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09 Open Hearing Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Dr. Jon Kosloski Director, AARO UNCLASSIFIED 09 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 2/5/2025 Released in Full: X …
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733667-001-011-0075

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…bject was visible for about 10 minutes, while the second was seen for a total of 30 minutes. The objects exhibited light patterns resembling those of passenger aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0088

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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733667-001-011-0096

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmentary and unclear text, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information.
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733667-001-011-0098

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information due to its damaged or poorly scanned state.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-016-0001

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.
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733667-001-022-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration discussing the radar targets associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced unusual radar phenomena on November 17, 1986. It addresses the interpretation of 'split images' on radar and includes an analysis by Dennis Simantel.
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733667-001-016

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.
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733667-001-023-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-025-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 55% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication related to an incident in the Alaskan region, possibly involving air traffic or military operations. The text is fragmented and contains various codes and contact numbers, indicating a procedural or operational context.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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733667-002-006-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by an Air Force pilot. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent details.
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733667-002-008-0111

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter addressed to the FAA inquiring about the evaluation of a UAP incident involving Captain Terauchi, referencing a newspaper clipping and the opinions of Philip Klass.
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23857122-0457-180273-0002

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document outlines the responsibilities and limitations of the War Department regarding the use of its drawings and specifications by manufacturers. It emphasizes the government's non-liability and proprietary interests while also referencing the Espionage Act.
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23857122-0457-180273-0004

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.
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23857122-0457-180273-0018

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…henomena (UAP) and provides an analysis of plausible explanations for these incidents, emphasizing the lack of definitive proof and the challenges in verifying sightings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines recommendations for investigating reported UAP sightings, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches involving aerodynamicists, psychologists, and optical experts to analyze the characteristics and perceptions of the observed phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0101

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
…tates, discussing various interpretations and summaries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text is heavily redacted and contains references to Air Force intelligence and a survey of reports on UAP.