The Marines Who Got too Close to UFOs

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January 19, 2024
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Jonathan Weygandt, Michael Herrera

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherEra: 1997, 2009, 2024Intel Value: 8/10

Jonathan Weygandt

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Michael Herrera

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

In February 1997, USMC Lance Corporal Jonathan Weant was stationed at Pukala Airbase in Peru for a mission against narcotics. During a night guard detail, he and two other Marines were ordered to secure a crash site of a downed aircraft. They discovered an egg-shaped craft that appeared metallic and emitted a dull humming sound. As they approached, they were ordered to leave by other Marines. Weant was then detained by men in black fatigues and interrogated for 15 hours. He was later sent back to the States. Weant has not sought profit from his experience and remained quiet until 2023. His encounter has led to ongoing interest and speculation about UAPs and military involvement.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video discusses alleged encounters with UFOs by US Marines, focusing on the testimonies of Jonathan Weant and Michael Herrera. It explores themes of government secrecy and potential cover-ups related to UAPs, particularly involving the Department of Energy.

Primary Revelation

The testimonies of Jonathan Weant and Michael Herrera suggest significant encounters with UAPs and potential government cover-ups.

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Jonathan Weant
witnesspro disclosure
USMC
Military service in USMCTestimony about UAP encounterNo financial gain from sharing his storyWitnessed by other Marines

I was scared, you know, the heck out of me, I didn't know what to do.

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Michael Herrera
witnesspro disclosure
USMC
Military service in USMCTestified under oath about his experienceFear of reprisals for his knowledge

The huge object like an octagonal pyramid was emitting a low hum.

Operation Laser Strike1990s (1997)confirmed

Managed by: USMC

Counter narcotic operations in Peruvian airspace

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Encountered an egg-shaped craft at a crash site in Peru, was detained by men in black.

Jonathan Weygandt · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1997-02-01Year: 1997

Pukala Airbase

peru

military basebushland
Military Witness
Branchunited states marine corps
RankLance Corporal
BasePukala Airbase
Dutyperform perimeter security for the base
4 witnesses mentionedJonathan WeantStaff Sergeant MontraSergeant AllenSergeant Atkins
Reported to authorities

interrogated and verbally attacked for 15 hours

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of a UAP encounter involving US Marine veterans, including specific descriptions of the craft and the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, the lack of corroboration and the reliance on a single witness limit the overall evidential strength.

initial encounterunknown

During a late-night guard detail, Jonathan Weant and his team were ordered to secure a crash site, where they encountered a strange craft.

I was scared, it scared you know the heck out of me, you know I didn't know what to do and it was just I was really it was really confusing

close observation of craftunknown

Weant observed a metallic, egg-shaped craft with a constantly changing surface and a dull humming sound, which instilled fear in him and his fellow Marines.

the craft looked metallic but with fluctuations you'd see in a liquid, the surface was constantly changing

interrogation and detainmenthours

After the encounter, Weant was detained by men in black fatigues and hazmat suits, interrogated for 15 hours, and stripped of his gear.

I was arrested, stripped of my gear, had my wrists cable tied and was taken aboard a ch47 and interrogated

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed an egg-shaped craft with a metallic surface and large vents

auditory
5/10

Heard a dull humming sound emanating from the craft

humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanormenacingCommunicationverbalInteractionabduction

Appearance: men in black fatigues and hazmat suits

Message: Interrogated and verbally attacked

I was arrested, stripped of my gear, had my wrists cable tied

Colormetallic
Luminositynot stated
Soundhumming
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Weant observed an egg-shaped craft with a metallic surface that had a constantly changing appearance and emitted a dull humming sound.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a close observation of a strange craft followed by a prolonged interrogation by unidentified military personnel, highlighting a unique blend of fear and confusion.

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Saw a massive octagonal craft in Indonesia, was ambushed by unmarked US forces.

Michael Herrera · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2009-10-01Year: 2009

jungle in Indonesia

indonesia

ruraljungle
Military Witness
Branchunited states marine corps
RankRifleman
Dutyhumanitarian mission
6 witnesses mentionedMichael Herrera
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 10/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
1/3

The transcript discusses multiple UAP encounters and testimonies but lacks specific first-person accounts from the speaker. The claims made are largely based on hearsay and speculation without direct evidence or corroboration from independent sources.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencer describes a sighting of a strange object in the jungle while on a humanitarian mission.

the huge object like an octagonal pyramid was emitting a low hum

closer encounterunknown

The Marines moved in for a closer look at the craft and were ambushed by a paramilitary unit.

the men spoke in American accents and the Marines' camera and gear were confiscated

Releaseunknown

The Marines were eventually released after being warned not to disclose their sighting.

you're not allowed to talk about what happened you will go to prison or or you will die

visualextraordinary
8/10

Saw an octagonal pyramid-shaped craft with a scaly exterior.

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Heard a low hum emitted by the craft.

humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanormenacingCommunicationverbalInteractionwarning

Message: Told the Marines not to disclose their sighting.

you're not allowed to talk about what happened you will go to prison or or you will die

Colorlight matte gray to dark matte black
Luminositynot stated
Soundhumming
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The craft was described as an octagonal pyramid emitting a low hum, with a scaly exterior that appeared man-made.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a military ambush and a unique octagonal craft, which is not commonly reported in UAP sightings.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherEra: 1997, 2009, 2024Intel Value: 8/10
1

Jonathan Weygandt

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
2

Michael Herrera

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3