Freedom of Information Act
- SC Army National Guard FOIA Request
- SC Army National Guard Privacy Act Request
- SC Air National Guard FOIA / Privacy Act Request
- FOIA / Privacy Act Regulations
- Other Agencies FOIA Links
- Contact
SC Army National Guard FOIA Request
How to submit a South Carolina Army National Guard Freedom of Information (FOIA) request:
To submit a request under FOIA, label your request "Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)." In your letter you must state your willingness to pay applicable fees. To ensure the proper processing of your request, describe the specific records you are requesting in sufficient detail so that we can locate the information requested in a reasonable amount of effort and time.
SC Army National Guard Privacy Act Request
How to submit a South Carolina Army National Guard Privacy Act (PA) request:
To submit a Privacy Act request, label your request "Privacy Act (PA) Request." To ensure the proper processing of your request, describe the specific records you are requesting in sufficient detail so that we can locate the information requested in a reasonable amount of effort and time.
Paragraph 3-1, AR 340-21, Disclosure without consent. Individual's home addresses / telephone numbers will not be disclosed without prior written permission of the individual (s) involved.
Paragraph 3-3, AR 340-21, Disclosure to third parties.
Personal information that may be disclosed under the FOIA / PA is as follows:
a. Military Personnel:
- Name, rank, date or rank, base pay, special pay (not BAQ or VHA), present and past duty assignments that are officially established, office or duty telephone number, source of commission, promotion decorations, military and civilian decorations, military and civilian education level.
- Lists or compilations of unit or office addresses or telephone numbers of military personnel are not released where the requester's primary purpose in seeking this information is to use it for commercial solicitation.
b. Civilian Employees:
- Name and present and past position titles, grades, salaries, and duty stations that include office or duty telephone numbers.
- Disclosure of information in (1) above will not be made when the request is a list of present or past position titles, grades, salaries and / or duty stations. Refer to AR 340-21 for guidance.
SC Air National Guard FOIA / Privacy Act Request
The Air National Guard has centralized its FOIA Program. We encourage requestors to make FOIA requests electronically through the AF FOIA Website.
You may also mail, e-mail, or fax your FOIA request for Air National Guard records (except ANG/IG Records) as follows:
ANG/FOIA
1411 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 11300
Arlington, VA 22202
E-mail: FOIA@ng.army.mil
Fax: (703) 607-3684
The ANG/FOIA Office can be contacted at (703) 607-3195 between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
For more information on the FOIA Program please visit the NGB FOIA Website.
Requests for your own records under the Privacy Act must be made directly to the office that holds the records you are seeking. If you have questions about making a request under the Privacy Act, you may contact the Wing Privacy Officer at 169FW.WngPrivacyOfcr@ang.af.mil.
FOIA / Privacy Act Regulations
- AR 25-55, The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act Program
- AR 27-40, Litigation
- AR 340-21, The Army Privacy Act Program
- DOD Privacy Act Program
- DOD 5400.7-R, DOD Freedom of Information Act Program
- DOD FOIA Handbook
Other Agencies FOIA Links
- Department of Defense, FOIA
- National Guard Bureau, FOIA
- Department of the Air Force, FOIA
- Department of the Navy, FOIA
- US Army Reserve, FOIA
- US Marine Corps, FOIA
- US Coast Guard, FOIA
- Department of Veterans Affairs, FOIA
- Department of Justice FOIA
Contact
Army National Guard
ATTN: FOIA / PA Officer
1 National Guard Road
Columbia, SC 29201-4766
Statement from the FOIA / PA Officers:
The South Carolina National Guard is ready to serve the State of South Carolina and all citizens of the United States. We will be glad to assist anyone and will do our best to honor all FOIA / PA requests within the regulator guidance and guidelines given us from the Federal Government.