Is the Commanding Officer of the Naval Seabee Base blowing smoke up my butt

GULFPORT
MISSISSIPPI

STEVEN A. McCALEB
103 ALVERADO DRIVE
LONG BEACH, MISSISSIPPI 39560
PHONE & FAX: (228)-868-8428

E-MAIL: mccaleb5thdist@aol.com

WEB SITE: www.mississippiwebsite.com

PRESIDENT

GEORGE W. BUSH

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vice.president@whitehouse.gov

first.lady@whitehouse.gov

The below is the email I sent to the Commanding Officer, Captain Kelm, Gulfport, Mississippi, Naval Seabee Base.

Below that is where I scanned the documents which the Commanding Officer, Captain Kelm sent back to me.

Please read my email, and then read my request for records under the, "Freedom of Information Act," as you can see, nothing I requested was provided.

"This is known as the proverbial runaround"

I believe I have proven that the Basic Motorcycle Instructor was not certified of qualified to instruct aboard the Naval Seabee Base, Gulfport, Mississippi.

I have requested records and information under the, "Freedom of Information Act," from the Safety Office, Mrs. Betty Long, Gulfport, Mississippi and Naval Motorcycle Safety Office, Mr. William (Bill) Cosby, Norfolk, Virginia.

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COMMANDING OFFICER

Brian R. Kelm
CAPT, CEC, USN

This is a request for an investigation by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Subj:	as per our phone conversation on June 4, 2002
Date:	6/4/02
To:	kkrasner@msf-usa.org

Subj:    as per our phone conversation on June 4, 2002
Date:    6/4/02 12:09:03 PM Central Daylight Time
From:    Mccaleb5thdist
To:    krasner@msf-usa.org
CC:    wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil


Kevin Rasner:

As per our conversation by phone on June 4, 2002, I am requesting an email containing the information we spoke about.

This email will be placed into my web page: www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome.htm

You will be able to read all of our contacts in order to possible resolve this problem.

I am at this time requesting a full and impartial investigation by MSF showing records which show that the instructor, John Toner, is fully qualified and certified to instruct the Basic Motorcycle Safety Course aboard the Naval Seabee Base, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Naval Safety Center Sponsored Motorcycle Instructor Courses- June 4, 2000

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I further request information concerning why this instructor stated that I could be retested after practicing on Saturday and retest on Sunday.

Why he failed to retest me on Sunday, when he asked the question, " if I thought he would be fair during my retest."

I would also like to know why the MSF is not recognized in the state of Mississippi?

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome.htm

This email was sent to the Chief of Naval Operation, which is in charge of the Naval Motorcycle Safety Courses.

Mr. Garcia Felipe is on the staff of the CNO

Subj:	Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Next Motorcycle Safety Course
Date:	6/3/02
To:	Garcia.Felipe@hq.navy.mil

Thanks for the heads-up on your move.

I had a great time in Washington this past week, the motorcycle ride from here to DC took 3 days up and 3 days back.

They said there were approx. 450 thousand bikes in DC that weekend.

I did not drop my bike once, I must me getting better.

Perhaps I will be able to get a base sticker soon.

Thanks,

Steven A. McCaleb

STEVEN A. McCALEB

Subj:	Request for records under the FOIA - June 7, 2002
Date:	6/7/02
To:	waddinge@cnrse.navy.mil
CC:	wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil

FOIA:

PO Wadding, below are request I have made to the Commanding Officer, Naval Seabee Base, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Let's see how hard they try not to provide the records I have requested.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome.htm

Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice is required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies. Each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.

Subj:    Phone conversation* with William (Bill) Cosby- FOIA
Date:    6/7/02 12:31:42 PM Central Daylight Time
From:    Mccaleb5thdist
To:    brkelm@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, president@whitehouse.gov
CC:    mcashley@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, Garcia.Felipe@hq.navy.mil, bair.thomas@hq.navy.mil, FlemingC@CNRSE.NAVY.MIL, HouckJW@clf.navy.mil, myersag@clf.navy.mil, bjlong@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, vice.president@whitehouse.gov, first.lady@whitehouse.gov, vday@msf-usa.org, wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil


Commanding Officer
US Naval Seabee Base
Gulfport, Mississippi

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL FOIA REQUEST FOR RECORDS

Subj:	Here is an email I sent William (Bill) Cosby but without response
Date:	6/6/02
To:	waddinge@cnrse.navy.mil
CC:	wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil

Subj:    FOIA records
Date:    5/30/02
To:    wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil


William Cosby:

I hope you had a good overseas trip.

I have received a package from* the, Inspector General, requesting information concerning my request for an investigation concerning John Toner and whether he was certified and qualified by you to instruct the Motorcycle Safety Course at, CBC, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Please provide me with all records showing John Toner was or was not certified and qualified by you prior to April 2, 2002.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome.htm

Subj:	email sent to FOIA
Date:	6/6/02
To:	wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil

Subj:    Phone call
Date:    6/6/02 5:17:24 PM Central Daylight Time
From:    Mccaleb5thdist
To:    waddinge@cnrse.navy.mil


PO RICHER:

I received your phone call but I do not understand your thinking. Please send me an email explaining the reasons for not being able to provide me with information.

The instruction is clear and the motorcycle instructor was not qualified or certified to instruct the Basic Motorcycle course at the Naval Seabee Base.

Have you thought about calling the Seabee Base Security and check whether john toner had a letter on file as per naval instruction.

The letter must be on file and the date on the letter must have to be prior to April 2, 2002.

Please respond, but not by phone.

This letter will be placed in my web site.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome.htm

Subj:	OPNAVINST 5100.12G
Date:	6/5/02
To:	waddinge@cnrse.navy.mil

PETTY OFFICE
RICHER

It was good talking too you, I hope you have good evening and I will chat with you tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/seabeebase.htm

OPNAVINST 5100.12G

Motorcycle Safety (HSPG No. 3)

    a. Motorcycle Operator Training

        (1) Regional/Host commanders or Supplying Activity shall ensure Naval Safety Center approved motorcycle safety training is available for all personnel operating motorcycles in their areas. Host Commanders shall sponsor or ensure approved courses are available locally. Commanders shall ensure personnel operating motorcycles attend approved motorcycle safety training courses at no cost to active duty military and DoD Federal civilian personnel.

        (2) Every operator of a government-owned motorcycle, every military operator of a motorcycle whether on or off installation, and every civilian operator of a motorcycle on a naval installation must successfully complete COMNAVSAFECEN approved motorcycle training. Operators of motorcycles with attached sidecars and three-wheeled motorcycles are excluded. Refer operators of sidecars and three-wheeled motorcycles to State sponsored courses where available.

        (3) Operators of government-owned all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) shall successfully complete the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America's (SVIA) ATV RiderCourse or other COMNAVSAFECEN approved ATV training prior to operating these vehicles on any naval installation.

        (4) Operators of privately-owned ATVs must successfully complete the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America's (SVIA) ATV RiderCourse and off highway motorcycles (OHMs) are required to successfully complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSFs) OHM course before riding on base. Encourage operators of these vehicles off base to take the SVIA ATV RiderCourse and MSF's course. Call SVIA at COML 1 (800) 887-2887 for ATV course locations: http://www.svia.org. For the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's off highway motorcycle course contact: http://www.msf-usa.org.

        (5) Encourage all motorcycle operators to complete a refresher course before each riding season, after long periods of inactivity, purchase of a new motorcycle, transfer to a new
geographical area or in those areas with high concentrations of motorcycle mishaps or hazardous traffic conditions.

        (6) Enter all motorcycle safety training in the individual's military service record (page 13) or civilian personnel training file.

        (7) Motorcycle safety courses shall be conducted by COMNAVSAFECEN recognized instructors. Curriculum for operator or rider safety courses required by this instruction shall not be modified, nor substitute equivalent curriculum used, without CNO (N09F) approval. Requirements for participation in a motorcycle instructor course are available on the Naval Safety Center website: http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil.

        (8) Before a vehicle registration decal for on-installation operation is issued, operators of privately-owned motorcycles must present a motorcycle safety course completion card signed by a COMNAVSAFECEN-recognized instructor. This requirement is in addition to those contained in reference (k).

Subj:	Phone converastion with William (Bill) Cosby- FOIA
Date:	6/7/02
To:	brkelm@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, president@whitehouse.gov
CC:	mcashley@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, Garcia.Felipe@hq.navy.mil, bair.thomas@hq.navy.mil, FlemingC@CNRSE.NAVY.MIL, HouckJW@clf.navy.mil, myersag@clf.navy.mil, bjlong@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, vice.president@whitehouse.gov, first.lady@whitehouse.gov, vday@msf-usa.org, wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil

Commanding Officer
US Naval Seabee Base
Gulfport, Mississippi

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL FOIA REQUEST FOR RECORDS

As you can tell, the Commanding Officer, Captain Kelm, has not provided me with any information towards my, "Freedom of Information Act," requests.

Therefore, the Commanding Officer, is in violation of the, "Freedom of Information Act," an a full investigation of such actions will be requested.

Subj:	Response
Date:	8/12/02 9:58:35 AM Central Daylight Time
From:	Mccaleb5thdist
To:	waddinge@cnrse.navy.mil
CC:	brkelm@cbcgulfport.navy.mil, vday@msf-usa.org, wcosby@safetycenter.navy.mil, kkrasner@msf-usa.org

Department of the Navy
Commander Navy Region Southeast
Box 102, Naval Air Station
Jacksonville, Florida 32212-0102

Att: T.G. Baker
Captain U.S. Navy
Judge Advocate General's Corp
Staff Judge Advocate
FOIA Coordinator

After receiving your letter dated 6 August 2002, ser NO2L2/726, I found you had not provided me with information requested.

To ensure your investigation was on my request for certain records and information, I am requesting that your office provide me with copies of the information concerning my letter:
Commanding Officer
US Naval Seabee Base
Gulfport, Mississippi

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL FOIA REQUEST FOR RECORDS

I just got off the phone with Bill Cosby and he seems to be spinning this whole mess.

He stated that I have to go by the Seabee Bases instruction and not the naval instruction.

I now need to request from you through the, Freedom of Information Act, records concerning the Naval Seabee Bases, Basic Motorcycle Safety Course instructions.

First I need a copy of the letter showing that John Toner was certified and qualified to instruct the, Basic Motorcycle Safety Course on the Naval Seabee base prior to April 2, 2002.

Second I need the records which state the Seabee Naval Base does not have a naval instructor which must be certified and qualified through OPNAVINST5100.12G.

I need to know the date of the last Basic Motorcycle Safety Course provided (Not counting the on in April 2002) be the Naval Seabee Base.

I need records showing the name of the instructor, and records showing his/herqualifications as a Basic Motorcycle safety Instructor.

Bill Cosby seem to believe that a person that have a MSF card is qualified to instruct aboard the Naval Seabee Base.

I need a copy of the instruction which was shown by MA-1 Turner showing I must attend the Naval Seabee Base Motorcycle Safety Course in order to obtain a base sticker. MA-1 Turner had highlighted the past showing how my Experienced RiddersCourse did not allow me to obtain a base sticker.

I need a copy of John Toner's inspection sheet showing that I failed the Basic Motorcycle Safety Course.

I need to know the time and dates when John Toner was contacted by the Naval Seabee Base to instruct the April 2002, Basic Motorcycle Safety Course.

If you need this request mailed or faxed to you please email me the addressand/of fax number.

I am requesting this information through the FOIA.

It seems that Bill Cosby is passing the buck to you CO, and that tells me that his butt may be in a sling.

V. Response the statute, all federal agencies are required to respond to a FOIA request within twenty business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. This period does not begin until the request is actually received by the FOIA office of the component that maintains the records sought. An agency is not required to send out the releasable documents by the last business day; it can send you a letter informing you of its decision and then send out the documents within a reasonable time afterward.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
www.mississippiwebsite.com/seabeebase.htm
www.mississippiwebsite.com/outcome

I did not receive any of my above request for records or information, perhaps the Commanding Officer provided you with records and information too you.

Please, under the FOIA, provide me with all of the information I have request as per my letter within this email.

Sincerely,

Steven A. McCaleb
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