This Department of War mission report (MISREP) details a SECRET reconnaissance flight by a 196 ATKS aircraft in Iraq on May 20, 2022, as part of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. The mission, originating from Al Asad Airbase, involved SIGINT collection. During the flight, at 20:43:00Z, an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) was observed at 18,000 feet, flying a linear path from north to northeast. A screener aboard the aircraft was unable to achieve positive identification of the UAP, and no UAP signatures were detected.
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Scientific validation axis from the AATIP framework. Checks whether the record references characteristics that would constitute evidence of anomalous technology.
Hovering or lift without conventional means
Acceleration defying known physics
High speed without expected physical effects
Evading or confounding sensor systems
The document states 'SCREENER COULD NOT GET A POSITIVE ID ON THE UAP.' and 'UAP Signatures: No', indicating the object did not present recognizable features or expected sensor signatures for identification by the crew's systems.
Transitioning between air, water, or space
Physiological effects on witnesses or organisms
