DoD: Grusch files first DOPSR submission for interview questions
Former intelligence official David Grusch submitted his first prepublication review request to the Defense Office. The application contained interview questions regarding his knowledge about non-human intelligence claims. This submission preceded his later public whistleblower testimony.
Background
On March 7, 2023, David Grusch initiated the formal prepublication review process with the Department of Defense. He submitted an interview questionnaire to the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review, seeking approval to discuss specific topics related to his claims regarding non-human intelligence. This procedural step represents standard security protocol for former intelligence personnel seeking to publish or discuss classified-adjacent information publicly.
The submission occurred approximately three months before Grusch became a public figure through his whistleblower complaint. Documents released later through Freedom of Information Act requests confirm the exact date of this initial filing. The content of these interview questions, however, remains partially shielded from public view due to privacy exemptions invoked by the reviewing agency.
This event marks the beginning of the documented bureaucratic process that Grusch would later reference in media interviews. The approval process for this submission concluded on April 4, 2023, establishing a timeline for when Grusch received official clearance to proceed with his planned disclosures.