Michael Suter FOIA navy records chief warrant officer retired

Eric Bradley filed this request with the Navy Personnel Command of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2019-S-N-014

DON-NAVY-2019-003598

Status
Completed

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From: Eric Bradley

To Whom It May Concern:

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

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for Michael Steven Suter including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report and Counseling forms NAVPERS Form 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports NAVPERS Form 1616-1, Officer evaluation reports, the Background Summary (NAVPERS Form 1640/32), Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses, military service number.
Birth Date October 3, 1951 - Virginia. Date deceased July 18, 2014.
reference obituary - https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-suter-obituary?pid=171835394
http://obituaryarchive.altmeyer.com/obituary/michael-steven-suter/

Michael S Suter served in the US Navy as Chief Petty officer and Chief Warrant Officer. Approximate service dates 1971 to 2001 active duty. Served during Operation Urgent Fury. claimed numerous awards including joint service commendation medal, defense meritorious service medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, navy achievement medal, good conduct medal, combat action ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Naval Parachutist Badge and other decorations.
NPRC search unable to locate the OMPF file, advised to contact Navy Personnel Command for more information such as military service number or NPRC registry #.
Specifically request copy of history of assignments NAVPERS form 1070/605, all Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4 forms, copy of all individual award citations including defense meritorious service medal citations.

Please note: I represent general public and am not the next of kin and thus do not know the military service number. I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press.

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,

Eric Bradley

From: Navy Personnel Command

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://www.foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=DON-NAVY-2019-003598&type=request)
* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2019-003598
* Requester Name: Eric Bradley
* Date Submitted: 02/07/2019
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

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

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for Michael Steven Suter including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report and Counseling forms NAVPERS Form 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports NAVPERS Form 1616-1, Officer evaluation reports, the Background Summary (NAVPERS Form 1640/32), Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses, military service number.
Birth Date October 3, 1951 - Virginia. Date deceased July 18, 2014.
reference obituary - https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-suter-obituary?pid=171835394
http://obituaryarchive.altmeyer.com/obituary/michael-steven-suter/

Michael S Suter served in the US Navy as Chief Petty officer and Chief Warrant Officer. Approximate service dates 1971 to 2001 active duty. Served during Operation Urgent Fury. claimed numerous awards including joint service commendation medal, defense meritorious service medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, navy achievement medal, good conduct medal, combat action ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Naval Parachutist Badge and other decorations.
NPRC search unable to locate the OMPF file, advised to contact Navy Personnel Command for more information such as military service number or NPRC registry #.
Specifically request copy of history of assignments NAVPERS form 1070/605, all Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4 forms, copy of all individual award citations including defense meritorious service medal citations.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Eric

From: Navy Personnel Command

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request DON-NAVY-2019-003598 has been denied. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Request Created on: 02/07/2019
* Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:

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

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for Michael Steven Suter including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report and Counseling forms NAVPERS Form 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports NAVPERS Form 1616-1, Officer evaluation reports, the Background Summary (NAVPERS Form 1640/32), Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses, military service number.
Birth Date October 3, 1951 - Virginia. Date deceased July 18, 2014.
reference obituary - https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-suter-obituary?pid=171835394
http://obituaryarchive.altmeyer.com/obituary/michael-steven-suter/

Michael S Suter served in the US Navy as Chief Petty officer and Chief Warrant Officer. Approximate service dates 1971 to 2001 active duty. Served during Operation Urgent Fury. claimed numerous awards including joint service commendation medal, defense meritorious service medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, navy achievement medal, good conduct medal, combat action ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Naval Parachutist Badge and other decorations.
NPRC search unable to locate the OMPF file, advised to contact Navy Personnel Command for more information such as military service number or NPRC registry #.
Specifically request copy of history of assignments NAVPERS form 1070/605, all Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4 forms, copy of all individual award citations including defense meritorious service medal citations.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Eric
* Fee Waiver Original Justification: Please note: I represent general public and am not the next of kin and thus do not know the military service number. I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press.

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.
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason: Not likely to Contribute Significantly to Public Understanding of the Operations or Activities of the Government."

From: Navy Personnel Command

The FOIA request - DON-NAVY-2019-003598 description has been modified. Additional details for this item are as follows:
* Tracking Number: DON-NAVY-2019-003598
* Requester: Eric Bradley
* Submitted Date: 02/07/2019
* Description: To Whom It May Concern:

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

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for (b)(6) including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report and Counseling forms NAVPERS Form 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports NAVPERS Form 1616-1, Officer evaluation reports, the Background Summary (NAVPERS Form 1640/32), Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses, military service number.
Birth Date October 3, 1951 - Virginia. Date deceased July 18, 2014.
reference obituary - https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-suter-obituary?pid=171835394
http://obituaryarchive.altmeyer.com/obituary/michael-steven-suter/

(b)(6) served in the US Navy as Chief Petty officer and Chief Warrant Officer. Approximate service dates 1971 to 2001 active duty. Served during Operation Urgent Fury. claimed numerous awards including joint service commendation medal, defense meritorious service medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, navy achievement medal, good conduct medal, combat action ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Naval Parachutist Badge and other decorations.
NPRC search unable to locate the OMPF file, advised to contact Navy Personnel Command for more information such as military service number or NPRC registry #.
Specifically request copy of history of assignments NAVPERS form 1070/605, all Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4 forms, copy of all individual award citations including defense meritorious service medal citations.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Eric

From: Navy Personnel Command

This will acknowledge receipt, and advise that your FOIA request has been transferred to Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) to process. Accordingly, your old tracking number DON-NAVY-2019-003598 has been closed and reopened and assigned NSW tracking No. 2019-S-N-014.

Point of Contact Information:

Eric S. Erdmann
FOIA/PA Program Manager, Coordinator
Naval Special Warfare Command
2000 Trident Way
San Diego, CA 92155-5599
619-537-1133
NIPR: Eric.Erdmann@socom.mil
SIPR: Eric.Erdmann@socom.smil.mil
FOIA/PA NIPR: NSW-FOIA@socom.mil
FOIA/PA SIPR: NSW-FOIA@socom.smil.mil

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From: Eric Bradley

Greetings,

Please cancel this FOIA request, NSW tracking No. 2019-S-N-014. A third party has provided the necessary information concerning chief warrant officer Michael S Suter. No further action necessary from NSW FOIA.

From: Navy Personnel Command

This will confirm your email to cancel your subject named Freedom of Information Act request. Accordingly, Naval Special Warfare Command will take no further action on the matter.

Eric S. Erdmann
FOIA/PA Program Manager, Coordinator
Naval Special Warfare Command
2000 Trident Way
San Diego, CA 92155-5599
619-537-1133
NIPR: Eric.Erdmann@socom.mil
SIPR: Eric.Erdmann@socom.smil.mil
FOIA/PA NIPR: NSW-FOIA@socom.mil
FOIA/PA SIPR: NSW-FOIA@socom.smil.mil

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY- CONTENT MAY BE PRIVACY ACT PROTECTED- Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure may result in both civil and criminal penalties.

From: Eric Bradley

Requested information received. no further action necessary from Navy Personnel Command .

MICHAEL STEVEN SUTER. Completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training Class 81, 04 April 1975 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Qualified Navy Enlisted Classification NEC 5321 Underwater Demolition Team Swimmer, NEC 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL). Service with SEAL TEAM ONE, SEAL TEAM SIX, Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, SEAL Team FIVE, Naval Special Warfare Center, Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Qualified 7151 - Special Warfare Technician, Chief Warrant Officer.

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