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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 HQ CR 44 was superseded by HQ CR 44A.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 ------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------ Page 3 -----------------------------------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 3 SECRET DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, DC 20332 Page 4,5 ------------------------------- b5 --------------------------------------- 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 ________________________ a. (U) All documents, IIRs, and correspondence relating to and in response to this CR will be marked at least FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.-------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ b5 ---------------------------------------- b. (U) IIRs responsive to this CR will, at a minimum, include the following as direct distributees: Page 5 (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: _____________ 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 5 SECRET