SUN STREAK OPERATIONS REPORT CY 8606

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R000100180013-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 2, 2000
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: September 20, 1986
• Content Type: REPORT

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DATE: 20 Sep 86
REPLYTO DT-S (Ops)
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT: SUN STREAK Operations Report CY 8606 (U)
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1. (S/SK/WNINTEL) In response to your request for information concerning what was
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which was described as similar to extremely brilliant lightning
WNINTEL) Source #03 confirmed the occurrence of an explosion on
inside a thunder cloud in the evening. Source.#03 stated substantially as follows:
A group of people, males and females were observing an occurrence involving a large area
above ground. They were observing from a distance (not further identified). It created
brilliant, intense, pure light and light colors (not further identified) and the
physical sensation of "something neither solid nor liquid rushing passed" (not further
identified). The military (not further identified) were interested in this project
"to see if useful applications exist" (not further identified) but civilian representation
and control was extensive (not further identified). Something about the occurrence
(rocket explosion) was unexpected or unanticipated, perhaps occurring earlier than
expected or the effect was more pronounced than expected (not further identified).
Source #03 provided no further amplifying information in response to your request.
b. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #18 was unable to confirm the occurorence of an explosion.
Source #18 did, however, describe what could be construed to be a rocket near a land/
water i:ih:terf,ace., Source #18 was unable to provide any further amplifying information
in response to your request.
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(S/SK/WNINTEL) Source #21 confirmed the occurrence of an explosion. on
which was described as being a very large event involving bright
glinting light in radiating rays. Source #21 stated substantially as follows: An event
was brought about in a "civilian/military scientific environment" (not further identified).
Two (types?) of people associated with the event had differing perspectives. One was
purely scientific and looked at this (event) as the beginning of future possibilities
(not further identified), while the other was more concerned with the tactical/strategic
ramifications (not further identified) and the effects it (the explosion?) could
produce on others. Source #21 provided no further amplifying information in response to
your request.
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d. (S/SK/WNINTEL Source #101 tended to confirm the occurrence of an
explosion on which was described as an event having something to
do with energy and verying in size (getting) larger and larger. Source #101 was
unable to provide any further amplifying information which could be construed to
be relevant to your request for information.
2. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Direct access to raw transcript information is limited to
personnel with SKEET access only. If access to this information is necessary, contact
DT-S (Q-,) directly to arrange for an appointment to review appropriate transcripts.
SKEET documents are not releasable outside the confines of the SUN STREAK office.
3. (S/SK/WNINTEL) Enclosed herewith is an Intelligence Evaluation Sheet (IES).
Please annotate it appropriately and return it to DT-S (Ops) within 30 days of
receipt of this SUN STREAK Operations Report. Make copies for each Source when
necessary. Care. and diligence in annotating this IES will aid in the refinement
of SUN STREAK assets and thereby enhance SUN STREAK ability to provide further
information of intelligence value.
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