Format of Requests
There are no forms to fill out, however, requests for JWAC documents must be submitted in written form and are not normally accepted for processing under FOIA unless the following procedural requirements are met.
1. Label both your request and its envelope "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST."
2. Describe the specific record(s) you want in enough detail so that we can identify personnel familiar with the subject matter of your request who can locate the record you want with a reasonable amount of effort through a non-random search. Include descriptive information, time-frames, names of officials who may have knowledge of the records whereabouts, etc. Be as specific as possible so that we can conduct an expeditious and thorough search for the records. Keep in mind that since JWAC does not maintain a centralized file room, you need to be as specific as possible. Also please understand that most of our records do not qualify for permanent retention under the National Records Act and are routinely destroyed at intervals designated by the National Archives. If the record you want exists, it will most likely be located in the files of the appropriate Program Executive Office, directorate, division, branch, or individual responsible for the subject matter.
3. State your willingness and ability to pay applicable search, review, and duplication fees incurred in processing your request or provide a detailed justification to support your fee waiver request.
4. All requests require signature. Therefore, requests will not be accepted over the Internet. Requests submitted over the Internet will not be acknowledged.
The goal of the Corporate
Communications office at JWAC is to release as much information
as possible, consistent with the need to protect information
under the exemption provisions of these laws.