USA support to Cameroon military (Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency)
| Tracking # |
18-F-1341 |
| Multi Request | USA support to Cameroon military |
| Submitted | July 14, 2018 |
| Due | Aug. 20, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | April 30, 2019 |
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From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All agreement with Cameroon relating to defence, support to the Cameroonian military, training of the Cameroonian military and/or weapon sales to them.
This request should be properly classified as a media request. I am a freelance investigative reporter covering covering East and Central Africa, with a particular focus on business, corruption, natural resources, land and social issues.
I have a strong likelihood of publishing news articles based on information released in response to this request. I have previously been published in Le Monde Afrique, IRIN News, Sydney Morning Herald, African Arguments and others.
This request should be properly classified as a media request. I am a freelance investigative reporter covering covering East and Central Africa, with a particular focus on business, corruption, natural resources, land and social issues. I have a strong likelihood of publishing news articles based on information released in response to this request. I have previously been published in Le Monde Afrique, IRIN News, Sydney Morning Herald, African Arguments and others. If you have questions about my media classification, please let me know and I'm happy to address them.
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 filed electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not, and I would like text-searchable documents.
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.
Best regards,
Emmanuel Freudenthal
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Good morning,
Please see the attached for the Interim Response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Thanks,
Sean Porter
FOIA Specialist
DoD/WHS/ESD
(571) 372-0421
sean.m.porter27.ctr@mail.mil
From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear Mr Porter,
I'd be happy to narrow down to speed things up.
Could you clarify which part of my request is the cause for the delayed response? Or make a suggestion for a narrower request?
Thanks in advance.
Best,
Emmanuel
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 July 14, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #18-F-1341.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Good morning,
I have just reached out to the component that is tasked for search of records for a status update. I will let you know once I hear back from them.
Thanks,
Sean Porter
FOIA Specialist
DoD/WHS/ESD
(571) 372-0421
sean.m.porter27.ctr@mail.mil
From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear Mr Porter,
Thanks for your reply. I'm looking forward to receiving a reply to be able to close this request.
Did you hear back from your colleagues?
Best regards,
Emmanuel
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 July 14, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-F-1341.
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 July 14, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-F-1341.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Mr. Freudenthal,
Please note that the previous action officer, Mr. Sean Porter, no longer works in this office. In the meantime, you may contact me directly with any questions you may have regarding this case.
Please also note that the component responsible for the search of responsive documents have provided an estimated completion date of April 30, 2019.
V/r,
Aaron Graves
OSD/JS FOIA Office
(571) 372-0435
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From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear Mr Graves,
Thanks for the update. Could you let me know why the request will take so long?
Best
Emmanuel
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 14, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 30, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #18-F-1341.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Good Morning Mr. Freudenthal,
Attached is the final response to FOIA Case 18-F-1341
Gary C. Bonds Jr
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information Division
OSD/JS FOIA Office
Phone: 571-372-0461
NIPR: Gary.C.Bonds2.civ@mail.mil
From: Emmanuel Freudenthal
Dear Mr Bonds,
Thanks for the reply.
Best,
Emmanuel
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Good Morning,
Please see the attached letter in response to your FOIA request.
Thank you,
DA FOIA
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 14, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 30, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #18-F-1341.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Good Morning Mr. Freudenthal,
It looks like the Department of the Defense Freedom of Information Division initially received your request and assigned it tracking number 18-F-1341. We then received it as a referral and assigned it the tracking number FA-19-0879. Per the e-mail string below it looks like you received our response on July 30, 2019 where we e-mailed you a letter explaining your request was referred to U.S. Army Africa. If you are seeking a status on that request, please contact that activity directly. Below is their information:
U.S. Army Africa (USARAF)
UNIT 31401
Box 81
APO, AE 09630
Phone: +39-0444-66-1769
Email: usarmy.vicenza.usaraf.list.usaraf-foia@mail.mil<mailto:usarmy.vicenza.usaraf.list.usaraf-foia@mail.mil>
Thank you,
DA FOIA