Analysis of Iranian Air Force (Defense Intelligence Agency)

Colin Salt filed this request with the Defense Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Tracking #

FOIA-00136-2022

Multi Request Analysis of Iranian Air Force
Due May 10, 2022
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Colin Salt

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

-Documents after January 1992 regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and its assessed combat capabilities. The request is not for general information or basic aircraft movements/documents, but for analytical pieces about its perceived abilities.

(IE, documents in the style of this piece on the Soviet military: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/1965-10-21.pdf )

I will be happy to elaborate or narrow down if necessary.

My address is:

18 Pinecrest Road
New Paltz, NY
12561

I am willing to pay fees up to $120.

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,

Colin Salt

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for submitting your FOIA request to our agency. Attached, please find our acknowledgement letter to your request.
We thank you for your patience, and apologize for the delay.

With warm regards,

FOIA Services Center
301-394-6253

From: Colin Salt

For Case FOIA-00136-2022, as I've had issues with time and date and requests being too broad, I'd like to narrow the date range to the January 1992-January 2002 period.

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Received, thank you.

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

Thank you for your status inquiries. At this time, there are no new updates. We are still awaiting updates from other elements within the organization. Once these are received, the case analyst assigned will begin to review, and reach out if necessary.

Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

Thank you for your status inquiries. At this time, there are no new updates. We are still awaiting updates from other elements within the organization. Once these are received, the case analyst assigned will begin to review, and reach out if necessary.
Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

DIA typically processes requests in the order of receipt; our backlog currently is in excess of 1,800 requests. The time it takes to respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and the backlog of requests already pending. All parties should remember that that an estimated completion date is only an estimate based on the available information at the time of making the estimate. Estimated completion dates are subject to change. At this time, there are no new updates. We are still awaiting updates from other elements within the organization. Once these are received, the case analyst assigned will begin to review, and reach out if necessary.

Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,
Thank you for your status inquiries. At this time, there are no new updates. We are still awaiting updates from other elements within the organization. Once these are received, the case analyst assigned will begin to review, and reach out if necessary.
Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

DIA typically processes requests in the order of receipt; our backlog currently is in excess of 1,400 requests. The time it takes to respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and the backlog of requests already pending. All parties should remember that that an estimated completion date is only an estimate based on the available information at the time of making the estimate. Estimated completion dates are subject to change. We will make every effort to process your request as soon as possible and solicit your patience and understanding.

With Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

DIA typically processes requests in the order of receipt; our backlog currently is in excess of 1,400 requests. The time it takes to respond to a request will vary depending on the complexity of the request and the backlog of requests already pending. All parties should remember that that an estimated completion date is only an estimate based on the available information at the time of making the estimate. Estimated completion dates are subject to change. We will make every effort to process your request as soon as possible and solicit your patience and understanding.
With Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Team

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings!

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

Important Notes:

* Our current backlog is 1,200
* There are 5 processing stages that each request potentially navigates through:

* Initial Processing
* Search for Requested Records
* Record Processing (if records are identified)
* Senior Review
* Final Communications to the Requester

We are aware of 2 open requests submitted by you:

FOIA -138-2022

* Your request is currently in stage 2
* Unfortunately, this request is complex in nature and will require multiple coordination efforts before a final response can be provided

FOIA-136-2022

* Your request is currently in stage 2
* Unfortunately, this request is complex in nature and will require multiple coordination efforts before a final response can be provided

We will contact you if any additional information is required to assist with processing your request and to keep you abreast of any changes.

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

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Greetings,

Thank you for contacting our Agency. Our sincerest apologies for any frustrations from the delays in processing your request.

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* There are 5 processing stages that each request potentially navigates through:

* Initial Processing
* Search for Requested Records
* Record Processing (if records are identified)
* Senior Review
* Final Communications to the Requester
* Your FOIA request is currently in stage 1
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 1
Your request FOIA-00138-2022 is currently in stage 1

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 1.
Your request FOIA-00138-2022 is currently in stage 1.

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,300 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 1.
Your request FOIA-00138-2022 is currently in stage 1.

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,300 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required.

V/R,
DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 1.
Your request FOIA-00138-2022 is currently in stage 1.

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required.
V/R,
DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>
301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 1.
Your request FOIA-00138-2022 is currently in stage 1.

Important Notes:
* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required.
V/R,
DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>
301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your requests 136-2022 and 138-2022 are currently in stage 1

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,100 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
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301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your requests 136-2022 is currently in stage 2

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,100 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,
DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
(301) 394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 2

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dia.mil%2FFOIA.aspx&data=05%7C01%7CTurell.Johnson%40dodiis.mil%7C59e74edd0a3843c0b4fe08daf4cd80f2%7Cceda544f67774246a89c4da391f6d81e%7C0%7C0%7C638091460706509122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cV01T3whmGHUb8kzDdmUzfHvOafc1QGzCvnN8o2iN7E%3D&reserved=0>
301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 2

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 2

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>
301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 3

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,200 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>
301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 3

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,300 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>

301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 3

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,300 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>

301-394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting our Agency.

The review status for FOIA requests are as follows:

1. Initial Processing
2. Records Search/Review
3. Record Processing
4. Quality Control Review
5. Additional Action Required
6. Delivery to the Requester

Your request FOIA-00136-2022 is currently in stage 3

Important Notes:

* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,300 cases that we are actively processing
* Please note that each request is unique and may not need to go through every phase. Additionally, there are other factors that may impact processing. For example, processing time will increase if multiple coordination efforts are required.
* Effective 1 February 2023, the DIA FOIA Service Center will post monthly updates containing the case number and review status of all open cases. Requesters may review this spreadsheet, at their leisure, to determine the status of their FOIA request.
* We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes.

V/R,

DIA FOIA Service Center
www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>

301-394-6253

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