Fmr. US Marine Michael Herrera encountered a black ops UFO in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, 2009

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July 21, 2023
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Tier 1First Person EncounterFirst-Person Account
Experiencer: Michael Herrera

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherEra: 2000sIntel Value: 8/10

Michael Herrera

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

The person is a Marine who participated in humanitarian operations in the Philippines in 2009. During the mission, they encountered a strange craft while on a reconnaissance mission. The craft was rotating and had a pyramid structure on top. As they approached, they were confronted by a group of soldiers with American gear who threatened them and confiscated their weapons. The soldiers took their military IDs and used a biometric system on them. After the encounter, the craft rose into the air and left at high speed. The Marines returned to their ship and later found their personal items missing. The person was subsequently warned not to discuss the incident and signed a non-disclosure agreement. This experience left a lasting impact on them, prompting a desire to share their story publicly.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The speaker recounts a firsthand experience during a humanitarian operation in Indonesia, where they encountered a mysterious rotating craft and were subsequently confronted by a rogue military force. They were threatened and coerced into signing a non-disclosure agreement, highlighting concerns about secrecy and potential cover-ups.

Primary Revelation

The speaker witnessed a rotating craft during a humanitarian mission and was threatened by a rogue military group.

U
Unnamed Marine
witnesspro disclosure
Second Battalion Fifth Marines31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Military service in a decorated infantry battalionWitnessed a UAP and described detailsReported encounter to higher authoritiesSigned a non-disclosure agreement under duress

It was rotating and it was transitioning between colors like a light matte gray as well as a dark matte black.

Operation Katsana2000s (2009 to unknown)confirmed

Managed by: United States Marine Corps

Humanitarian assistance operations in response to natural disasters

non human intelligencehighly specific

During a humanitarian operation in Indonesia, the speaker witnessed a rotating craft that transitioned between colors and was approximately 300 feet in size.

Source: Unnamed individual
coverupspecific

The speaker and fellow Marines were confronted by a rogue military force with American dialects and gear, who threatened them and confiscated their weapons.

Source: Unnamed individual
coverupspecific

The speaker was forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding the incident, which included references to TSSCI and Indonesia.

Source: Unnamed individual
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
2009-10-08Year: 2009

South Western part of Padang City

Padang, indonesia

ruraljungle terrain
Connected Encounters (1)
USS Denver
Military Witness
Branchunited states marine corps
Dutyhumanitarian assistance operations
6 witnesses mentioned
Reported to authorities

told not to discuss the incident and signed a non-disclosure agreement

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityunknown
High Evidential StrengthScore: 18/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
3/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account provides a detailed first-person narrative from a trained military observer, describing a UAP encounter with specific visual and contextual details. The presence of multiple witnesses, the unexpected nature of the encounter, and the subsequent military engagement add to the credibility of the report, despite the lack of physical evidence.

initial observationminutes

The unit arrives in Padang, Indonesia, and begins their operation. They notice an unusual craft in the jungle.

it was something that was rotating and it was transitioning between colors like a light matte gray as well as a dark matte black

close encounterunknown

The Marines approach the craft and are confronted by a rogue military force with American dialects and gear.

they all had American dialects they had American Gear they had otvs black they had black camouflage

Retreatminutes

After being threatened by the rogue soldiers, the Marines retreat back to their landing zone.

we decided to book him and we ran back to the LZ

debriefing and consequencesdays

Following the encounter, the Marines face consequences, including missing equipment and a non-disclosure agreement.

you are not allowed to tell anybody in your chain of command

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed a rotating craft with color transitions

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Heard the distinct sound of the craft and threats from soldiers

electromagneticextraordinary
6/10

communications were disrupted

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unknown(many)
70%
DemeanormenacingCommunicationverbalInteractionwarning

Message: Threatened the Marines and demanded to know their purpose.

they could throw us out of a helicopter if they needed to

Sizethree helicopters
Colordark matte black and gray
Luminositynot stated
Soundsilent
Movementinstant acceleration
Five Observables (4/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The craft was rotating, transitioning colors, and hovered silently before accelerating away at incredible speed.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a rogue military force with American gear and dialects, threatening the Marines after they observed an unusual craft.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherEra: 2000sIntel Value: 8/10
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Michael Herrera

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3