Order

George Johnston filed this request with the United States Central Command - CENTCOM of the United States of America.
Tracking #

24-F-0926

20-0300

19-25

Status
Completed

From: George Johnston

To Whom It May Concern:

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

A copy of the order or policy issued 25 March 2020 that suspended movement in and out of the CENTCOM area of responsibility due to COVID19.

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,

George Johnston

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Mr. Johnston,

Good afternoon sir. Upon reviewing your request, did you mean a policy
issued today (25 March) or earlier such as the 19-20 March timeframe?
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: George Johnston

Thank you.

I was told it was issued today, but if you have something from 19-20 March 2020, that would suffice.

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Mr. Johnston,

We amended the request to include the dates 19-25 March to make sure it's
covered.
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Mr. Johnston,

Please see the attached letter acknowledging your request.

Thank you.
Regards,
USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center
(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Good morning. USCENTCOM FOIA #20-0300 is currently number 1755 in our queue.

Please contact our office in 60-90 days for a status update if a response
has not been provided.

Respectfully,

US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)

FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Good morning. USCENTCOM FOIA #20-0300 is currently number 1750 in our queue.

You may go to
https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf
anytime to check the most current status.

Respectfully,

US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)

FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Good morning. USCENTCOM FOIA #20-0300 is currently number 1726 in our queue.

You may go to
https://www3.centcom.mil/foialibrary/statusreport/foia_status_report.pdf
anytime to check the most current status.

Respectfully,

US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)

FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1700 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions
and current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release
for at least 180 days.

As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by visiting
https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA Case Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Good Morning,

Please refer to our last response to you from 8 September 2020, It is below:

On Sept. 8, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1700 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions
and current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release
for at least 180 days.

As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by visiting
Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA Case
Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1677 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions and
current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release for at
least 180 days. As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by
visiting https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA Case
Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1677 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions and

current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release for at

least 180 days. As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by

visiting Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA
Case
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Good Morning Mr. Johnston,

As of 8 January 2021 , FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1636 in the USCENTCOM FOIA
queue. USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis. 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

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

As of 9 February 2021 , FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1632 in the USCENTCOM
FOIA

queue. USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis. 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

_____

United States Central Command - CENTCOM
FOIA Office
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5101

February 8, 2021

This is a follow up to request number 20-0300:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request,
copied below, and originally submitted on March 25, 2020. Please let me know
when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference
number #20-0300.

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

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On Jan. 8, 2021:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Good Morning Mr. Johnston,

As of 8 January 2021 , FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1636 in the USCENTCOM FOIA
queue. USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis. 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

---

On Dec. 9, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1677 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions and

current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release for at

least 180 days. As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by

visiting Caution-Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking
"Check FOIA
Case
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285
---

On Nov. 9, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1677 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions and
current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release for at
least 180 days. As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by
visiting Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA
Case
Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285
---

On Oct. 8, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Good Morning,

Please refer to our last response to you from 8 September 2020, It is below:

On Sept. 8, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1700 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions
and current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release
for at least 180 days.

As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by visiting
Caution-Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA
Case
Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285
---

On Sept. 8, 2020:
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
#20-0300
Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA #20-0300 is currently 1700 in our queue. With COVID-19 restrictions
and current caseload, we estimate this FOIA will not be ready for release
for at least 180 days.

As always, you can check the status of the case anytime by visiting
Caution-https://www.centcom.mil/Home/FOIA/ and clicking "Check FOIA Case
Status".
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285
---

On March 25, 2020:
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Order

To Whom It May Concern:

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

A copy of the order or policy issued 25 March 2020 that suspended movement
in and out of the CENTCOM area of responsibility due to COVID19.

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,

George Johnston

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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

As of 11 March 2021 , FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1596 in the USCENTCOM FOIA
queue.

USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis.

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
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

As of 20 April 2021 , FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1574 in the USCENTCOM FOIA

queue. USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis.

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
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

FOIA 20-0300 is currently #1572 in the USCENTCOM FOIA

queue. USCENTCOM works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis.

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
Regards,

USCENTCOM FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

---

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

FOIA # 20-0300 is currently #1567 in the USCENTCOM FOIA queue. USCENTCOM
works FOIA Request on a first-in and first-out basis.

Respectfully,

US CENTRAL COMMAND (USCENTCOM)

FOIA Requester Service Center

(813) 529-6285

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Your FOIA request number 20-0300 is number 1548 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

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Your FOIA request number 20-0300 is number 1534 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

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Your FOIA request number 20-0300 is number 1506 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

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Your FOIA request number 20-0300 is number 1502 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

From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Sir/Ma'am,

Your FOIA request number 20-0300 is number 1492 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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Good afternoon Mr. Johnston,

Please find the enclosed interim response to your FOIA Request that was
received by the OSD/JS FOIA office on March 8, 2024, and assigned FOIA case
number 24-F-0926. Additionally, please refer to the case number and include
the FOIA Action Officer cited in the interim response in any future
correspondence regarding your FOIA request.

Respectfully,

Jalisa Harden

FOIA Analyst

OSD/JS Freedom of Information Division

Phone: 571-372-0428

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From:

Good morning Mr. Johnston,

This email is in response to your request for the status of your March 25,
2020, FOIA request number 24-F-0926, which was referred to the OSD/JS FOIA
office on March 8, 2024. A copy of your request is attached for your
convenience.

Based on the circumstances of the search for responsive records, we anticipate
that a response to your request should be made available by August 30, 2024.
Please note that this date is subject to change should further searches or
reviews be necessary.

If you have any other questions please let me know.

V/r,

Zachary J. Daniel

Government Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

Desk: (703) 693-6489

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Good morning Mr. Johnston,

Thank you for your email. I have contacted the office currently processing
your FOIA request 24-F-0926 for a status update. I will let you know as soon
as I hear back. If you have any other questions, please let me know.

V/r,

Zachary J. Daniel

Government Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

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Good morning Mr. Johnston,

My apologies for the delay. Based on our communications with our component,
the current estimated completion date is December 1, 2024. Please note that
this date is still subject to change based on the need for additional search
or review.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions.

V/r,

Zachary J. Daniel

Government Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

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From: United States Central Command - CENTCOM

Good morning Mr. Johnston,,

Please find the final response attached for your FOIA request that was
submitted on March 25, 2020, and referred to our office on March 8, 2024.
The case number for this request is 24-F-0926, please refer to this number
and myself, the action officer mentioned in the final response, in any
future correspondence regarding this case.

V/r,

Zachary J. Daniel

Government Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Division

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center

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