On Monday, August 17, WiSCI filed a FOIA request on the Pentagon review that could affect more than 5,000 women in combat arms.
The FOIA seeks records surrounding the scope, methodology, and intended use of the DOD review of women serving in ground combat roles.
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The FOIA request is here.
On Monday, August 24, DOD responded to the FOIA request, not only denying the request for expedited response, but claiming "unusual circumstances" which would cause a delay beyond the legally mandated 20-day response time. Click on PDF for that response.
On Tuesday, August 25, WiSCI filed a lawsuit to demand that DOD adhere to the legally mandated 20-day response time.
WiSCI's FOIA is narrow and specific, asking for specific documents regarding the study of women in combat roles. It is reasonable to expect a quick response.
Click on PDF for the complaint.
The FOIA request is here.