Blue Triangle Hovered Near Facility, Then Moved in Jumps
A civilian reported seeing it at night for about eight minutes but couldn't identify what it was.
A civilian reported seeing it at night for about eight minutes but couldn't identify what it was.
A civilian reported seeing a glowing blue triangle near a security facility. After hovering in place, it appeared to move in jumps, but its identity remains unknown.
Email correspondence between an Information Disclosure Analyst at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)) and an AFOSI 'OSI CI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM' regarding a request to release at the UNCLASSIFIED level a summary of an Intelligence Information Report (IIR) originally classified SECRET//NOFORN. The summary describes a civilian witness's nighttime sighting in the Pacific Time Zone in March 2023 of a large blue triangular object hovering near a national security facility for approximately three minutes, then 'backing up' in a 'jerking' or 'jumping' manner. AFOSI confirms it can process the request as a derivative classification review rather than a full declassification request and approves use of the summary at the UNCLASSIFIED level.
Civilian witness reported a nighttime sighting of a large blue featureless triangular object hovering stationary above or near a national security facility for approximately three minutes, then moving higher in their field of view by 'backing up' in a 'jerking' or 'jumping' manner inconsistent with smooth jet propulsion. Total observation duration approximately 8 minutes; observed via personal cellular device.
"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."
Speaker: AFOSI OSI CI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM
Why it matters: Documents an alternative path used to release UAP information without going through full IIR declassification.
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"Based upon the summary you provided below, I concur with using this at the UNCLASSIFIED level in your product. Consider your request approved."
Speaker: AFOSI OSI CI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM
Why it matters: Approval action for the unclassified release.
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"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."
Speaker: AFOSI OSI CI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM
Why it matters: Reveals AFOSI's normal IIR declassification workflow and the workaround used.
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"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."
Why it matters: Core object description from the underlying IIR.
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"The reporter described the object as "hovering" stationary above or near a national security facility for approximately three minutes."
Why it matters: Object reportedly loitered over/near a national security facility.
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"The reporter characterized the object's motion as "backing up" in a "jerking" or "jumping" manner inconsistent with "smooth" jet propulsion."
(b)(6) — OSI CI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM
AFOSI Collections and Operations PM / Intelligence Oversight PM (sender of approval and prior status email) · Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) · Page 1
(b)(6) — Information Disclosure Analyst
Information Disclosure Analyst (requester; sender of summary) · Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security · Page 5
Pacific Time Zone, United States
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national security facility (unspecified)
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Sender/recipient name and signature block
Likely reason: (b)(6) — personal privacy
Signature block contact info (multiple lines)
Likely reason: (b)(6) — personal privacy
Sender name/signature block
Likely reason: (b)(6) — personal privacy
Classification marking '1.4(a)' present (E.O. 13526 §1.4(a) — military plans/weapons systems/operations)
Likely reason: Classification reason citation, not a redaction per se
Classification marking '1.4(a)' present
Likely reason: Classification reason citation
Information Disclosure Analyst name and contact info
Likely reason: (b)(6) — personal privacy
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Document is a 6-page email thread plus IIR summary. Original IIR is classified SECRET//NOFORN with E.O. 13526 §1.4(a) citation; AFOSI used a derivative classification review (not full declassification) to authorize release of the unclassified summary embedded in the OUSD(I&S) request. All names/contacts redacted under (b)(6). Specific facility, exact date, and witness identity withheld; only 'Pacific Time Zone' and 'March 2023' provided. Pages 3 and 6 are blank in the extracted text.
They described a large, blue triangle that emitted a bluish-white light. They couldn't identify what it was.
The record does not state whether anyone examined the footage.
Why it matters: Reported flight behavior inconsistent with conventional aircraft.
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"They stated that they "didn't think" the object was a drone."
Why it matters: Witness's own assessment ruling out drone.
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"CURRENT CLASSIFICATION S//NF-REQUESTED CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED"
Why it matters: Original IIR classification was SECRET//NOFORN; requested for downgrade to UNCLASSIFIED.
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"CLASSIFICATION: SECRET//NOFORN"
Why it matters: Header/footer banner showing original document classification.
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"This is a routine request, please confirm receipt."
Speaker: OUSD(I&S) Information Disclosure Analyst
Why it matters: Frames the disclosure request as routine.
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One night in March 2023, a civilian spotted a large blue triangle near a security facility. The object reportedly emitted a strong light, and the witness observed it using their personal phone.
The triangle remained stationary for several minutes, then appeared to move in jumps. The report describes what the civilian saw but doesn't explain what the object was. Its movement also remains unclear.
The civilian described a smooth triangle with no visible markings. A bluish-white light emanated from several points around it. According to the description, it hovered motionless above or near a security facility for approximately three minutes.
The location was only noted as the Pacific Time Zone, with no more precise location provided. It's also unclear if the object was directly above the facility or merely appeared that way from the civilian's vantage point.
After hovering, the object appeared higher in the observer's field of view. It didn't move smoothly: the civilian described a backward, jumping motion. The report offers no explanation for what caused it to move this way.
The civilian observed the object for about eight minutes in total. They couldn't understand how it was controlled or what made it move. They also couldn't determine if it had a front or back. They stated they didn't think it was a drone but couldn't identify any other possibility.
The document also includes things the civilian didn't see directly, and therefore they are not part of what happened before their eyes. The story itself relies on the sighting they described: a glowing triangle, prolonged hovering, and then a jerky movement.
It's unknown what the object was, what caused it to move, or if the description accurately reflects its actual characteristics. The record doesn't state whether anyone examined what was filmed on the phone; it emphasizes that the description reflects the reporter's personal interpretation at the time of the event.
A blue triangle remained in place, then appeared to jump upward. Even after the civilian lost sight of it, the report offered no name for what they had seen.