Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
| Tracking # |
FA22-2525 17-0534 |
| Submitted | June 17, 2017 |
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From: David Scantling
Dear FOIA Officer:
1. This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. § 552, submitted to the United States Central Command ("CENTCOM") of the United States Department of Defense ("DoD").
2. I hereby request agency records related to the Surface to Air Missile ("SAM") attack on January 8, 2004, near Fallujah, Iraq, that killed United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Two ("CW2") Philip A. Johnson, Jr.; CW2 Ian D. Manuel; CW2 Aaron A. Weaver; Staff Sergeant ("SSG") Craig Davis; SSG Jeffery C. Walker; Sergeant ("SGT") Michael A. Diraimondo; SGT Christopher A. Golby; Specialist ("SPC") Gregory B. Hicks; and SPC Nathaniel H. Johnson while conducting an UH-60L air ambulance mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom ("OIF") in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility ("AOR"). The SAM attack occurred at Military Grid Reference System (“MGRS”) 38SLB89728295.
2.1. CW2 Johnson, CW2 Manuel, SGT Diraimondo and SGT Golby were assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado;
2.2. CW2 Weaver was assigned to C Troop, 1st Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
2.3. SSG Davis was assigned to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Fort Polk, Louisiana;
2.4. SSG Walker was assigned to Company C, 782nd Combat Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
2.5. SPC Hicks was assigned to Troop B, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry, Fort Hood, Texas;
2.6. SPC Johnson was assigned to Company D, 82nd Aviation, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and,
2.7. The UH-60L's registration number was 86-24488 and its call sign was "WITCHDOCTOR 11".
3. The following constraints limit this FOIA request:
3.1. Only specific agency documents related to this SAM attack are requested, including:
3.1.1. Combined Information Data Network Exchange ("CIDNE") Significant Activity ("SIGACT") report(s);
3.1.2. Medical Evacuation ("MEDEVAC") 9–Line transcript(s);
3.1.3. Assault Support Request(s) ("ASR");
3.1.4. Composite Timeline report(s);
3.1.5. Storyboard report(s);
3.1.6. Serious Incident Report(s) ("SIR");
3.1.7. Weapons Team Intelligence report(s);
3.1.8. Intelligence Directorate (“C2”) Operations Watch Highlights report(s);
3.1.9. Battle Damage Assessment (“BDA”) reports(s);
3.1.10. Multi National Division ("MND")/Multi National Corps–Iraq ("MNC–I") Update report(s);
3.1.11. Multi National Force–Iraq ("MNF–I") Battle Update Assessment(s) ("BUA") briefing slides;
3.1.12. AR 15–6 Investigation reports (s) and/or Command Directed Investigation (“CDI”) report(s);
3.1.13. Hospital casualty update report(s);
3.1.14. Defense Casualty Information Processing System–Forward ("DCIPS–CF") report(s).
3.2. Excluding any documents containing the agency’s deliberative material or recommendations;
3.3. Excluding any documents classified Top Secret (“TS”), Sensitive Compartmented Information (“SCI”), and/or Special Access Program (“SAP”); however,
3.4. Including all of CENTCOM’s responsive documents that are classified below the TS, SCI and/or SAP levels; for example, any documents marked Unclassified (“U”), Sensitive But Unclassified (“SBU”), For Official Use Only (“FOUO”), Confidential (“C”), Law Enforcement Sensitive (“LES”), and/or Secret (“S”).
4. Although FOIA has always presumed that government records are open to public inspection, the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114-185, prohibits agencies from withholding records unless (1) “disclosure is prohibited by law” or (2) “the agency reasonably foresees that disclosure would harm an interest protected by” one of FOIA’s exemptions. 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(8)(A). Thus, in addition to FOIA favoring disclosure and requiring its exemptions to be narrowly construed, Section 552(a)(8)(A) prohibits agencies from using their discretion to broadly withhold records merely because they believe an exemption could technically apply.
5. In order to expedite CENTCOM’s release of the requested documents, please disclose them on an interim, rolling basis as they become available; for example, without waiting for all of the agency’s relevant systems of record to be searched, or all of its relevant records to be processed. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
6. If CENTCOM’s processing costs for this request exceed $350.00, please notify me in advance so that I might consider paying any additional fees for a complete and accurate set of responsive documents. The requested documents will be made available to the general public and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
7. 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,
David Scantling
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Mr. Scantling,
We are processing your FOIA request. Your request is #449 in queue.
Additionally, for future inquires on your request please reference USCENTCOM FOIA case #17-0534.
Respectfully,
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We are processing your FOIA request. Your request is #443 in queue.
Additionally, for future inquires on your request please reference USCENTCOM FOIA case #17-0534.
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
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FOIA #17-0534 is currently 418 in the USCENTCOM queue.
You can also track your case at the FOIA Case Status link: https://www3.centcom.mil/foia_rr/foia_rr.asp?Path=/&Folder=FOIA%20Case%20Status.
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FOIA Requester Service Center
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FOIA #17-0530 is currently 408 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 412 in the USCENTCOM queue.
You can also track your case at the FOIA Case Status link: https://www3.centcom.mil/foia_rr/foia_rr.asp?Path=/&Folder=FOIA%20Case%20Status.
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(813) 529-6285
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FOIA #17-0530 is currently 237 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 241 in the USCENTCOM queue.
You can also track your case at the FOIA Case Status link: Caution-
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FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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FOIA #17-0232, you are not the requester for this FOIA.
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 228 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0532 is currently 230 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 232 in the USCENTCOM queue.
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Mr. Scantling,
FOIA #17-0232, you are not the requester for this FOIA.
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 223 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0532 is currently 225 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 227 in the USCENTCOM queue.
Respectfully,
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Mr. Scantling,
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 193 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 197 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0550 is currently 205 in the USCENTCOM queue.
Respectfully,
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In response to your inquiry:
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 188 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0532 is currently 190 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 192 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0550 is currently 200 in the USCENTCOM queue.
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The current Status is below. Please check back in 60 days to obtain and updated status.
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 174 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0532 is currently 176 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 178 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0550 is currently 186 in the USCENTCOM queue.
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Mr. Scantling,
The current Status is below. Please check back in 60 days to obtain and updated status.
FOIA #17-0530 is currently 173 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0532 is currently 175 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0534 is currently 177 in the USCENTCOM queue.
FOIA #17-0550 is currently 185 in the USCENTCOM queue.
Thank You,
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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Mr. Scantling
The current status is below. Please check back in 60 days to obtain an
updated status.
FOIA #17-0530 is 159 in the queue
FOIA #17-0532 is 161 in the queue
FOIA #17-0534 is 163 in the queue
FOIA #17-0550 is 171 in the queue
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
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Mr. Scantling,
FOIA Request Status:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 135 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 137 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 147 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 282 in queue status
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Sir,
FOIA 17-0534 is currently #135 in the queue.
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
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Sir,
FOIA 17-0534 is currently #131 in the queue.
Respectfully,
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FOIA 17-0534 is currently #125 in the queue.
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
FOIA Request Status:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 123 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 133 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 243 in queue status
Respectfully,
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) has worked diligently to provide the most expedient responses to your FOIA requests. A delay was incurred because of our current Command posture regarding COVID‐19. On 31 January 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Then on 17 March 2020, Office of Management and Budget offered more stringent guidance stating, “[i]n order to achieve this posture [social distancing], consistent with The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the Government must immediately adjust operations and services to minimize face-to-face interactions….” . USCENTCOM has implemented these guidelines to protect its employees and their communities, and to ensure that it can continue to protect the United States during this national emergency. Specifically, USCENTCOM leadership issued guidance requiring any employees who can telework must do so. Telework is not available for FOIA employees, therefore the processing of your FOIA request may be delayed.
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 120 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 122 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 132 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 227 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report on our website at: https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf.
Respectfully,
Mr. Steven Johnson
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Good Morning Mr. Scantling,
Our last response in August below provided a status and a link which allows
you to check the status of your request in our queue. If you need
assistance with the website please let us know.
https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf.
Respectfully,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
On Aug. 17, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request:
Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8,
2004
Mr. Scantling,
U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) has worked diligently to provide the most
expedient responses to your FOIA requests. A delay was incurred because of
our current Command posture regarding COVID‐19. On 31 January 2020, Health
and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health
emergency for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in
responding to COVID-19. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization
publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Then on 17 March 2020, Office
of Management and Budget offered more stringent guidance stating, “[i]n
order to achieve this posture [social distancing], consistent with The
President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the Government must
immediately adjust operations and services to minimize face-to-face
interactions….” . USCENTCOM has implemented these guidelines to protect
its employees and their communities, and to ensure that it can continue to
protect the United States during this national emergency. Specifically,
USCENTCOM leadership issued guidance requiring any employees who can
telework must do so. Telework is not available for FOIA employees, therefore
the processing of your FOIA request may be delayed.
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 120 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 122 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 132 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 227 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report
on our website at:
Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report
.pdf.
Respectfully,
Mr. Steven Johnson
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
Below is the update of the cases you requested:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 119 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 131 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 226 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report
on our website at:
https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report
Respectfully,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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~WRD000
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
Below is the update of the cases you requested:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 119 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 131 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 225 in queue status
In the future, you may track your open request on the queue report on our website at: https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
-
~WRD000
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
Our records show that you submitted two FOIAs on 17 June 2017 regarding surface to air missile attacks. Below are their FOIA numbers. Please refer to these FOIA numbers in future correspondence about your requests as it helps us search for the current status.
17-0534 (8 Jan 04 SAM attack) – Queue number 123
17-0535 (20 Jan 07 SAM attack) – Queue number 124
Regards,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On Jan. 15, 2021:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Mr. Scantling,
Below is the update of the cases you requested:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 119 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 131 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 225 in queue status
In the future, you may track your open request on the queue report on our website at: Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On Dec. 16, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Mr. Scantling,
Below is the update of the cases you requested:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 119 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 131 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 226 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report
on our website at:
Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report
Respectfully,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On Oct. 16, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Good Morning Mr. Scantling,
Our last response in August below provided a status and a link which allows
you to check the status of your request in our queue. If you need
assistance with the website please let us know.
Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf.
Respectfully,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
On Aug. 17, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request:
Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8,
2004
Mr. Scantling,
U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) has worked diligently to provide the most
expedient responses to your FOIA requests. A delay was incurred because of
our current Command posture regarding COVID‐19. On 31 January 2020, Health
and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health
emergency for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in
responding to COVID-19. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization
publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Then on 17 March 2020, Office
of Management and Budget offered more stringent guidance stating, “[i]n
order to achieve this posture [social distancing], consistent with The
President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the Government must
immediately adjust operations and services to minimize face-to-face
interactions….” . USCENTCOM has implemented these guidelines to protect
its employees and their communities, and to ensure that it can continue to
protect the United States during this national emergency. Specifically,
USCENTCOM leadership issued guidance requiring any employees who can
telework must do so. Telework is not available for FOIA employees, therefore
the processing of your FOIA request may be delayed.
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 120 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 122 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 132 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 227 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report
on our website at:
Caution-Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report
.pdf.
Respectfully,
Mr. Steven Johnson
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On Aug. 17, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Mr. Scantling,
U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) has worked diligently to provide the most expedient responses to your FOIA requests. A delay was incurred because of our current Command posture regarding COVID‐19. On 31 January 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Then on 17 March 2020, Office of Management and Budget offered more stringent guidance stating, “[i]n order to achieve this posture [social distancing], consistent with The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the Government must immediately adjust operations and services to minimize face-to-face interactions….” . USCENTCOM has implemented these guidelines to protect its employees and their communities, and to ensure that it can continue to protect the United States during this national emergency. Specifically, USCENTCOM leadership issued guidance requiring any employees who can telework must do so. Telework is not available for FOIA employees, therefore the processing of your FOIA request may be delayed.
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 120 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 122 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 132 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 227 in queue status
In the meanwhile, you may track all your open requests on the queue report on our website at: Caution-https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf.
Respectfully,
Mr. Steven Johnson
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On June 15, 2020:
Subject: FW: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Mr. Scantling,
FOIA Request Status:
FOIA # 17-0530 - # 121 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0532 - # 123 in queue status
FOIA # 17-0550 - # 133 in queue status
FOIA # 18-0518 - # 243 in queue status
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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On June 17, 2017:
Subject: Freedom of Information Request: Surface to Air Missile Attack Against Coalition Forces in Iraq, January 8, 2004
Dear FOIA Officer:
1. This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. § 552, submitted to the United States Central Command ("CENTCOM") of the United States Department of Defense ("DoD").
2. I hereby request agency records related to the Surface to Air Missile ("SAM") attack on January 8, 2004, near Fallujah, Iraq, that killed United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Two ("CW2") Philip A. Johnson, Jr.; CW2 Ian D. Manuel; CW2 Aaron A. Weaver; Staff Sergeant ("SSG") Craig Davis; SSG Jeffery C. Walker; Sergeant ("SGT") Michael A. Diraimondo; SGT Christopher A. Golby; Specialist ("SPC") Gregory B. Hicks; and SPC Nathaniel H. Johnson while conducting an UH-60L air ambulance mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom ("OIF") in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility ("AOR"). The SAM attack occurred at Military Grid Reference System (“MGRS”) 38SLB89728295.
2.1. CW2 Johnson, CW2 Manuel, SGT Diraimondo and SGT Golby were assigned to the 571st Medical Company (Air Ambulance), 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado;
2.2. CW2 Weaver was assigned to C Troop, 1st Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
2.3. SSG Davis was assigned to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support Battalion, Fort Polk, Louisiana;
2.4. SSG Walker was assigned to Company C, 782nd Combat Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
2.5. SPC Hicks was assigned to Troop B, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry, Fort Hood, Texas;
2.6. SPC Johnson was assigned to Company D, 82nd Aviation, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and,
2.7. The UH-60L's registration number was 86-24488 and its call sign was "WITCHDOCTOR 11".
3. The following constraints limit this FOIA request:
3.1. Only specific agency documents related to this SAM attack are requested, including:
3.1.1. Combined Information Data Network Exchange ("CIDNE") Significant Activity ("SIGACT") report(s);
3.1.2. Medical Evacuation ("MEDEVAC") 9–Line transcript(s);
3.1.3. Assault Support Request(s) ("ASR");
3.1.4. Composite Timeline report(s);
3.1.5. Storyboard report(s);
3.1.6. Serious Incident Report(s) ("SIR");
3.1.7. Weapons Team Intelligence report(s);
3.1.8. Intelligence Directorate (“C2”) Operations Watch Highlights report(s);
3.1.9. Battle Damage Assessment (“BDA”) reports(s);
3.1.10. Multi National Division ("MND")/Multi National Corps–Iraq ("MNC–I") Update report(s);
3.1.11. Multi National Force–Iraq ("MNF–I") Battle Update Assessment(s) ("BUA") briefing slides;
3.1.12. AR 15–6 Investigation reports (s) and/or Command Directed Investigation (“CDI”) report(s);
3.1.13. Hospital casualty update report(s);
3.1.14. Defense Casualty Information Processing System–Forward ("DCIPS–CF") report(s).
3.2. Excluding any documents containing the agency’s deliberative material or recommendations;
3.3. Excluding any documents classified Top Secret (“TS”), Sensitive Compartmented Information (“SCI”), and/or Special Access Program (“SAP”); however,
3.4. Including all of CENTCOM’s responsive documents that are classified below the TS, SCI and/or SAP levels; for example, any documents marked Unclassified (“U”), Sensitive But Unclassified (“SBU”), For Official Use Only (“FOUO”), Confidential (“C”), Law Enforcement Sensitive (“LES”), and/or Secret (“S”).
4. Although FOIA has always presumed that government records are open to public inspection, the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Pub. L. 114-185, prohibits agencies from withholding records unless (1) “disclosure is prohibited by law” or (2) “the agency reasonably foresees that disclosure would harm an interest protected by” one of FOIA’s exemptions. 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(8)(A). Thus, in addition to FOIA favoring disclosure and requiring its exemptions to be narrowly construed, Section 552(a)(8)(A) prohibits agencies from using their discretion to broadly withhold records merely because they believe an exemption could technically apply.
5. In order to expedite CENTCOM’s release of the requested documents, please disclose them on an interim, rolling basis as they become available; for example, without waiting for all of the agency’s relevant systems of record to be searched, or all of its relevant records to be processed. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
6. If CENTCOM’s processing costs for this request exceed $350.00, please notify me in advance so that I might consider paying any additional fees for a complete and accurate set of responsive documents. The requested documents will be made available to the general public and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
7. 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,
David Scantling
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Mr. Scantling,
Our records show that you submitted two FOIAs on 17 June 2017 regarding surface to air missile attacks. Below are their FOIA numbers. Please refer to these FOIA numbers in future correspondence about your requests as it helps us search for the current status.
17-0534 (8 Jan 04 SAM attack) – Queue number 119
17-0535 (20 Jan 07 SAM attack) – Queue number 120
Regards,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Your FOIA request number 17-0534 and 17-0535 are numbers 116 and 117 in our FOIA queue. At this time an accurate date of completion can not be determined. Our office process cases on a first in first out basis. You may also check the USCENTCOM FOIA website for future updates.
Thank You
Respectfully,
The USCENTCOM FOIA Team
813-529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Sir/Ma’am,
Your FOIA request numbers 17-0534 and 17-0535 are numbers 113 and 114 respectively in our FOIA queue. At this time an accurate date of completion cannot be determined. Our office process cases on a first in first out basis. You may also check the USCENTCOM FOIA website for future updates.
Regards,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Sir/Ma’am,
Your FOIA request numbers 17-0534 and 17-0535 are numbers 111 and 112 in our FOIA queue. At this time an accurate date of completion cannot be determined. You may also check the USCENTCOM FOIA website for future updates: https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-0534.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Sir/Ma’am,
Your FOIA request number 17-0534 is number 107 in our FOIA queue. At this time an accurate date of completion cannot be determined.
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-0534.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Sir/Ma'am,
Your FOIA request number 17-0534 is number 107 in our FOIA queue. At this time an accurate date of completion cannot be determined.
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-0534.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Sir/Ma'am,
Your FOIA request number 17-0534 is number 103 in our FOIA queue. At this time, an accurate date of completion cannot be determined.
Respectfully,
US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)
FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285
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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 June 17, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #17-0534.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Good Morning Mr. Scantling,
Please see attached referral notice to your USCENTCOM FOIA request #17-0534.
Respectfully,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Good afternoon,
This is in response to your request for release of information from the files of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID) referred from CENTCOM. Your request was received on April 26, 2022, and has been assigned case number FA22-2525.
It is our policy that each request receives prompt attention, and every effort is made to treat all requesters equally. This office receives thousands of FOIA requests annually on behalf of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. DOD FOIA Regulation 5400.7-R at C1.5.4.2 and C1.5.4.3 acknowledges the reality of the situation of large volumes of requests and establishes a queuing concept, based on general fairness to the public at large. Consequently, the only fair way to address all of these requests is to work them on a first-in, first-out, easy to hard basis (whether the case is easy or difficult to complete). The actual processing time depending upon its complexity, whether it involves sensitive records, voluminous records, extensive searches, consultation with other agencies and our administrative workload. We expect to respond to your request within a 60-90 day timeframe. We hope that you can bear with us and understand our problem with volumes of requests. We do regret this delay and any inconvenience it may bring you. Your request will be processed as expeditiously as possible. You should receive a further reply in the near future.
Notice: As a result of increases in the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level, our offices are limited to mission-essential personnel only and maximizing the use of telework for other personnel. This means that we are unable to handle requests sent via traditional methods and can only respond to electronic inquiries while under elevated HPCON levels.
v/r,
Erin
Mrs. Erin Chidester
FOIA/PA Division
USACID CRC
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
(571) 305-4231
Erin.l.chidester.civ@army.mil
Erin.l.chidester.civ@army.smil.mil
From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM
Good afternoon,
Our release for FA22-2525 is attached.
v/r,
Erin
Mrs. Erin Chidester
FOIA/PA Division
USACID CRC
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
(571) 305-4231
Erin.l.chidester.civ@army.mil
Erin.l.chidester.civ@army.smil.mil
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