IG Investigation Results for SSGs Holmes

Chris Boggiano filed this request with the U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General of the United States of America.
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2017-340, 2017-00473

2017-340

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Rejected

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From: Chris Boggiano

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

I would like the results of the investigation conducted by the 108th Inspector General (IG) surrounding a complaint that SSG Blake Holmes, SSG Grant Holmes, SSG Donald Forbis, and SFC Jonathan Marin were reprimanded and relieved from a mobilization at Ft Jackson, SC by their battalion commander, LTC Forest, after they protested their company commander's derisive remarks about suicide to a formation of soldiers. I believe this took place in 2015.

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,

Chris Boggiano

From: Tran, Anh T MAJ USARMY USARC HQ (US)

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Chris Boggiano,

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, generally provides any
person with the statutory right of access to Government information in the
Executive Branch agency records. This right of access is limited when such
information is protected from disclosure by one or more of the nine FOIA
statutory exemptions.

1. How to make a FOIA request for Army IG records:

The FOIA request must be in writing and must provide an adequate description
of the records being sought. You may use the DAIG FOIA Request Form for
this purpose. The FOIA request may be sent to the Army IG FOIA office via
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ATTN: SAIG-ZXR (Records Release)
1700 Army Pentagon, RM 1E132
Washington, DC 20310

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FAX: (703) 545-4585

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to reach you for additional information or clarification.

Very Respectfully,

United States Army Reserve Command
Office of the Inspector General
Fort Bragg, NC
Office: (910) 570-8218
Fax: (910) 570-8217
Email: usarmy.usarc.usarc-hq.list.ig@mail.mil

From: Uzzle, Robin A CIV USARMY USARC HQ (US)

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

Mr. Boggiano,

Please see attached document in reference to your recent FOIA request.
If you have any additional questions I can be reached with the information
provided below.

Ms Robin A. Uzzle
FOIA Officer
USARC, IG
Phone: 910.570.8179
Email: robin.a.uzzle.civ@mail.mil

INSPECTOR GENERAL SENSITIVE INFORMATION
The information contained in this e-mail and any accompanying attachments
may contain Inspector General sensitive information, which is protected
from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5
USC ยง552. Matters within IG records are often pre-decisional in nature
and do not represent final approved DA policy. Dissemination is prohibited
except as authorized under Army Regulation 20-1. Do not release outside of
DA channels without prior authorization from The Inspector General. If you
are not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure,
copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this
information is prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please
notify us immediately by return e-mail.

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Dear Mr. Boggiano:

This is an interim response of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated March 20, 2017 seeking Army Inspector General records.

The approximate date of completion on your request is April 20, 2017 or it could take longer. The actual processing time will depend upon the number of prior requests, as well as the complexity and volume of documents to be reviewed for each request received before yours.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office at (703) 545-4591. Should you call, be sure to provide the FOIA number 17-473 that we have assigned to your request.

Respectfully,

DAIG, Legal / Records Release Office
ATTN: SAIG-ZXR, (Records Release)
1700 Army Pentagon, Room 1E132
Washington, DC 20310-17002
DSN: 865-4591
Fax: 703-545-4585

Office email: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otig.mbx.saig-zxl@mail.mil

Office of the Inspector General Website: http://daig.pentagon.mil

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Morning,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to us being extremely backlogged. Although Im unable to give you a new date of completion, we ask that you check back every 30 days for a status check. We apologize for any inconvenience, however we appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Records Release Office

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Afternoon,

I apologize for the delay in response. Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog. Although Im unable to give you a new date of completion, we ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Morning,

I apologize for the delay in response. Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog. Although Im unable to give you a new date of completion, we ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Afternoon Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog. We ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We apologize for the inconvenience, however we appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Afternoon Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog that we are experiencing. Although we are unable to give you a new date of completion, we ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: USARMY Pentagon HQDA OTIG Mailbox SAIG ZXL

Good Morning Sir,

Your request was still being processed, due to our search on the information you are requesting. We had to reach outside of our office to do that search. We heard back so we will be starting the process this week. We apologize for the delay.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Good Morning Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog. We apologize for the inconvenience. We ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Good Morning Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to the large backlog we are dealing with as well as the volume of information you are requesting. Please continue to check back periodically for a status check. We appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Records Release Office

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Good Morning Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our extremely large backlog we are experiencing. Although we cannot give you a new date of completion, we ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We apologize for the inconvenience, however we appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Records Release Office

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Good Morning Sir,

Your request is still being processed at this time. This is due to our very large backlog. Although we cannot give you a new date of completion, we ask that you continue to check back every 30 days for a status check. We apologize for any inconvenience, however we appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Ms. Deramous

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Good Morning Sir,

We apologize for the delay in response. Your request is still being processed. It has taken us over a year to start on 2017s due to our backlog. Im still not able to give you a new date of completion, however we are trying to complete 2017s by September 2018. We apologize for the inconvenience, however we appreciate your patience.

Respectfully,

Records Release Office

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Dear Mr. Boggiano,

Your request is currently being processed. Please allow approximately one week for a response. Please note that your FOIA request number is 2017-00473. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 703-545-4591 and reference FOIA request number 17-473. Thank you.

RECORDS RELEASE OFFICE

INSPECTOR GENERAL SENSITIVE INFORMATION

The information contained in this e-mail and accompanying attachments may

contain Inspector General sensitive information, which is protected from

mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC

$552. Matters within IG records are often pre-decisional in nature and do

not represent final approved DA policy. Dissemination is prohibited except

as authorized under Army Regulation 20-1. Do not release outside of DA

channels without prior authorization from The Inspector General. If you are

not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure, copying,

distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is

prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify us

immediately by return e-mail.

From: U.S. Army Reserve Inspector General

Dear Mr. Boggiano,

The attached document responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. If you have any questions contact our office at 703-545-4591, reference FOIA case 17-473.

RECORDS RELEASE OFFICE

INSPECTOR GENERAL SENSITIVE INFORMATION

The information contained in this e-mail and accompanying attachments may
contain Inspector General sensitive information, which is protected from
mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC
$552. Matters within IG records are often pre-decisional in nature and do
not represent final approved DA policy. Dissemination is prohibited except
as authorized under Army Regulation 20-1. Do not release outside of DA
channels without prior authorization from The Inspector General. If you are
not the intended recipient of this information, any disclosure, copying,
distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is
prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify us
immediately by return e-mail.

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