DOW-UAP-D106, Mission Report, Iraq, 2022
Iraq reconnaissance mission report, UAP sightings (2022)
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UAP Insight significance score
- Location
- Iraq
- Incident date
- 2022
- Duration
- Periodic observation during scanning window starting at 2026Z
- Witnesses
- Human + sensor
- Released
- September 18, 2026
UAP Characteristics
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Official Conclusion
Unresolved; UAPs did not hinder the mission. Altitude could not be determined.
Official Description
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 the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (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. This mission report accompanies still imagery derived from an infrared system aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022 (DOW-UAP-PR130 and DOW-UAP-PR 131). A U.S. military operator reported observing UAP “flying sporadically within the target area… at various speeds between 80 and 180 miles per hour.” The reporter estimates the size of the UAP as between 1 and 2 meters (approximately 3-6 feet), and states that they were unable to determine the altitude of the phenomena. 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
- →At 2026Z on 5 May 2022, a U.S. military ISR platform observed multiple UAPs flying sporadically within target area 92AS near grid coordinate 38SMD38.
- →The UAPs were travelling at various speeds between 80 and 180 mph as measured by the platform's MTS sensor.
- →The size of the UAPs was estimated at approximately 1-2 meters; altitude could not be determined.
- →Observation was made via Full Motion Video (FMV) at a range of 4.98 nautical miles, with the observing aircraft at FL200 and 100 KIAS.
- →The UAPs did not hinder the mission, and the report notes FMV was exploited by DGS 1.
MISREP 7468013 documents a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance mission (Operation INHERENT RESOLVE) conducted on 5-6 May 2022, during which the operator periodically observed multiple UAPs flying sporadically within the target area near grid 38SMD38. The UAPs were measured via FMV sensor at approximately 1-2 meters in size, travelling at speeds between 80-180 mph, with altitude undetermined. The report was filed by 196 ATKS and approved through 609 CAOC under USCENTCOM.
Analyst Notes
UAPs were observed via FMV sensor (ANDAS4 targeting pod) rather than naked eye, providing some sensor corroboration, but no radar or additional independent sensor confirmation is documented. The document explicitly states altitude could not be determined. The observed activity description field labels the objects 'UAS' (unmanned aerial system), suggesting a possible conventional explanation. All descriptive language is qualified as the reporter's subjective interpretation. Key operational details including unit callsigns, aircraft type, and specific grid coordinates are redacted.
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Full transcript · 6 pages
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[REDACTED] Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 30 June 2026 FOUO / Privacy Act applies Misrep 7468013 Narrative [REDACTED]) AT 0614Z, [1.4a] TOOK OFF LATE FROM [1.4g] DUE TO WEATHER AT THE LRE. AT 0624Z, [1.4a] HANDED OVER FROM THE LRE. FROM 0640Z TO 0005Z, [1.4a] COLLECTED SIGINT VIA AIRHANDLER VERSION 2. FROM 1054Z TO 2100Z, [1.4a] SUPPORTED OP [1.4a] IVO 38SMD38[1.4a]54[1.4a] ISO MAG (SEE ISR 1). (S//REL) AT 2026Z [1.4a] WAS SCANNING POI IVO 38SMD38[1.4a]54[1.4a] AND PERIODICALLY OBSERVED UAPS FLYING SPORATICALLY WITHIN THE TARGET AREA OF 92AS. ACCORDING TO THE [1.4a, 1.4g] MTS, THE UAPs WERE TRAVELLING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BETWEEN 80-180 MPH. WE WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE ALTITUDE. THE SIZE OF THE UAPs WERE APPROXIMATELY 1-2 METERS. THE UAPs DID NOT HINDER THE MISSION. (SEE OBS 1) AT 2100Z, [1.4a] WAS CLEARED TO RTB. AT 0014Z, [1.4a] HANDED BACK TO THE LRE.AT 0039Z, CDR74 LANDED AT OKAS. FMV WAS EXPLOITED BY DGS 1. Admin CLASSIFICATION • Classification: [REDACTED] • Associated Caveats: [REDACTED] • Classification Source (MS or Classification Guide ID): MULTIPLE SOURCES • Declassification Date (YYYYMMDD): 20470506 OPERATION • Operation: INHERENT RESOLVE • Domain: AIR • Operations Center: 609th • Major Command (MAJCOM): ACC • Combatant Command (COCOM): USCENTCOM MSGID • Report Type: MISREP • Originator (Unit or Squadron): 196 ATKS • Submit Date (Auto-generated): USCENTCOM MDR 26-0084 to 26-0095 Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO / PA applies 06/30/26 031
[REDACTED] Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 30 June 2026 FOUO / Privacy Act applies MSNID • Tasking Order (ATO): AA • Mission Type: RECONNAISSANCE • ATO Mission Number: [1.4a] • Country Tasked: US - UNITED STATES • Service Tasked: A - AIR FORCE Poc POC • Rank: TSgt • Full Name: [3.5c,(b)(6)] • Unit: 163 ATKW • Wing: 163 AW • Phone Number: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Email: [3.5c,(b)(6)] • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: Other QC • Rank: Ctr • Full Name: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Unit: 15AF, Det 1, PAROC • Wing: Other • Phone Number: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Email: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: Other APPROVER • Rank: SSgt • Full Name: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Unit: ISRD • Wing: 379 AEW • Phone Number: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Email: [3.5c, (b)(6)] • Service: Air Force • Operations Center: 609 CAOC [3.5c, (b)(6)] [REDACTED] USCENTCOM MDR 26-0084 to 26-0095 Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO / PA applies 06/30/26 032
[REDACTED] Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 30 June 2026 FOUO / Privacy Act applies INGEST • Rank: • Full Name: • Unit: • Wing: • Phone Number: • Email: • Service: • Operations Center: ACEQUIP ACEQUIP • Aircraft Callsign: [1.4a] • Radar Name or Destination: • 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: • 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: ANDAS4 • Additional Avionics: AHv2 [3.5c,(b)(6)] [REDACTED] USCENTCOM MDR 26-0084 to 26-0095 Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO / PA applies 06/30/26 033
[REDACTED] Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 30 June 2026 FOUO / Privacy Act applies • Data Link: • Gentext: Timeline Takeoff • Callsign: [1.4a] • Number of Aircraft: [1.4g] • Asset Type (Aircraft): [1.4a, 1.4g] • Aircraft Tail Number(s): [1.4g] • Takeoff Location (ICAO Code): [1.4g] • Takeoff Time DTG: 050614:00ZMAY22 • Mode 3 (IFF Codes): 2232 • Gentext/Additional Details: [REDACTED] [1.4a] DELAYED TAKEOFF DUE TO WX AT THE LRE. • Mission Canceled: On Station • Time On Station DTG: 050624:00ZMAY22 • Callsign: [1.4a] • JTAR Number: • Killbox (Location): 91AS5 • Mission Type: RECONNAISSANCE • JTAC Callsign: • Gentext/Additional Details: • Did not Arrive On Station: Off Station • Time Off Station DTG: 060014:00ZMAY22 • Total Time On Station: 17 hours 50 minutes • Gentext/Additional Details: Landing • Last Land Location (ICAO Code): [1.4g] • Last Land Time: 060039:00ZMAY22 • Last Engine Shutdown Time: 060049:00ZMAY22 • Total Mission Time: 18 hours 25 minutes • Gentext/Additional Details: [3.5c,(b)(6)] [REDACTED] USCENTCOM MDR 26-0084 to 26-0095 Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO / PA applies 06/30/26 034
[REDACTED] Declassified by MG Richard A. Harrison USCENTCOM Chief of Staff Declassified on: 30 June 2026 FOUO / Privacy Act applies ISR • Time-on Station DTG: 051054:00ZMAY22 • Time-off Station DTG: 052100:00ZMAY22 • Aircraft Callsign: [1.4a] • Msn Type: RECON • Primary Sensor: ANDAS4 • Sensors Available: AHv2 • Tasking Type: Planned • Tasking or Request Number (JTAR#, AEM#, PRI#, or TIC#): [1.4a] • BE Number (if NTISR): • Tasked Start Point: 38SMD38[1.4a]54[1.4a] • Activity Description: ISR • FMV or Image File Name (if NTISR): • EEIs Observed: • Number of EEIs: GENTEXT/ISR • Gentext: [REDACTED] [1.4a] COORDINATED WITH MAG 409 MINUTES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. PRE-COORDINATION WAS SATISFACTORY DUE TO THE SUPPORTED UNIT PROVIDING ADEQUATE MISSION INFORMATION. AT 1054Z, [1.4a] ARRIVED ON OP PHANTOM FLEX ISO MAG AND CONDUCTED FMV AND SI. AT 2100Z, [1.4a] WAS CLEARED OFF STATION AND RETURNED TO BASE. ISR ASSET UTILIZATION • Supported Unit: MAG • Supported Operation: OP [1.4a] • Precoord Time: 409 MINUTES • Precoord Effectiveness: SATISFACTORY WEATHER • Weather: (U) WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. EFFECTIVENESS • Tasker: • Intel Gap Filled?: Yes • Gentext: OBSERVATION [3.5c,(b)(6)] [REDACTED] USCENTCOM MDR 26-0084 to 26-0095 Approved for Release to AARO - FOUO / PA applies 06/30/26 035
• Observation DTG: 052026:00ZMAY22 • Aircraft Callsign: 1.4a • Aircraft Location: 38S MD 41 1.4a 45 1.4a • Aircraft Heading: -75 • Aircraft Altitude: FL200 • Aircraft Airspeed: 100 KIAS • Relative Bearing or Clock Position: • Range: 4.98NM • Killbox & Keypad: 91AS • Observed Activity Location: 38SMD38 1.4a 54 1.4a • Observed Activity Description: UAS • Method of Observation: FMV • EEIs Observed: • Number of EEIs: GENTEXT/OBSERVATION • Gentext: [REDACTED] ) AT 2026Z 1.4a WAS SCANNING POI IVO 38SMD38 1.4a 54 1.4a AND PERIODICALLY OBSERVED UAPS FLYING SPORATICALLY WITHIN THE TARGET AREA OF 92AS. ACCORDING TO THE 1.4a, 1.4g MTS, THE UAPs WERE TRAVELLING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BETWEEN 80-180 MPH. WE WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE ALTITUDE. THE SIZE OF THE UAPs WERE APPROXIMATELY 1-2 METERS. THE UAPs DID NOT HINDER THE MISSION. WEATHER • Weather:
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