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U.S. Customs and Border Protection OFFICE OF AIR & MARINE

Assistant Commissioner's Report

January 4, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- GrandJForks Date: in Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol^ (HSI) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours[ Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 II5IItlII31soHectinci | OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. CBP 108 provided [ 1 3 M 0 1 f aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of H H

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) 3f SAR imagery on 12

NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: In SuDDort Of:

(B)(7)(E) (B (7)(E (B)(7)(E), (B)(7)(D)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hoursj Remarks:

[ f f i l t i lQ lwas scheduled to perform a maritime patroll mission was cancelled |

I O I Q I ^ I g C S and classroom training were completed, however. The next scheduled operational flight is

The

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January 5-9, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Grand Forks

(B)(7)(E) H Hours! mow

Date: l O I O H ^ l In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Remarks: This case is predicated detection of

I H I S I ^ i S f l ^ R ' v h i c h wasequipped with sun^eNlanc^ameras. This led to the suspicion of cross border activity. H | RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHieriai photo reconnaissance.

(B)(7)(E)

CBP 108 flew site was located in

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

of aerial reconnaissance in su CBP 108 collected

ort ofi Pembina. The 3ÄR imagery on

the complex and border and conducted coherent change detection analysis. Aircraft was on station at I Q I Q I Q l N o changes were noted and no vehicles were present on the property.

National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

Islltilllsllconducted a radar patrol in the sorted with no suspect targets of interest found.

(B)(7) (E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Multiple tracks were

In addition, handover currency, one successful initial SO evaluation and one successful ISO APE were conducted.

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January 6,2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Grand Forks

(B)(7)(E) Float Hours

Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Filgi Remarks: CBP 108 providedItS)IOIt9]of aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of

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January 7 - 9 , 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Sierra Vista

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrolj Arizona JFC & [jsj Sorties: 2 Flight/Float Hourstf Remarks: FHUKl=fflliaM\Z1 CBP110 CBP110 was scheduled for SV Operational Mission in support of the JFC.

NASOC-SV collected EOIR imagery on seven primary EO/IR JFC targets. Due to locating a TOI on the target deck the mission converted from ISR to RSTA.

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

pulled vehicle over and a K-9 positively hit for drugs however, the vehicle and trailer were empty. For further Information on collections, contact the JFC Collection Manager ati" (B)(6), (B)(7)(C)

NASOC- Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flignvhioa Remarks:

Olirsi! & , (B)(7)(E) )((){tj;

ilconducted a rada r patroI ¡niBHsBparticipating i n [ f f i l f c f f l P ^ B B H Ope ration[U>IIIIQMUIiyiUM_theaoa I ofwhichis to sort all nwitime target^^ encountered in the 5 targets in support of the operation, and then proceeded into the K f j l I t / l f l ^ M 3 n a radar patrol.

(B)(7)(E) requested During the patrol submerged sailboat |

i e s s elm a t c b i n g the description was found and images were sent to the MllTMTIilflfor further action.

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

search for a partially

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) While i n f h A M w l T f l i w B a n average of 127 AIS and 98 radar contacts per hour were tracked, 28 vessels were classified, one suspect mentioned above and the rest determined non suspect

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January 10, 2012


(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours:| Remarks: OnPsIIt l I tsl lNASOC-GF supported)

(B)(7)(E) This case is predicated on detection off H B S ^ B O H i w h i c h waseq uippe£ ra s, This led to the suspicion of cross border activity. RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHaeriai photo reconnaissance,

CBP108 flew RsPOHjMof aerial reconnaissance in support o f | | | | Pembina. The site was located inHEalPItlfM Aircraft was on station at approximately |

• ¡ N o vehicles were present on the property.

NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: P H I Q K H In Support Of: Sorties: 1 FligHt/FJoat Remarks:

flwas scheduled to perform handover training in

(B)(7)(E) " HSSHiSBnrait iK/j^r

nd a maritime patrol in the HKs f iHHS^Fandove r currency for five personnel and an MCE check-ride were completed. 147 AIS and 61 radar contacts were tracked. The mission was cut short ^ ^ H H S S p H U H H i f e L Q a n a v e r a l Air Station. The next scheduled operational flight is!

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

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January 11, 2012


(B)(7)(E) - (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursI Remarks: ___ CBP 108 provided [Qlt l I Ìs}] f aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support o f | H |

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: State I Local law enforcement Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours|^fl8EHI Remarks: „ CBP 108 provided MsHtMIGtyf aerial reconnaissance in support of law enforcement.

tate

(B)(7)(E), (B)(7)(D) CBP 108 provided EO/IR imagery to the Resources to analyze current ice formations on

Department of Natural (B) (7 ) (E)

NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: f f l M g l In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Jwas scheduled to perform a maritime patrol in the^BHuBBSl iThe Bahamas QAM Aviation Advisor requested [J^JjQj^search for a 30 foot go-fast vessel HH£&SHMIRA 'hich was not detected. Over the course of the mission, an hourly average of 118 AIS and 310 radar contacts were detected. 8 targets were classified; none as suspect. After completing the radar patrol mission, while in the

occurred.

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B) (7) (E) M a (B)(7)(E)

an uneventful landing e next scheduled operational





January 12, 2011

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

Inext operational fliaht ts ne

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

[Classroom instruction was provided for all aircrew present.

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January 13, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Grand Forks Date: I I 3 I I I I 0 1 In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine, Border Patrol, | Sorties: 1 Flight/Float H o u r s Q ^ y ^ Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 1 Q8liaillIQ]coliectina ¡ j ^ Q g o f SAR imagery on 13 OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

(B)(7)(E)

CBP 108 provided lUIHiHalof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support o f i l

Sensor Operator training was conducted for one DEO. instructor training was conducted for two AIAs. MQ-9 ground school was conducted for four students.

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January 14 -17, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach

Remarks: HafflBaperformed a maritime patrol in extensive search at | suspects thought to be preparing to conceal contraband!

[G§Iti| l3]During the mission, an hourly average of 72 AIS and 64 radar targets were detected. 15 targets were classified; none as suspect. The next operational flight is scheduled for I

(BM7WEV (B)(7)(E), (B)(7)(D)

I conducting an ¡request for

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

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January 18, 2012

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: l O M I g l In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours| Remarks:

Iperformed a maritime patrol in the I ^ ^ ¡ ¡ e s p o n d i n a t^askina from j^MBHj D^^search'foraj~ust|c^^sse^^

required to return to base early and did not locate the target. During the mission, an hourly average of 62 AIS and 61 radar targets were detected. 12 targets were classified: none as suspect. The next operational flight is scheduled for|

(B) (7) (E)

(B) (7 ) (E)

(B)(7)(E)






January 19, 2012

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations Nationaj Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours[ Remarks:

Swas scheduled to perform a maritime patrol in the I |The flight was cancelled j at Canaveral Air Station and in the operating area. A Safety

Stand-down / Firearms qualification day is scheduledfor B B a S i M W i ZZZTTTTZTIZZ] n e x i operational flight is

scheduled fori

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

fend

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

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January 21 - 23, 2012


(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: OTHER Other Agency Name:| Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursf Remarks: This case is predicated o d e t e c t i o n of |

I H l a l S B S j ^ l w h i c h wase^ i ppeJn^^ . This ied to the suspicion of cross border activity. RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHerial photo reconnaissance.

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

CBP104 flew[GMtMiy|flofjaerialreconnaissance in support o f j j | | | Pembina. The site was located in Aircraft was on station at approximately!

^ o vehicles were present on the property.

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Cocoa Beach National Air Security Operations Center Date: B 3 M In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursj Remarks: ^ ^

IslIIIIQItransited where it performed a maritime patrol, part of which was completed under the radar monitoring service of a U.S. Navy E2. Q^HQ^thenentered t h e ^ s f l ^ f f l a ^ J j proceeding to Nassau at the request of the J ^ S where it attempted to locate a vehicle that was suspected of transporting contraband.! (B)(7)(E), (B)(7)(D)

(B)(7)(E), (B)(7)(D)

agents, (B)(7)(E) ( B ) U H t )

(B)(7)(E)

tfter several hours of searching wiihjhe ground broke off the mission early due to |

[The next operational flight is scheduled for ] (B)(7)(E)

" (B)(7)(E)

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January 23, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach

(B)(7)(E (B)(7)(E)

Hours [1 -J l t lHa

Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Remarks:

transited ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ U s U S U i S ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I P r i o r to entering the [identified an AIS noncompliant tanker and reported the location to

a aircraft. After entering the H f a S l S ^ H p e r f o r m e d a maritime patrol, parH)fwhicj^as completed white operating with a U j j . Nayy E2. [Ql f i l lOth e n entered t h e M H f f l H a B i a n d continued its patrol .[4DIOI43broke off the mission early due to| The next operational flight is scheduled

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E) ( B ) ( 7 ) ( E )

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January 25, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Grand Forks Date: 11=11011=11 In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Floa.t Hours I Remarks: __ CBP 104 provided [ t3M131) i aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of f™"

Nationjj Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: CBPOAMjI

Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours] Remarks:

H^|PBf^]completed handover currency for 5 crewmembers, a sensor operator annua! proficiency evaluation, and a radar operator training syllabus flight while operating LialOIIauThe mission was terminated earlvl

(B)(7)(E) (B)(/)(L)

(B)(7)(E)

operational flight is scheduled to

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) The next






January 26, 2011

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: ¡n Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: Shortly after takeoff,

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(tsx/Kb)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) continued with an EOIR patrol in t h e H i ^ U U a H a s s j s t i n g | j | | j j | with

vehicle surveillance later assisting with surveillance of 12 data collection pointsP3IOH31of sensor operator training was also completed. The next operational flight is scheduled for] (B)(7)(E)




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January 27,2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float hours Remarks:

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

ItWHt.)

completed an EOIR search on the

QimUSllthen assisted The flight was terminate (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

atrol in the ¡assisting | | | | | with a vessel The vessel was not located.

with surveillance of several data collection points, early due tol (B)(7)(E)

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January 28 - 30, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach

(B)(7)(E)

NASOC - Corpus Christi Date: in Support Of: Remarks: NASOC - CC UAS Daily Point of Contact for this Report

Sorties Scheduled : 1 Sorties Flown : 1

Mission: NGPiliUSCllarX2 —CONSOLIDATED MISSION"

(B)(7)(E) (B)(6), (B)(7)(G)

Launch Recovery Flight Hours

Today's second consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-159 was a maritime surveillance mission (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) |/vas re-launched fromiprevious mission in requested support of an ongoing operatiomj^jlÏÏHWas^ked to locate a suspect cargo vessel inoouna 'n previous SAR).BEffi@Ê0 successfully acquired the vessel and monitored for suspicious activity until intercepted by law enforcement vessels and escorted into the portltaltlHp

(B)(7)(E)

**Update from previous mission: B f f l ^ w a s credited with assisting OBP with the apprehension of 17 UDAs in completed prior to second launch and aircraft is mission-ready.

The next NASOC-CC UAS flight is scheduled for] (B)(7)(E) Itake off.

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February 2, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach Date: H i » M B l In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine, Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

Icompleted an EOIR patrol in

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(b);

(B)(7)(E) After takeoff, (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) The next operational flight is scheduled for

NASOC - Corpus Christi Date: I l i l l t t l O l In Support Of: GBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: Mission: NGPHainiHITXI Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-159 was flown along the US/Mexico border in the

1. C onducted^TA along U. S / , ^x i co bo rderintheRGy_Sector in support of and the U.S Border Patrol on BSOC Target Deck was utilized and 9 of 26 targets were covered. Limited coverage due

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)- ^

(B)(7)(E)

2.Maltillajocated a raft ̂ ^UsJSfljillsl^H'11 m 'ddle of the river headed north. DPS responded with 2 marine units and a helo. Raft was retrieved with a rope by person on south side of river when LE approached.




February 3, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations Nationaj Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach

mm Date:LtgfICIia]AMDAR #: In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine,"! Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Houn Remarks:

[OHUQlcompleted a radar patrol average of 183 AIS and 255 radar tracks per hour

P a t r o l l e d H I I H ^ H u B ^ ^ H a r e a f o r

vessels and aircraft activity at the airfield.

Tracked an

Monitored multiple fishing

Patrolled B w l w I w B r l u l l t i i l t a l P e t e c t e d and monitored multiple vessels in the region with one TO I. Located and tracked single engine possible go-fast with 2 POVs fo rQ^^ \ /esse l was heading west on t h e ^ B D i S ^ ^ S H f l l

In order to prevent possibility of loss of target due to airspace we passed the arget off to ̂ B W I T h e v reported no suspicious activity.

« a i m a i ^ t a r a e

The next operational flight is scheduled for| (B)(7)(E)

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February 4 -6 , 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations

r m s ^ In Support Of: CBP-Air and MarineJI Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours:! Remarks:

O M 1 3 1 completed a radar patrol injjmUSjfiand average of 61 AIS and 82 radar tracks per hour.

(B)(7)(E)

(B ) (7 ) (E )

[Tracked an

had to RTB earlyl (B)(7) (E) iBP-113took off late and

Patrolled no TOIs.

(B)(7)(E) Detected and sorted multiple vessels in the region with

The next operational flight is scheduled for| (B)(7) (E)

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February 7, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach Date: 11310101 In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

[O imOlwas scheduled for a maritime patrol in The mission was cancelled due team are on site to assist with several next operational flight is scheduled for

(tsjUXt)i

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7) (E)

(B)(7)(E) and the! An QAM / GA engineering

The

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February 9, 2012

(B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date; In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

[QHHOlwas scheduled for a maritime patrol in The mission was cancelled due An OAM / GAI Raytheon engineering team is on site

(B)(7)(E)

IttJUHtj,

(B)(/)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B) (7) (E)

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February 10, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: 1131811131 In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours|

nd the J was scheduled for a maritime patrol injj The departure was delayed and the return was early| No suspect targets were observed. An QAM / GA / Raytheon engineering team is on site! (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

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February 11-13, 2012

CBP UAS Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach Date: B5UOM3B In Support Of: B 9 I t i I | j i l B Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hoursf Remarks:

[O l t i lO lwas scheduled for a maritime patrol inlUJ^y^and theHlsUHiSSJHrrhe flight was c a n c e l l e d ^ A n QAM / GA / Raytheon engineering team is on s i t e ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ M P l t H Q J

(B)(7)(E)-

(B)(7)(E)

National Air Security Operations NASOC - GrandForks D a t e M Q I I I H M in Support Of: ¡gjfi^gj OAM Sorties: 2 Flight/Float Hours[ Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP104 BDlOIQ]on two sorties col iect ingf lsi l i i l ls l t f SAR imagery on three OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. CBP104 landed early on the first s o r t i e ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Q ^ ^ ^ f Additionally, LRE PIC training was accomplished for one AIA. MCE PIG APE's were accomplished for two flRJRfflsM pilots. LRE PIC currency was accomplished for two AlAs. MCE PIC currency was accomplished for two A!As. SAR Operator training was conducted for one DEO,

(B)(7)(E)

Next flight is scheduled for (B)(7)(E)

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February 15, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National ffi Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach

In Support O f M g j Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HnursM5>IfllQl Remarks:

was scheduled for a maritime patrol in (B)(7)(E) and the • t i l S B I 5 B H p 2 5 AIS and 121 radar tracks were encountered. 35 vessels were tracked and evaluated. 6 vessels were classified; none as suspectmjUjUU'equested assistance in locating a go-fast vessel, but the location information was time-late. Results were negative.

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February 16, 2012

(B)(7)(E) <BI(7J(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date | In Support Of: j Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours| Remarks: ^ ^ ^

NASOC-CC to NASOC-CB. After a brief marine patrol mission, [I^MfflBfreturned p e r m i t installation of new software and attempt Hispasat connectivity checks.l (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) [ NASOC-CB has scheduled training and firearms qualification during this time.l (B)(7)(E) INASOC-CB will be prepared to receive (B)(7)(E

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February 18-21,2012

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours! Remari<s:

checks were completed successfully. NASOC-CB will attempt recoveryof159on |The ne)it operational flight is scheduled f o r p i i i i l i H ^ B (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

I tJX 'XtJ

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March 1,2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: B 3 M B I in Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine/CBP-Border PatrolJ

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Flight/Float Hours[UflfflQ]

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Sorties: 1 Remarks: CBP, Raytheon and GA engineering staffwere on site to assist with Hispasat compatibilitv[OItjIQ]SeaViewKigatiHaiand otherl completed a transit to and fromf

« M M , in inn 11 III B B K J l t i l U ^ ^ B ' I ' 1 ii'lui'l to 5000 feet while t r a n s i t i n g t o t t i e ^ ^ H i H ^ f f i f f l u H ^ ^ H s scheduled to fly the same mission on I (B)(7)(E)

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March 2, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: I I 3 M O l In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine/

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Flight/Float Hours: (B)(7)(E) Sorties: 1 Remarks: CBP, Raytheon and GA engineeringstaffwere on site to assist with Hispasat compatibility, ^ I Q I t ^ e a V i e w B a l t l l B B a n d other I completed a transit to and fro ml

^ H a l B C u a ^ H r e m a i n e d in ̂ B r a f o r M B U T descending to 5000 feet while t r a n s i t i n g t o t h e ^ ^ ^ H U a l O ^ scheduled to fly the same

• • • i m HI mission on

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Flight/Float Hours Sorties: 1 Remarks: CBP, Raytheon and GA engineering_staff were on site to assist with Hispasat nnmnatihility Hg|fflOSeaView Mtal t t lBMand other|

iheduleri W5fi|fl||g|transit to and froml |was cancelled due to

¡performed a mari t imep^roMnlhe^B3I i lB3Bconf i rming the location of a suspect fueling vessel t o | H and searching for a suspect go-fast boat and sai ibo at. [G)ItHt3]retu rn ed e a n ^ u e |

lis scheduled to transit to and froml

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B) (7) (E) (B)(7)(E)

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March 6, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach

(B)(7)(E) 0 ( B ) ( 7 ) ( E ) (L-iHOit)

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: OAM.j Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours| Remarks: Raytheon and GA engineering staff were on site to assist with Hispasat compatibility IGJIff l lO S e a V i e wlG)I f i#I tMl an d other! completed a successful systems flight check BDIIiHalalso supported ICE RAIC Ft. Pierce and iSi2M]|j by positively identifying a suspect vessel in

JASOC-CB is scheduled to fly o n ^ J j c g g g j s j ^ p n ^ p ^ rt o r Iwith two FMC aircraft.

(B)(7)(E); (B)(7)(E) J

(B)(7)(E)

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March 8, 2012

(B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: l l»)I t l I t=H !n Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Remarks: CBP and GA engineering staff were on site to assist withlaBiiMygMissues.i completed a surveillance patrol in support o f H H Q ^ B 9 B B a H H s u c c e s s f u , ! y identifying the suspect target with AIS, radar, and EOIR. NASOC-CB is scheduled to fly on H l U X i & i l ^ B n support of |

mmmm Hours[Ü3fHiH3|

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

NationalI Air Securitv Operations Center - Corpus Christi Date: t O I I j l O ] In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine/STC support/Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours[OItilIO} Remarks: Mission: NGP|g0HrX1 CBP-213 flew its mission in support of m m | ] m | ^ | ^ f 3 S O C / D P S Operation. CBP-213 worked the Master Target Deck from the

(B)(7)(E)

Joint (B)(7)(E)

CBP-213 provided additional support t o y p i | | B B v h o was executing a search warrant on a suspected stash house in ( E h B H e b M CBP-213 observed three BP agents scouting large shed/structure and noted several individuals at nearby residences, none of which appeared to be associated with stash house. CBP-213 executed a return to base due t o ^ m H I i l ^ ^ H ^ ^ f f l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l H l i l ^ ^ l executed the warrant on an abandoned structure seizing 584 pounds of marijuana and one vehicle.

Tonight's UAS mission on CBP-213 also completed two MCE check rides. NASOC-CC is currently scheduled on I (B)(7)(E)

The next NASOC-CC UAS law-enforcement flight is scheduled for (B)(7)(E)






March 9, 2012

(B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach D a t e : H 3 B B a _ In Support Of: _ _ _ _ _ Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

[UIItlII3bompleted a surveillance patrol in support of I successfully identifying the suspect target with radar and EOIR, and then maintaining surveillance for[^ll||JUMNASOC-CB is scheduled to fly on B 3 I O I I 3 I

[ O l t n a i n support of ^ h b I

(B)(7)(E)

National Air Security Operations Center Date: I O M & 1 In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours! Remarks: This case is predicated on!

Grand Forks

"löHOlt

(B)(7)(E) detection of I (B)(7)(E) inis case is predi ^ I H J M S l i l f i i i H I w h i c h was equipped with surveillance cameras. This led to the suspicion of cross border activity. ̂ ^ RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHierial photo reconnaissance. CBP104 fiew

]of aerial reconnaissance in support o f l i i Pembina and conducted )f Geo-Ref strips on a site located i n B a l l l ^ ^ J m n vehicles were

present on the properly.

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March 10-12 , 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: l ( = ) M £ l In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

|at the time of report, in support of

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: STC Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours|j| Remarks: Mission: NGPHämüärXI ^CONSOLIDATED OPERATION*** STC SUPPORT

Launch Recovery Flight Hours

(B)(7)(E)

CBP-213 ftew its mission in support of STC, isl I t i l l i^Tarqet Deck from the! of the 37 targets (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

land worked the ¡covering 14

CBP-213 provided additional support on call out from RGV Station regarding a concerned citizen report of a Gray Tahoe possibiy loaded with drugs | (B)(7)(E)

Searched the I mmm

(B)(7) (E) for possible Launcha activity (B)(7)(E)

CBP-213 had a delayed take off due| base.

(B)(7)(E) at home

• • • • • • i i i i iwmmm1 C i I m ^ S J ^ e ^ ^ ^ g ^ a h t i s scheduled for [ (Ê l I t l IÛ I (B) (7) (E)

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This case is predicated on detection ofQkUbuB [ m ^ Q ^ Q g m w h i c h wasequipped with surveillance cameras. This led to the suspicion of cross border activity. RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHierial photo reconnaissance.

CBP108 flewMjIOlGI]of aerial reconnaissance in support of conductedCU l̂BIQIof Geo-Ref strips on a site located in vehicles were present on the property.

Pembina and No

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March 13, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Sierra Vista Date M S I I t i l ü M In Support Of: JFC Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours| Activity: Seizures: 0

(B)(7)(E) IFAA Test (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Apprehensions: 22 Arrests: 0

CBP119 was scheduled for MCE training, FAA Directed Testing and JFC training mission. The MCE training and FAA testing was flown

^^^MuitipfeQS^SuBltracks were flown extending from covering approximately (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) CBP119 reported 2 events of suspicious activity to Air and Marine RSTA asset| " "Hand 1 event to Border Patrol Horse Patrol Agents. Coordination of RSTA assets was conducted from both the Sierra Vista Ground Control Station (GCS) and Predator Operations Center (POC) at the Joint Field Command (JFC) in Tucson. Tucson Air Branch provided Chase support for both take-off and landing at Libby AAF.

Results of CBP119 FHU (B)(7)(E) \Z2 mission and raining:

CBP119 conducted an annual MCE evaluation for one DM A!A. All tasks were accomplished satisfactorily, annual evaluation successfully completed.

CBP119 participated with ZAB to conduct radar and radio testing. The purpose of the testing is to verity radar and radio coverage by ZAB for the CBP initiative to fly with out chase.

CBP119 completed 4 targets from the JFC target deck.

CBP119 utilizing SjHJ^^etected and observed a group of 2 persons (Group A), possible scouts. No BP ground units available to respond due to remoteness of the location; closest ground agent was 3 hours away.

• CBP119 utilizing ({¡¡¡y^gdetected and observed a group ofJ9 B). CBP119 coordinated with A-StarHHand BP agents apprehension of 15 illegal aliens.

orsnr is (Group for the



(B)(6), (B)(7)(C) CBP119 utilizing j y ^ j g d e t e c t e d andI observed a group of 13personsJG[ouj>_ C). CBP119 coordinated with A -S ta r^^and BP agents | for the apprehension of 4 illegal aliens.

• CBP119 utilizinglBfflUlBidetected and observed a group of 3 persons (Group D). CBP119 coordinated with BP agents from the Nogales Horse Patrol for the apprehension of all 3 illegal aliens.

• While returning to base CBP119 received a request from BP MSS to locate a possible group of 7 backpackers (Group E). CBP119 located the group stationary on top of a ridgeline. BP ground agents were about an hour away from the location and no other RSTA assets available to remain on station. Results pending.

• CBP119 also had 25 detections 21 of which were animal, 3 were BP agents and 1 that could not be validated due to unavailability of RSTA air assets working a case in another AOR.

Apprehension results from Mission FHU 22 of 23 illegal aliens apprehended.

(B)(7)(E) <\Z1 dated (B)(7)(E) was

NASOC - Corpus Christi Date: H 3 I l i I O l In Support Of: STC Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours[ CBP159's trs^sfer t 0 NASOC-CC from NASOC-CB was cancelled duel

CBP213's mission to support STC on ] cancelled duel (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7) (E) was also

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March 14, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Grand Forks Pate:I0ItlH3M In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hour; NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 for (B)(7)(E)

HSI (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) of SAR imagery on eight sollecting OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

CBP 108 provided [i5lItiI19]of aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of I H

NASOC-GF conducted Sensor Operator Instructor training for one AIA and LRE PiC training for one AIA.





March 15, 2012


(B)(7)(E) Date:! In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursP NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 HàlItlIOlco l lect ina(Olf j lOlof SAR imagery on ten OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. CBP 108 provided[QlIOlGilof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of ̂ f f l NASOC-GF conducted Sensor Operator Instructor training for one AIA and LRE Pl^raining for one AIA.

(B)(7)(E)

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March 16, 2012


(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Border Patro! Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours

HSI (B)(7)(E)

NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 IlJItllfjlcollectiriaIfaHBIiaiof SAR imagery on ten OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. Additionally, while on patrol, CBP 108

¿OQttfiiiBjWfi^lancHire that appeared to be out of control H U B H S i l S O I i ^ H ^ H S o l u a ^ l NASOC-GF relayed coordinates to local authorities and remained on scene providing EO/IR support to include vectoring the Warroad Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) to the scene of the fire. The fire was successfully extinguished.

CBP 108 provided HSIttHBlof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of HSI.

NASOC-GF conducted Sensor Operator Instructor training for one AiA. MCE proficiency for five AlA's and one AIA successfully completed LRE PIC training.

NASOC - Corpus Christi

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: STC Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours: Flight canceled due|

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

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March 17, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Grand Forks Date: l O I H I Q l In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine Border Patrol & HI Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursMslItillQ] Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 GauHlOlcollecting (B)(7)(E) pf SAR imagery on ten OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. Additionally, while on patrol, CB^10^potted^j /oodland fire that appeared to be out of control ^ ^ ^ • • • • ^ ^ ^ • • ¡ • • • • N A S O C - G F relayed coordinates to local authorities and remained on scene providing EO/IR support to include vectoring the Warroad Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) to the scene of the fire. The fire was successfully extinguished.

CBP 108 provided [QIQIGfof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of!

NASOC-GF conducted Sensor Operator Instructor training for one AIA. MCE proficiency for five AlA's and one AIA successfully completed LRE PIC training.

Next flight is scheduled for

Prepared by: Office of Air arid Marine (B)(6), (B)(7)(C)!




March 17-19,2012


(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours I Remarks: On M ^ H H M m a S Q C - G F supported]

Heated on detection of | i/hich wasequipped with surveillanceHjameras. This led to the

suspicion of cross border activity. H | RAC at Pembina requested Coherent Change Detection on the area ancHierial photo reconnaissance.

(B)(7)(E)

CBP108 flew^WJICBLQJof aerial reconnaissance in suppor conducted[t5lIoii3pfGeo-Ref strips on a site located in f

was notified of observed activity.

5f mbina and Pembina

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of AiR & MARINE


March 20, 2012


(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Date: I n Support Of: CBP Border Patrol and! Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursl Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 HUBIflaicollecting OPORD target in support of the Border Patrol. CBP 108 provided aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of jj CBP108 landed early! (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) of SAR imagery on one

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March 22, 2012


Training (B)(7)(E) Date:

In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol; I Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours:||g Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 for [U)IIIH3]collectinq BStlOIQIof SAR imagery on nineteen OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

CBP 108 provided [u j I t i lO lo f aerial reconnaissance of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of|j§

NASOC-GF conducted LRE training for one AIA, LRE proficiency for three Ai As, and MCE proficiency for three Al As.

Next flight is scheduled for| (B)(7)(E)

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March 23, 2012


(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine, Border Patrol, AZ JFC, & Investigations Sorties: 3 Flight/Float Hours flaHHQ] Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 [U)IHIt§lnn a local traini operating CBP216 via federated operations for EO/IR imagery on nine targets in support of the JFC,

fii while coneurrently collecting

CBP 108 was launched on a second sortie and provided EO/IR imagery in support of H and the Border Patrol.

LRE training was accomplished for one AIA, LRE currency was conducted for five AlAs and MCE currency was conducted for four AlAs.

Next flight is scheduled for|

NASOC - Corpus Christi

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: CBP Air and Marine and South Texas Campaign (STC) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours f Remarks: Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was flown along the US/Mexico border in thel ™ (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Conducted RSTA along U.S. / Mexico border irUhe support of the South Texas Campaign (STC) H Q ^ I f i t l t S i M I Target deck provided by OIIL via the STC command structure. 32 targets completed]*

n S i n

in

At; position

(B)(7)(E) [detected a potential staging area of a group of 7 individuals at land the CDO notified (B)(7)(E)

McAllen BP station. No border crossing observed. McAllen Agents responded with negative results.

At •GlMf lQMdetected and the CDO notified McAllen BP station ofan'person ^wimminri wit j^ome type of floatation device on while searching B I 3 H B P * H a o l U a H w i t h several observed individuals searching the bank area with one vehicle (SUV type) moving slowly up river at position I f c H t f H ^ B I

M H j S I H O B I McAI[en Agents and a Marine river unit responded. Time dedicated to sector H "" (B)(7)(E)

Searched the No vessels detected.

( B ) ( 7 ) ( E i (B)(7)(E):

for suspicious maritime activity.

Next NASOC CC, UAS LE flight is scheduled for| (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

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March 24-26 , 2012

(B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Corpus Christi Date: lOIHIOl In Support Of: CBP-Air and Manne/Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursf Remarks: Sorties Scheduled : 1 Sorties Flown : 1

Mission: N G P M ß a i r x l ***CONSOLI DATED MISSION //STC SUPPORT* Launch Recovery Flight Hours:

Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was flown along the US/Mexico border in the (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Conducted RSTA along U.S. / Mexico border in the support of the South Texas Campaign Target deck provided by OIIL via the STC commantj structure. 26 targets out of 37 completed.

in

(B)(7)(E)

Searched the No vessels detected.|

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E) 1

for suspicious maritime activity.

(B)(7)(E) Early return due|

Next NASOC CC. UAS LE flight is scheduled fori (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

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March 27, 2012


(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: OM-113 flew a [QltllOVnission in

(B)(7)(E)

OR. 17 targets sorted.

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March 28, 2011


(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: OM-113 flew a [QIQIGIkombined

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)!

(B)(7)(E)

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection OFFICER OF AIR & MARINE


March 29, 2011

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Corpus Christi

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursP" Remarks: Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was flown along the US/Mexico border in the I

(B)(7)(E)

Searched negative results

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Ito include a call out to (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) [with

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

Conducted RSTA along U.S. / Mexico border in the support of the South Texas Campaign (STC) I ^ B S I H S K S H H I Target deck provided by OlIL via the STC command structure. 5 targets out of 37 completed.

in

Searched Eia results HI

in the!

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Searched the No suspicious activity detected,

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

|for suspicious activity with negative

|for suspicious maritime activity.

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

MCE annual check ride concurrent with patrol

Early return due to

Next NASOC CC, UAS LE flight is scheduled for (B)(7)(E);

(B)(7)(E)



U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Office of AiR & MARINE


March 31 & April 01- 02, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Cocoa Beach Date: I (B)(7)(E) I In Support Of: (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) QAM

Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours:] Remarks: Performed federated operations with NASOC-CC, flying CBP-159 under Cape Canaveral control fo JlSMtiH3Blfi_maritime targets sorted. Two targets of interest were tracked for] actively fishing.

(B)(7)(E)

The next operational flight is scheduled for |

Ibut were eventually observed

(B)(7)(E)

National Air Security Operations Center - Corpus Chrlsti Date M I D I t i l O M _ _ In Support Of: OBP, H OAM Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursJ Remarks: Today's federated mission for NASOC-CC and NASOC-CB using CBP-159 was flown over the I

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Searched usina the

(B)(7)(E) 11'lllCHM Uli;* !=[•

(B)(7)(E)

locating two small Launch a vessels aritime radar. The vessels were observed H i M i S I

and continued North, One vessel stopped and appeared to begin fishing in U.S. Waters. Visual was lost on the second vessel d u e l ^ B S ^ B B H H b u t radar tracking was maintained until CBP 159 returned to base. Both Vessels were reported to the CBP Marine units and (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Date; In Support Of: OBP, (B)(7)(E) OAM Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours[H Remarks: Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was flown along the US/Mexico border in thel (B)(7)(E)

During transit, searched suspicious maritime activity. No vessels detected. Conducted search for suspicious activity westbound alongj (B)(7)(E)


(B)(7)(E) Conducted RSTA along U.S. / Mexico border in the I support of the South Texas Campaign (STC)HH£KIgjU|3j |HTarget d e c k

provided by OIIL via the STC command structure.24 targets completed along with following results.

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A t ^ ^ I l i B 3 f c d e t ^ t e ^ ^ o t e n t i a l stagingareaofagroup of approx. 4 individuals agents responded and it was later reported no crossing was a t temptea^^

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)B

(B)(7)(E) Pdetected group of 13 individuals at position] )DO notified RGC BP stationof activity and local agents

responded.Atfl ip^^gmu^rossed to ai^slancMn river and proceeded to north side of island, pos i t ionBBBBBSIB jHM^^^WWhi ie group waited, 2 boats arrived which had presumably departed fromills ̂ H r A 3 individuals separated from group and crossed back i n t o B ^ I f c l l H B s o m e members of the remaining group crossed to US into a wooded area behind a house.At I CBP 213 coordinated the apprehension of these individuals on|

I O I t i I < a B b v BP Agents.4 individuals were reported apprehended immediately and 4 more shortly after| (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

National Air Security Operations Center - Grand Forks P a t e M O I H I O l In Support Of: O B P t ® P QAM Sorties: 1 Flight/FloaUloursj Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 collectinaHIRtfrIQkf SAR imagery on five OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

Provided LlSfltiillgfH SAR Imagery on a suspected area of cross border activity in support of HSI.

Conducted LRE training for one AIA, LRE proficiency for one AIA, and MCE proficiency for two AlAs.

NASOC-GF was scheduled for a (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) ortie but was delayed due to

Next flight is scheduled forBUj

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April 4, 2012

(B)(7)(E) Training (B)(7)(E) tate/locai

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Grand Forks Date: 1 U ) M B 1 In Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 for HSIIf f f lgf lCBP 108 collected EO/IR imagery in support of the Border Patrol and provided aerial reconnaissance of a suspected area of cross border activity in support ofjjj|§l

(B)(7)(E)

CBP108 also responded to a dynamic tasking by thepil j l i l l i i lUif lSheriff 's department to locate a missing person as a result of a train/automobile collision. While CBP108 was enroute to the accident scene, the Sheriff's Department located the accident victim and no longer needed assistance.

NASOC-GF conducted LRE proficiency for two AlAs, MCE proficiency for four AlAs, and sensor operator training for three AlAs.

Next flight is scheduled for (B)(7)(E)





April 5, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations Center - Grand Forks

(B)(7)(E)|IW)K; (B)(7)(E) Date:

In Support Of: OTHER Other Agency Name: BPjj Sorties: 1 Flight/Float H o u r s ^ y ^ S I Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 for BatlOIQland collected S A R

imagery on twenty four OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. CBP 108 providedf(-)HiH3|of aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support o f | | § i Next flight is scheduled f o r t -(B)(7)(E)

Prepared by. Office of Air and Marine

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April 6, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC- Cocoa Beach Datell i i l t l iOII] In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine, South Texas Campaign (STC) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HourstU)It|H5l Remarks: A field service representative is on site completing installation of CBP-113s new EOIR system. Scheduled federated operations between NASOC-CC (CBP-159) and NASOC-CB were conducted]

|The next operational flight isl (B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

NASOC - Corpus Christi Date:H3IttMl In Support Of: CBP-Air and MarinejBouth Texas Campaign (STC) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursf Remarks: Today's federated mission for NASOC-CC and NASOC-CB using CBP-159 was flown

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Searched • • • ^ U S ^ U o l l H H l o c a t i n g one small Lancha vessel using th^nboa t^mar i t ^e radar. The vessel was located ^ ^ ^ K ^ I B j U M B I ^ M

w a s D I W a n c ' appeared to be fishing in U.S. Waters. Atji3t||lBitheH9imOhrrived on scene and agpj^hended ^individuals^ seized the Lancha, and confiscated approximately

"i 0 f f j s h _ j ™ (B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

» ;BP-

Conducted RSTA along U.S./Mexico border in the support of the South Texas Campaign STC) 159 detected an unknown number of individuals staging

• M i l M M H H H l S S I @ H I H | | H | P H H i g r o u p s of two entered the river and crossed over to the LLS AttBUfiBlRGV BIC was notified and BP agents were dispatched. AtjyffljKmapprox.8-10 UDAs were seen staging at

H U ^ I f i K I S I H p n U.S. sideMrfriver. AtuSISy|^F' agents arrived on scene and apprehended 8 UDAs with 2 reported turnbacks

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Conducted Maritime Radar training. (B)(7)(E) Early return due (B)(7)(E)


Next NASOC-CC, UAS LE mission is scheduled for (B)(7)(E) from (B)(7)(E)

NASOC-Sierra Vista Pate:H5>ItiI@] In Support Of: Arizona JFC Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursfl Remarks: Mission: FHUlOIOIOlAZI CBP119 ***FEDERATED OPERATION***

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) CBP119 was scheduled for and completed a SV-DM operational support to JFC andi^IOHprraining Mission. Mission Coordination was conducted from the Predator Operations Center (POC) located at the Joint Field Command (JFC) in Tucson. Tucson Air Branch Chase aircraft assisted with closed-tower recovery at Libby AAF. During today's mission CBP119 participated in a total of 17 apprehensions.

JFC Target Deck: • CBP119 collected imagery on 10 targets from the JFC target deck. For

further information on collections, contact the JFC Collection Manager at (B)(7)(E)

Other JFC Targets: • AZ JFC Collections Team received an Ad-Hoc request for assistance from

the [ O H I I O B B l via H | The request involved air support for serving a warrant on a homicide suspect ' " r a TninfflM1^ request was to monitor the residence and ensure no personnel exited while the warrant was served. AZ JFC coordinated with the Tucson Air Branch and POC for

md CBP119 observed AS-35Cjjg|||pnd CBP119 to provide supporti the target location while the warrant was served by a joint task force involving OBP, CCSO a n d ^ U E B J ^ U - After warrant was served, no suspects were found at the resioence and no other resuits were obtained.

Sonoita Station requested assistanc^/vith a group on*-10 that is being _ tracked by ground agents in the| | | | | ^^ES^^BHI IHCBP119 searched area with negative results.

Nogales Station requested CBP119 investigate a sensor activation which hit for 15 and was 40 minutes down at time of call, negative results.

Sasabe COP tower reported visual of two subjects carrying 10-46 ICBP119 searched area with negative results. (B)(7)(E)

Casa Grande Recon Agenti the! (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

equested support with a group of 35 in (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) BP119 acquired the group with EOiR. The group was observed laid

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up on the j-op^,3„[jdgg n e a r the boundary fence trail. All information was passed to IliuSIlâlIIlBiand AS-350^^ jp inal results unknown at the time of this report.

(B)(7)(E) J Tracks flown extended from! approximately MBS! of I

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

coverinct

detected and observed a group of 15 persons (B)(7)(E),

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(6), (B)(7)(C)

CBP119 utilizing (Group A) walking

AS-350gp([gpP Agents apprehension of 12 illegal aliens.

;BP119 coordinated with ([resulting in the

CBP119 utilizing fGrouo BÌ walkina

detected and observed a group of 6 persons

coordinated with ÎBP119

¡resulting in the apprehension of 5 illegal aliens.

• CBP119 also had S^^f f l^detect ions of which 6 confirmed as wildlife, 1 that could not be validated and 1 confirmed as Border Patrol Agents.

Previous Mission Results Update; • None

The next NASOC-SV-DM law-enforcement flight is MfflM

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April 7 - 9 , 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Grand Forks Date: 10111101 In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E) :BP-Border Patrol (B)(7)(E)[IW||ej

Flight/Float Hours Sorties: 1 Rema rks * NASOC-GF UAS Daily SAR Point of Contact for this report: Total Sorties: 1 Received Hand-off: N/A Transferred Hand-off: N/A Total Flight HoursiOHÜIH Total Federated Hours: 0.0

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(6), (B)(7)(G)

NASOC-GF flew CBP 108 for (B)(7)(E) and collected (B)(7)(E) of SAR imagery on eight OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

NASOC-GF received a dynamic tasking from AMOC to search for an unidentified aircraft crossing the Canadian border nearKOI t i lH^BNASOC-GF did not locate the aircraft and forwarded the information to HSI for further investigation.

NASOC-GF received a dynamic tasking from|Hg|HiiIi3BBorder Patrol dispatch t^ icMj^h^earch i for 2 adults and 3 chiidren after a boat capsized on

• • l ^ ^ ^ n a r a u i H H H ^ I C B P 108 remained on scene providing EO/IR search capability until all persons were accounted for and the search was called off by t h e ^ H ^ f f l f f l ^ ^ f e h e r i f f ' s Office.

Additionally, CBP108 accomplished LRE PIC currency for two pilots and MCE PIC currency for three AlAs. Ground school was accomplished for thirteen students.

Next flight is scheduled for

NASOC -Corpus Christi Date: I B I B I B I In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine, South Texas Campaign (STC) Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours[<BI8I(1]

Remarks: Today's consolidated mission for NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was flown along the US/Mexico border in the! (B)(7)(E)

Conducted RSTA along U.S. / Mexico border hUhel support of the South Texas Campaign ( S T C ) M i

In most of (B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

|i n

Searched thel (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) |for suspicious activity with negative results

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

Early return due to

(B)(7)(E) Date; In Support Of: CBP-Air and MaringJSouth Texas Campaign (STC) Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hourslf (B)(7)(E)

Sorties Scheduled : 1

Sorties Flown : 0

Mission: Nnp[EIinnglrxi

'^CONSOLIDATED MISSION // STC SUPPORT***

Launch : N/A

Recovery ; N/A

Flight Hours :

"Ifor NASOC-CC / CBP-213 was Consolidated Mission on cancelled (B)(7)(E)

(B)(6), (B)(7)(C) Prepared by: Office of Air and Marine,]





April 9, 2012


(B)(7)(E) Date: in Support Of: CBP-Border Patrol Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP108 for 10111101 nd collected on fourteen OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol.

(BK7}(E;<BiïïHHi|(B)(7){E

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) of SAR imagery

CBP108 provided[lallllQJof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of

CBP108 landed early due to| was unable to launch CBP104I

Next flight is scheduled for |

(B)(7)(E) (B)(7)(E)

and NASOC-GF

(B)(7)(E)

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April 11,2012


(B)(7)(E) BP (B)(7)(E)F^1(B)(7)(E) TNG

(B)(7)(E)

Date: In Support Of: OTHER Total Sorties: 1 Total Flight Hours Total Federated Hours: 0.0 Remarks: NASOC-GF flew CBP104 forESSSBHand collected on nine OPORD temete insu pport of the Border Patrol. CBP104 providedBäfiSHäJof aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support o f | j |H Procedural Training was accomplished for two MCE students, two sensor operator students and two SAR (synthetic aperture radar) students. Next flight is scheduled for |

B M f SAR imagery

(B)(7)(E)

NASOC - Cocoa Beach

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine/1 In support(

m f f i k i Sorties: 1 Remarks:

(B)(7)(E)

Flight/Float Hours (B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E)

^completed a radar patrol in|Jgfj||i]iand • t g l O M 3 M T r a c k e d an average of 148 AIS and 86 radar tracks per hour. Patrolled ̂ ^ ^ m j ^ ^ ^ ^ H H M o n i t o r e d multiple fishing vessels and aircraft activity at the airfield. Patrol ledflEj^I&SySH Detected and monitored multiple vessels in the region none sorted as TO I.

Prepäredby: oÜceöfÄiränd Mar ine§| jJgJJ| | j j j j j ^ ' '





April 12, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOC - Corpus Christi

(B)(7)(E)

(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hours! Remarks: ^CONSOLIDATED OPERATION*** STC SUPPORT ^dav^onspl idated mission for NASOC-CC using CBP-213 was flown over the ¡ ¡ ¡ ^ y ^ g

within support of STC. SearchedB|j| | j |W two suspected small Lancha vessels based on cueing fromili||ilj|}|ane. Negative resuIts 1 Conducted RSTA along U S /Mexico border in th< ^ ^ ^ B i n support of the South Texas Campaign(STC) \ unable to locate any taraet^nnterest. Conducted RSTA a l o n g l ^ H ^ I H O K ^^iooking for vessels and cars from

(B)(7)(E) RAC agents. Additionally asked to search (B)(7)(E) vessels with negative results. | (B)(7)(E)

for any north bound

(B)(7)(E) Due to NextNASOC-CC, UAS LE mission is scheduled fori (B)(7)(E)

NASOC - Grand Forks

returned to base early. (B)(7)(E).

"(B)(7)(E) Date: In Support Of: OTHER Other Agency Name: BP i i i r N G Sorties: 1 Flight/Float HoursHSHHHa Remarks'. Total Flight Hours [ Total Federated Hours: 0.0 NASOC-GF flew CBP104 fo r fUHt f f l l l and collected BaIIIH3]Qf SAR imagery on nine OPORD targets in support of the Border Patrol. CBP104 provided aerial reconnaissance and change detection analysis of a suspected area of cross border activity in support of H Procedural Training was accomplished for two MCE students, two SO students and two SAR (syndetic aperture radar) students. Next flight is scheduled fori (B)(7) (E)

Prepared by: Office of Air and MarineSÜ^BÜIälSi




April 13, 2012

(B)(7j(t) (B)(7)(E)

CBP UAS Operations NASOC - Cocoa Beach Date: K 5 I I H I I 3 I In Support Of: CBP-Air and Marine/I Sorties: 1 Flight/Float Hoursf Remarks: CBP-113 conducted a maritime patrol in t h e ^ J ^ m m W C B P 113 sorted multiple jgda_r and AIS tracks; No suspect targets of interest were observed.

—{patrol was terminated and CBP 113 was returned to base. (B)(7) (E) (B)(7)(E)

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April 14-16, 2012

CBP UAS Operations National Air Security Operations NASOCj; Cocoa Beach Date: In Support Of: Sorties: 0 Flight/Float Hours Remarks:

[O l t i lQWas scheduled for a radar patrol in cancelled due to

The next operational flight is scheduled

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