The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 United States Code 552, allows you to obtain information from various agencies of the federal government, including the Department of the Navy. The Freedom of Information Act is implemented by the Navy in "Department of the Navy Freedom of Information Act Program" (SECNAVINST 5720.42F). For further guidance, please refer to the Navy’s FOIA website (http://www.ogc.secnav.hq.navy.mil/foia/index.html).