What reporting procedures did the military set up for UAP sightings?
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The U.S. military uses standardized reporting forms called Mission Reports (MISREPs) to document Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) sightings [1]. These reports include qualitative, contextual information in the GENTEXT section, which provides details beyond numerical data [1]. Military personnel are required to report UAP sightings, often due to potential flight safety hazards or incursions into restricted areas [2]. Reports may include observations from onboard sensors, visual accounts, and descriptions of the object's movement and appearance [4]. The military emphasizes that all descriptive language in these reports reflects the observer's subjective interpretation [1].