US: USAF Briefing on UAP Reporting Procedures
US Air Force personnel saw a slide presentation before an exercise explaining UAP encounter protocols, including a form with shapes like plasma balls, tic-tacs and discs, plus radar interference questions. An officer noted this as new, signaling reduced stigma in the Air Force.
Background
Incident
In May 2021, USAF personnel were briefed ahead of a planned exercise on how to proceed in the event of UAP sightings. The briefing included instructions for the use of a dedicated reporting form.
Details
The form showed illustrations of various UAP shapes, among them plasma-like spheres, tic-tac objects, and discs. It asked specifically about interference with radar functions. One officer told Robert Powell that this would have been unthinkable 18 months earlier.
Witnesses and Evidence
USAF personnel are the witnesses; the presentation itself is the primary evidence. The officer reported directly to the researcher Robert Powell, whose article of February 7, 2022 in The Debrief gives the details.
Significance
The episode shows a change in how the USAF handles UAP: the stigma has noticeably diminished, and formal reporting is now actively encouraged. It reflects wider trends in official UAP protocols.