Email exchange between a 15 AF/Det 1 PAROC analyst and an Information Disclosure Analyst approving release of the year (2024) for a tearline describing a 31 OCT 24 US aircraft observation of a possible oval/orb-shaped UAP moving at low speed, kept under FMV/visual observation for over 2 hours.
The underlying 31 OCT 2024 oval/orb encounter has not been publicly disclosed prior to the 5/8/2026 DOW release; not specifically identified in prior AARO public reporting.
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CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//NOFORN
Good morning,
Below is the requested additional information (include the year) to the
UNCLASS tear line.
Let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
v/r
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PAROC Intel Data Analysis Technician
15 AF / DET 1
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//UNCLASSIFIED//
31 OCT 24, U.S Aircraft observed a possible UAP. It appeared to be oval/orb
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shaped, likely moving at a low speed. The U.S Aircraft had eyes on the poss
UAP for over 2 hours.
//UNCLASSIFIED//
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CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//NOFORN
Hello,
Could you please approve the use of the year this incident took place?
Currently you have approved the month and the day, we request it includes
the year.
Thank for your assistance.
V/r
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Information Disclosure Analyst
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