On September 2, 2026, our web-based FOIA/PA portal (SecureRelease.us) was decomissioned. Its replacement should be available online on Tuesday, September 8th, at 8 a.m. The link will be added here before then.
If you wish to submit a FOIA/PA request to the Marine Corps, please use https://www.foia.gov/ or, to help us respond as quickly as possible, please submit your request to the correct command after reviewing the information below:
For MCB Camp Lejeune housing records:
Please submit your request directly to MCI-East FOIA.MCIEAST@usmc.mil
To request your own Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) –
Retired/Discharged/Separated BEOFRE 1999:
National Archives and Records Administration
www.archives.gov/veterans
Retired/Discharged/Separated AFTER January 1, 1999
smb.manpower.mmrp-10@usmc.mil
The Marine Corps does not maintain medical records
To request your own medical record:
Retired/Discharged/Separated BEFORE May 1, 1994: www.archives.gov/veterans
Retired/Discharged/Separated BETWEEN May 1, 1994, and December 31, 2013: www.va.gov
Retired/Discharged/Separated AFTER December 31, 2013: https://www.med.navy.mil/Navy-Medicine-Records-Activity/
For awards verification and replacement requests:
hqmcMMMA.awards.veteranrequests@usmc.mil
For USMC firearms histories:
Please submit your request directly to the Marine Corps Logistics Command smblogcomcouncel@usmc.mil
For background checks:
smb.manpower.mmrp-10@usmc.mil
For Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) records:
Please submit your request to the United States Navy, which also uses FOIA.GOV
For other non-HQMC records (including PMO reports, traffic accident reports, command investigations, FAP, etc.), submit your request directly to the command that would have custody of them, if you know. For command points of contact (names, email addresses and phone numbers), please see the list attached.
IMPORTANT: When submitting your request, be sure to provide:
- Your full name.
- Contact information (address, email, and/or phone number).
- A complete and specific description of the Marine Corps records you are looking for.
- The amount you are willing to pay.
- If applicable, your request for a fee waiver or expedited processing with a full explanation of the basis.