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Freedom of Information Act Program Army Privacy and Systems of Records Notices Programs Quality of Information Program
United States Army
Freedom Of Information and Privacy Act Division
Home PageINTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division Home Page. This Division manages the policy and procedural guidance for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA), and Quality of Information (QOI) programs in accordance with applicable laws.
MISSION
"The Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division is responsible for management oversight of the Army-wide implementation of the FOIA, PA and QOI programs in accordance with 5 USC, and Public Law 106-554. Serves as the Army central clearing-house for Army records submitted by non-government requestors; PA reviews of records requested by executive, judicial, or legislative branch activities; and claims for correction of information maintained and disseminated to the public by the U.S. Department of Army. Maintains the Army FOIA Reading Room and the Electronic Reading Room. Responsible to compile and validate the Army's annual FOIA report submission as required by 5 USC."
QUICK LINKS
Submitting a Quality of Information Request
Submitting a FOIA Request
To submit a request under FOIA, label your request "Freedom of Information Act Request," preferably within the request letter and on the envelope, and address the request to the Military Command or Installation likely to have the information you seek. In your letter you must state your willingness to pay applicable fees. If you seek a fee waiver, provide a justification for such a waiver. To ensure proper processing of your request, describe the specific records you are requesting in sufficient detail so that they can be located with a reasonable amount of effort. Generally, a record is reasonably described when the description contains sufficient file-related information (type of document, title, subject area, date of creation, originator, etc.); or the request contains enough event-related information (date and circumstances surrounding the event the record covers) to permit the conduct of an organized, non-random search.
If you do not know or are unsure of the location of the information you are seeking, we encourage you to write to: Department of the Army Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division, 7798 Cissna Road, Suite 205, Springfield, VA 22150-3166. Requests can also be sent electronically by E-mail; FOIA@rmda.belvoir.army.mil, or Facsimile (703) 806-7135.
Additional information pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act Program can be found at the FOIA pull down menu at the top of this page.
Submitting a Privacy Request
Right to privacy and access to military records. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act provide balance between the right of the public to obtain information from military service records, and the right of the veteran to protect his/her privacy. If you are a member of the general public, limited amounts of information can be released to you from an individual's record. If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran you may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to greater access to the deceased veteran's record than may a member of the public. Specify your relationship to the veteran. You must sufficiently identify the person whose record is requested, so that the record can be located with a reasonable amount of effort. The procedures to release information are based on restrictions imposed by the military services consistent with Department of Defense regulations and the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974.
You can send a Privacy Act request to the Department of the Army Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division, 7798 Cissna Road, Suite 205, Springfield, VA 22150-3166. Requests can also be sent electronically by E-mail; FOIA@rmda.belvoir.army.mil, or Facsimile (703) 806-7135.
Additional information on the Privacy Act Program can be found at the Privacy Act Program pull down menu at the top of this page.
Submitting a Quality of Information Request
All claims for correction of Army information must be in writing and include as a minimum:
- Requestor Contact Information. The requestor's name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number (if any), email address (if any), and organizational affiliation (if any).
- Statement that the claim for correction of information is submitted under the Department of the Army's Quality of Information Program.
- Detailed Description of Information to Correct. The name of the Army publication, report, or data product; the date of issuance or other identifying information such as the URL of the web page; the originating agency; and a detailed description that clearly identifies the specific portion for which a correction is being sought. Requestors are encouraged to submit a copy of the disseminated information in question to preclude delays in processing.
- Explanation of Noncompliance with Information Quality Guidelines. A detailed explanation describing how the information fails to meet DOD Information Quality Guidelines.
- Explanation of the Effect of the Alleged Error. A detailed explanation describing how the alleged error harms or how a correction would benefit the requestor.
- Recommendation and Justification for how the Information Should Be Corrected. The requestor should state specifically how the information should be corrected and explain why the corrections should be made. A request for correction that is specific and provides evidence to support the need for correction is likely to be more persuasive than a general request. Include supporting documentary evidence, such as comparable data or research results on the same topic, that will help in evaluating the merits of the request.
You can submit a Quality of Information claim to the Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Quality of Information Division, Attention: Quality of Information Program, 7798 Cissna Road, Suite 205, Springfield, VA 22150-3166 , or Facsimile (703) 806-7135
Additional information on the Quality of Information Program can be found at the pull down menu at the top of this page.
Contact the Staff
Address:
Department of Army
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Division
7798 Cissna Road, Suite 205
Springfield, VA 22153-3166E-mail:
foia@rmda.belvoir.army.milFacsimile:
COMM (703) 806-7135 or DSN 656-7135
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