Memos related to US military Predator decision (NORTHCOM)

To Whom It May Concern:

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

-Memos, documents and reports related to the Predator UAV Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)

-USACOM message (1 December 1995) to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff regarding procurement and utility of Predator unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

-Joint Requirements Oversight Council memo (JROCM 151-95, 16 Dec 95) to Secretary of Defense Predator UAV recommendations

-Joint Requirements Oversight Council memo (JROCM 010-96, 12 Feb 96) to Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition & Technology Predator UAV recommendations

-Secretary of Defense memo (9 Apr 96) to Secretaries of Military Departments, CJCS and Under Secretaries of Defense DEFS, assigning UAV Service Lead

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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,

Shawn Musgrave

Hello,

I am in receipt of your letter dated 27 Nov 2012 acknowledging FOIA request (FOIA Case No: FY12-27NOV2012-NNC11).

Best,
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock News