Military policies about Pokemon Go (Army - United States Department of the Army)
| Tracking # |
FA-24-1166 / FP-24-009065 |
| Multi Request | Military policies about Pokemon Go |
| Submitted | Jan. 23, 2024 |
| Due | Feb. 22, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Brianna Cluck
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All written internal memos, emails, policy documents and other written or digital material related to the app "Pokemon GO", and all communications with Niantic and Nintendo of America regarding Pokemon GO "gyms," "pokestops" and Pokemon appearing on the app in military zones and on military bases, during the years 2016 and 2017.
This information serves the public knowledge, as 2016 has been called "Pokemon GO Summer," and several users of the app have noted a lack of Pokemon appearing on or around military bases.
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,
Brianna Cluck
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Your inquiry has been received by the US Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office.
Thank you for contacting us.
Army FOIA
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Greetings,
Please be advised that this office has no records, it only serves as the referral point and policy office for the Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Requests for information and documents under the purview of the Army are referred to the proponent agency for appropriate handling in accordance with Army Regulation 25-55, The Army Freedom of Information Act program. Your FOIA request has been assigned the following case number: FA-24-1166 / FP-24-009065.
The FOIA only provides the means by which the public can request specific documents from the Army. The FOIA does not require Federal agencies to respond to questions, render opinions, do legal research, compile or analyze data, or conduct surveys for members of the public.
As written, your request is considered too broad. When submitting your request please be as detailed as possible, to include dates, locations and Army Activity associated with the documents you are seeking. The FOIA office will be unable to process request based on scenarios or vague information.
We ask that you respond back to this e-mail within the next 7 calendar days with the requested clarification, If we do not hear back from you we will assume you are no longer interested in your FOIA request and your request will be administratively closed.
Thank you,
DA FOIA Office
From: Brianna Cluck
To whom it may concern,
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. All email records from base commanders from 2016 to 2017 containing the terms "pokemon," "Pokemon GO" or "Niantic"
2. All email records between the Army and The United States Department of Defense from 2016 to 2017 containing the term "pokemon"
3. All internal memos or training documents regarding personal cellphone use on Army property from 2016 and 2017
4. All notices to Army staff from 2016 to 2017 containing the terms "pokemon" "Pokemon GO" or "Niantic"
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.
Sincerely,
Brianna Cluck
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Your inquiry has been received by the US Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office.
Thank you for contacting us.
Army FOIA
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Greetings,
The FOIA does not require Federal agencies to respond to questions, render opinions, do legal research, compile or analyze data, or conduct surveys for members of the public. The FOIA does not provide verification or locator services.
Your follow up email on January 30, 2024, did not provide any further clarification, to narrow the scope and unfortunately our office would still be unable to process your request.
This is not a denial of your request, nor does it prohibit you from submitting request in the future should you identify the specific Army documents you are seeking.
Thank you,
DA FOIA Office
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~WRD0000
From: Brianna Cluck
Hello,
Let's narrow the scope to JUST any policy notices and training materials containing the terms "personal device use," "pokemon," Pokemon GO" or "Niantic" from the year 2016.
These records serve the public interest, as 2016 has been colloquially called "The Summer of Pokemon GO" and there are unsubstantiated reports of military personnel being told not to use the app on military bases.
If this request is still too broad, please advise me as to which part of this request is too broad and we can narrow it further.
If you cannot pull all records requested, a partial fulfillment would be acceptable with an explanation of which records were not able to be pulled.
Regards,
Brianna Cluck
From: Brianna Cluck
Hello,
I was wondering if you had received my amended request?
Regards,
Brianna Cluck
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 Jan. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FA-24-1166 / FP-24-009065.
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 Jan. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FA-24-1166 / FP-24-009065.
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 Jan. 24, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FA-24-1166 / FP-24-009065.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.