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
- Department of Defense Freedom of Information Act Handbook
- 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
Points of Contact
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. Our POC listing is available to FOIA Officers via the Army FACTS application.
If you are unsure which agency to contact, you may contact this office telephonically at (703) 428-7128 / DSN 328-7128, e-mail us at usarmy.belvoir.hqda-oaa-ahs.mbx.rmda-foia@mail.mil or submit your FOIA request online.