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UAP Range Fouler Debrief from Persian Gulf Incident in May 2020

DOW-UAP-D38, Range Fouler Debrief, Middle East, May 2020

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— AI summary

This document details a Range Fouler Debrief completed by a U.S. military operator in May 2020 regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed over the Persian Gulf. The operator reported seeing a solid white object making erratic movements above the water. The report conforms to U.S. Navy protocols for documenting airspace violations during military operations.

— Editorial

The document is a standardized Range Fouler Debrief form utilized by the U.S. Navy. It captures a specific incident that occurred on May 14, 2020, during military operations in the Persian Gulf. The reporting operator described observing a solid white object in their field of view, noting its erratic movements above the water during an ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) mission. Details included the object's trajectory, alterations in visibility, and the crew's attempts to maintain visual contact.

The report emphasizes that all observations were subjected to the operator's interpretation at the time and should not be taken as definitive evidence of the object's nature or capabilities. It notes that the crew utilized various sensory equipment in an attempt to track the object.

Furthermore, this document adheres to strict confidentiality protocols, recording no identifying information regarding aircrew or squadrons to protect operational security. The report was approved for release to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) on January 26, 2026, ensuring transparency regarding military encounters with unexplained phenomena.

— Topics

uap military persian gulf debrief observation

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Persian Gulf

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