SUBJECT: FOIA: DOC ON ALLEGED GOVERNMENT UFO PROJECTS FILE: UFO1712
CUFON Computer UFO Network
Document #: 49
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 10-17-1986
Subject: 1986 HQ CR 44 IVOE
CUFON - Computer UFO Network Seattle, Washington
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT DOCUMENT FILES
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332-6001
6 JAN 1986
Mr________________
________________
Dear Mr.__________
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act requests of 19 and
21 December 1985.
A search of the Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), using the
data furnished in your letter, has disclosed that AFOSI is not maintaining
any information identifiable with "PROJECT SNOWBIRD,PROJECT SIGMA,PROJECT
AQUARIUS" or "MJ TWELVE". The DCII is a consolidated listing of files held
by the Department of Defense.
The releasable portions of AFOSI Headquarters (HQ) Collections Requirement
(CR) 44A, dated 23 Norember 1983, is attached. HQ CR 44 was superseded by
HQ CR 44A. Notations were inserted in the attached document wherever a
deletion was made. The notations are explained as follows:
a. "b1" pertains to information which is currently and properly
classified under criteria established by Executive Order and is authorized
to remain classified in the interest of national security or foreign
policy. The authority for this exemption may be found in the United States
Code, Title 5, Section 552(b)(1) and the Air Force Regulation 12-30,
paragraph 10a.
b. "b5" pertains to information which concerns inter - or intra-agency
memoranda exchanged between components of this headquarters or between
components of this headquarters and other Federal agencies. The authority
for this exemption may be found in the United States Code,Title 5, Section
552(b)(5) and Air Force Regulation 12-30, paragraph 10e.
Should you decide that an appeal to this decision is necessary, you must
write to the Secretary of the Air Force within 45 days from the date of
this letter. Include in the appeal your reasons for reconsideration and
attach a copy of this letter. Address your letter as follows:
Secretary of the Air Force
Thru: HQ AFOSI/DADF
Bolling AFB, DC 20332-6001
HQ AFOSI is not maintaining the document described in your 21 December
1985 request as, "a document from AFOSI/IVOE dated 171130Z Nov 80."
HQ CR 44 IVOE Page 2
The third item of your 21 December 1985 letter pertained to abbreviations,
which are explained as follows:
a. "HQ IVOE: "HQ" is an abbreviation for "Headquarters" and when it
appears on documents originated by AFOSI, denotes Headquarters AFOSI at
Bolling AFB, DC. The "IVOE" is an AFOSI office symbol for the "Security
Operations Division" of the Directorate of Counterintelligence, HQ AFOSI.
b. "HQ IVOS": "HQ is explained above. "IVOS" is an AFOSI office
symbol for the "Security Operations Division" of the Directorate of
Counterintelligence, HQ AFOSI.
c. "(S/WINTEL)": This acronym is a warning lable used to identify
intelligence sources and methods. This notice is applied to documents
which contain such information.
d. "(S/WINTEL/FSA)": "S/WINTEL" is explained above. The term "FSA"
is unknown to AFOSI.
Sincerely,
________________________
CECIL W. FRY, SA 1 Atch
Chief, Information Rrlease Division CY of HQ CR 44A,
Directorate of Administration Less Exemptions
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332-6001
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: IVO
SUBJECT: Collections Rrquirement (cr) 44A (U) 23 NOV 1983
TO: ALL AFOSI Districts,Detachments,and Operating Locations (CAT III)
(Less IGQ, CSD, AFMPC, and NESA)
1. (2) ------------------------ b1 ------------------------
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2. (U) BACKGROUND:
a. (U) This collection Requirement implements DoD Manual 5210.41M,
"Nuclear Weapons Security Manual," 9 Mar 83, which states in para 1-309:
Under the guidance of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Military Services,
and the Unified and Specified Commands shall provide
commanders or organizations responsible for safety and
security of nuclear weapons with current intelligence
concerning threats to nuclear weapons.
Further, DoDM 5210.41M specifically directs that:
The Military Services ... shall direct their
counterintelligence and/or criminal investigative
agencies to actively seek information concerning threats
to nuclear weapons and to report such evaluated
information expeditiously to reponsible commanders and
to organizations responsibles for the safety and security
of nuclear weapons.
b. (U) All AFOSI units are required to maintain and be aware of this
Collection Requirement as:
(1) (U) Some organizations that may pose a threat to the security
of nuclear weapons operate internationally.
(2) (U) Nuclear weapons could be moved through or be stored
temporarily in virually any area.
(3) (U) The dissemination of threat information to nuclear weapons
is of paramount importance, regardless of service custodial or security
responsibilities.
This CR supersedes HQ CR 44, Classified by Multiple Sources
dated 4 Oct 74. DECL: OADR
NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
SECRET
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332
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(4) (U) AFOSI has the sole DoD responsibility in certain area for
providing counterintelligence support to non-USAF commanders charged with
nuclear weapons security.
3. (U) REFERENCES:--------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------- b5------------------------------------
4. (S) SCOPE:
a. (S/AF)--------------------------------------------------------------
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b. (U) The resurgence of antinuclear movements throughout the world,
particularly in Europe, should not be considered as a threat in itself to
the safety or security of nuclear weapons. Antinuclear protests and
demomstrations will not be reported under this CR unless there is
information to indicate that they have other than peaceful intentions
towoards installations at which nuclear weapons are maintained. Even then,
theiractivities may be more correctly reported under CR 42A unless they
have specifically directed their actions towards nuclear weapons storage
areas or nuclear weapons in transit.
c. (U)-----------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------- b5 ------------------------------------
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5. ( ) ------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------- b1/b5 ----------------------------------
6. (U) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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a. (U) Districts are not reqired to locally supplement this CR but
may do so subject to HQ AFOSI/IVOA validation. District supplements will
be in letter format and will only contain the minimum additional
information or instructions necessary to implement this CR.
b. (U) During the process of collecting information in reponse to
this CR all collectors must ensure that they do not disclose the existence
or presnce of nuclear weapons at any specific location to unauthorized
personnel. ---------------------- b5 ------------------------------------.
NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332
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c. (U) -------------------------------------------------------------------
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d. (U) AFOSI units servicing nuclear weapone storage sites will
maintain close and coninuing liaison with the commander of the site and
the site security office.-------------------------------------------------
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(1) (U)----------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------- b5 ---------------------------------------
(2) (U)--------------------- b5 ---------------------------------------
7. (U) CAVEATS AND DISTRIBUTION
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a. (U) All documents, IIRs, and correspondence relating to and in
response to this CR will be marked at least FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.--------
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b. (U) IIRs responsive to this CR will, at a minimum, include the
following as direct distributees:
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(a) (U) Concerned site or installation commander
(b) (U) Concerned intermediate commands
(c) (U) Concerned Theater Services headquarters
(d) (U) Concerned Unified and Specified Commands
(e) (U) AFOSI districts servicing any of the above
(f) (U) Local U.S. counterpart agencies
(g) (U) HQ AFOSI/IVOA
8. (U) SUSPENSES:
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a. (U) This CR is of continuing and indefinite applicability. HQ
AFOSI/IVOAA will monitor its status.
b. (U) Districts preparing supplements to this CR must review them
at least annually on the anniversary of the original validation or on the
anniversary of the last review or change. If no change to the supplement
is needed, the district will notify HQ AFOSI/IVOA of the review by AFOSI
Fm 158.
RICHARD F. LAW, Colonel, USAF
Director of Counterintelligence
NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
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