Opening summary
The mission report from USCENTCOM details an operation conducted in the Strait of Hormuz in September 2020, during which an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) was observed. The operation, executed by the 482nd Attack Squadron, lasted a total of 20 hours and 56 minutes, with significant activities occurring throughout the mission timeline. The aircraft took off from a location identified as OKAS and was on station by 152313Z, engaging in various reconnaissance tasks in coordination with NAVCENT.
The mission aimed to characterize Iranian naval activities and establish patterns of life in the region, which is known for its strategic importance and heightened military presence. During the operation, multiple guard calls were received from Iranian air defense, indicating a level of monitoring and potential tension in the area. These communications were standard responses, and the report notes that they did not impact the mission's objectives.
However, the report also highlights that there…