Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows the public to seek access to agency records of the Executive Branch, such as those maintained by the Department of the Navy. The following sections provide information on specific FOIA matters:

FOIA Reference Material

Department of the Navy FOIA Reading Room
Department of Justice FOIA Guide
DOD Regulation 5400.7-R (DOD FOIA Program)

About FOIA Requests

How to make a FOIA Request / Processing your FOIA Request
How and Where to make a FOIA Appeal

More FOIA Links

Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
Department of Justice

Other Federal Agencies