Military ISR Crew Encounters Unidentified Object in May 2020

Overview of the Encounter

In May 2020, a military ISR crew engaged in operations in the Middle East encountered an unidentified object, as documented in a debrief form released by USCENTCOM. The object was characterized as a solid white entity that exhibited erratic movements above the water. During the encounter, the crew initially lost sight of the object but successfully reacquired it shortly thereafter.

The crew utilized sensor equipment to follow the object's trajectory, managing to achieve a 4x zoom before losing track again due to poor placement of the tracking system. The debrief form indicates that the object was indeed in motion, and the radar trackfile was described as intermittent, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent tracking. The sensor operator was actively manipulating the sensor to keep the object in view, which was evident from the varying visibility of the waves in the water background.

This highlights the difficulties faced by military personnel in…

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Dow Uap D38 Range Fouler Debrief Middle East May 2020

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