Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF) (Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense)

Ken Whittle filed this request with the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America.
Tracking #

20-F-1707

PRR-6540-2020
Multi Request Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF)
Submitted Aug. 17, 2020
Status
Rejected

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From: Ken Whittle

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF) (Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense)

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any and all information, memorandum, video, reports, communications, analysis and catalogs relating to the cases, reports and sightings analyzed and those that are currently being analyzed by the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF).

Link: https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2314065/establishment-of-unidentified-aerial-phenomena-task-force/

"On Aug. 4, 2020, Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved the establishment of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Task Force (UAPTF). The Department of the Navy, under the cognizance of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, will lead the UAPTF.

The Department of Defense established the UAPTF to improve its understanding of, and gain insight into, the nature and origins of UAPs. The mission of the task force is to detect, analyze and catalog UAPs that could potentially pose a threat to U.S. national security.

As DOD has stated previously, the safety of our personnel and the security of our operations are of paramount concern. The Department of Defense and the military departments take any incursions by unauthorized aircraft into our training ranges or designated airspace very seriously and examine each report. This includes examinations of incursions that are initially reported as UAP when the observer cannot immediately identify what he or she is observing."

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,

Ken Whittle

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense

Subject: OSD/JS FOIA 20-F-1707 Interim Response

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Good afternoon Mr. Whittle,

Please see attached the interim response to your FOIA request. Thank you.

V/r,

Daniel Mullin

Government Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Division

OSD / JS FOIA Office

571-372-0465

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense

Subject: OSD/JS FOIA 20-F-1707 Final Response

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Good evening Mr. Whittle,

Please see the attached final response to your FOIA request. Thank you.

V/r,

Daniel Mullin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Division
OSD / JS FOIA Office
571-372-0465

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense

Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request #20-F-1707

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Good morning,

You were notified by email on October 9, 2020 that your FOIA request was closed with this office (attached). Thank you.

V/r,

Daniel Mullin
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Division
OSD / JS FOIA Office
571-372-0465

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense

Subject: Final Disposition, Request DON-NAVY-2021-000366

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DON-NAVY-2021-000366 has been processed with the following final disposition: Full Denial Based on Exemptions.

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