DoD Videos

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* Tracking Number: NARA-NGC-2022-000740
* Requester Name:
Jason Koebler
* Date Submitted: 02/07/2022
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting copies of the following Department of Defense videos. The Department of Defense referred me to NARA for this request. Please release them on a rolling basis, in the following order:

- A View of America from the 23rd Century, 22 minutes, 1969, Accession Number 25803-DF
- Brainwashing, 44 minutes, 1958, Accession Number 25241-DF
- Where the Girls Are -- VD in Southeast Asia, 23 minutes, 1969, Accession number 25636-DF
- Culture Aspects of Captivity (POW), 24 minutes, 1981, Accession Number 52542-DF
- Deception, 30 minutes, 1977, Accession Number 48109-DF
- Combat Kid, 10 minutes, 1968, Accession Number 20870-DF
- The Rat Problem, 25 minutes, 1950, Accession Number 27574-DF
- POW Solitary Confinement Experiences, 32 minutes, 1976, Accession Number 50714-DF
- Chemical Munitions: Psycho and Nerve Agents, 33 minutes, 1962, Accession Number 27558-DF
- Domestic Disturbance Calls, 24 minutes, 1976, Accession Number 40281-DF

These videos will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology site: www.motherboard.vice.com. They can be sent via a WeTransfer link or any other way you feel you can transfer the files. If you need assistance in how to send the files let me know.

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,

Jason Koebler

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

RE: *FOIAonline* Referred to Archives II Motion Picture (DOD Videos)

Jason Koebler
MuckRock News DEPT MR 124606
requests@muckrock.com

Dear Jason Koebler:

Thank you for submitting your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) via the FOIAonline
website. We received your request on February 7, 2022. Your request
concerns *Department of Defense Videos*.

Our office uses the FOIAonline portal for FOIA and Privacy Act requests for
NARA’s operational records (records created by this agency). Because
your request
is for records that may be archival records (records created by or
originated in a different agency but that may have been transferred to the
legal custody of NARA), we are forwarding it by this email to our Office of
Research Services, Motion Pictures and Sound branch that handles FOIA
requests for such records.

Since Research Services does not process FOIA requests through FOIAonline,
we removed your request from the FOIAonline website. Motion Pictures staff
will assign you a new tracking number and respond directly to you. In the
future, if you need to follow up with that office directly, please contact
them at the address below, or electronically via email (email is
preferred).

National Archives and Records Administration
Motion Pictures and Sound, Room 3360
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740

Phone: 301-837-3540
Email: mopix@nara.gov

For your reference, a copy of your request is below.

Please visit our website at www.archives.gov/foia for further information
about submitting a FOIA request to NARA. On our main website,
www.archives.gov, you can learn more about the resources we offer to the
public, and you can access our online catalog.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to guidance received from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal
operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work
while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of
our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may
experience a delay in receiving a substantive response to your FOIA
request. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
understanding and patience.
Sincerely,

Wanda Williams
Deputy FOIA Officer/Archivist
Office of General Counsel
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-0773 (work direct)
wanda.williams@nara.gov

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Date: Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Subject: FOIA Request Deletion: NARA-NGC-2022-000740
To: <wanda.williams@nara.gov>

Below is an export of the submitted request information for the FOIA
request NARA-NGC-2022-000740.

- *Name and Address*
- First Name: Jason
- Middle Initial:
- Last Name: Koebler
- Organization:
- Mailing Address Location: United States/U.S. Territories
- Address Line 1: MuckRock News DEPT MR 124606
- Address Line 2: 411A Highland Ave
- City: Somerville
- State/Province: MA
- Zip/Postal Code: 02144-2516
- *Contact Information*
- E-mail Address: requests@muckrock.com
- Phone Number:
- Fax Number:
- *Agency and Fee Information*
- Assigned Agency: NGC - Office of General Counsel
- Will Pay Up To: $0.00
- *Description*
- To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting copies of the following Department of Defense videos.
The Department of Defense referred me to NARA for this request. Please
release them on a rolling basis, in the following order:

- A View of America from the 23rd Century, 22 minutes, 1969,
Accession Number 25803-DF
- Brainwashing, 44 minutes, 1958, Accession Number 25241-DF
- Where the Girls Are -- VD in Southeast Asia, 23 minutes, 1969,
Accession number 25636-DF
- Culture Aspects of Captivity (POW), 24 minutes, 1981, Accession
Number 52542-DF
- Deception, 30 minutes, 1977, Accession Number 48109-DF
- Combat Kid, 10 minutes, 1968, Accession Number 20870-DF
- The Rat Problem, 25 minutes, 1950, Accession Number 27574-DF
- POW Solitary Confinement Experiences, 32 minutes, 1976, Accession
Number 50714-DF
- Chemical Munitions: Psycho and Nerve Agents, 33 minutes, 1962,
Accession Number 27558-DF
- Domestic Disturbance Calls, 24 minutes, 1976, Accession Number
40281-DF

These videos will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard,
VICE Media's science and technology site: www.motherboard.vice.com.
They can be sent via a WeTransfer link or any other way you feel you can
transfer the files. If you need assistance in how to send the
files let me
know.

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,

Jason Koebler

Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
- *Fee Waiver*
- Fee Waiver Requested: Yes
- Fee Waiver Reason: These videos will be used in the course of
reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology site:
www.motherboard.vice.com. They can be sent via a WeTransfer link or
any other way you feel you can transfer the files. If you need assistance
in how to send the files let me know. The requested documents
will be made
available to the general public, and this request is not being made for
commercial purposes.
- *Expedited Processing*
- Expedited Processing Requested: No
- Expedited Processing Reason:

March 10, 2022

Jason Koebler
MuckRockNews DEPT MR 124606
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

Dear Mr. Koebler

I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of
February 11, 2022, for records in the custody of the National Archives and
Records Administration. Your request was received in the Moving Image and
Sound Branch on March 4, 2022*,* and assigned FOIA tracking number 2226508.You
requested information regarding the following Department of Defense videos:

*A View of America from the 23rd Century, 22 minutes, 1969, Accession
Number 25803-DFBrainwashing, 44 minutes, 1958, Accession Number
25241-DFWhere the Girls Are -- VD in Southeast Asia, 23 minutes, 1969,
Accession number 25636-DFCulture Aspects of Captivity (POW), 24 minutes,
1981, Accession Number 52542-DFDeception, 30 minutes, 1977, Accession
Number 48109-DFCombat Kid, 10 minutes, 1968, Accession Number 20870-DFThe
Rat Problem, 25 minutes, 1950, Accession Number 27574-DFPOW Solitary
Confinement Experiences, 32 minutes, 1976, Accession Number
50714-DFChemical Munitions: Psycho and Nerve Agents, 33 minutes, 1962,
Accession Number 27558-DFDomestic Disturbance Calls, 24 minutes, 1976,
Accession Number 40281-DF*

We searched the Moving Image and Sound Branch's records and finding aids
and located the following records related to your request:
342.26241DF <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7064798> - Brainwashing (A
search of our records did not find a similar title with the identification
number 25241)
342-SFP-1873 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/64139> - Where The Girls Are
(A search of our records did not find a similar title with the
identification number 25636)
330-DVIC-52542 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4524392> - Culture Aspects
of Captivity
342-FR-986 - Combat Kid (A search of our records did not find a similar
title with the identification number 20870; no catalog description was
available)
330-DVIC-27574 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4523717> - The Rat Problem
330-DVIC-50714 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4524310> - POW Solitary
Confinement Experiences
330-DVIC-27558 <https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4523716> - Chemical
Munitions: Psycho and Nerve Agents

Unfortunately, we were unable to locate any records using either the
provided title or number for "A View of America from the 23rd Century",
"Deception", and "Domestic Disturbance Calls". It is possible such items
exist in our holdings but have not yet been added to our catalog or
database. You are welcome to make an appointment to visit our facility here
in College Park to conduct your own research utilizing finding aids we have
onsite. To request an appointment, please email us at
consultation.mopix@nara.gov.

If you are interested in obtaining copies of the items mentioned above, you
may go through our vendor order process to do so. A copy of how to place an
order, as well as our order form (IARL) and Use and Citation Statement,
have been attached to this email.

None of these records are restricted or classified in any way, so no
further FOIA review should be necessary. This concludes the processing of
your request. If you have additional questions, please contact me directly.

If you are not satisfied with our action on this request, you have the
right to file an administrative appeal within ninety (90) calendar days
from the date of this letter. Appeals must be in writing and may be
delivered by regular U.S. mail or by e-mail. By filing an appeal, you
preserve your rights under the Freedom of Information Act and present the
deciding agency with an opportunity to review your request and reconsider
its decision. If you submit your appeal by regular mail, it should be
addressed to the Deputy Archivist of the United States (ND), National
Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 4200, College
Park, Maryland 20740-6001. Both the letter and envelope should be clearly
marked “FOIA Appeal.” If you submit your appeal by e-mail, please send it
to foia@nara.gov, addressed to the Deputy Archivist, with the words “FOIA
Appeal” in the subject line. Please be certain to explain why you believe
this response does not meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information
Act. All communications concerning this request should reference FOIA
tracking number *2226508.*

If you would like the opportunity to discuss our response and attempt to
resolve your dispute without initiating the appeals process, you may
contact our FOIA Public Liaison for assistance:

FOIA Public Liaison: Rebecca Calcagno

8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500

College Park, MD 20740-6001

Email: DC.foia.liaison@nara.gov

Telephone: 301-837-3190

You may also contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS),
the Federal FOIA Ombudsman’s office, for assistance. OGIS offers mediation
services to help resolve disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal
agencies. The contact information for OGIS is:

Office of Government Information Services

National Archives and Records Administration

8601 Adelphi Road–OGIS

College Park, MD 20740-6001

Email: ogis@nara.gov

https://www.archives.gov/ogis

Phone: 202-741-5770 or 1-877-684-6448

Sincerely,

Christopher Burroughs
Archivist
Moving Image and Sound Branch

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From: Wanda Williams <wanda.williams@nara.gov>
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 3:48:31 PM UTC-5
Subject: Fwd: FOIA Request Deletion: NARA-NGC-2022-000740
To: requests@muckrock.com <
requests@muckrock.com>
Cc: Motion Reference <motion_pictures@nara.gov>, FOIA <foia@nara.gov>

RE: *FOIAonline* Referred to Archives II Motion Picture (DOD Videos)

Jason Koebler
MuckRock News DEPT MR 124606
requests@muckrock.com

Dear Jason Koebler:

Thank you for submitting your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) via the FOIAonline
website. We received your request on February 7, 2022. Your request
concerns *Department of Defense Videos*.

Our office uses the FOIAonline portal for FOIA and Privacy Act requests for
NARA’s operational records (records created by this agency). Because
your request
is for records that may be archival records (records created by or
originated in a different agency but that may have been transferred to the
legal custody of NARA), we are forwarding it by this email to our Office of
Research Services, Motion Pictures and Sound branch that handles FOIA
requests for such records.

Since Research Services does not process FOIA requests through FOIAonline,
we removed your request from the FOIAonline website. Motion Pictures staff
will assign you a new tracking number and respond directly to you. In the
future, if you need to follow up with that office directly, please contact
them at the address below, or electronically via email (email is
preferred).

National Archives and Records Administration
Motion Pictures and Sound, Room 3360
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740

Phone: 301-837-3540 <(301)%20837-3540>
Email: mopix@nara.gov

For your reference, a copy of your request is below.

Please visit our website at www.archives.gov/foia for further information
about submitting a FOIA request to NARA. On our main website,
www.archives.gov, you can learn more about the resources we offer to the
public, and you can access our online catalog.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to guidance received from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal
operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work
while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of
our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may
experience a delay in receiving a substantive response to your FOIA
request. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your
understanding and patience.
Sincerely,

Wanda Williams
Deputy FOIA Officer/Archivist
Office of General Counsel
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, MD 20740-6001
301-837-0773 <(301)%20837-0773> (work direct)
wanda.williams@nara.gov

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <admin@foiaonline.gov>
Date: Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Subject: FOIA Request Deletion: NARA-NGC-2022-000740
To: <wanda.williams@nara.gov>

Below is an export of the submitted request information for the FOIA
request NARA-NGC-2022-000740.

- *Name and Address*
- First Name: Jason
- Middle Initial:
- Last Name: Koebler
- Organization:
- Mailing Address Location: United States/U.S. Territories
- Address Line 1: MuckRock News DEPT MR 124606
- Address Line 2: 411A Highland Ave
- City: Somerville
- State/Province: MA
- Zip/Postal Code: 02144-2516
- *Contact Information*
- E-mail Address: requests@muckrock.com
- Phone Number:
- Fax Number:
- *Agency and Fee Information*
- Assigned Agency: NGC - Office of General Counsel
- Will Pay Up To: $0.00
- *Description*
- To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting copies of the following Department of Defense videos.
The Department of Defense referred me to NARA for this request. Please
release them on a rolling basis, in the following order:

- A View of America from the 23rd Century, 22 minutes, 1969,
Accession Number 25803-DF
- Brainwashing, 44 minutes, 1958, Accession Number 25241-DF
- Where the Girls Are -- VD in Southeast Asia, 23 minutes, 1969,
Accession number 25636-DF
- Culture Aspects of Captivity (POW), 24 minutes, 1981, Accession
Number 52542-DF
- Deception, 30 minutes, 1977, Accession Number 48109-DF
- Combat Kid, 10 minutes, 1968, Accession Number 20870-DF
- The Rat Problem, 25 minutes, 1950, Accession Number 27574-DF
- POW Solitary Confinement Experiences, 32 minutes, 1976, Accession
Number 50714-DF
- Chemical Munitions: Psycho and Nerve Agents, 33 minutes, 1962,
Accession Number 27558-DF
- Domestic Disturbance Calls, 24 minutes, 1976, Accession Number
40281-DF

These videos will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard,
VICE Media's science and technology site: www.motherboard.vice.com.
They can be sent via a WeTransfer link or any other way you feel you can
transfer the files. If you need assistance in how to send the
files let me
know.

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,

Jason Koebler

Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
- *Fee Waiver*
- Fee Waiver Requested: Yes
- Fee Waiver Reason: These videos will be used in the course of
reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology site:
www.motherboard.vice.com. They can be sent via a WeTransfer link or
any other way you feel you can transfer the files. If you need assistance
in how to send the files let me know. The requested documents
will be made
available to the general public, and this request is not being made for
commercial purposes.
- *Expedited Processing*
- Expedited Processing Requested: No
- Expedited Processing Reason:

--
Ellen Mulligan, Supervisory Archivist
Moving Image and Sound Branch
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road Room 3360
College Park, MD 20740-6001
ellen.mulligan@nara.gov

--
*Christopher Burroughs*
*Archivist*
*Moving Image and Sound Branch*
*National Archives and Records Administration*
*College Park, MD*
*christopher.burroughs@nara.gov <christopher.burroughs@nara.gov>*