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A USCENTCOM Mission Report describing an Air Force Special Operations ISR crew observing a glowing spherical UAP with a vertical cylindrical pole on its underside, transiting at 140 knots just over the water during a return-to-base over the Gulf of Oman on 7 June 2024.
DOW-UAP-D27, Mission Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
A USCENTCOM Mission Report describing an Air Force Special Operations ISR crew observing a glowing spherical UAP with a vertical cylindrical pole on its underside, transiting at 140 knots just over the water during a return-to-base over the Gulf of Oman on 7 June 2024.
The MISREP, originated by the 3rd Special Operations Squadron under Operation ENDURING SENTINEL and approved for release to AARO on 28 October 2025, documents a single UAP detected at 0457Z on 7 June 2024 during the asset's return to OMAM (Abu Dhabi International). The friendly aircraft was at 23,999 ft MSL on a 294 heading at 163 knots when the operator observed what is described as a glowing hot spherical object with a vertical unwavering cylindrical pole or bar attached to its bottom, with a possible reflection in the water. The crew estimated the object's speed at 140 knots flying straight just over the water, assessed it as benign, did not interrogate or engage it, and reported no effects on persons or equipment. The report was declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison, USCENTCOM Chief of Staff, on 24 October 2025.
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 140KNOTSp.7
DURING RTB AT 0457Z, (b)(1)1.4a OBSERVED 1X UAP WHILE TRANSITING OVER 40RFM60p.7
FLYING STRAIGHT JUST OVER THE WATER AT SPEED OF 140KNOTSp.6
Observer Assessment of UAP: Benignp.6
UAP Physical State: Solidp.6
UAP Propulsion Means: UNKNOWNp.6
UAP Event Serial Number: 060457ZJUN2024-CENTCOMp.6
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SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 Misrep undefined-10055709 Narrative (SECRET//NOFORN) 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 (b)(1)1.4a CONDUCTED A NON-INTERFERENCE BASIS TASKING (SEE NIB 1). AT 0444Z, 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. (SECRET//NOFORN) (S/RELIDO) Mission Narrative Admin CLASSIFICATION • Classification: SECRET • Associated Caveats: NOFORN • Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MS • Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20490606 OPERATION • Operation: ENDURING SENTINEL • Domain: AIR • Operations Center: 609th 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 001
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SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • 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 • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: Unavailable • Wing: 27 SOW • Phone Number: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Email: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: 609 CAOC QC • Rank: A1C • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: 56 SOIS • Wing: 27 SOW • Phone Number: 3.5c, FOIA 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) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 002
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SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) GENTEXT/NIB • Gentext: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 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. (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 008
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SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 Misrep undefined-10055709 Narrative (SECRET//NOFORN) 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 (b)(1)1.4a CONDUCTED A NON-INTERFERENCE BASIS TASKING (SEE NIB 1). AT 0444Z, 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. (SECRET//NOFORN) (S/RELIDO) Mission Narrative Admin CLASSIFICATION • Classification: SECRET • Associated Caveats: NOFORN • Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MS • Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20490606 OPERATION • Operation: ENDURING SENTINEL • Domain: AIR • Operations Center: 609th 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 001
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • 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 • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: Unavailable • Wing: 27 SOW • Phone Number: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Email: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: 609 CAOC QC • Rank: A1C • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: 56 SOIS • Wing: 27 SOW • Phone Number: 3.5c, FOIA 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) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 002
Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 SECRET//NOFORN • Rank: SrA • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Unit: Unavailable • Wing: 379 AEW • Phone Number: 3.5c, 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 • Aircraft Callsign: • Radar Name or Destination: (b)(1)1.4a • 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: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 003
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • 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: • Number of Aircraft: 1 (b)(1)1.4a • Asset Type (Aircraft): ( b)(1)1.4a , ( b)(1)1.4g • Aircraft Tail Number(s): (b)(1)1.4a, ( 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 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 004
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • JTAC Callsign: ITC • Gentext/Additional Details: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) AT 1822Z, (b)(1)1.4a WAS 7-LINED. DID NOT ARRIVE ON-STATION DUE TO WX RTB AT 0405Z. (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) • 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): - (b)(1)1.4a 1 • Location (MGRS): 40RGM85 ( b)(1)1.4a • Requested Classification of Reports: SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY • Dissemination POCs or Common File: - • EEIs: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 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 (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) GENTEXT/NIB • Gentext: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 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. (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) UAP • Initial Contact DTG: 070457:00ZJUN24 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 005
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • 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: ( b)(1)1.4a , ( b)(1)1.4g • Tail Number: ( b)(1)1.4a , ( b)(1)1.4g • Friendly Aircraft Location: 40RFM60 ( b)(1)1.4a • 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: - (b)(1)1.4a 74 • Full Name: 3.5c, FOIA Exemptions (b)(3), 130b, (b)(6) • Rank/Grade: E-4 • Email: 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Phone Number (VOSIP/STE): 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) • Observer Engagement of UAP (yes/no; if yes, describe): NO • First Coordinate: 40RFM60 • First Seen Radius: • Last Accuracy: Estimated 2 (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a • Last Coordinate: 40QFM92 ( b)(1)1.4a • Last Seen Radius: 5 • Kinetic Altitude Accuracy: Estimated • Kinetic Altitude: - • Kinetic Depth Accuracy: Estimated • Kinetic Depth: - 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) (b)(1)1.4a 1 SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 006
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 • 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: • UAP First Seen Location: (b)(1)1.4a • 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): (SECRET//NOFORN) 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 (SECRET//NOFORN) • Gentext (UAP Event Description): (SECRET//NOFORN) DURING RTB AT 0457Z, (b)(1)1.4a OBSERVED 1X UAP WHILE TRANSITING OVER 40RFM60 (b)(1)1.4a (b)(1)1.4a 2 FLYING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 23,999FT MSL AND SPEED OF 163KTS. (SECRET//NOFORN) 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): - (b)(1)1.4a 2 • Location (MGRS): 40RFM63 ( b)(1)1.4a • Requested Classification of Reports: SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY • Dissemination POCs or Common File: - • EEIs: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 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) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 007
SECRET//NOFORN Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 24 October 2025 (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) GENTEXT/NIB • Gentext: (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 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. (SECRET//REL TO USA, FVEY) 3.5c, FOIA Exemption (b)(6) SECRET//NOFORN USCENTCOM MDR 25-0100 thru 25-0103 / JS-250710-TM8S Approved for Release to AARO 10/28/25 008