November 1, 2021🇺🇸Document
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DoD OIG: Early Internal Awareness of Grusch Contact
Internal DoD OIG emails reveal that David Grusch contacted the office in late October 2021. The communication originated from the Space, Missile and Nuclear Evaluations division.
Background
On November 1, 2021, an internal email thread began within the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. The subject line referenced contact with UAP interviewees. While the initial message remains fully redacted under FOIA exemption (b)(5), a reply confirmed that David Grusch had reached out to OIG staff on the preceding Thursday evening. This correspondence indicates early awareness within the OIG's Space, Missile and Nuclear Evaluations division regarding Grusch's attempts to communicate his concerns.