Both FOIA and Privacy Act requests may be submitted via FOIA Online following the below steps:
1. Create an account (not required but recommended).
2. Create a new request.
3. Select an agency:
I. Department of the Navy – including Marine Corps
II. Sub Agency: United States Marine Corps
III. Sub Agency: Marine Corps Recruiting Command
IV. Sub Agency: Marine Corps Recruit Depot / Eastern Recruiting Region Parris Island
4. Request Type: either FOIA or PA (Privacy Act)
5. Complete all contact information to include a reliable telephone number, email address AND address.
6. Describe in detail specific records requested, ensuring not to include any PII in description.
7. Apply for a fee waiver or expediting processing (if applicable).
8. Attach any supporting documentation to request.
9. Submit.