: Air Force โ€ข Operations Center: 609 CAOC INGEST โ€ข Rank: โ€ข Full Name: โ€ข Unit: โ€ข Wing: โ€ข Phone Number: โ€ข Email: โ€ข Service: โ€ข Operations Center: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SECRETHNCORN Approved for Release to AARO CUC/PA 06/02/2025 000003

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 ACEQUIP ACEQUIP โ€ข Aircraft Callsign: L 1.4a 1.4g โ€ข Gentext: Timeline Takeoff โ€ข Callsign: [ 1.4a โ€ข Number of Aircraft: 1 โ€ข Asset Type (Aircraft): 1.4a, 1.4g 3.5c, (b)(6) USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 06/02/2025 000004 Approved for Release to AARO -FOURA

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 โ€ข Aircraft Tail Number (s): 1.4a โ€ข Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): 1.4a โ€ข Takeoff Time DTG: 090217:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Mode 3 (IFF Codes): 1.4a โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: โ€ข Mission Canceled: Landing โ€ข Last Land Location (ICAO Code): [ 1.4a โ€ข Last Land Time: | โ€ข Last Engine Shutdown Time: โ€ข Total Mission Time: 1 1.4a 1.4a 1.4a โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: On Station โ€ข Time On Station DTG: โ€ข Callsign: 1.4a โ€ข JTAR Number: - โ€ข Killbox (Location): - โ€ข Mission Type: ISR โ€ข JTAC Callsign: L 1.4a โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: โ€ข Did not Arrive On Station: On Off Station โ€ข Time Off Station DTG: โ€ข Total Time On Station: โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: On Station โ€ข Time On Station DTG: 090431:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Callsign: [ 1.4a โ€ข JTAR Number: - โ€ข Killbox (Location): - โ€ข Mission Type: ISR โ€ข ITAC Callsign: [ 1.4a โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: โ€ข Did not Arrive On Station: USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) BECNETHNOFORM Approved for Release to AARO - FOUCIPA 06/02/2025 000005

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SEen Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 Off Station โ€ข Time Off Station DTG: 090554:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Total Time On Station: 1 hour 23 minutes โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: ISR โ€ข Time-on Station DTG: 090431:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Time-off Station DTG: 090554:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Aircraft Callsign: E 1.4a โ€ข Msn Type: 1.4a โ€ข Primary Sensor: FMV โ€ข Sensors Available: 1.4g โ€ข Tasking Type: Dynamic โ€ข Tasking or Request Number (J TAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): DATA MASKED โ€ข BE Number (if NTISR): - โ€ข Tasked Start Point: 37S FU 811.4a 06 1.4a โ€ข Activity Description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT โ€ข FMV or Image File Name (if NTISR): - โ€ข EEIs Observed: Yes โ€ข Number of EEIs: 1 โ€ข Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO (violent extremist group) GENTEXT/ISR โ€ข Gentext: โ€  "BY, UPON ARRIVAL TO THE SP AT 0431Z, 1.4a OBSERVED NO EEI RELATED ACTIVITY. AT 0528Z, IT WAS 1X VEHICLE PARKED E OF COI WAS ASSESSED AS A PROB IMINT MATCH TO VOI. AT 0539Z, [1.4a RECEIVED A NEW TASKING. [1.4a REMAINED ONTGT UNTIL PUSHING TO NEW COORDS AT 0554Z. (SECRETIREL TO USA, PVE! ISR ASSET UTILIZATION โ€ข Supported Unit: L 1.4g โ€ข Supported Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE โ€ข Precoord Time: - โ€ข Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY WEATHER โ€ข Weather: (UNCLASSIFIED) USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SECRETANOEORN Approved for Release to AARO -EQUOIRA 06/02/2025 000006

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65 Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOUG/ Dinary Manlia CLEAR WX (UNCLASSIFIED) EFFECTIVENESS โ€ข Tasker: โ€ข Intel Gap Filled?: Yes โ€ข Gentext: (UNCLASSIFIED) SATISFACTORY (UNCLASSIFIED) On Station โ€ข Time On Station DTG: 090805:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Callsign: 1 1.4a โ€ข JTAR Number: - โ€ข Killbox (Location): - โ€ข Mission Type: ISR โ€ข JTAC Callsign: [ 1.4a โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: โ€ข Did not Arrive On Station: Off Station โ€ข Time Off Station DTG: 091933:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Total Time On Station: 11 hours 28 minutes โ€ข Gentext/Additional Details: ISR โ€ข Time-on Station DTG: 090805:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Time-off Station DTG: 091933:00ZNOV23 โ€ข Aircraft Callsign: _ 1.4a โ€ข Msn Type: 1.4a โ€ข Primary Sensor: FMV โ€ข Sensors Available: 1.4g โ€ข Tasking Type: Dynamic โ€ข Tasking or Request Number (J TAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): DATA MASKED โ€ข BE Number (if NTISR): - โ€ข Tasked Start Point: 38S MB 48/1.4a 86/1.4al โ€ข Activity Description: TARGET DEVELOPMENT โ€ข FMV or Image File Name (if NTISR): - โ€ข EEIs Observed: Yes USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) SECRETANOFORN Approved for Release to AARO -FOUCA 06/02/2025 000007

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 โ€ข Number of EEIs: 2 โ€ข Global Campaign Plan: GCP - VEO (violent extremist group) GENTEXT/ISR โ€ข Gentext: (9F UPON ARRIVAL TO THE BUILDING AT 0805Z, 1.4a_ OBSERVED 1X WHITE SUV WITH A REAR MOUNTED TIRE, ASSESSED TO BE PROB VOI WAS PARK ON THE N SIDE. 1X ADM ASSESSED TO BE PROB POI WAS INTERNAL TO THE BUILDING. ASSESSMENT, SLANT AND DISPOSITION DERIVED FROM 1.4a S2. FROM 0805Z - 1552Z, 1.4a CONDUCTED A 6X STOP FOLLOW ON PROB VOI AND POI REULTING IN EEI RELATED ACTIVITY. DURING STOP 2, AT 0926Z, PROB POI AND 1X ADM EXITED THE S SIDE OF RESIDENCE AND ENTERED THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE PROB VOI. AT 0939Z, 1.4a RECIVIED A PROB MATCH TO THE 1X ADM WHO EXITED THE S SIDE OF THE RESIDENCE AND ENTERED THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE PROB VOI. UPON LOST OF PID, [1.4a RESET BACK TO 1.4 AT 1632Z AND OBSERVED NO EEI RELATED ACTIVITY. AT 1719Z, 2X PREV OBSERVED ADMS WAS ASSESSED TO BE POSS IMINT MATCH TO POI AND PROB TO POI. AT 1933Z, 1.4a RTB WITHOUT ADDITIONAL EEI TO REPORT. SSOR! TO USA, EVE ISR ASSET UTILIZATION โ€ข Supported Unit: E 1.4g โ€ข Supported Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE โ€ข Precoord Time: - โ€ข Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY WEATHER โ€ข Weather: (UNCLASSIFIED) CLEAR WX (UNCLASSIFIED) EFFECTIVENESS โ€ข Tasker: โ€ข Intel Gap Filled?: Yes โ€ข Gentext: (UNCLASSIFIED) SATISFACTORY (UNCLASSIFIED) UAP 3.5c, (b)(6) USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 06/02/2025 000008 Approved for Release to AARO -EQUOIRA

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOU #Riveo, Astepplice โ€ข Initial Contact DTG: 092153:00ZNOV23 โ€ข UAP Event Type: UAP Incident โ€ข UAP Maneuver ability Observations: NONE โ€ข UAP Response to Observer Actions: NO โ€ข MDS Type / Asset Type: 1.4a, 1.4g โ€ข Tail Number: 1.4a โ€ข Friendly Aircraft Location: 37S ET 341.4a 09/1.4a โ€ข Friendly Aircraft Altitude/Depth: 1.4g โ€ข Friendly Aircraft Trajectory: SOUTHEAST โ€ข Observer Assessment of UAP: Benign โ€ข Friendly Aircraft Speed: โ€ข Observation Interrogation of UAP (yes/no; if yes list sensor (s) and returns):: NO โ€ข Third-party Observers and/or Reporters: NONE โ€ข Friendly Aircraft State: โ€ข Training Range (If applicable): โ€ข Operational Range: โ€ข UAP Physical State: Solid โ€ข Number of UAP Sighted: โ€ข UAP Propulsion Means: UNK โ€ข UAP Payload: โ€ข UAP Under Intelligent Control (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO โ€ข UAP Signatures: โ€ข UAP Advanced Capabilities And/Or Materials (yes/no; if yes, describe): YES, TRAVELED ~424KN CONSISTANTLY FOR AT LEAST 7MINS IN THE SHAPE OF A BOUNCY BALL. โ€ข UAP RF Frequency: NONE โ€ข UAP RF Duration: N/A โ€ข UAP Event Serial Number: 092153ZNOV2023-CENTCOM โ€ข UAP Effects on Persons: NO โ€ข UAP Objects/Material Recovered (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO โ€ข UAP Effects on Equipment: NONE โ€ข Full Name: | 3.5c, (b)(3) 130b, (b)(6) โ€ข Rank/Grade: [3.5c,(b)(6) โ€ข Email: | 3.5c, (b) (6) โ€ข Phone Number (VOSIP/STE): 3.5c, (b)(6) โ€ข Observer Engagement of UAP (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO โ€ข First Coordinate: 37DST691.4a 71.4a โ€ข First Seen Radius: 5 โ€ข Last Accuracy: Estimated โ€ข Last Coordinate: 37SFT281.4a 31.4a โ€ข Last Seen Radius: 10 โ€ข Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated โ€ข Kinetic Altitude: 170 โ€ข Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated 3.5c, (b)(6) USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 06/02/2025 000009 Approved for Release to AARO -FOUCIPA

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Recommendation by MG Brandon R. Tegtmeier USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Recommended on: 2 June 2025 FOUA / Divaay At applias โ€ข Kinetic Depth: โ€ข Kinetic Velocity Accuracy: Estimated โ€ข Kinetic Velocity: 424KN โ€ข Kinetic Trajectory Accuracy: Estimated โ€ข Kinetic Trajectory: โ€ข UAP Date of DoD Acquisition: 092153:00ZNOV23 โ€ข UAP Reaction to Observation, Interrogation, Engagement (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO โ€ข UAP Anomalous Characteristics/ Behaviors: N/A โ€ข First Accuracy: Estimated โ€ข Call Sign: L 1.4a โ€ข UAP First Seen Location: โ€ข UAP Last Seen Location: โ€ข UAP Altitude, Depth, Velocity, and Trajectory (indicate estimated or measured): GENTEXT/UAP โ€ข UAP Description (e.g., size, shape, color, markings, recognizable features): SHOWED AS [ 1.4g 1.4g โ€ข Gentext (UAP Event Description): (SECR NOR 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. CEADETINOTORI USCENTCOM MDR 25-0072 3.5c, (b)(6) BECRETMOFORN Approved for Release to AARO -FOUC/PA 06/02/2025 000010