[BLANK] reported light formation observation — October 16, 1952

These criteria will cover, among others, the following subjects: (1) Duration of sighting. (2) Number of persons reporting the sighting. (3) Distance from location of sighting to nearest 4602d AISS field unit. (4) Reliability of person or persons reporting the sighting, (5) Number of independent sightings reported. (6) The value of obtaining additional information immediately. (7) Existence of physical evidence (photographs, material, hardware). b. In case a UFOB sighting is reported initially by non-Air Force sources in letter form to either ATIC or the 4602d AISS, the file card will be made in duplicate by the recipient, and one copy forwarded to the other agency. This card will indicate that the UFOB was reported by letter and will show the action taken. b. The results of follow-up field investigations made by the 4602d AISS and reported on AF Form 112 will, in all cases, be sent to ATIC, D/I USAF, and such other agencies as the Commander, 4602d AISS, deems necessary. d. ATIC may require specific information for aid in analyzing a reported UFOB sighting which can be furnished by a field unit of the 4602d AISS. List of standard replies to letters requesting action or information concerning reported sightings. Here is the OCR text from the document: ATAE5/CAH/wm/69216 OFFICIAL FILE COPY ELECTRONICS BRANCH M6T-2 (oo-J3 Office of Record 14 JAN 1955 SUBJECT: (U) Unidentified Flying Object Guide TO: Commander 4602d AISS (ADC) Ent Air Force Base Colorado Springs, Colorado 1. Attached for your convenience is the "UFOB Guide" (Unidentified Flying Object Guide) which was prepared as a result of the conference hold on 17 and 18 November 1954 between the commander and staff of the 4602d AISS and personnel of ATIC. Part II contains hypotheses or examples for use in identifying the objects or phenomena reported. List of standard replies to letters requesting action or information concerning reported sightings. A "Standard Operating Procedure" is being prepared for use in the unidentified flying object program. On 17 and 18 November 1954, the Commander, 4602d AISS and his staff met with Captain Charles Hardin, ATIC, and Doctor Allen Hynek, USAF Contract Astronomer, for the purpose of discussing ATTIC-4602 AISS relationships in the investigation and processing of Unidentified Flying Objects reports. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Light Formation Reported special objects or artifacts: Still camera Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action