Michael Herrera - Insights into UAP Encounter and Black Program Insiders

Channel	UAP Gerb
Video ID	4EMO38JUfVE
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Summary

The video features an extended interview with Michael Herrera, a USMC veteran and AARO whistleblower, conducted by YouTubers UAP Gerb and Joey Is Not My Name, in which Herrera details his 2009 encounter in Indonesia where he and five fellow Marines allegedly observed a large, silent, octagonal craft that absorbed light, rested on an elevated platform, and was surrounded by eight unidentified armed operators who disarmed and scanned the Marines' IDs before the craft changed color and departed. Herrera claims that AARO's Historical Report Volume One deliberately misrepresented his testimony by falsely attributing statements about extraterrestrial vehicles and U.S. Special Forces that he says he never made, and that AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick showed little interest during his April 2023 interview, asking only three repetitive questions. The video also covers Herrera's subsequent contact with an alleged CIA Non-Official Cover operative and other unnamed insiders who claim involvement in classified UAP programs, providing him with information about covert operations including the alleged use of human beings as "pink assets," reverse-engineered craft indistinguishable from non-human intelligence vehicles, and factions within these programs divided between pro-disclosure and cover-up actors. Herrera states his motivation for coming forward was enabled by recently passed whistleblower protections, and that he has been in contact with fellow UAP whistleblower David Grusch as part of broader disclosure efforts.

People

Michael Herrera — Claims to have witnessed a UAP and encountered a black program in Indonesia in 2009
UAP Gerb — Host of the interview with Michael Herrera
Joey Is Not My Name — Co-hosted the interview and was one of the first to investigate Michael Herrera's claims
Unknown Narrator — First-person account of encountering a UAP and armed personnel at a landing/crash site
Unknown WitnessOperator — Describes encountering black trucks, shipping containers with cylinders, and being weapons-checked near an unidentified craft
Gunnery Sergeant (Unknown) — Appeared at the LZ after the witness's team returned from the encounter; was communicating via radio and coordinated helicopter extraction; witness had never seen him before
Gunnery Sergeant (unnamed) — Encountered the witness and other Marines at the LZ after the UAP incident, appeared agitated and yelled at them
Female Major (USMC) — Briefed volunteers in the wardroom, showed pictures of Obama and his family members during the briefing
Barack Obama — Pictures of Obama as a child and his family members were shown during the volunteer briefing aboard the ship
Female Major — Described as conducting the mission briefing aboard the ship; memorable to the witness due to her appearance
Richard Land — Debriefed personnel after the mission and gave a press conference briefing about the humanitarian relief operation in Indonesia, including details about crowd control and cargo delivery.
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (unnamed) — Mentioned as a known figure present at the operation, possibly related to the UAP/crash retrieval site
Air Force Colonel (unnamed) — Rumored to have confronted early-arriving Marines for carrying rifles and sent them back to the ship due to bad optics
Unknown Marine Witness — First-person account of a military operation involving helicopter transport to a hasty LZ, providing security on a slope
Unknown Squad Leader — Made the tactical decision to move up the slope for elevated security position after landing at the LZ
Paul — Soldier who claims to have witnessed a UAP-related operation during a military mission, possibly in a tropical location; shares firsthand account of the event
Dodie — Mentioned in comparison to Paul's story; described as having encouraged speculation about ET radio communications in the Benowitz case
Paul Benowitz — Referenced as a comparison case; had radio communications and speculated they could be extraterrestrial, with Dodie allegedly egging that on
Sean Kirkpatrick — Conducted an interview with the witness in April 2023; described as asking only three repetitive questions and appearing uninterested
Nathan — Claimed the witness was making up the UFO account; was not part of the squad that observed the UAP and was not on the same mission
Kirk Patrick — Was present in the skiff during the witness's testimony to AARO
Eric Taber — His memorandum for record from AARO testimony is one of the few known released documents
Brandon — Posted a photo on Twitter exposing that a person (likely Sean) lied about not being at a 2018 Skinwalker Ranch briefing
Sean — Accused of lying about attending a 2018 Skinwalker Ranch briefing and spreading false information
Sten Grønnestad — Conducted interviews with Sean that the witness refuses to watch, calling them dishonest
Josh Bosworth — Person to whom the subject sent a photograph that was published in the Daily Mail
Josh Boswell — Spoke with the witness prior to a press conference in DC about UAP-related disclosures
Steven Greer — Referenced as having set up arrangements with the Daily Mail and the National Press Club event
Michael Stratt — Met in person at NPC 2023 event; presenter discussing UAP experiences
The Insider — Attended NPC 2023 and related events; sent an encrypted text message to Dr. Greer referencing knowledge of what the speaker experienced
Michael — The individual whose sighting is being discussed; came forward publicly about what he witnessed
Dr. Steven Greer — Referred to as 'Dr. G' or 'Dr. Gri'; communicated with a source about Michael's sighting and facilitated contact
Unknown NOC (CIA) — Contacted Michael to meet in person, provided documentation and insider knowledge about the operation Michael witnessed; gave Michael a sidearm as a trust gesture
Unknown InsiderOperative — Met with the speaker, showed underground facilities as proof of identity, apologized for harassment, described as a 'sheepdog' who protects innocents and eliminates bad actors
Unknown Insider(s) — Described as sources providing information about UAP retrieval, weapons testing, and alleged human experimentation within black programs
Joey — Clarified not to be Michael's publicist; helped network Michael with key figures in the disclosure movement including David Grusch
David Grusch — Michael states he has talked with David Grusch, referenced in context of disclosure efforts

Organizations

AARO — Michael Herrera is described as an AARO whistleblower
United States Marine Corps — Michael Herrera served as a USMC veteran and was on a mission in Indonesia in 2009
US Navy SEALs — Mentioned as a possible element present at the UAP encounter site tasked with handling the situation
US Military — General organizational context for the narrator and his unit who encountered the craft
AARO — The witness testified to AARO prior to June 2023 regarding the observed UAP-related activity including the craft, platform, and trucks.
Secret Service — Referenced as a comparison for the appearance of reinforced/up-armored trucks seen at the scene
Denver — Referenced as arriving on the 9th, approximately 9-10 days after an earthquake, in connection with the operation
Indonesian Military — Possibly present at the LZ during the incident in Indonesia near the earthquake disaster area
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence — Members reportedly asked the witness to have fellow Marines provide anonymous testimony about the incident
AARO — Names of the fellow Marines involved were reportedly provided to Pentagon AARO
The Daily Mail — Published an article featuring text messages from a fellow Marine saying 'leave me out of that'
US Navy — Naval vessel hosting the Marines during the deployment to Indonesia
US Navy — Navy personnel were in charge of the ship and held higher authority over visiting Marines/soldiers aboard
United States Marine Corps — The witness and his unit were Marines assigned to the ship for a security mission
United States Marine Corps — Marines were deployed on a humanitarian relief mission delivering supplies, providing security around helicopters, and performing labor tasks.
US Air Force — An Air Force Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel were reportedly present at the operation site
National Press Club — Venue where the witness stated they gave public testimony about their UAP encounter
The Black Vault — Published FOIA-released documents including what appears to be a form related to the witness's AARO testimony
Daily Mail — Published one of only two known photos of the subject, used in a camouflage pattern comparison
CIA — The NOC operative is identified as being affiliated with the CIA under a Non-Official Cover designation
UAPUFO Unacknowledged Special Access Program (unnamed) — Described as a program with insider participants of 30+ years, containing factions of 'good guys' and 'bad guys', with an enforcement arm connected to political corruption
US Congress — Referenced as the body to which insiders want to restore oversight of UAP programs
US Marshals — Mentioned as having jurisdiction everywhere and potentially able to execute enforcement actions related to UAP-related law violations
Boeing — Named as one of the aerospace companies potentially aware of UAP-related programs and technology
Lockheed Martin — Named as one of the aerospace companies potentially aware of UAP-related programs and technology
Northrop Grumman — Named as one of the aerospace companies potentially aware of UAP-related programs and technology
Reddit — Joey used Reddit anonymously to share information and network within the UAP community

Concepts

Black Program — A classified or covert government/military program; Herrera claims to have met an insider from such a program.
UAP Encounter — An unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by Herrera and his team in Indonesia in 2009, described as a large craft partially visible above the tree line that changed colors and eventually took off.
Nosbed Tactic — A tactical formation using interlocking fields of fire from two sides converging on a target; described by the narrator as used by the unknown operators at the site.
UAP Acoustic Signature — The craft encountered emitted a low hum described as similar to a guitar amplifier or transformer, otherwise operating silently.
Three-Round Burst Semi-Automatic Fire — The narrator's unit was equipped with weapons limited to three-round burst or semi-automatic, contrasted with the possible full-auto capability of the opposing force.
Dump Pouch — A military accessory pouch worn on the body; the narrator used his to carry a camera/recording device during the encounter.
BATS (Biometrics Automated Toolset System) — A biometric and tracking system used by the military; the witness states the encountered entities attempted to use a similar system to scan military IDs.
OctagonalPyramid-shaped Craft — A dark, roughly octagonal craft described by the witness with a pyramid-like top, scale-pattern surface, corner vents, and colored lights (red, yellow, green, blue) that activated on takeoff.
Light Absorption — The witness describes the craft as absorbing light rather than reflecting it, making it appear as the darkest object he had ever seen.
Craft Platform — A raised, angled undercarriage or platform beneath the craft, roughly the same length as the craft itself, with pointed features.
SAW Drum Pouches — Military equipment used to carry ammunition drums and magazines, referenced in the context of the witness's loadout during the encounter.
Craft Color Change — The observed craft allegedly changed color from a light matte gray to a dark matte black across its entire surface before takeoff.
Elevating Platform — A platform associated with the craft reportedly raised upward slowly before the craft departed, lifting off the ground approximately 10 feet.
Pelican Cases — Hard-shell transport cases used to carry weapons or sensitive equipment, observed in truck beds associated with the craft transport operation.
Trion Configuration — A standardized shipping container configuration; the witness identified the containers on the trailers as resembling this setup, with cylinders on the front later identified as oxygen supply.
Oxygen Supply Cylinders — Cylinders mounted on the front of shipping containers attached to the trailers; initially hypothesized to be humidity control but later identified as oxygen supply, suggesting the containers may have housed living beings.
Night Vision Equipment — The trucks appeared to have side-mounted attachments resembling military Humvee night vision mounts, suggesting the operation was conducted at night.
Up-armored vehicles — Trucks described as reinforced and bullet-resistant, similar to Secret Service vehicles, used to transport containers and weapons cases.
Compartmentalization — The witness notes that information about the operation is compartmentalized, meaning individuals involved only know their specific role or task.
Weapons strippingcheck — A procedure where operators had their magazines and weapons removed by an opposing security team at the scene.
Pelican casesweapons crates — Closed, hard-sided cases resembling weapons cases found on each of the four black trucks observed at the scene.
Cylindrical object in shipping container — A black cylinder spanning the full width of a black shipping container, initially hypothesized by the witness to be humidity control equipment.
Recruiting in Disaster-Stricken Areas — A claimed covert operation in which personnel were allegedly recruited in disaster zones; the witness speculates this may have been ongoing before the earthquake.
LZ (Landing Zone) — Designated area for helicopter landings; the location where the witness's team was dropped off and later extracted during the incident.
Combat Loading Group — A Marine unit or attachment assigned to a naval ship responsible for loading Marine equipment; mentioned as a possible assignment for the unknown Gunnery Sergeant.
Red Patch Marines — Marines assigned to ships identified by red patches on their covers and uniforms; the unknown Gunnery Sergeant did not appear to have these markings.
Mission Volunteers in Sticks — Marines were organized into random groups called 'sticks' for the mission, not selected based on skill set or chain of command.
Witness Reluctance — Fellow Marines involved in the incident are unwilling to come forward or speak publicly, fearing consequences.
Stick Organization — Military grouping method where personnel are randomly assigned to small units called 'sticks' rather than selected by skill set.
Officer's Chow Detail — A duty assignment aboard ship where enlisted personnel assist with setup and cleaning for officers' meals, typically treated as an 8-hour shift.
Forward Deployment — Early deployment of selected personnel to a staging location, in this case Japan, weeks before the main element deploys.
Chain of Command (Ship-based) — On ship, Marines report to a separate logistics-based chain of command distinct from their normal platoon or squad leadership.
Wardroom Briefing — A briefing held in the ship's wardroom where a female USMC major solicited volunteers and showed pictures of Obama and family members.
Ward Room Briefing — A smaller, officer-designated dining and meeting room on a naval vessel used for mission briefings; described as similar to a cafeteria but more intimate.
SAW Gunner — A military role involving operation of the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), a belt-fed automatic machine gun; the witness's primary assigned role.
Super Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopter — Large military helicopters (CH-53 Super Stallions) aboard the ship, tasked with delivering supplies to remote villages blocked off by landslides.
M203 Grenade Launcher — An underslung grenade launcher attached to an M16 rifle; issued to the witness when he was new to Golf Company as a way to identify team leaders as targets.
Security Mission — The mission described involved providing security for supply deliveries to remote villages in a region identified as the second largest terrorist capital in the world.
Humanitarian Mission Security — The use of armed personnel during humanitarian relief operations to manage crowd control and protect helicopters from being mobbed by desperate civilians.
Crowd Control in Disaster Relief — A key concern during helicopter cargo deliveries in disaster zones where large numbers of desperate civilians may rush aircraft.
Bad Optics — A concern raised about Marines arriving with rifles at the operation site, reportedly leading to them being sent back to the ship.
Helicopter Landing Zone (LZ) — The area where Marines were inserted by helicopter, described as having thick vegetation and hills.
Personnel Transport Mission — The helicopter flights described were strictly for moving personnel, with no supplies loaded.
360 Security Formation — Standard military procedure where troops form a perimeter around a helicopter after landing to provide security before it departs.
Hasty LZ (Landing Zone) — An improvised or quickly chosen landing zone, not formally pre-planned or secured, used when a more deliberate option isn't available.
Condition Three — A weapons readiness state where a magazine is inserted but no round is chambered and the weapon is on safe.
Tactical Elevated Position — Military doctrine of occupying high ground to gain visual advantage and defensive positioning over surrounding terrain.
Cargo Net Helicopter Transport — Method of transporting supplies externally beneath a helicopter using a cargo net or hook, as opposed to internal storage.
Landing Zone (LZ) — A designated area for helicopter landing during military operations; described as an open grassy area in tropical terrain.
Disinformation Agent — A person who spreads false or misleading information; discussed in context of whether Paul's account could be fabricated or planted.
Coming Forward — The act of publicly disclosing a sensitive or controversial experience; Paul expresses reluctance to encourage fellow soldiers to do so.
Man-made UAP — The witness asserts the craft they observed was clearly human-made with human operators, not of extraterrestrial origin, suggesting an advanced but terrestrial black program.
Witness Credibility and Belief — Discussion of how UAP witnesses are often dismissed or doubted, and how personal experience changes one's perspective on other witness testimonies.
Purposeful Omission Misrepresentation — The witness claims AARO's historical report volume one falsely attributed statements to them they never made, suggesting deliberate distortion of testimony.
Satellite Imagery as Evidence — AARO claimed access to satellite imagery of the incident location but never followed up with the witness to review it despite over a year passing.
No Rotor Wash — The observed craft produced no disturbance to surrounding vegetation, distinguishing it from conventional helicopters or aircraft and marking it as anomalous.
Memorandum for Record — A written document summarizing witness testimony provided to AARO, which witnesses could review and sign to certify accuracy.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — Legal document signed by the witness restricting disclosure of specific details such as location and identities of others present during AARO testimony.
Historical Report Volume One — AARO's official historical report that the witness claims misrepresented his testimony, falsely attributing statements about extraterrestrial vehicles and US Special Forces.
NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) — Agreement signed by the subject and others that threatened their life if they disclosed information about UAP-related operations.
Whistleblower Protections — Recently passed legal protections that effectively rendered certain NDAs illegal, providing a safety net for those coming forward with UAP-related information.
Insiders — Multiple individuals working within an organization related to UAP who have been providing the subject with information and details about their experiences.
Camouflage Pattern Matching — A method used to try to identify the subject in a photograph by matching the camouflage pattern to another known photo; the subject disputes this as inconclusive.
Insider Contact — A person claiming insider knowledge of UAP programs who reached out to the witness to confirm and clarify what they witnessed.
Biological Equipment in UAP Programs — Claim that humans are being used as 'biological equipment' in covert programs, allegedly under false pretenses and heavy drugging.
UAP Disclosure — The broader effort to make classified or hidden information about UAPs available to the public.
Harassment of Witnesses — The speaker describes ongoing harassment they interpret as confirmation that they are exposing sensitive information.
Human Trafficking in UAP Context — The claim that crates thought to contain drugs were actually transporting people, connected to covert UAP-related programs.
Helicopter Tracking via Radar — A method used to verify the movements of individuals by tracking helicopter flight data on radar, used to corroborate meeting locations and timing.
Encrypted Communication Platform — A high-tech encrypted messaging app, described as not being Signal, used by an insider to communicate sensitive information to Dr. Greer.
Non-Official Cover (NOC) — A CIA term for operatives who work without the protection of official diplomatic cover, making their affiliation deniable.
Chipping — Reference to individuals being implanted with trackable chips; the NOC used a chip-detection device during the meeting.
Establishing Trust — The in-person meeting was arranged to build trust between the witness and the NOC operative, including the gesture of providing a sidearm.
Factions within the Program — The idea that UAP-related secret programs contain internal divisions, some favoring disclosure and oversight, others engaged in cover-ups and alleged murders.
Pro-Disclosure Insiders — Longtime participants in UAP programs who support some level of public disclosure and restoring Congressional oversight, but fear loss of pension and family security.
Sheepdog Operative — A term used to describe insiders who identify as protectors of innocent people and patriots while eliminating perceived bad actors.
Misinformation and Deceit in UAP Programs — The claim that deliberate lies and misinformation are being actively maintained around UAP programs, which insiders believe could be blown open if politicians were given full access.
Whistleblower Risk — The danger insiders face when considering coming forward, including loss of pension, financial ruin, and threats to family safety.
Enforcement Arm of Political Corruption — The alleged covert group described as the enforcement mechanism for political corruption, with assets embedded in local, federal, and government institutions.
NHI (Non-Human Intelligence) — Entities described as potentially interdimensional, capable of traveling through time and space, controlling craft with consciousness, and passing through solid objects.
Interdimensional Travel — The claimed ability of NHI to traverse dimensions, pass through solid objects, and travel through time and space.
Factions - Good vs Bad — A described internal war between groups where 'bad guys' want to keep UAP technology secret for power and control, while 'good guys' want disclosure for the benefit of humanity.
Consciousness-Controlled Craft — The claim that NHI entities control their craft through consciousness rather than conventional mechanical means.
Whistleblower Protection — Legal protections for insiders who come forward with UAP information, described as currently insufficient to encourage disclosure.
Crimes Against Humanity — The allegation that bad actors within UAP programs intend to use recovered technology to commit crimes against humanity and maintain power.
UAP Shootdowns — The alleged practice of covert groups shooting down NHI craft in secluded desert areas around the world, raising concerns about potential retaliation.
Temporary Flight Restricted Areas (TFRs) — Restricted airspace zones over certain installations where civilian aircraft are allegedly being targeted by experimental weapons systems.
Alien Reproduction Vehicle (ARV) — A reverse-engineered craft based on non-human intelligence technology, allegedly developed to the point where it is nearly indistinguishable from original NHI craft.
EMP-Proof UAP — Retrieved or reverse-engineered craft allegedly immune to electromagnetic pulse weapons, conventional firearms, and missiles.
Reverse Engineered Technology — Technology derived from retrieved UAP craft, continuously refined and tested using weapons systems on recovered craft.
Pink Assets — Alleged insider term for human beings used as biological assets or subjects within classified UAP-related programs without consent.
Free Energy — The speaker references the possibility that suppressed energy technologies derived from UAP programs could eliminate utility costs if disclosed.
Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) — Entities associated with UAP craft; insiders allegedly struggle to distinguish NHI craft from human-made reverse-engineered versions.
Ethical Tug of War — Internal moral conflict among program insiders about whether to disclose classified UAP information to the public.
Disclosure — The process of revealing hidden UAP/NHI information to the public; speaker emphasizes it must be evidence-based, not testimony-based.
Muddying the Waters — The practice of known individuals coming forward with misleading or false UAP claims, complicating legitimate disclosure efforts.
Whistleblower — Someone who reveals hidden or classified information; Michael identifies himself in this role regarding UAP/NHI.

Events & Dates

Michael Herrera UAP Encounter in Indonesia — Herrera and his USMC team observed an unidentified craft in Indonesia, approached it, and were intercepted by armed individuals believed to possibly be Navy SEALs
Shawn Ryan Show Podcast Appearance — Michael Herrera appeared on the Shawn Ryan Show to discuss his UAP experience
UAP Ground Encounter — The narrator and five fellow operators encountered a landed or stationary craft in a clearing at the bottom of a hill and were immediately intercepted by eight armed, unidentified men who trained weapons on them.
Armed Interception by Unknown Operators — Eight unidentified armed men using a nosbed tactical formation surrounded and held at gunpoint six military personnel who had approached the UAP site.
CameraVideo Documentation — The narrator captured photographs and video of the craft using a camera stored in his dump pouch during the encounter.
Close Encounter with Unknown Craft and Entities — A military unit was disarmed and searched by unknown entities (suspected former military) while an octagonal dark craft with a platform was present in a clearing nearby; the encounter involved 6 soldiers and 8 entities.
Disarmament and ID Scan by Entities — The unknown entities methodically disarmed the soldiers, removed their magazines, and scanned their military IDs using a device described as thinner and more advanced than contemporary smartphones or BlackBerrys.
Craft Takeoff with Colored Lights — The witness observed the craft activate colored lights at its corners (red, yellow, green, blue) as it departed the area.
Witness Testimony to AARO — The witness testified to AARO prior to June 2023 about observations of a craft, an elevating platform, and associated trucks with containers.
NPPC Testimony — The witness participated in an NPPC (likely National Press or Congressional) event in June 2023, after having already testified to AARO.
Craft Observation and Platform Elevation — The witness observed a craft change color, a platform rise approximately 10 feet, and trucks with trailers and containers maneuvering nearby during a security or watch situation.
Earthquake — An earthquake occurred around September 30th, believed to be the reason the covert operation was taking place in the area
Covert Operation at Disaster Site — A covert operation involving black up-armored trucks, cylindrical containers, and armed personnel occurred approximately 9-10 days after the earthquake
Return to LZ After Encounter — Witness and fellow Marines ran back to the landing zone after being threatened and having their weapons returned; they were met by an unknown Gunnery Sergeant who was communicating via radio.
CH-53 Helicopter Extraction — A CH-53 helicopter arrived at the LZ after the Gunnery Sergeant's radio communication and extracted the witness's team from the area.
Earthquake (Indonesia) — A disaster event in Indonesia used as context for a covert recruiting operation; the witness speculates similar operations may have been ongoing throughout the week.
CH-53 Super Stallion Extraction — A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter landed at the LZ and extracted the Marines after the UAP encounter, returning them to the USS Denver
Supply Drop by Second Helicopter — A second helicopter dropped a cargo net with supplies at a different location on the LZ during the incident timeline
Conversation at Subic Bay — After returning to Subic Bay, the witness asked a fellow Marine if he would tell anyone about the incident; the Marine said absolutely not
Daily Mail Article Publication — The Daily Mail published an article featuring text messages from a fellow Marine witness saying 'leave me out of that' in response to being asked to speak to the Senate Intelligence Committee
Indonesia Deployment — A US Marine deployment to Indonesia aboard a naval vessel, described as non-combat and occurring approximately 15 years before the interview.
Forward Deployment to Japan — The narrator and others assigned to the officer's chow detail were deployed to Japan a few weeks to a month before the main Marine element departed.
Wardroom Volunteer Briefing — A female USMC major briefed a group of Marines in the wardroom, requesting volunteers and displaying images of Barack Obama as a child and his family.
Mission Briefing Aboard Ship — A briefing was conducted in the ward room involving key leaders, NCOs, and a female major; included images of Barack Obama as a child and references to his time in Indonesia.
Supply Delivery Mission to Remote Villages — A military operation involving Super Stallion helicopters delivering supplies to remote villages with roads blocked by landslides, requiring Marine security personnel.
Indonesia Humanitarian Relief Operation — US Marines aboard a ship conducted humanitarian relief missions delivering supplies to Indonesia, with helicopters flying survey teams and cargo to affected areas starting around October 8–9.
CH-53 Helicopters Deployed for Relief Surveys — CH-53 helicopters came aboard on the morning of October 9th and were immediately used to get survey teams to the countryside to identify cargo drop locations.
Marine Helicopter Insertion to LZ — Marines flew via CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters from a ship to an airport with blue roofs, then onward to a landing zone with dense vegetation and hills.
Marines Sent Back for Carrying Rifles — Rumor among platoon members that the first Marines to fly in were confronted by an Air Force Colonel for carrying rifles and ordered back to the ship due to bad optics.
Helicopter Insertion to Hasty LZ — Marines were transported via CH-53 helicopter to an improvised landing zone with no pre-existing personnel present, tasked with providing security.
Cargo Net Helicopter Drop — A separate helicopter with a cargo net on the bottom flew in, dropped its load, and departed; witnessed and recorded on video by the marine.
Ground Mission with Helicopter Insertion — Paul and other soldiers were transported by helicopter to a tropical location, spent a couple of hours on the ground, and returned to the Denver; a second helicopter also landed nearby.
Return to the Denver — After the mission, soldiers returned weapons and borrowed magazines to the armory aboard the Denver.
AARO Interview with Witness — The witness was interviewed by AARO, including Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick; described as interrogation-like with only three repeated questions about operator identities
AARO Historical Report Volume 1 Release — The report allegedly misrepresented the witness's testimony, falsely stating they claimed to see an extraterrestrial vehicle and US Special Forces, which the witness denies saying
UAP Encounter in Indonesia — The witness observed a large, silent, man-made craft with human operators in Indonesia; craft left no rotor wash and behaved unlike any known conventional aircraft
National Press Club Testimony — The witness gave public testimony at the National Press Club about their UAP encounter, reiterating the same account they gave to AARO
AARO Testimony in Skiff — The witness provided testimony to AARO officials including Kirk Patrick inside a secure compartmented facility (skiff); another individual present can corroborate the witness never mentioned extraterrestrials.
2018 Skinwalker Ranch Briefing — A briefing at Skinwalker Ranch that Sean allegedly lied about attending; Brandon posted photographic evidence contradicting Sean's denial.
National Press Club UAP Testimony — Public event where the witness stated he never used the term extraterrestrial in describing what he observed.
UAP Observation Mission — A daytime military mission where the witness observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon; Nathan was not part of the squad present for this event.
Daily Mail Photo Release — The subject sent a photo of himself in helmet holding a SAW to Josh Bosworth for publication in the Daily Mail; one of only two known released photos of the subject.
Subject Coming Forward Publicly — After years of silence and signing a life-threatening NDA, the subject decided to come forward with their UAP-related experiences, motivated by whistleblower protections and a desire to help others connect the dots.
Two-Day UAP Disclosure Event — A two-day event held June 10-12 prior to the National Press Club appearance, where the witness participated in disclosure activities.
National Press Club Press Conference — A press conference in Washington DC where the witness made public statements about their UAP experiences.
Initial Reddit Post — The witness posted on Reddit about their UAP experience and the military side of the operation, which led to contact with the interviewer.
Meeting with Insider — The witness traveled to meet an insider who claimed to know what the witness had seen, resulting in a highly stressful and significant encounter.
NPC 2023 Conference — A conference attended by UAP insiders, Dr. Greer, Michael Stratt, and the speaker; key meetings and revelations occurred here including an insider text message shown to the speaker.
Pre-NPC Events — Events occurring on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of the month, two to three days before NPC 2023, also attended by the insider group.
Boulder Meeting with Dr. Greer — The speaker's first in-person meeting with Dr. Steven Greer, where the speaker shared their personal UAP experience hoping to compare notes.
Speaker's Presentation at NPC 2023 — The speaker gave a presentation hypothesizing that drugs were involved in their UAP experience; afterward Dr. Greer showed them the insider's encrypted text message.
Insider Meeting Helicopter Tracking — A meeting between the speaker's associate and an insider was tracked via radar by the speaker to verify authenticity of the insider's identity and location.
Green Room Encounter — The narrator read a text message on Dr. Greer's phone from the NOC operative in a green room, with the narrator's wife present.
2 AM Text Message — The NOC operative sent the narrator a text at 2 AM providing a contact and expressing willingness to share information about what Michael witnessed.
In-Person Meeting with NOC Operative — The narrator was flown to an undisclosed location to meet the NOC operative, who provided documentation and verbal insight about the operation Michael witnessed.
2009 Operation Witnessed by Speaker — The speaker previously witnessed an operation in 2009 that was described as mind-blowing; current insiders are aware of similar operations but were not involved in this specific one.
Underground Facility Visit — The insider took the speaker to an underground facility to prove his identity and the reality of the program; described as more mind-blowing than the 2009 event.
Meeting with Insider Operative — The speaker met face-to-face with a longtime program insider who apologized for past harassment, showed proof of the program, and discussed goals of disclosure.
Speaker's Initial Coming Forward — Approximately one year prior to the interview, the speaker first publicly disclosed information about UAP encounters and related programs.
Civilian Aircraft Targeting Incident — Civilian aircraft allegedly stumbling into TFRs near classified installations are reportedly targeted by undisclosed weapons systems.
Total Disclosure Podcast Appearance — A prior podcast appearance where Michael reportedly mentioned being in contact with David Grusch.

Operations

Unknown Disaster-Area Operation — A covert operation allegedly involving recruiting people in disaster-stricken areas, occurring roughly 9 days after an earthquake, involving black trucks with cylindrical containers and armed security personnel
Covert Recruiting Operation (Disaster Zone) — Alleged operation in which individuals were recruited in disaster-stricken areas following the earthquake; the witness was later informed about this operation's purpose.
Remote Village Supply Security Operation — A mission in which Marines provided security for heavy lift helicopter supply deliveries to remote villages, reportedly in a Muslim-dominant region identified as a major terrorist hotspot.
Indonesia Humanitarian Relief Mission — A US military humanitarian operation delivering supplies to Indonesia; Marines provided security and labor support around helicopters, operating under conditions requiring crowd control.
Unnamed HumanitarianRetrieval Operation — A military operation involving Marines flown from a ship via CH-53 helicopters to a location with heavy vegetation and hills; described initially as humanitarian in nature.
Unspecified HumanitarianSecurity Operation — A military operation involving U.S. Marines inserted by helicopter, described as a good deed mission; personnel reported low threat activity despite being briefed on possible terrorist presence in the area.
Unnamed Military Operation — A covert or sensitive military operation in a tropical location that Paul claims to have stumbled upon, involving helicopter transport and possible UAP encounter.
Unspecified MilitaryUAP Operation with Nathan — An operation in which Nathan was allegedly the subject's team leader and was present on a ship; the subject acknowledges the operation but disputes certain details Nathan has claimed.
Unspecified UAP-Related Operation — An operation witnessed by Michael that the NOC operative and his organization were involved in; the NOC had inside information to share about it.
Unnamed 2009 Operation — An operation witnessed by the speaker approximately 14-15 years prior to the interview; insiders are aware of similar operations and have participated in comparable ones.

Locations

Indonesia — Location of Michael Herrera's 2009 UAP encounter during a military operation
Clearing at Bottom of Hill — The location where the UAP was visibly sitting and where the armed interception took place; described as having sparse, thin trees offering no cover.
HilltopElevated Position — The witness was positioned at the top of a hill where he captured photographs and video of the craft during the encounter.
Clearing — A clearing in vegetation where the unknown craft was observed sitting on its platform during the military encounter.
Denver — Referenced as a group or entity that arrived on the 9th, approximately 9-10 days after the earthquake, in connection with the operation
Subic Bay — Location where Marines returned after the incident; where the witness had a brief conversation with a fellow Marine about staying silent
USS Denver — The naval vessel the Marines were returned to after the mission via CH-53 helicopter
Landing Zone (LZ) — The area where Marines were inserted and extracted by helicopter during the incident
Japan — Forward staging location where select Marines, including the narrator, were deployed before the main element.
Naval Vessel (Ship) — The ship on which the Marines were deployed; specific name not mentioned but referred to as 'the Denver' in the conversation.
Tobing Airport — The airport (no longer named Tobing) where Marines landed via helicopter during the operation; described as having blue roofs.
Unspecified LZ with Hills and Thick Vegetation — The landing zone where marines were inserted, described as having hills and dense vegetation with no personnel visibly present upon arrival.
Tropical Terrain LZ — An open grassy area in a tropical environment used as a helicopter landing zone during the described military mission.
Chow Hall — Starting point of Paul's timeline; the entire mission duration was estimated at a couple of hours from leaving the chow hall to returning to the Denver.
Mississippi — Used sarcastically by the witness as a stereotype location for dismissed UAP sighting stories, illustrating public skepticism toward witnesses
Skinwalker Ranch — Site of a 2018 briefing that a media figure (Sean) falsely denied attending.
Washington DC — Location of the National Press Club press conference where the witness made public disclosures.
Boulder, Colorado — Location of the 2017 event where the speaker first met Dr. Steven Greer in person.
Hotel (NPC 2023) — Venue where the speaker had dinner and drinks with UAP researchers including Dr. Greer and Michael Stratt during NPC 2023.
Undisclosed Location — The narrator was flown to an unknown location by the NOC operative for their in-person meeting.
Underground Facility (unnamed) — An underground location shown to the speaker by the insider operative as proof of the program's existence; described as containing evidence that would 'blow the doors off' the UAP cover-up.
Deserts (worldwide) — Described as secluded areas where NHI craft are allegedly being shot down by covert groups

Key Claims

Michael Herrera and his USMC team observed an unidentified craft in Indonesia in 2009 that was partially visible above the tree line and changed colors.
The craft eventually took off, at which point lights became visible.
Upon approaching the craft, Herrera's team was intercepted by armed individuals who pointed weapons at them.
A possible US Navy SEAL element was reportedly present at the site and tasked with managing the situation.
Herrera is described as an AARO whistleblower who claims to have met a black program insider.
The team made a risky and unauthorized decision to leave their post to investigate the object.
The narrator and five fellow military operators were intercepted and held at gunpoint by eight unidentified armed men at the site of a landed UAP.
The unknown operators did not carry themselves like US Navy SEALs and had no identifying markings on them.
The armed men used a tactical formation called a 'nosbed,' involving interlocking fields of fire from two flanking groups of four.
The narrator believes there were more operators present beyond the eight visible, potentially surrounding the area.
The craft emitted a low hum similar to a guitar amplifier or transformer but was otherwise silent.
The narrator captured photographs and video of the craft using a camera stored in his dump pouch.
The narrator was later briefed on the encounter and included to some extent in follow-up information about what occurred.
The witness observed an octagonal, pyramid-topped craft that appeared to absorb light, making it the darkest object he had ever seen.
Unknown entities disarmed the military unit in a methodical manner consistent with prior military training, leading the witness to suspect they were former military.
The entities used a device resembling a modern thin smartphone—more advanced than contemporary BlackBerrys or Sony Ericsson phones of the era—to scan the soldiers' military IDs.
The entities first attempted to use a BATS-like biometric system on the soldiers before switching to the thin smartphone-like device.
The craft had corner vents and colored lights (red, yellow, green, blue) that activated when it took off.
The craft rested on a raised, angled platform of roughly the same length as the craft itself.
The witness captured photographs and video of the craft from an elevated position during the encounter.
There were 6 soldiers and 8 unknown entities present during the encounter, with the entities having a clear field of view and tactical advantage.
The witness observed a craft change color from light matte gray to dark matte black before it appeared to take off.
A platform associated with the craft raised upward slowly, reaching an estimated 10 feet off the ground before the craft departed.
Trucks resembling Ford F-350s with aggressive off-road tires, pelican cases in the beds, and trailers carrying shipping containers were observed near the craft.
The containers on the trailers had cylinders on the front that were initially thought to be humidity control but were later identified as oxygen supply, implying the containers may have held living occupants.
The trucks appeared to have military-style night vision attachments, suggesting the operation was run at nighttime.
The witness testified to AARO about these observations before appearing at the NPPC in June 2023.
The witness observed four black up-armored trucks, each carrying a black cylindrical object in a shipping container and closed weapons cases.
The witness and their team were weapons-checked and had magazines removed by armed personnel at the scene near an unidentified craft.
The witness initially hypothesized the cylinder might be humidity control equipment, possibly for drug transport, before testifying to AARO.
The witness testified to AARO in late April 2023, prior to a public testimony in June 2023.
The covert operation appeared to occur approximately 9-10 days after an earthquake, around September 30th.
The operation was later described to the witness as involving recruiting people in disaster-stricken areas, though this was not confirmed.
All information about the operation is compartmentalized, meaning even those involved do not know the full picture.
The witness was told after the fact that the operation he was involved in was about recruiting people in disaster-stricken areas following the earthquake.
Everything surrounding the operation is compartmentalized, so even personnel involved do not have full knowledge of what occurred.
An unknown Gunnery Sergeant appeared at the LZ who the witness had never seen before and whose origin or assignment was unclear.
The team's weapons were returned but loaded in a way that would make them very difficult to use quickly, suggesting deliberate disarmament intent.
A CH-53 helicopter arrived after the Gunnery Sergeant communicated via radio and extracted the witness's team from the LZ.
The witness claims to have more information than the general public about UAP-related operations due to personal experience and contacts.
A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter extracted the Marines from the LZ and returned them to the USS Denver after the UAP encounter.
The Marines were organized into random 'sticks' for the mission and were not hand-selected based on skill or chain of command.
Fellow Marines involved in the incident are unwilling to come forward and are reportedly unhappy with the witness for speaking publicly.
A text message from one of the fellow Marines saying 'leave me out of that' was published in a Daily Mail article.
The witness provided the names of fellow Marines involved to the Pentagon AARO and the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee asked the witness to have a fellow Marine provide anonymous testimony about the incident.
After the incident, the Marines remained stone cold and did not discuss what happened until briefly at Subic Bay.
Volunteers for the mission were not hand-selected based on skill sets but were randomly assigned.
A female USMC major briefed the volunteers in the wardroom and showed pictures of Barack Obama as a child along with his family members.
The narrator was forward deployed to Japan weeks before the main Marine element as part of the officer's chow detail assignment.
On ship, Marines assigned to duty details report to a separate logistics-based chain of command rather than their normal squad or platoon leadership.
The deployment was non-combat in nature, which allowed for more relaxed duty assignments and the ability to pull personnel for special details.
A mission briefing aboard a naval vessel included photographs of Barack Obama as a child and references to his time in Indonesia.
The mission involved delivering supplies via Super Stallion heavy lift helicopters to remote villages with roads blocked by landslides.
The region for the mission was described as the second largest terrorist capital in the world with a predominantly Muslim population.
Marines aboard the ship were subordinate to Navy personnel in terms of authority since it was a Navy vessel.
The witness was issued an M203 grenade launcher instead of a SAW for the mission because it was not a combat operation.
Rear Admiral Richard Land confirmed that CH-53 helicopters were used starting October 9th to survey cargo drop locations and establish crowd control measures.
Marines on the humanitarian mission were armed with rifles and provided security around helicopters despite it being classified as a humanitarian, not combat, operation.
Multiple platoon members reported a rumor that the first Marines who flew in had rifles.
The witness could not recall the specific day of their mission, noting possible confusion due to time zone differences in press reporting.
The witness did not have a radio and was not focused on radio communications because they were not a team or squad leader at the time.
Indonesia was described as the second largest terrorist capital in the world, justifying the need for armed security during the relief mission.
Multiple platoon members reported a rumor that the first Marines to arrive with rifles were confronted by an Air Force Colonel and sent back to the ship due to bad optics.
The witness does not recall seeing an Air Force Colonel, only an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who is reportedly well known in connection with the operation.
An Air Force Colonel would not normally have jurisdiction to order Marines back to a ship; a Navy full bird captain or Marine colonel would be the appropriate authority.
Marines on the helicopter did not disembark at Tobing Airport, which may explain why their presence with rifles did not cause any disruption.
The CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters used in the operation were associated specifically with the USS Denver.
The flight to the LZ involved passing over heavy vegetation and hills, and the insertion was a strictly personnel transport mission with no supplies loaded.
The marines were transported to the LZ via a CH-53 helicopter and were left without a radio after the helicopter departed.
The squad leader made the decision to move to an elevated position on the slope for tactical advantage.
The marine witness described the mission as feeling boring and uneventful despite being briefed on a potential terrorist presence.
Multiple personnel from the same operation have independently described the mission as feeling routine and low-threat.
A separate helicopter with a cargo net was observed dropping supplies and departing, which was captured on video by the witness.
The marines were in weapons Condition Three upon landing, indicating a low immediate threat posture.
Paul claims the mission lasted only a couple of hours from leaving the chow hall to returning to the Denver.
A second helicopter landed at a different, more distant point within the same general landing zone area.
Paul distinguishes his experience from the Paul Benowitz case, stating Benowitz only had radio communications and speculated ET involvement, whereas Paul claims a direct physical sighting.
Dodie confirmed to Paul that the Benowitz radio communications story was something he was told to propagate.
Paul states he is not encouraging fellow soldiers to come forward publicly at this time due to the personal discomfort and stress it causes.
Paul asserts that if his story were fabricated, a supposed disinformation agent claiming knowledge of the operation would be easily exposed as lying.
The witness observed a large, silent, man-made craft with human operators in Indonesia that exhibited no rotor wash and behaved unlike any known conventional aircraft.
The witness asserts the craft was clearly not extraterrestrial but was operated by humans, indicating a classified terrestrial program.
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick asked only three questions during the AARO interview, all focused on the identity of the operators, and appeared largely uninterested.
AARO claimed to have access to satellite imagery of the incident location but never followed up with the witness after more than a year.
The witness states that AARO's historical report volume one falsely attributed claims of an extraterrestrial vehicle and US Special Forces to their testimony, which they never said.
The witness believes the false attributions in the AARO report were a purposeful and deliberate omission or distortion of their actual testimony.
The witness was not a UAP believer prior to their personal experience and understands why others are skeptical.
The witness never used the word 'extraterrestrial' nor mentioned 'US Special Forces' in his AARO testimony, making the Historical Report Volume One's characterization a deliberate falsehood.
Another individual who was present in the skiff during AARO testimony can corroborate that the witness never made those statements.
Nathan, the team leader who contradicts the witness's account, was not part of the squad present during the UAP observation and therefore would not have seen it.
The witness signed a non-disclosure agreement preventing him from revealing the location and identities of others present during his AARO deposition.
The UAP observation mission was a daytime mission and did not involve aliens or night operations.
A FOIA-released document published by The Black Vault appears to be the same form used for the witness's AARO testimony.
Sean lied about not attending the 2018 Skinwalker Ranch briefing, and photographic proof posted by Brandon contradicted that denial.
The witness argues that if he were fabricating the UAP story, it would have been easy to simply claim he went on two missions including one with Nathan, yet he did not do so.
The subject denies being the person in a helicopter photograph provided by Nathan, stating facial structure alone proves it is not them.
Multiple insiders, not just one, have approached the subject with information, which the subject argues validates their credibility.
The subject signed an NDA that threatened their life, as did others involved in the same operations.
Recently passed whistleblower protection laws that render certain NDAs illegal partially motivated the subject to come forward.
The subject claims to have received harassment, which they interpret as confirmation that they are revealing sensitive and accurate information.
The subject states they are not financially profiting from coming forward with their UAP-related experiences.
The subject's motivation for coming forward was to help others who may have had similar experiences and to contribute to a broader understanding of the truth.
The witness claims ongoing harassment validates their story, as fabricated accounts would not generate such a response.
The witness met with an insider who offered to reveal the truth about what they witnessed over 14 years ago, without offering money.
The witness learned that crates they previously believed contained drugs were actually transporting people for use in covert programs.
Participants in these programs are allegedly kept heavily drugged and do not fully understand or recall their involvement.
The witness believes those recruited into these programs are given false promises and do not understand the magnitude of what they are participating in.
Steven Greer helped set up the Daily Mail interview and the National Press Club event.
The witness claims they are motivated solely by disclosure and do not seek financial gain.
The speaker tracked a helicopter on radar to verify the location and timing of a meeting between an associate and a UAP insider without the associate's prior knowledge.
An anonymous insider sent an encrypted text message to Dr. Greer stating they knew what the speaker had seen, corroborating the speaker's UAP experience.
The insider and their group were present at both the NPC 2023 conference and related events two to three days prior.
Dr. Greer pulled the speaker aside after their presentation to show them the insider's text message sent via a high-tech encrypted platform that was not Signal.
The speaker claims they do not profit from their UAP disclosure activities and participates solely to advance public disclosure.
A CIA Non-Official Cover operative reached out to the narrator to meet in person and provide documentation related to what Michael witnessed.
The NOC operative used a chip-detection device during the meeting and required the narrator's phone to be turned off.
The NOC operative provided the narrator with a sidearm during their meeting as a gesture to establish trust.
The NOC operative indicated that individuals within the organization being discussed are 'chipped' for tracking purposes.
The narrator performs security voluntarily as a means to gain access to sensitive meetings and gather information about UAP-related activities.
The NOC operative appeared nervous and fidgety during the meeting, which the narrator interpreted as a sign of truthfulness.
The NOC operative looked extensively into the narrator's background before agreeing to meet.
An insider operative apologized to the speaker for harassment they experienced, calling it unnecessary and wrong.
The insider stated he has never killed a patriot or innocent person, but acknowledges that people have been murdered within the context of the program.
The insider took the speaker to an underground facility to prove his identity and the reality of the UAP program.
If politicians were given full access to the underground facility, it would singlehandedly expose all misinformation and lies surrounding UAP programs.
Insiders are currently planning a path toward some level of disclosure and restoration of Congressional oversight.
The speaker was used as a spokesperson and intermediary to get information and insiders connected to prominent people.
Insiders fear coming forward because they risk losing pensions, financial stability, and safety for their families.
The covert group serves as the enforcement arm of political corruption, with embedded assets in local and federal law enforcement.
Longtime program insiders are described as pro-disclosure, pro-American, pro-freedom, and opposed to the murders being committed to protect the program's secrecy.
The speaker claims to have successfully connected insiders with certain prominent people outside the program.
A covert group with assets in government, local and federal law enforcement, and the military acts as an enforcement arm for political corruption related to UAP secrecy.
Bad actors within UAP programs want to keep the technology secret and use it for power and control, potentially committing crimes against humanity.
Good guys within these programs want UAP technology and NHI knowledge disclosed for the benefit of all humanity.
NHI craft are allegedly being shot down in secluded desert areas around the world, posing a risk of provoking a hostile response from an advanced NHI species.
NHI entities are claimed to be capable of interdimensional travel, passing through solid objects, and controlling craft with consciousness.
Aerospace companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman have small, compartmentalized groups with access to UAP-related programs and technology.
Existing whistleblower protections are considered insufficient to protect insiders who want to come forward with UAP information.
Aerospace companies are allegedly paying politicians to obstruct UAP disclosure legislation to protect their interests.
Legislation and law enforcement involvement, including US Marshals, are seen as necessary components of any legitimate UAP disclosure process.
There is an ethical tug of war occurring within UAP programs regarding the shooting down of NHI craft.
Only small, compartmentalized groups within major defense contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman have knowledge of classified UAP programs.
Civilian aircraft accidentally entering Temporary Flight Restricted Areas near classified installations are allegedly being hit with experimental or undisclosed weapons.
Recovered and reverse-engineered UAP craft are allegedly EMP-proof and impervious to conventional weapons including bullets, .50 caliber rounds, and missiles.
Weapons systems are being tested on UAP craft by placing them on balloons at high altitude or stationary on the ground.
Reverse-engineered ARV craft have reportedly advanced to the point where insiders cannot distinguish them from original non-human intelligence craft.
Insiders allege that human beings are being taken and used in classified programs, referred to internally as 'pink assets.'
The speaker claims their mission is to bring these programs under proper oversight so that human subjects are no longer sedated or treated as biological equipment.
Insiders feel an ethical obligation to disclose information, which is a primary motivation for leaking details to the speaker.
Disclosure must be based on evidence, not testimony alone.
The speaker believes government officials are being paid under the table related to UAP/NHI knowledge.
NHI exists and governments have had access to it and been in communication with it for a long time.
The speaker claims to have spoken with David Grusch.
Joey is a private citizen who independently discovered and networked with Michael, and is not his publicist or paid by him.
The speaker believes significant UAP evidence will eventually come forward and expose those who falsely claimed ignorance.

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