Documents on the Burmese Military (Defense Intelligence Agency)

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

FOIA-00138-2022

Multi Request Documents on the Burmese Military
Status
Completed

Communications

From: Colin Salt

To Whom It May Concern:

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

All documents analyzing the structure and capabilities of the Tatmadaw/armed forces of Myanmar from 1980 onwards.

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 request to our Agency. After reviewing your request, we have to respectfully ask that you please call the FOIA office regarding your request by,
Friday, March 8, 2022 in order for us to process. The way that it is written now, it is too broad and needs to be narrowed in order to properly search the records you are requesting in enough detail so that they can be located with a reasonable amount of effort. Please call and speak with the Senior FOIA Officer listed below no later than Friday, March 8, 2022. We are taking no further action until we receive this information. Thank you.

Contact Senior FOIA Officer, Mr. Kenon at 301-394-4974.

From: Colin Salt

Thank you for the clarification. What I am looking for are overviews, if any exist, of the Burmese military similar to this attached previously released under FOIA document concerning North Korea. If none exist, I apologize for using your time.

Thank you,
Colin Salt

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

We had contacted you some time ago with reference to narrowing your search. We received your response through mail. However, this response did not narrow the dates. Can you please narrow your search to 10 years if possible to allow analysts to conduct a reasonable search. As this request has been pending for some time, we ask that you contact us through email if possible) no later than Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Thank you and we look forward to your response.

Warm regards,
FOIA Team

From: Colin Salt

Absolutely. For a narrower field, I would say between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 2000.

If that's still too big, let me know. Thanks.

-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: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greeting Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting the Defense Intelligence Agency. We apologize for the confusion but we are unclear where the information for completion of April 27, 2022 was stated. We asked you to return the information no later than April 27, 2022 so that we can properly open your request. It had been pending for months as not having enough information to conduct a proper search to task. Therefore we reached out to you and once we received your response, an acknowledgment letter was sent. However, this was just last week. This request is in the earliest stages of processing. We hope this provides clarification as we are unable to give you an estimated date of completion at this time.

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.

With Warm Regards,
FOIA Services Center

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. We will make every effort to process your request as soon as possible and solicit your patience and understanding.
With Warm Regards,
FOIA Services Center

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,
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 the status is: Awaiting Tasking - For Search. We will make every effort to process your request as soon as possible and solicit your patience and understanding. Please check again in 30 days.

With Warm Regards,
FOIA Services Center
(301) 394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,
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. At this time the status is: Awaiting Tasking - For Search. We will make every effort to process your request as soon as possible and solicit your patience and understanding. Please check again in 30 days.
With Warm Regards,
FOIA Services Center
(301) 394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings Mr. Salt,

Thank you for contacting the Defense Intelligence Agency. This email is to provide you with an update on your Freedom of Information Request FOIA 00138-2022. Please reference this number when inquiring about your case. 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,
FOIA Services Center
(301) 394-6253

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Greetings,

Thank you for contacting our Agency. After reviewing our case files I didn't see any correspondences where we provided that estimated completion date so I do apologize for any confusion there.

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* Your request is currently in stage 2
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* 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 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 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
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301-394-6253

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 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-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-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,

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 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

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 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,

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 is 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,

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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 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,
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301-394-6253

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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
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301-394-6253

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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-00138-2022 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>
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-00138-2022 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>>
301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

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-00138-2022 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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA>

301-394-6253

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

From: Defense Intelligence Agency

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

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-00138-2022 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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA>>

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-00138-2022 is currently in stage 6. Request closed on 29 February 2024.

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
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