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DHA Research & Development
U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The DHA Research and Development(R&D), U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC) Requester Service Center has principal authority to ensure DHA R&D, MRDC and its components are in full compliance with the FOIA. Under FOIA, federal agencies and components are required to make records available to the public unless one of nine exemptions authorizes their withholding. Only Federal Executive Branch agencies and components must comply with FOIA. FOIA doesn't extend to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies, as each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.

Resources

All FOIA requests regarding DHA R&D, MRDC and its subordinate commands and activities must be addressed through the Headquarters, DHA R&D, MRDC FOIA office.

To submit a FOIA request, please email:
USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.mbx.FOIA@health.mil

You may also submit a request to:
CDR, USAMRDC
ATTN: FOIA Office
810 Schreider Street
Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5000
301-619-3642



DHA FOIA Public Liaison

If you are concerned about service received from the DHA R&D, MRDC FOIA service center, please contact the FOIA public liaison at:

Defense Health Agency
Attn: DHA FOIA Public Liaison
7700 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 5101
Falls Church, VA 22042-5101
DHA.FOIAPublicLiaison@health.mil
703-681-3310



Last Modified Date: 05-Mar-2026