BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD (USPACOM - US Pacific Command)

Emma North-Best filed this request with the USPACOM - US Pacific Command of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2023-F-068

2021-F-072

Multi Request BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD
Due Sept. 29, 2021
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Emma North-Best

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Records mentioning or describing the Chinese hacking group sometimes known as BYZANTINE FOOTHOLD.

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,

Emma North-Best

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Greetings,

Please see the attached initial response to the FOIA request that was
received by USINDOPACOM FOIA on September 01, 2021.

v/r,

Derek Sullivan,

USINDOPACOM FOIA Assistant

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Ms. North-Best,

This is an update on FOIA Control number 2021-F-072. Your request remains in
our queue, and will be processed in the order of receipt. I apologize for
the delay. An email sent on 1 SEP 21, explained this to you. Once documents
are received and reviewed for releasability, a final response will be sent
out. Please be patient a while longer.

Thank you,

Ms. Pamela G. Best

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, J06

Camp Smith, HI

<mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil INDOPACOM FOIA
Mailbox

808.477.7774 FOIA Desk

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Good morning,

The request you submitted to USINDOPACOM, remains enqueue. Once we begin processing, an update will be sent. Your continued patience is appreciated while we work through our backlog.

Thank you,

Ms Best

From: Emma North-Best

It's been over a year since I submitted the request. Any idea when you might start processing it?

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Good afternoon,

Apologies for my very delayed response. I’m searching for the information in your request. Once it’s located and processed, you’ll receive the results.

Sincerely,

Ms. Pamela G. Best

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Specialist

HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, J06

Camp Smith, HI

pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil<mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> INDOPACOM FOIA Mailbox

808.477.7774 FOIA Desk

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Good morning,

I have a request out for responding documents. Once they’re received processing will begin. Your request has not been ignored, I’m currently working through cases as fast as humanly possible. Please be patient a bit longer.

Thank you,

Ms. Best

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Good Afternoon,

Attached is a follow-up to our Acknowledgement letter sent on September 1, 2021.

If you have any questions, we can be reached at <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil.

Sincerely,

Geovanny A. Rojas

FOIA Clerk, USINDOPACOM

<mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil INDOPACOM FOIA Mailbox

CAUTION: The information contained in this email and any accompanying attachments may contain Freedom of Information Act protected information, including attorney-client or attorney work product privileged information. This information may not be released outside of the Department of Defense without prior authorization from the Freedom of Information Act Office (J06 FOIA), United States Indo-Pacific Command. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email (see 5 U.S.C. § 552).

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Good Afternoon,

Attached is a follow-up to our Acknowledgement letter sent on September 1, 2021 and our follow-up letter sent on September 13, 2023 regarding FOIA request 2021-F-072.

If you have any questions, we can be reached at pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> .

Sincerely,

Majesta M. Gregory

FOIA Clerk, USINDOPACOM

<mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil INDOPACOM FOIA Mailbox

CAUTION: The information contained in this email and any accompanying attachments may contain Freedom of Information Act protected information, including attorney-client or attorney work product privileged information. This information may not be released outside of the Department of Defense without prior authorization from the Freedom of Information Act Office (J06 FOIA), United States Indo-Pacific Command. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email (see 5 U.S.C. § 552).

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

Sir/Ma’am,

Please see status update letter attached.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office.

NOTICE: We are experiencing resouce shortages and will process your request as quickly as possible. We ask for your patience during this unusual circumstance.

Please be advised - all requests are processed on a FIRST-IN FIRST-OUT basis.

Sincerely,

Majesta M. Gregory

FOIA Clerk, USINDOPACOM

<mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil INDOPACOM FOIA Mailbox

CAUTION: The information contained in this email and any accompanying attachments may contain Freedom of Information Act protected information, including attorney-client or attorney work product privileged information. This information may not be released outside of the Department of Defense without prior authorization from the Freedom of Information Act Office (J06 FOIA), United States Indo-Pacific Command. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email (see 5 U.S.C. § 552).

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

January 31, 2024:
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request #2023-F-068
Aloha,

Your request is in our queue and will be processed in the order it was received.

As stated in our Acknowledgement Letter – all requests are processed on a ‘First in, First out’ basis.

If you have questions concerning any aspect of your request, you may contact the INDOPACOM FOIA office by email at pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> .

Very respectfully,

Rose Greco

Freedom of Information Act Program Manager

Building 20, Room 315

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii 96861

Telephone: (808) 477-0995

DSN: 315-477-0995

NIPR Email: rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil <mailto:rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil>

SIPR Email: rose.k.greco@pacom.smil.mil

USINDOPACOM FOIA MAILBOX: <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil

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From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

March 5, 2024:
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request #2023-F-068

Aloha,

Your request is in our queue and will be processed in the order it was received.

As stated in our Acknowledgement Letter – all requests are processed on a ‘First in, First out’ basis. We are currently processing all requests from 2021.

If you have questions concerning any aspect of your request, you may contact the INDOPACOM FOIA office by email at pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> .

Very respectfully,

Rose Greco

Freedom of Information Act Program Manager

Building 20, Room 315

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii 96861

Telephone: (808) 477-0995

DSN: 315-477-0995

NIPR Email: rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil <mailto:rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil>

SIPR Email: rose.k.greco@pacom.smil.mil <mailto:rose.k.greco@pacom.smil.mil>

USINDOPACOM FOIA MAILBOX: pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil>

This email and all attachments may contain personal information covered by the Privacy Act (PA) of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure. This email is intended only for the addressee(s) named above and may contain information protected from disclosure by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and/or the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. Reviewing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this email, and delete the original message from your computer.

From: USPACOM - US Pacific Command

On April 10, 2024:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #2023-F-068
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request #2023-F-068

Aloha,

Your request is in our queue and will be processed in the order it was received.

As stated in our Acknowledgement Letter – all requests are processed on a ‘First in, First out’ basis. We are currently processing all requests from 2021.

Very respectfully,

Rose Greco

Freedom of Information Act Program Manager

Building 20, Room 315

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii 96861

Telephone: (808) 477-0995

DSN: 315-477-0995

NIPR Email: rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil <mailto:rose.k.greco.civ@us.navy.mil>

SIPR Email: rose.greco@pacom.smil.mil <mailto:rose.greco@pacom.smil.mil>

JWICS: Rose.K.Greco2@coe.ic.gov <mailto:Rose.K.Greco2@coe.ic.gov>

USINDOPACOM FOIA Mailbox: <mailto:pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil> pacom.foia.fct@pacom.mil

This email and all attachments may contain personal information covered by the Privacy Act (PA) of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure. This email is intended only for the addressee(s) named above and may contain information protected from disclosure by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and/or the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. Reviewing, copying, distributing, or otherwise disseminating this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this email, and delete the original message from your computer.

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