Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Freedom of Information and Security Review Office

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Freedom of Information and Security Review Office (DFOISR) is a U.S. Department of Defense administrative unit established to implement and oversee the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff. Operating under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, the DFOISR serves as the central point of contact for FOIA requests and appeals, coordinating with the National Security Council and Department of Justice on matters involving classified information disclosure. The office processes public records requests while protecting national security through exemption reviews, maintaining compliance with federal transparency requirements while safeguarding sensitive defense information.