FOIA Reading Room
Frequently Requested Records
The only official versions of these documents are printed or hard copy materials. If there are any discrepancies between the electronic version and the hard copy original, the hard copy prevails. (In compliance with 5 U.S.C. § 552 (a)(2)(D))
All reports contained in the FOIA reading room are marked as redacted.
For the full listing of DoD IG reports, please visit the Reports and Publications Page.
Final Opinions
Final opinions and orders made in the adjudication of cases that may be cited, used, or relied upon as precedents in future adjudications. (In compliance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(2)(A))
Policy Statements and Interpretations
Statements of policy and interpretations that have been adopted by the agency and are not all published in the Federal Register. (In compliance with 5 U.S.C. § 552 (a)(2)(B))
Staff Manuals and Instructions
Administrative staff manuals and instructions, or portions thereof that establish DoD IG policy or interpretations of policy that affect the public.(In compliance with 5 U.S.C. § 552 (a)(2)(C))
- Policy References and Instructions [link to central policy references page]
DoD Contracts
There is no central repository for all DoD contracts; therefore, requesters should identify the contracting office to locate the records custodian of the contract before submitting a request.
- Click Here to learn more about obtaining information on DoD contracts.
Other Resources for Records
Other resources to assist you in obtaining records and information.
- DoD Record Locator
- Service Records
- Major Information Systems
- Federal Agency FOIA Contacts
- Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
All visitors can search DTIC´s publicly accessible collections and read or download scientific and technical information, using DTIC Online service. DTIC also makes available sensitive and classified information to eligible users who register for DTIC services. - National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
The National Technical Information Service serves as our nation's largest central source for government-sponsored scientific, technical, engineering, and related business information. NTIS has over 3 million information titles in its collection. - National Archives and Records Administration
- George W. Bush Presidential Library
- William J. Clinton Presidential Library
- George Bush Presidential Library
- Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
- Other Presidential Libraries
- The National Archives at College Park
- DoD Publications Archive
- Pentagon Library
- United States Air Force
- United States Army
- United States Coast Guard
- United States Marine Corps
- United States Navy