This regulation applies to the office of the secretary of. Department of defense freedom of information act requests. This right of access is limited when such information is protected from disclosure by one or more of the nine foia statutory exemptions. Label your request freedom of information act request, preferably within the request letter and on the envelopesubject linecover page, and address the request to the dod components likely to have the information you seek. This is a request under the freedom of information act. Request records through the freedom of information act or. The freedom of information act, title 5 of the united states code, section 552. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Pursuant to the freedom of information act foia, 5 u. Dd form 2086, record of freedom of information processing.
Freedom of information act request dear freedom of information officer. Dod foia subject matter experts estimate that 40% of foia requests to dod may involve consultation of the code of federal regulations and the departments several foia regulations. Hit enter to expand a main menu option health, benefits, etc. The basic function of the freedom of information act is to ensure informed citizens, vital to the functioning of a democratic society. The proposed changes will ensure appropriate agency disclosure of information, and offer consistency with the goals of section. The department of the army freedom of information act. Thank you for your interest in department of defense information. Foia templates making a request freedom of information.
Freedom of information act foia department of defense. If the form number does not have a hyperlink, the form is not available electronically. Annual foia reports popular statistics and facts from each agencys most recent annual foia report that is available on foia. When submitting a request for records about yourself or another individual, a completed dod oig certification of identity is required. Submitting a foiaprivacy act request to dha health. A citizens guide to request army records under the freedom. Postal mail or courier submit your request by mailing the required documentation to. This handbook is posted on the foia section of the dod open government website at. Sample language for freedom of information act responses september 24, 2014 some of the sample language below is in the form of complete letters and some is in the form of discrete provisions that you can combine, as appropriate, to make the letter you need.
Quarterly data reporting key statistics on the administration of the foia at each agency, and updated as each quarter of the current fiscal year ends. Dod freedom of information act program components, page 38 h. Questions on both the substance and procedures of the foia and disas implementation should be addressed to the disa foia officer by the most expeditious. The department of defense is proposing to update current policies and procedures to reflect the dod foia program as prescribed by executive order 392. Some records are released to the public under the foia, and may therefore reflect deletion of some information in accordance with the foias.
Federal register dod freedom of information act foia. Before submitting a request, requesters may want to browse the reports section of the dod oig website or the foia reading room for records that were previously released. This site can help you determine if filing a foia request is the best option for you and help you create your request when youre ready. Contact information for your requests is provided below. Freedom of information act request checklistfee worksheet continued foia requester. Secretary of defense sd forms inventory updated 182020 form availability. The freedom of information act, title 5 of the united states code, section 552 this act gives you the right to request access to federal agency records or information. For enrollment, use your regionspecific dd3043 form. The foia allows the general public including foreign citizens, military and civilian personnel acting as private citizens, to request records electronically or in writing from the federal government. Federal register dod freedom of information act foia program. Disa instruction 6302258, is a guide that assigns responsibilities for the freedom of information act foia program for disa and provides instructions for the submittal of foia requests. Under the freedom of information act foia, you can request.
Department of commerce national technical information service ntis serves as the largest central resource for governmentfunded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. Army component head or foia officer, army component address. This form is used within dla by the foia offices to task action offices to begin a search for records. Examine the foia request logs to see what information other people and news organizations have requested.
The freedom of information act office is responsible for management oversight of the armywide implementation of the freedom of information act foia programs in accordance with 5 usc, and public law 106554. Appendix b sample foia request letter 25 introduction this guide is intended to assist with the proper procedural requirements of a freedom of information act foia request for department of the army records. The freedom of information act foia, enacted in 1966, generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information. My records defense counterintelligence and security agency. Most federal agencies now accept foia requests electronically, including by web form, email or fax. The foia only provides you the right to request federal government records from specific documents, records and files of. Dod issuances web site combines all dod instructions, publications and directives. The freedom of information act clearly states that records must exist at the time of the request. Online form the preferred method is to submit your request using the foiaonline platform. There are four basic elements to a foia request letter. The freedom of information act foia, title 5 of the united states code, section 552, gives you the right to request access to federal agency records or information.
It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. To obtain hard copies of current forms not available in electronic format, please contact your own military service or dod component forms management officer. Department of defense office of inspector general foia. Also, agencies are not required to create a record to comply with your request. Agencies may withhold information according to nine exemptions contained in the statute. The standard form 61 is an employment appointment affidavit form for federal employees and the standard form 61b is a declaration of appointment for federal employees and was cancelled in january 1995. Dan 1a foia 200 macdill blvd washington, dc 203405100. Decision letter full disclosure check if all of request is located and released signed by program director or division manager, as appropriate. If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a foia request to the agencys foia office. Doj handbook for agency annual foia reports february 2017. A citizens guide to request army records under the. Foia request i am making a request for records about someone or something other than myself. Sample foiapa request letter department of defense. Management control evaluation checklist, page 38 glossary index ar 2555 1 november 1997 iii.
Significant foia requests a significant foia request is one where, in the components judgment, the subject matter of the released documents may generate media interest andor may be of interest or potential interest to dod senior leadership. The freedom of information act does not require agencies to answer questions, venture opinions, or conduct independent inquiries to satisfy queries from the public. Dod open government transparency foia foia resources. Please submit your request through the freedom of information act foia. The defense information systems agency has received multiple requests for a copy of standard form 61 and 61b. Freedom of information act request stephanie can foia contact osdijs foia requester service center office of freedom of information office of the secretary and joint staff department of defense 1155 defense pentagon washington, dc 203011155 fax. It will provide you with a brief description of the foia process and your rights. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records. Scroll down to view a list of agency contacts, a catalog of information systems, and the agencys foia request logs.
If you want to submit a foia request, please send a written request by mail, fax or email. Dd forms 1500 1999 updated 1102020 form availability. With the finalization of the dod level foia rule at 32 cfr part 286, the department is eliminating the need for this separate dod level foia rule and reducing costs to the public as explained in the preamble of the revised dod level foia rule at 32 cfr part 286 published at 83 fr 51965197. To submit a freedom of information act foia request online to the air force, you will need to register with the system. Cancelled forms are not available in electronic formats.
Describe the records you want as specifically as possible and state the amount of fees that you are willing to pay. The freedom of information act is not an investigative arm, nor can it respond to requesters questions. You can check the status of an existing foia request on the check status of foia request page. Departmental situational awareness process for significant. This handbook is a short, simple explanation of the foia and how the public can use it to access agency records. Sample language for freedom of information act responses. Identify the documents as specifically as possible, providing any details you possess, such as. If the pdf template is not flexible enough for you, please use the ms word template. Initial foia requests may be submitted by completing the uscentcom e foia request form by email or by postal mail. Nonafile information such as uscis policies, data, or communications. The more precise you make your request, the more efficiently we can return the records you need. Freedom of information act foia enacted in 1966, and taking effect on july 5, 1967, the freedom of information act foia was created to provide the public a means to request and obtain federal government records, while still allowing sensitive information to be protected from public release. This act gives you the right to request access to federal agency records or information.
The foia only provides you the right to request federal government records from specific documents, records and files of the federal government and after receipt of that. Some federal records may be restricted by statute or executive order but all dod specified. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. To download an enrollment form, rightclick and select to saveas or download direct from the whs forms page. This army regulation implements provisions for access and release of information from all army information systems. A more advanced version of adobe acrobat such as acrobat standard or professional will allow you to view, complete and save the pdf form, which can then be sent via email or printed to hard copy. Your completed form or written request, along with two forms of identification, may be submitted via mail or by secure email as a. This is a request under the freedom of information act 5 u. Request number first two digits will express calendar year followed by dash and components request number, i. Dod open government transparency foia foia handbook. Instructions for completing dd form 2086 this form is used to record costs associated with the processing of a freedom of information request.
To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. I request that a copy of the following records or documents containing the following information be provided to me identify the documents or information as specifically as possible. Special salary rate request form fillable pdf file 580. Management officer, maintains a dod foia handbook for the public to use in obtaining information from the dod, as required by the foia. Four methods are available for submitting foia requests.
Federal agencies are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them, except for those records that are protected from disclosure by any of the nine. The handbook tells you how to obtain information from the air force and the different ways to do so. Contacts for foia requests for more information see. I request that a copy of the following documents be provided to me. Foia office of the inspector general of the united.
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