UAP Reporting Protocol

UAP Reporting Protocol

1. Initial Steps: Stay Calm and Aware

• Take a deep breath and focus on observing the event without panic.

• Avoid jumping to conclusions about what you’re witnessing; focus on collecting accurate information.

2. Recording the Event

Using Phone Cameras:

• Positioning: Hold the phone as steady as possible. Use a flat surface, tripod, or brace your arm against something solid.

• Settings:

  • Resolution: Set the camera to its highest resolution.

  • Focus: If the object is stationary, tap the screen to focus on the object.

  • Zoom: Avoid excessive zoom, as it degrades quality. Better to record wide and crop later.

  • Lighting: If the event occurs at night, turn off your phone’s flash to avoid reflections.

Tips While Recording:

• Narrate what you’re seeing in real-time (e.g., "I see a bright light moving east at 45 degrees above the horizon.").

• Pan slowly to capture the environment for context (e.g., landmarks, horizon line).

• Record continuously without stopping to ensure nothing is missed.

3. Observational Focus

Encourage witnesses to note and record key details:

1. Time and Date: Record the exact time the event starts and ends.

2. Location: Use your phone’s GPS or describe the location in detail.

3. Appearance:

   • Size, shape, and color of the object(s).

   • Whether it emits light, changes shape, or appears solid.

4. Movement:

   • Direction, speed, and whether the object moves erratically or smoothly.

   • Changes in altitude or trajectory.

5. Environmental Changes:

   • Noise levels: Any hums, booms, or silence?

   • Physical effects: Sudden temperature changes, vibrations, or smells.

   • Effects on technology: Interference with your phone, car, or other electronics.

4. Enhancing Memory Recall

To improve memory clarity:

1. Immediately Record Thoughts: Use a voice memo app or notebook to jot down details while they’re fresh.

2. Visualization Techniques: Close your eyes and replay the event in your mind, focusing on small details.

3. Group Recollection: If others witnessed the event, discuss it together to cross-check and fill gaps.

4. Avoid Media Influence: Do not consume related content until after reporting your experience to prevent memory contamination.

5. Reporting the Event

Create a detailed report with the following structure:

1. Personal Information (optional): Name, contact details (kept confidential if requested).

2. Event Description:

   • Brief summary of what happened.

   • Key details (from the observational focus section).

3. Evidence:

   • Attach videos, photos, and measurements.

   • Include metadata (timestamps, GPS coordinates).

4. Witnesses:

   • Provide names or contact information (with their consent).

   • Describe their perspectives of the event.

Where to Report:

If available, please report the even as soon as possible to Project Callahan´s Reporting Survey at the link below:

https://www.project-callahan.com/survey-portal 

• Submit to credible organizations like:

  • Local UAP research groups or investigators.

  • Government-sanctioned programs (if applicable).

  • Online platforms like MUFON (Mutual UFO Network).

6. Best Practices for Reliable Data

• Objectivity: Report only what you observed, not what you believe it to be.

• Avoid Alterations: Do not edit or enhance evidence, as this may compromise its validity.

• Safety First: Do not chase or approach phenomena that could pose risks.