VOICE Programs @ OSD

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

13-F-0309

Status
Rejected

Communications

From: John Stanton

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

All reports, presentations, proposals, audits, assessments, training materials, contracts, executive summaries, and legal opinions pertaining to the UCC VOICE programs (Operation OBJECTIVE VOICE in Africa Command, Operation EARNEST VOICE in Central Command, Operation ASSURED VOICE in European Command, Operation CLEAR VOICE in Northern Command, Operation RELIANT VOICE in Pacific Command, Operation SOVEREIGN VOICE in Southern Command) dated from 2010 to the present.

In order to keep the scope of this request within reasonable limits, it EXCLUDES email, recordings/audiovisual material, and intraoffice communications.

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 and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

John Stanton

From: John Stanton

This request is only for material originating within OSD and not for all material of the listed UCCs.

From: Bowers, Michael D CIV WHS-ESD-FOID

Ref: 13-F-0309

John Stanton
Muckrock News
DEPT MR 2451
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819

Mr. Stanton,
This is an interim response to your January 6, 2013, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records relating to the UCC Voice Programs from 2010 to present. We received your request on January 7, 2013, and assigned it case number 13-F-0309. We ask that you use that number when referring to your request.

This Office processes requests on a first-in, first-out, basis. In that regard, we already have initiated a search for the type of records described in your request. This Office, however, is unable at this writing to make a release determination on your request within the twenty-day statutory time period, since there are unusual circumstances which impact our ability to quickly process your request. These unusual circumstances are: (a) the need to search for and collect records from a facility geographically separated from this Office; (b) the potential volume of records responsive to your request; and (c) the need for consultation with one or more other agencies or DoD components having a substantial interest in either the determination or the subject matter of the records. For these reasons, your request has been placed in our complex processing queue and will be worked in the order the request was received. As a matter of information, our current administrative workload is approximately 1,400 open requests. I apologize for the anticipated delay in responding to your request.

If you would like to discuss how to modify your request in order to speed the processing time, we would be pleased to discuss this with you. I am the action officer assigned to your request and I may be reached through the information set out below.

You may not be aware that we maintain a website and electronic reading room at: http://www.dod.mil/pubs/foi/.

Michael Bowers, FOIA Analyst
571-372-0421, Michael.Bowers@WHS.Mil
For Suzanne Council, Senior Advisor on behalf of
Paul J. Jacobsmeyer, Chief, Office Freedom of Information
Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff FOIA Request Service Center

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Bowers, Michael D CIV WHS-ESD-FOID

Mr. Stanton,

The estimated completion date for this request is 16 Aug 2013.

Michael Bowers, FOIA Analyst
571-372-0421, Michael.Bowers@WHS.Mil
For Suzanne Council, Senior Advisor on behalf of
Paul J. Jacobsmeyer, Chief, Office Freedom of Information
Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff FOIA Request Service Center

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Bowers, Michael D CIV WHS-ESD-FOID

Mr. Stanton,

Your request is still being processed. The estimated date of completion (as noted below) is still 16 August 2013. We will contact you if there is any change in status.

Michael Bowers, FOIA Analyst
571-372-0421, Michael.Bowers@WHS.Mil
For Suzanne Council, Senior Advisor on behalf of
Paul J. Jacobsmeyer, Chief, Office Freedom of Information
Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff FOIA Request Service Center

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Council, Suzanne CIV WHS-ESD

The estimated date of completion (as noted below) is still 16 August 2013.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Bowers, Michael D CIV WHS ESD (US)

Mr. Stanton,

I have inquired with the equity processing this request. I will provide you their response as soon as they respond to me.

V/r
Mike

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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

Good Morning Mr. Stanton:

Your request is currently tasked to a component office of the Office of the Security of Defense (OSD), to conduct a search for responsive records. However, the component is asking to limit the scope of the search due to the current request returning thousands of results. Reducing the date range and/or providing a specific VOICE operation would be ideal. Please respond to this email NLT October 27, 2020 to proceed with processing your request.

Thank you,

Respectfully,

Erica L. Beckett

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

Executive Services Directorate

(571) 372-0411

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

Good Afternoon,

This is a final response to your January 6, 2013 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, a copy of which is enclosed for your convenience. Please be informed your request has been administratively closed.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Erica L. Beckett

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

Executive Services Directorate

(571) 372-0411

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