Response to  Freedom of Information Act requests

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 HQ CR 44 was superseded by 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 
Page 2,3 

(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)-------------------------------------------------------------- 



---------------------------------- b1/b5 --------------------------------- 


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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-----------------------------------b5 ------------------------------------ 

5. ( ) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 

--------------------------------- b1/b5 ---------------------------------- 

6. (U) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 
_____________________ 

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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SECRET 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS 

BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332

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c. (U) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 

------------------------------- b5 --------------------------------------- 

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.------------------------------------------------- 

------------------------------- b5 --------------------------------------- 

(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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------------------------------ b5 ---------------------------------------- 

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 



SECRET

 

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