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Email Correspondence, Pacific Time Zone, March 2023

File

DOW-UAP-D051

Type

Document, 6 pages

Agency

Department of War

Date

3/23/26

Place

Pacific Time Zone

Released

Release 1, May 8, 2026

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The government's description

This document is email correspondence describing the content of a mission report and requesting clarification on its content. 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.

(b) (6)
Good morning!
Thank you for your patience on this-- like I said, this was a first for me.
Upon consulting internally here at HQ, our folks confirmed we do have the
authority to process this as a derivative classification review, instead of
a declassification request. Based upon the summary you provided below, I
concur with using this at the UNCLASSIFIED level in your product. Consider
your request approved.
Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you!
Thanks,

(b) (6)
OSI CI Collections and Operations PM
Intelligence Oversight PM

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

1.4(a)

Good morning,
Thank you for your request. Our process for declassifying IIRs is lengthy
and requires AFOSI Commander signature so I'm exploring options akin to a
security review of the UNCLASS summary you have provided below. This is a
first for me so I appreciate your patience as I try to streamline this
request for you!
Thanks,

(b) (6)
OSI CI Collections and Operations PM
Intelligence Oversight PM

1.4(a)
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION S//NF-REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED
Reported Appearance: An individual reported observing a large blue
featureless triangular object with a solid, unwavering silhouette emitting
powerful "whitish blue" light from multiple points along its perimeter.
Reported Behavior: The reporter described the object as "hovering"
stationary above or near a national security facility for approximately
three minutes. They then reported observing it move to a position higher in
their field of view. The reporter characterized the object's motion as
"backing up" in a "jerking" or "jumping" manner inconsistent with "smooth"
jet propulsion. The individual reported that they observed the object for
approximately eight minutes.
Other Observations: The reporter commented that they could not discern
whether or how the object was controlled, could not identify its means of
propulsion, and could not determine whether it had a defined "front or
rear." They stated that they "didn't think" the object was a drone.
The reporter also commented on behaviors and capabilities they did not
directly observe. They stated that the object did not seem to travel along a
defined flight path, possess any "photograph or data collection
capabilities," emit a "vapor trail," or demonstrate "cloaking capabilities."

Event Summary:
Location: Pacific Time Zone
Date: March 2023
Time of Day: Night
Duration: Approx. 8 minutes
Reporter Type: Civilian
Obtained by: Personal cellular device

Reported Characteristics:
Altitude: Not reported

Speed: Not reported
Size: Large
Shape: Triangular
Color: Blue
Material: Not reported
Markings: Featureless
Behavior: Emitting light, erratic movement

The IIR and draft report are attached.
This is a routine request, please confirm receipt.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

(b) (6)
Information Disclosure Analyst
Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

(b) (6)

CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//NOFORN

CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//NOFORN