Background This was an information paper that was found during a 2014 FOIA request to CENTCOM. At the time, I requested the following: “I respectfully request a copy of all documents, electronic or otherwise, that pertain to orders to military personnel and contractors, about how they are expected to observe Ramadan and how they are supposed to act in other countries during this time.” CENTCOM forwarded the below pages to OSD/JS for review and release, and I was sent them on September 8, 2017. (See also: NSA Observance of Ramadan) Document Archive Combat Operations in the Global War on Terrorism…
Author: John Greenewald
Background BRAC 2005 is the formal process outlined in Public Law l 01-51 0, “Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990,” as amended, under which the Secretary of Defense may realign or close military installations inside the United States and it’s territories. As part of BRAC 2005, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issued, “Transformation Through Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 2005) Policy Memorandum One-Policy, ResponsibilitiesJ and Procedures,” April 16, 2003, which stated that the DoD Office of Inspector General would review the accuracy ofBRAC data and the certification process. The BRAC 2005 process was…
Background This report is the first in a series of reports that discuss the acquisition of the Chemical Demilitarization Program (the Demilitarization Program). The mission of the Demilitarization Program is to destroy chemical munitions through incineration or other approved alternative technologies. In 1985, the Congress, in section 1521, title 50, United States Code, “Destruction of Existing Stockpile of Lethal Chemical Agents and Munitions,” (Public Law 99-145), directed DoD to oversee the destruction of the stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions because of concerns for the stockpile deterioration. The Army established the Program Manager for Chemical Demilitarization to manage the…
Background Introduction as published in the document: ISIL regularly uses social media and frequently receives coverage In news outlets. This guide enables the use of domestic and foreign websltes directly associated to the group. Most documents created or containing official ISIL Information will not likely be seen on the surface web. Remember that research Is an iterative process and not accomplished In a single shot. Try different search terms, parameters, and language (English, French, and Arable}. When conducting OS INT research, do not login Into any social media platforms with either your personal account or a generic account. Also, do not…
Background INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence and security forces; conducts and synchronizes worldwide multi-discipline and all-source intelligence and security operations; delivers linguist support and intelligence-related advanced skills training, acquisition support, logistics, communications, and other specialized capabilities in support of Army, Joint, and Coalition Commands and the U.S. Intelligence Community. Each year, INSCOM published annual history reports detailing that year in review. In includes critical information to understanding INSCOM and its operations. Below you will find records as released under various FOIA Requests. More are pending and will be added when they are released. Document Archive Title page and…