Glenn Michael Souther (DIA)
| Tracking # |
FOIA-00284-2021 FOIA-00390-2021 FOIA-00284-2021 |
| Submitted | March 31, 2021 |
| Due | April 28, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Paul Galante
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records mentioning, relating to, or generated as a result of investigation into Glenn Michael Souther (aka Mikhail Yevgenyevich Orlov) (January 30, 1957 - June 22, 1989). Proof of death is not required as his death was widely reported: https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/28/world/defector-to-moscow-is-dead-work-for-kgb-is-lauded.html
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,
Paul Galante
From: Muckrock Staff
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From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on . Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Good afternoon,
Thank you for submitting your request to our Agency. Attached, please find our acknowledgement letter to your request.
Due to the pandemic and manning considerations to protect the workforce, we are experiencing a significant increase in delays processing FOIA requests. We appreciate your patience as we work through the backlog of cases while maintaining a safe working environment.
Thank you,
DIA FOIA Services
301-394-6253
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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. For future, please reference your case # FOIA 00284-2021.
Warm Regards,
FOIA Team
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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,
DIA FOIA TEAM
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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 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,
DIA FOIA TEAM
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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 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,
DIA FOIA TEAM
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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 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,
DIA FOIA TEAM
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings!
Thank you for contacting our Agency regarding FOIA-00284-2021! As previously indicated, please note that our processing times for cases are significantly delayed.
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 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,
DIA FOIA TEAM
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~WRD1530
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings,
Thank you for submitting your request to our Agency.
Important Notes:
* Unfortunately, we have a backlog of over 1,400 cases that we are actively processing
* 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
We will contact you if any additional information is required and to keep you abreast of any changes
With Warm Regards,
DIA FOIA Services
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~WRD2458
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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
-
~WRD0003
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 FOIA-00284-2021 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
-
~WRD1264
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 FOIA-00284-2021 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
-
~WRD0005
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 FOIA-00284-2021 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
-
~WRD0004
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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
-
~WRD0678
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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
You may find the status for your request here: Defense Intelligence Agency > FOIA > FOIA Electronic Reading Room (dia.mil)<https://www.dia.mil/FOIA/FOIA-Electronic-Reading-Room/>
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
-
~WRD0003
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 is currently in stage 3
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.
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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>
301-394-6253
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~WRD0005
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 is currently in stage 3
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.
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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>>
301-394-6253
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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~WRD0005
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dia.mil%2FFOIA.aspx&data=05%7C01%7CTurell.Johnson%40dodiis.mil%7C59e74edd0a3843c0b4fe08daf4cd80f2%7Cceda544f67774246a89c4da391f6d81e%7C0%7C0%7C638091460706509122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cV01T3whmGHUb8kzDdmUzfHvOafc1QGzCvnN8o2iN7E%3D&reserved=0>
301-394-6253
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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~WRD0005
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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
-
~WRD2646
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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
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~WRD0002
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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-00390-2021 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
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00390-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>
301-394-6253
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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~WRD0003
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253
-
~WRD0004
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-00284-2021.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Defense Intelligence Agency
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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.aspx<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>
301-394-6253
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On Feb. 5, 2024:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #FOIA-00390-2021
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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<http://www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttp:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx%3chttps:/www.dia.mil/FOIA.aspx>>>
301-394-6253
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
---
On Jan. 5, 2024:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #FOIA-00284-2021
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-00390-2021 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
---
On Dec. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #FOIA-00284-2021
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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
---
On Nov. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #FOIA-00284-2021
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
======================================================
Greetings Mr. Galante,
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-00284-2021 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
---
On March 31, 2021:
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Glenn Michael Souther (DIA)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records mentioning, relating to, or generated as a result of investigation into Glenn Michael Souther (aka Mikhail Yevgenyevich Orlov) (January 30, 1957 - June 22, 1989). Proof of death is not required as his death was widely reported: https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/28/world/defector-to-moscow-is-dead-work-for-kgb-is-lauded.html
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,
Paul Galante
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