Freedom of Information Act Office
The Freedom of Information Act Office is responsible for management oversight of the Army-wide implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs in accordance with 5 USC, and Public Law 106-554.
Mission
The Freedom of Information Act Office is responsible for management oversight of the Army-wide implementation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program in accordance with 5 USC, and Public Law 106-554. The office implements the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Defense (DoD) guidance regarding the FOIA and ensure the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 13392 (Improving Agency Disclosure of Information) and the Action Plan are fulfilled. This office is also responsible for compiling and validating the Army's annual FOIA report and provides guidance and procedures for Army activities regarding information release and protection of Army information. In addition, the FOIA office reviews agency forms and regulations for FOIA compliance and administers, operates the Army-wide Freedom of Information Case Tracking System (FACTS) database and the Army FOIA Reading Room.
Programs
- A Citizen's Guide to Requesting Army Records Under the Freedom of Information Act
- FOIA/PA Requester Service Centers and Public Liaison Officer
- Freedom of Information Act
- Federal Register, 32 CFR Part 518, The Freedom of Information Act Program; Final Rule
- AR 25-55 Freedom of Information Act Program
- Army Electronic Reading Room
- FOIA Training
- FOIA Links
Point of Contacts
Please note that this office is not a repository for documents maintained or released by the Department of the Army. Requests received in this office will be forwarded to the activity that has the responsibility for the subject matter requested. For a more timely response, please refer to the POC listing to ensure your request is submitted to the proper office.
After reviewing the POC listing, if you are still unsure which agency to contact, you may submit a request to the Department of the Army Freedom of Information Office, 7701 Telegraph Road, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22315-3905 and we will attempt to assist you. Requests to this office can also be sent electronically by emailing: DAFOIA@conus.army.mil, or Facsimile (703) 428-6522.
Address:
Department of the Army
Freedom of Information Act Office
7701 Telegraph Road, Suite 144
Alexandria, VA 22315-3905
E-mail: DAFOIA@conus.army.mil
Telephone: COMM (703) 428-6504 or DSN 328-6504
Facsimile: COMM (703) 428-6522 or DSN 328-6522
FOIA requesters who have any questions concerning the processing of their requests at the US Army Freedom of Information Act Office, should contact this center at (703) 428-6504. If you are not satisfied with the response from the center, you may contact the FOIA Public Liaisons, Mr. Robert Dickerson or Mr. Steven A. Raho, at (703)428-6504, Army_FOIA_Liaison@conus.army.mil.