Credibility Assessment for July 20th 2016 Strike in Syria

Waqas filed this request with the United States Central Command - CENTCOM of the United States of America.
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16-0332

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From: Waqas Mirza

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 credibility assessment for US-led coalition airstrike on July 20, 2016 in Syria.

According to Colonel Chris Garver a credibility assessment was completed by July 27, 2016 and a formal investigation was launched into the airstrike. See for example: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-airstrike-idUSKCN1071SW

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,

Waqas Mirza

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

USCENTCOM received your FOIA request and assigned it FOIA #16-0332, please refer to this case number on all future correspondences regarding this request.

In accordance with the Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act Program, DoD 5400.7-R, before USCENTCOM can properly process the information you seek, your request must be perfected by "reasonably describing" the records sought; provide a statement of your willingness to pay fees, if an amount was ultimately assessed. In your request, you did not provide an amount you would be willing to pay. Please provide the amount you would be willing to pay in U.S. dollars.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813)529-6285

From: Waqas Mirza

Hello,

This is with regards to FOIA #16-0332. I am willing to pay up to $25 for processing.

Thank you,

Waqas Mirza.

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Waqas Mirza,

Good morning. FOIA 16-0323 is currently 200 in the USCENTCOM FOIA Queue.
The actual processing time for will depend upon consultation with other DoD
components, states, overseas, or other agencies.

You can also track your FOIA Case on the USCENTCOM FOIA Library, Check FOIA
Case Status link (http://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/).

v/r

Steven
STEVEN L JOHNSON
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Comm: (813) 529-6689
VOSIP: 302-529-6627
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From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Waqas Mirza,
Good morning. FOIA 16-0323 is currently 182 in the USCENTCOM FOIA Queue.
The actual processing time for will depend upon consultation with other DoD
components, states, overseas, or other agencies.
You can also track your FOIA Case on the USCENTCOM FOIA Library, Check FOIA
Case Status link (Caution-http://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/).
v/r
Steven
STEVEN L JOHNSON
Government Information & Privacy Specialist
Comm: (813) 529-6689
VOSIP: 302-529-6627
(N): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.mil
(S): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.smil.mil

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 166 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirza

Your request is now 155 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 142 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 132 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. At this time, we are coordinating with an outside agency to process your request. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is now #117 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 30-45 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

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This is a follow up to request number 16-0332:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On June 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On May 5, 2017:
Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 132 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. At this time, we are coordinating with an outside agency to process your request. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

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On May 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On April 5, 2017:
Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 142 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

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On April 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Feb. 21, 2017:
Mr. Mirza

Your request is now 155 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

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On Feb. 20, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Jan. 19, 2017:
Mr. Mirzza

Your request is now 166 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

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On Jan. 19, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Dec. 20, 2016:
Waqas Mirza,
Good morning. FOIA 16-0323 is currently 182 in the USCENTCOM FOIA Queue.
The actual processing time for will depend upon consultation with other DoD
components, states, overseas, or other agencies.
You can also track your FOIA Case on the USCENTCOM FOIA Library, Check FOIA
Case Status link (Caution-Caution-http://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/).
v/r
Steven
STEVEN L JOHNSON
Government Information & Privacy Specialist
Comm: (813) 529-6689
VOSIP: 302-529-6627
(N): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.mil
(S): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.smil.mil
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On Dec. 19, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Nov. 17, 2016:
Waqas Mirza,

Good morning. FOIA 16-0323 is currently 200 in the USCENTCOM FOIA Queue.
The actual processing time for will depend upon consultation with other DoD
components, states, overseas, or other agencies.

You can also track your FOIA Case on the USCENTCOM FOIA Library, Check FOIA
Case Status link (Caution-http://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/).

v/r

Steven
STEVEN L JOHNSON
Government Information & Privacy Specialist
Comm: (813) 529-6689
VOSIP: 302-529-6627
(N): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.mil
(S): steven.l.johnson114.civ@mail.smil.mil
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On Nov. 16, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #16-0332.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Oct. 17, 2016:
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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On Oct. 14, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Sept. 14, 2016:
Hello,

This is with regards to FOIA #16-0332. I am willing to pay up to $25 for processing.

Thank you,

Waqas Mirza.
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On Sept. 13, 2016:
USCENTCOM received your FOIA request and assigned it FOIA #16-0332, please refer to this case number on all future correspondences regarding this request.

In accordance with the Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act Program, DoD 5400.7-R, before USCENTCOM can properly process the information you seek, your request must be perfected by "reasonably describing" the records sought; provide a statement of your willingness to pay fees, if an amount was ultimately assessed. In your request, you did not provide an amount you would be willing to pay. Please provide the amount you would be willing to pay in U.S. dollars.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813)529-6285

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On Sept. 13, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

---

On Aug. 24, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 27, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On July 27, 2016:
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 credibility assessment for US-led coalition airstrike on July 20, 2016 in Syria.

According to Colonel Chris Garver a credibility assessment was completed by July 27, 2016 and a formal investigation was launched into the airstrike. See for example: Caution-http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-airstrike-idUSKCN1071SW

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,

Waqas Mirza

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From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirza,

Your FOIA request is #109 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center regarding further inquiries pertaining to your request.

Centcom.macdill.centcom-hq.mbx.freedom-of-information-act@mail.mil<mailto:Centcom.macdill.centcom-hq.mbx.freedom-of-information-act@mail.mil>
(813) 529-6285

Thank you,
USCENTCOM FOIA Service Center

From: CENTCOM Macdill AFB CENTCOM HQ Mailbox Freedom of Information Act

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #109 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #95 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #93 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #90 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #84 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #80 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Your request is #80 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. Please contact our office for a status update in 60 days. Thanks for your inquiry.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Good Afternoon Mr. Mirza,

Attached is USCENTCOM's response to your FOIA request #16-0332 seeking a copy of the credibility assessment for US-led coalition airstrikes on 20 July 2016 in Syria.

Respectfully,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From:

Dear Waqas Mirza

This is an acknowledgement for receipt of your May 22, 2018 Freedom of
Information Act REQUEST for: "A copy of the credibility assessment for the
US-led coalition airstrike on July 20, 2016 in Syria."
(Date Range for Record Search: From 7/20/2016 To 7/27/2016)

We received your request on May 22, 2018. Your case has been assigned case
number 2018-02578-F. Your request in currently number 3 in queue. You will
receive a notification email when our office begins processing your request.

Submitter Notification. It has been determined that we will be unable to
meet the 20 workday timeline established by law because in accordance with
Executive Order 12600 we must provide the contract owner the opportunity to
provide argument for release or non-release of trade secrets, commercial or
financial information, information obtained from another individual or
information considered privileged or confidential.

If you have any questions concerning your request, you may contact us at
803-885-5566 or email us at AFCENT.FOIA@afcent.af.mil. Please reference
your assigned case number when making inquiries.

Sincerely

AFCENT FOIA Team
FOIA Case 2018-022578-F

From:

Mr. Mirza,
Your request is number #3 in queue. Once we begin processing your request
we can better provide you with an estimated time of completion. Thank you
for your inquiry.

v/r
AFCENT FOIA TEAM
FOIA Case 2018-02578-F

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Due to the high volume of FOIA requests processed through our office we have
not begun processing your request yet. We will keep in touch once we begin
to process your request and contact you if any we need any additional
clarification.

Sincerely,

AFCENT FOIA TEAM
FOIA Case 2018-02578-F

From:

Mr. Mirza,

Please see attached FOIA status update memo.

v/r

AFCENT FOIA Team

From:

Dear Mr. Mirza,

Thank you for your inquiry. Your FOIA request 2018-02578-F is now being
processed. We expect to reply to you within the next 30 days. If we find
that we are unable to meet the time limits in this instance because the
records are classified and must be reviewed for possible declassification by
other activities or agencies we will be in contact.

v/r

AFCENT FOIA TEAM
FOIA Case 2018-02578-F

From:

Dear Mr. Mirza,

This is in regards to your Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA
2018-02578-F) for "A copy of the credibility assessment for the US-led
coalition airstrike on July 20, 2016 in Syria." (Date Range for Record
Search: From 07/20/2016 To 07/27/2016)

A thorough search was conducted for responsive records to your FOIA request.
All USAFCENT locations having functional knowledge of your request was
contacted to search for any records pertaining to this request. They were
unable to locate any records.

You have the right to appeal this decision, by writing a letter to the
Secretary of the Air Force within 90 days from the date of this letter. If
no appeal is received or if the appeal is postmarked after the conclusion of
this 90-day period, the appeal may be considered closed. Include your
reasons for reconsideration along with a copy of this letter. You may also
contact the Air Force FOIA Public Liaison Officer, Ms Anh Trinh, concerning
this final response at AF FOIA Public Liaison Office (SAF/CIO A6XA), 1800
Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1800,
usaf.pentagon.saf-cio-a6.mbx.af-foia@mail.mil or (703) 614-8500 or the
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at www.archives.gov/ogis
<http://www.archives.gov/ogis> .

Secretary of the Air Force

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v/r

AFCENT FOIA Team

FOIA 2018-02578-F

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