Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Missile Defense Agency does not receive FOIA requests directly from the public.

Submit by mail/courier:

OSD/JS FOIA Requester Service Center
Office of Freedom of Information
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1155

FAX: 703-696-4506

Please send electronic FOIA requests here.

How to Submit a FOIA Request

  1. Requesters should provide complete contact information (Full Name, Mailing Address, Telephone Number, and e-mail address, if available). If alternate contact information is available (e.g., other e-mail or telephone numbers), please provide that information as well.
  2. Thoroughly identify the records desired, being as specific as possible as to when and by whom the record was created (e.g., September 24, 1993 Memorandum from the Secretary of Defense to the Defense Agencies, subject: Fiscal Year 1994 Budget). The key here is to provide enough information to allow an experienced employee to locate the record with a reasonable amount of effort. Try to keep your request simple and to the point. Highly complex requests that cover many years and a large number of subjects take more time to process. Complex requests typically require extensive coordination and often consultation with other agencies.
  3. Indicate or include a statement of your willingness to pay for the cost the processing the request. This figure should identify the maximum fee (a dollar amount) you are willing to pay.
  4. Requesters may submit FOIA requests electronically (preferred), via facsimile, or via mail or courier.