Fastabend Essay: How All This Ends (USSOCOM)
| Submitted | Sept. 6, 2011 |
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From: Michael Morisy
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the essay, "How All This Ends: It's Fourth and Long, Go Deep." The essay was written by Major General David A. Fastabend, Petraeus's strategic advisor.
The essay is mentioned The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008, by Thomas E. Ricks and James Lurie.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Morisy
From: "USSOCOM FOIA" <FOIA@socom.mil>
Mr. Morisy,
We received a previous request for this essay. Upon location we
formally referred it to USCENTCOM, as it is not under the cognizance of
this command to release. It is my understanding that you have also
submitted a request to USCENTCOM. I've been advised that they will
formally respond to your request. If you require a formal letter of
referral, please advise.
V/R
Phyllis D. Holden
Chief FOIA/PA Division
Phone: 813-826-3715
FAX: 813-826-5482
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while allowing yourself to be their Option"
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From: Michael Morisy
Thank you. When you forward this request, could you forward the document as well?
USCENTCOM has indicated they cannot locate it:
Thanks again for your assistance.
From: "USSOCOM FOIA" <FOIA@socom.mil>
Mr. Morisy:
The document has been referred.
Phyllis D. Holden
Chief FOIA/PA Division
Phone: 813-826-3715
FAX: 813-826-5482
"Never allow someone to be your Priority
while allowing yourself to be their Option"
"FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED
DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES."
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments,
is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain
confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use,
disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all
copies of the original message. This document is protected from
disclosure by Title 5, U.S.C. Section 552a. If you have inadvertently
received this document, please return it to the sender and destroy any
copies.
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From: "USSOCOM FOIA" <FOIA@socom.mil>
<<FOIA Request 2012-062 Referral Letter.pdf>> Mr. Morisy,
We have referred your request to the Department of the Army FOIA Office
for processing. Please be advised that we have officially closed this
request.
Phyllis D. Holden
Chief FOIA/PA Division
Phone: 813-826-3715
FAX: 813-826-5482
"Never allow someone to be your Priority
while allowing yourself to be their Option"
"FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE: ANY MISUSE OR UNAUTHORIZED
DISCLOSURE MAY RESULT IN BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES."
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments,
is for the sole use of the intended recipients and may contain
confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use,
disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all
copies of the original message. This document is protected from
disclosure by Title 5, U.S.C. Section 552a. If you have inadvertently
received this document, please return it to the sender and destroy any
copies.
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