Air Strike Reports
| Tracking # |
2021-03638-F |
| Submitted | July 8, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 4, 2021 |
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From: Kiera Murray
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
As background for my request, between January 2012 and February 2020, U.S. Air Forces Central released monthly reports detailing information on air strikes in support of the OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT missions. This data included information on the total number of weapons released by aircraft under the oversight of the Combined Forces Air Component Commander, and the information is still available here:
https://www.afcent.af.mil/About/Airpower-Summaries/
https://www.afcent.af.mil/Portals/82/Documents/Airpower%20summary/Jan%202020%20Airpower%20Summary.pdf?ver=2020-02-13-032911-670
I’m requesting a copy of this report for March 2020. If this report is stored with reports from successive months and these successive reports are releasable with minimal additional effort, please also release a copy of any reports produced after March 2020 through the present. If doing so would delay the release of this report, please only release March 2020.
If this report is no longer generated, I request copies of any other reports or databases that were used to generate this public report previously. I’m most concerned with obtaining access to the total number of weapons released by aerial U.S. forces on a month-to-month basis, so if this data is detailed in another report that is easier to process for release, that information will fulfill my request.
I’m happy to discuss the scope of my request if you have suggestions for reducing the burden on agency resources or time to process.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, 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,
Kiera Murray
From: Air Force
Dear Kiera Murray,
The status of your FOIA request #2021-03638-F has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the PAL Application click on the Application URL below.
https://efoia.milcloud.mil/App/Index.aspx
Sincerely,
Air Force FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Air Force
Dear Kiera Murray,
Case Number 2021-03638-F has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 2021-03638-F. To review your submission, please log into your account: https://efoia.milcloud.mil/App/Index.aspx.
Regards,
Air Force FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Air Force
Good Morning Kiera Murray,
USAFCENT is currently processing your Freedom of Information Act Request (assigned case number 2021-03638-F):
“I hereby request the following records: As background for my request, between January 2012 and February 2020, U.S. Air Forces Central released monthly reports detailing information on air strikes in support of the OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT missions. This data included information on the total number of weapons released by aircraft under the oversight of the Combined Forces Air Component Commander, and the information is still available here: https://www.afcent.af.mil/About/Airpower-Summaries/ https://www.afcent.af.mil/Portals/82/Documents/Airpower%20summary/Jan%202020%20Airpower%20Summary.pdf?ver=2020-02-13-032911-670 I’m requesting a copy of this report for March 2020. If this report is stored with reports from successive months and these successive reports are releasable with minimal additional effort, please also release a copy of any reports produced after March 2020 through the present. If doing so would delay the release of this report, please only release March 2020. If this report is no longer generated, I request copies of any other reports or databases that were used to generate this public report previously. I’m most concerned with obtaining access to the total number of weapons released by aerial U.S. forces on a month-to-month basis, so if this data is detailed in another report that is easier to process for release, that information will fulfill my request. I’m happy to discuss the scope of my request if you have suggestions for reducing the burden on agency resources or time to process. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, 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. (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/01/2020 To 03/31/2020)”
We apologize for not sending this acknowledgement letter beforehand. We expect to reply to your request no later than 14 September 2021. If you have any questions concerning your request, you may contact this office at (803) 885-5600, or by email at AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil. Please reference your assigned case number when making inquiries.
Very Respectfully,
AFCENT FOIA Team
FOIA Case 2021-03638-F
From: Air Force
Greetings Mrs. Murray,
Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request (2021-03638-F), is currently
being process: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following
records:
As background for my request, between January 2012 and February 2020, U.S.
Air Forces Central released monthly reports detailing information on air
strikes in support of the OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT
missions. This data included information on the total number of weapons
released by aircraft under the oversight of the Combined Forces Air
Component Commander, and the information is still available here:
https://www.afcent.af.mil/About/Airpower-Summaries/
https://www.afcent.af.mil/Portals/82/Documents/Airpower%20summary/Jan%202020
%20Airpower%20Summary.pdf?ver=2020-02-13-032911-670
I'm requesting a copy of this report for March 2020. If this report is
stored with reports from successive months and these successive reports are
releasable with minimal additional effort, please also release a copy of any
reports produced after March 2020 through the present. If doing so would
delay the release of this report, please only release March 2020.
If this report is no longer generated, I request copies of any other reports
or databases that were used to generate this public report previously. I'm
most concerned with obtaining access to the total number of weapons released
by aerial U.S. forces on a month-to-month basis, so if this data is detailed
in another report that is easier to process for release, that information
will fulfill my request.
I'm happy to discuss the scope of my request if you have suggestions for
reducing the burden on agency resources or time to process.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, 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,
Kiera Murray (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/01/2020 To 03/31/2020)"
Your case is being processed, as of 20 September 2021. In the event that
records are found, the process will require a review by US Central Command
(CENTCOM). We expect to reply to your request not later than 20 October
2021. If you have any questions concerning your request, you may contact
this office at (803) 885-5600, or by email at AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil
<mailto:AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil> . Please reference your assigned
case number when making inquiries.
Very Respectfully,
AFCENT FOIA Team
FOIA Case 2021-03638-F
From: Kiera Murray
Hello,
Is there any update for request #2021-03638-F? Thank you!
Best,
Kiera Murray
From: Air Force
Greetings Mrs. Murray,
Your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request (2021-03638-F), is currently being process: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
As background for my request, between January 2012 and February 2020, U.S. Air Forces Central released monthly reports detailing information on air strikes in support of the OPERATION FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT missions. This data included information on the total number of weapons released by aircraft under the oversight of the Combined Forces Air Component Commander, and the information is still available here:
https://www.afcent.af.mil/About/Airpower-Summaries/
I’m requesting a copy of this report for March 2020. If this report is stored with reports from successive months and these successive reports are releasable with minimal additional effort, please also release a copy of any reports produced after March 2020 through the present. If doing so would delay the release of this report, please only release March 2020.
If this report is no longer generated, I request copies of any other reports or databases that were used to generate this public report previously. I’m most concerned with obtaining access to the total number of weapons released by aerial U.S. forces on a month-to-month basis, so if this data is detailed in another report that is easier to process for release, that information will fulfill my request.
I’m happy to discuss the scope of my request if you have suggestions for reducing the burden on agency resources or time to process.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, 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,
Kiera Murray (Date Range for Record Search: From 03/01/2020 To 03/31/2020)”
Currently your case is still in the process of coordinating. Once we have a response, we will be able to get back with you ASAP. We expect to reply to your request not later than 04 November 2021. If you have any more questions concerning your request, you may contact this office at (803) 885-5600, or by email at <mailto:AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil> AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil
We appreciated your patience!
Very Respectfully,
AFCENT FOIA Team
FOIA Case 2021-03638-F
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From: Kiera Murray
This is an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act in regard to request 2021-03638-F.
The request was filed and confirmed received by the Air Force on July 9, 2021. Since then, the Air Force has stated it would provide a response by the dates of September 14, 2021, October 20, 2021, and November 4, 2021, all of which have now passed. There has been no further update since the missed November 4, 2021 deadline.
The Air Force Compliance Division FOIA handbook states that a requester can expect to receive a response within 20 business days of it being received by the proper office. To my knowledge, the request was forwarded to the relevant office of US Central Command more than 20 business days ago. Please provide responsive files for this request.
Sincerely,
Kiera Murray
From: Air Force
Good morning Kiera Murray,
We are reaching out in regards to your FOIA request (2021-03638-F) because
we have received new information recently that should allow us to close this
request.
The requested documents have been released to the following website for
public view: https://www.afcent.af.mil/About/Airpower-Summaries/
If possible, we would like to talk with you over the phone about the future
of this case as well as other requests we have from you in regards to this.
You can reach our office at (803) 885-5600, or you may email us at
AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil <mailto:AFCENT.FOIA@nosc.afcent.af.mil> .
Very respectfully,
9 AF (AFCENT) FOIA Team
FOIA Case 2021-03638-F