# USS Russell UAP Footage ## Overview The USS Russell UAP footage, also documented as the [[🎬 Green Pyramid UAP]], was captured by the crew of the USS Russell in July 2019 off the coast of San Diego. Released by [[👤 Jeremy Corbell]] in 2021, the footage shows multiple unidentified objects appearing as triangular or pyramid-shaped through night vision equipment. The Pentagon later confirmed the authenticity of this footage. > **Note**: This incident is also documented under [[🎬 Green Pyramid UAP]]. This entry exists to maintain proper cross-referencing as the incident is known by both designations. ## Technical Details ### Recording Information - **Date**: July 2019 - **Location**: Off the coast of San Diego - **Platform**: USS Russell (DDG-59) - **Equipment**: - Night vision cameras - Ship's radar systems - Multiple visual observers - **Duration**: Multiple recordings - **Released**: April 2021 ### Object Characteristics - Triangular/pyramid appearance - Flashing lights - Formation flight - Multiple objects - Steady movement - No apparent propulsion - Green coloration (night vision effect) ## Video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTvm_xDVaDI?si=EIeHD_8n95WFqMd2" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Analysis ### Official Investigation 1. **Pentagon Response** - Confirmed authenticity - Included in [[🏛️ UAPTF]] investigations - Classified as unidentified - No conventional explanation provided 2. **Technical Assessment** - Night vision characteristics - Multiple object tracking - Formation behavior - Flight pattern analysis - Optical effects evaluation ### Alternative Explanations - Conventional aircraft possibility - Drone swarm hypothesis - Bokeh effect discussion - Light artifact considerations - Optical illusion theories ## Significance ### Military Impact - Restricted airspace violation - Multiple witness observation - Sensor system capabilities - Detection protocols - Response procedures ## Related Topics ### Similar Incidents - [[🎬 USS Omaha Sphere UAP]] - Other 2019 Navy encounters ### Programs - [[🏛️ UAPTF]] - [[🏛️ AARO]] ### People - [[👤 Jeremy Corbell]] (Released footage) - USS Russell crew (witnesses) ## Notes - Part of 2019 UAP encounter series - Multiple sensor confirmation - Professional military observation - Official authentication - Ongoing investigation - Debated characteristics - Historical significance - Technical analysis continues - Pattern recognition importance - Operational security implications