DOW-UAP-D058, Range Fouler Debrief, NA, October 2020

Official Conclusion

Unresolved — contacts designated as range foulers, identity not determined

Official Description

This document is a Range Fouler Debrief, a standardized reporting form the U.S. Navy uses to record the circumstances surrounding an unauthorized intrusion into controlled airspace during active military operations or training. These reports contain a narrative description of the observer’s experiences. A U.S. military operator reported an encounter with a group of two UAP. The operator described the UAP as “balloon-shaped,” metallic, and reflective, characterizing them as “2x red blinking strobes.” The report states that “one range fouler was circling around the other.” 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.

Key Findings

• →Two unidentified contacts were detected at 26,000 feet altitude, moving at direction/speed 060/20, with a stable radar trackfile established.
• →The target pod (ATFLIR or similar) showed 2 IR-significant contacts, with one range fouler circling around the other before disappearing in 1/30th of a second.
• →Visual tally achieved was '2x red blinking strobes,' and noise jamming was received, indicated by two chevrons on EA systems.
• →The pilot was unable to close to less than 16.9NM to obtain a better identification despite being directed by KINGPIN to ID the unknown contact.
• →Contacts were described as balloon-shaped, metallic, opaque, and reflective with other/unspecified shape noted, with no visible wings, airframe, or apparent propulsion.

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