scope:

PURPOSE

This Directive:

Reissues Reference (a) to update policies and responsibilities for implementing the DoD FOIA Program in accordance with Reference (b) (commonly known as the "FOIA").

Continues to authorize Reference (c) to implement the FOIA Program.

Implements Reference (d) within the Department of Defense.

Continues to delegate authorities and responsibilities for the effective administration of the FOIA Program consistent with DoD Directive 5105.53 (Reference (e)).

APPLICABILITY

This Directive applies to:

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").

National Security Agency/Central Security Service records, unless the records are exempt according to section 402 of title 50, United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (f)).

Defense Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, and National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency records, unless the records are exempt according to section 403-5e of Reference (f); sections 424 and 455 of title 10, U.S.C. (Reference (g)); or other applicable law.