Instructions for Reporting Observations of Space Projectiles

This document, labeled 'Bilaga 1' (Appendix 1), provides formal instructions for reporting observations of 'space projectiles' (rymdprojektiler) to the Swedish Defence Staff. The instructions mandate that reports must include the observer's location, the time of the observation, the direction of the phenomenon, the angle of elevation, the course, and a description of the phenomenon. Locations should be specified according to field maps. The document emphasizes precision, requesting that the time be determined within one minute and that the duration of the event be estimated. Observers are instructed to synchronize their watches with Swedish standard time. For directional measurements, observers are advised to use a fixed point in the terrain and, if possible, a compass. The instructions also request details on the appearance, color, and movement of the object, specifically noting whether the course was straight or zigzagged. Observers are asked to report any radio interference associated with the projectiles and to describe any auditory phenomena, such as noise or bangs, including the time elapsed between the visual sighting and the arrival of the sound. Reports are to be submitted to the Air and Air Defence Department of the Defence Staff. After hours, reports should be directed to the duty officer at the military staff building in Stockholm. For more extensive observations, a summary should be sent by mail to Fst/PL at the Defence Staff in Stockholm.