Freedom of Information Act
MISSION
Serves as SMDC/ARSTRAT's focal point for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA)
Programs in compliance with 5 USC 552 and 552a, 32 CFR 518 and 505, DoD 5400.7-R, DoD 5400.11-R, AR 25-55, and AR 340-21
Submitting a FOIA Request
FOIA requests are a personal matter. As such, in accordance with AR 25-55, Section 2, paragraph 1-201 e, and 32 CFR Part §518.5 (b), FOIA requests must be prepared on your time and expense. You may not use government equipment, supplies, stationery, postage, telephones, or official mail channels to make FOIA requests.
For requests pertaining to USASMDC/ARSTRAT records,
Or send your inquiry to the FOIA/PA Requester Service Center:
United States Postal Mailing Address:
United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command/
Army Forces Strategic Command
ATTN: Freedom of Information Act Office
SMDC-JA/FOIA/PA
P.O. Box 1500
Huntsville, AL 35807-3801
Telephone: (256) 955-4007
FAX: (256) 955-1137
Electronic Mail:
usarmy.redstone.smdc.mbx.foia@mail.mil
RESPONSE TIME
We attempt to answer most requests within the statutory time limit of 20 working days following the receipt of a perfected request. Although we do not always contact requesters when we first receive a request, we may contact you during the processing to ask questions or to give you a status report on the processing. You may always check the status of your request by sending an email to FOIA.PA@SMDC.army.mil or call 256-955-4007.
Helpful FOIA/PA Websites
Department of the Army
FOIA Reference Material
Defense Freedom of Information Policy Office
Mission, Vision & Goal
Mission
USASMDC/ARSTRAT conducts space and missile defense operations and
provides planning, integration, control and coordination of Army forces and
capabilities in support of U.S. Strategic Command missions (strategic
deterrence, integrated missile defense, and space operations); serves as the
Army force modernization proponent for space, high altitude and global
missile defense; serves as the Army operational integrator for global
missile defense; and conducts mission-related research and development in
support of Army Title 10 responsibilities.
Vision
USASMDC/ARSTRAT – a diverse, complex, and global command that provides
critical capabilities to our Army, USSTRATCOM, COCOMs/ASCCs; in synch with
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Command Goal
To provide dominant space and missile defense capabilities for the Army
and to plan for and integrate those capabilities in support of U.S.
Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC)
missions.
Events & Conferences
August 13-16
15th Space and Missile Defense Conference
July 30-August 2
Army Space Cadre Symposium
July 30-August 2
National Fire Control Symposium
October 22-24
AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo