NILS C SORENSON Army Colonel OMPF retired

To Whom It May Concern:

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

The Army Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for NILS C SORENSON including form DD-214, all officer Evaluation Reports such as DA FORM 67-9 / DA FORM 67-10, Record of previous assignments form, dates of promotion, unit assignments, all training courses/military education received, full military awards and all citations.

Mr Nils C Sorenson served in the United States Army as a distinguished commissioned officer between approximately 1983-2010 , final rank Colonel O-6.
Claims numerous awards, badges and decorations including Combat Infantryman Badge, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior service medal, Bronze Star medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, joint service commendation medal, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award , NATO Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal , Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and etc. claimed graduated Army Command and General Staff College and United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania. Please redact any sensitive information protected in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Specifically request a copy of the legion of merit medal citation, bronze star medal citations and all unit awards citations.

PLEASE NOTE: I represent the general public and thus do not know the military service number. Please process my request for this service member's OMPF and other records under the Freedom of Information Act’s relevant provisions. Served as chief operating officer for Triple Canopy Inc., president for ACADEMI LLC and Chief Operating Officer at Janus Global Operations. His background and military experience are a matter of public interest. NILS SORENSON is a public figure and therefore request release of all evaluation reports with redactions if necessary. https://www.janusgo.com/who-we-are/our-leadership/nils-c-chris-sorenson/
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be 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

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: AHRC-FOI
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122

Subject: FOIA Appeal FA-19-0746 U.S. Army Human Resources Command concerning Nils C Sorenson

To whom it may concern,

I hereby request a formal appeal of denial per FA-19-0746 concerning Nils C Sorenson as provided by U.S. Army Human Resources
Command.

Nils C Sorenson claims to have served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer between approximately 1983-2010. The public has a right to verify service dates for any veteran of the United States Army.
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request a copy of all award citations in OMPF, history of assignments, ranks, dates of promotions training courses/certificates, military education, transfers, unit assignments and form DD-214. The information will validate Mr. Sorenson's military service. Officer Evaluation reports can be withheld. The military award citations do not contain any classified information and are public records. A listing of authorized awards/decorations for Mr. Sorenson is not classifed information or considered privacy sensitive. Any sensitive information can be redacted per Privacy Act of 1974.

The subject NILS C SORENSON is a public figure. Mr Sorenson has given several public speeches,
conducted public interviews posted online, and has utilized his military experience and background to become chief operating officer of
Janus Global Operations, LLC which has extensive and ongoing United States Government contracts funded by Taxpayers.
He previously served as CEO of Triple Canopy, Inc. which has been awarded numerous government contracts concerning private security services for US State Department personnel/facilities and other govt agencies.
Mr Sorenson has stated on record his service with the United States Army and has claimed numerous awards including Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and others.
Please refer to the following public websites concerning Mr Nils Sorenson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-at-the-top-a-military-commander-prepares-to-lead-in-private-business/2012/12/30/770fd9fc-5113-11e2-950a-7863a013264b_story.html?utm_term=.732cb10ef952
https://www.janusgo.com/2017/03/23/4474/
https://blog.executivebiz.com/2013/12/chris-sorenson-on-triple-canopys-intl-contracts-and-the-transition-from-the-military-to-private-industry/
http://theperfectmethod.net/2016/12/08/colonel-chris-sorenson-u-s-army-retired/

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records it believes "could be reasonably expected to or would result in a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy". I believe this to be false and inaccurate as the subject is already claiming publicly his former military credentials and experience which has been documented on national news media such as The Washington Post.
Several pdf copies have been attached to this appeal.

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records claiming exemption per "10 U.S.C. § 130c, to protect sensitive information of foreign governments and international sources and methods and 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i), to protect intelligence sources and methods". I believe this to be false and inaccurate. Mr Sorenson's Official Military Personnel File including award citations do not and should not contain any classified information nor sensitive intelligence information which would be a violation of Executive Order 13526. I believe withholding the requested records is unwarranted.

Mr. Nils C Sorenson background and military experience are a matter of public concern. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for any 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 appeal.

Sincerely,
Eric

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: AHRC-FOI
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122

Subject: FOIA Appeal FA-19-0746 U.S. Army Human Resources Command concerning Nils C Sorenson

To whom it may concern,

I hereby request a formal appeal of denial per FA-19-0746 concerning Nils C Sorenson as provided by U.S. Army Human Resources
Command.

Nils C Sorenson claims to have served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer between approximately 1983-2010. The public has a right to verify service dates for any veteran of the United States Army.
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request a copy of all award citations in OMPF, history of assignments, ranks, dates of promotions training courses/certificates, military education, transfers, unit assignments and form DD-214. The information will validate Mr. Sorenson's military service. Officer Evaluation reports can be withheld. The military award citations do not contain any classified information and are public records. A listing of authorized awards/decorations for Mr. Sorenson is not classifed information or considered privacy sensitive. Any sensitive information can be redacted per Privacy Act of 1974.

The subject NILS C SORENSON is a public figure. Mr Sorenson has given several public speeches,
conducted public interviews posted online, and has utilized his military experience and background to become chief operating officer of
Janus Global Operations, LLC which has extensive and ongoing United States Government contracts funded by Taxpayers.
He previously served as CEO of Triple Canopy, Inc. which has been awarded numerous government contracts concerning private security services for US State Department personnel/facilities and other govt agencies.
Mr Sorenson has stated on record his service with the United States Army and has claimed numerous awards including Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and others.
Please refer to the following public websites concerning Mr Nils Sorenson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-at-the-top-a-military-commander-prepares-to-lead-in-private-business/2012/12/30/770fd9fc-5113-11e2-950a-7863a013264b_story.html?utm_term=.732cb10ef952
https://www.janusgo.com/2017/03/23/4474/
https://blog.executivebiz.com/2013/12/chris-sorenson-on-triple-canopys-intl-contracts-and-the-transition-from-the-military-to-private-industry/
http://theperfectmethod.net/2016/12/08/colonel-chris-sorenson-u-s-army-retired/

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records it believes "could be reasonably expected to or would result in a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy". I believe this to be false and inaccurate as the subject is already claiming publicly his former military credentials and experience which has been documented on national news media such as The Washington Post.
Several pdf copies have been attached to this appeal.

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records claiming exemption per "10 U.S.C. § 130c, to protect sensitive information of foreign governments and international sources and methods and 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i), to protect intelligence sources and methods". I believe this to be false and inaccurate. Mr Sorenson's Official Military Personnel File including award citations do not and should not contain any classified information nor sensitive intelligence information which would be a violation of Executive Order 13526. I believe withholding the requested records is unwarranted.

Mr. Nils C Sorenson background and military experience are a matter of public concern. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for any 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 appeal.

Sincerely,
Eric

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: AHRC-FOI
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122

Subject: FOIA Appeal FA-19-0746 U.S. Army Human Resources Command concerning Nils C Sorenson

To whom it may concern,

I hereby request a formal appeal of denial per FA-19-0746 concerning Nils C Sorenson as provided by U.S. Army Human Resources
Command.

Nils C Sorenson claims to have served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer between approximately 1983-2010. The public has a right to verify service dates for any veteran of the United States Army.
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request a copy of all award citations in OMPF, history of assignments, ranks, dates of promotions training courses/certificates, military education, transfers, unit assignments and form DD-214. The information will validate Mr. Sorenson's military service. Officer Evaluation reports can be withheld. The military award citations do not contain any classified information and are public records. A listing of authorized awards/decorations for Mr. Sorenson is not classifed information or considered privacy sensitive. Any sensitive information can be redacted per Privacy Act of 1974.

The subject NILS C SORENSON is a public figure. Mr Sorenson has given several public speeches,
conducted public interviews posted online, and has utilized his military experience and background to become chief operating officer of
Janus Global Operations, LLC which has extensive and ongoing United States Government contracts funded by Taxpayers.
He previously served as CEO of Triple Canopy, Inc. which has been awarded numerous government contracts concerning private security services for US State Department personnel/facilities and other govt agencies.
Mr Sorenson has stated on record his service with the United States Army and has claimed numerous awards including Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and others.
Please refer to the following public websites concerning Mr Nils Sorenson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-at-the-top-a-military-commander-prepares-to-lead-in-private-business/2012/12/30/770fd9fc-5113-11e2-950a-7863a013264b_story.html?utm_term=.732cb10ef952
https://www.janusgo.com/2017/03/23/4474/
https://blog.executivebiz.com/2013/12/chris-sorenson-on-triple-canopys-intl-contracts-and-the-transition-from-the-military-to-private-industry/
http://theperfectmethod.net/2016/12/08/colonel-chris-sorenson-u-s-army-retired/

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records it believes "could be reasonably expected to or would result in a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy". I believe this to be false and inaccurate as the subject is already claiming publicly his former military credentials and experience which has been documented on national news media such as The Washington Post.
Several pdf copies have been attached to this appeal.

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records claiming exemption per "10 U.S.C. § 130c, to protect sensitive information of foreign governments and international sources and methods and 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i), to protect intelligence sources and methods". I believe this to be false and inaccurate. Mr Sorenson's Official Military Personnel File including award citations do not and should not contain any classified information nor sensitive intelligence information which would be a violation of Executive Order 13526. I believe withholding the requested records is unwarranted.

Mr. Nils C Sorenson background and military experience are a matter of public concern. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for any 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 appeal.

Sincerely,
Eric

Subject: FOIA Appeal FA-19-0746 U.S. Army Human Resources Command concerning Nils C Sorenson

To whom it may concern,

I hereby request a formal appeal of denial per FA-19-0746 concerning Nils C Sorenson as provided by U.S. Army Human Resources
Command.

Nils C Sorenson claims to have served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer between approximately 1983-2010. The public has a right to verify service dates for any veteran of the United States Army.
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request a copy of all award citations in OMPF, history of assignments, ranks, dates of promotions training courses/certificates, military education, transfers, unit assignments and form DD-214. The information will validate Mr. Sorenson's military service. Officer Evaluation reports can be withheld. The military award citations do not contain any classified information and are public records. A listing of authorized awards/decorations for Mr. Sorenson is not classifed information or considered privacy sensitive. Any sensitive information can be redacted per Privacy Act of 1974.

The subject NILS C SORENSON is a public figure. Mr Sorenson has given several public speeches,
conducted public interviews posted online, and has utilized his military experience and background to become chief operating officer of
Janus Global Operations, LLC which has extensive and ongoing United States Government contracts funded by Taxpayers.
He previously served as CEO of Triple Canopy, Inc. which has been awarded numerous government contracts concerning private security services for US State Department personnel/facilities and other govt agencies.
Mr Sorenson has stated on record his service with the United States Army and has claimed numerous awards including Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and others.
Please refer to the following public websites concerning Mr Nils Sorenson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-at-the-top-a-military-commander-prepares-to-lead-in-private-business/2012/12/30/770fd9fc-5113-11e2-950a-7863a013264b_story.html?utm_term=.732cb10ef952
https://www.janusgo.com/2017/03/23/4474/
https://blog.executivebiz.com/2013/12/chris-sorenson-on-triple-canopys-intl-contracts-and-the-transition-from-the-military-to-private-industry/
http://theperfectmethod.net/2016/12/08/colonel-chris-sorenson-u-s-army-retired/

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records it believes "could be reasonably expected to or would result in a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy". I believe this to be false and inaccurate as the subject is already claiming publicly his former military credentials and experience which has been documented on national news media such as The Washington Post.
Several pdf copies have been attached to this appeal.

The U.S. Army Human Resources Command has withheld records claiming exemption per "10 U.S.C. § 130c, to protect sensitive information of foreign governments and international sources and methods and 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i), to protect intelligence sources and methods". I believe this to be false and inaccurate. Mr Sorenson's Official Military Personnel File including award citations do not and should not contain any classified information nor sensitive intelligence information which would be a violation of Executive Order 13526. I believe withholding the requested records is unwarranted.

Mr. Nils C Sorenson background and military experience are a matter of public concern. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for any 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 appeal.

Sincerely,
Eric