Blackwater
| Tracking # |
F-2022-06232 |
| Submitted | March 18, 2022 |
| Due | April 15, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Registrations forms ,export license /agreements , DS-2032 form , Declarations of import/ Exports
regarding Blackwater , Blackwater Training Services ,Xe Services and or Academi
Responsive documents would include, but are not limited to, internal agency communications and memoranda regarding the keywords "Blackwater ", "Blackwater Training Services", "Xe Services", and "Academi".
This is for the time frame of January 1st 2021 -March 15 2022
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,
Jordan
From: Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
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