Tic Tac UAP — Executive Report
Summary
This report, produced by the U.S. Government in 2009, summarizes the analysis of the USS Nimitz encounter with a UAP off the coast of Mexico in November 2004. It provides an executive overview of the incident involving a Tic Tac-shaped object observed by military personnel.
Key highlights
The USS Princeton detected multiple Anomalous Aerial Vehicles (AAVs) between November 10-16, 2004.p.1
“detected multiple Anomalous Aerial Vehicles (AAVs) operating in and around the vicinity of the CSG.”
An AAV was described as 'an elongated egg or a ‘Tic Tac’ shape' measuring approximately 46 feet in length.p.1
“an elongated egg or a ‘Tic Tac’ shape with a discernable midline horizontal axis.”
The AAV exhibited advanced capabilities, including rapid descent and evasive maneuvers.p.1
“would descend 'very rapidly' from approximately 60,000 feet down to approximately 50 feet.”
F/A-18 pilots attempted to visually identify the AAV but could not obtain a radar lock.p.1
“The F/A-18Fs radar could not obtain a ‘lock’ on the AAV.”
The report suggests the AAV may have the ability to cloak or become invisible to human observation.p.1
“The AAV possibly demonstrated the ability to ‘cloak’ or become invisible to the human eye.”
Outliers
Despite multiple sightings, there were no unidentified sonar contacts reported by the USS Louisville.p.12
“there were no unidentified sonar contacts in the vicinity of the aerial sightings.”
The report indicates that the AAV was not considered a threat by the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group leadership.p.13
“at no time did they consider the AAV a threat to the battle group.”
Source
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