Locating a Member of the Armed Services

• 1). If the person you are trying to contact is a member of the United States military, you should contact the specific branch (Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines) directly. The Department of Defense asks that you allow a minimum of four weeks for the particular service branch’s locator to find the individual. Each branch has its own procedures outlined below: If the person is in the active duty Army, contact: Commander, U.S. Army Enlisted Records & Evaluation CenterATTN: Locator8899 East 56th Street, Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN 46249-53011-866-771-6357
  
  
• 2). The Navy only fulfills locator requests for active duty sailors and those separated no more than a year ago to other active duty personnel, family members and government officials. They also require a check or money order for $3.50 (made out to the United States Treasury) to cover the cost of the search and any correspondence that is not deliverable. World Wide LocatorBureau of Naval Personnel, PERS 312F5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-31201-901-874-3388
  
  
• 3). The Marine Corps will process locator requests and provide the member’s current rank and unit address. They cannot forward mail due to low staffing. Commandant of the Marine CorpsHeadquarters, USMC, Code MMSB-10Quantico, VA 22134-50301-703-640-3942/43
  
  
• 4). The Air Force will not release information about a service member stationed overseas or in sensitive positions; however, they will forward mail for up to 90 days after the request is made. HQ AFMPC/RMIQL 550 C Street West, Suite 50, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4752 1-210-652-5775
  
  

Locating a Civilian

• 1). If you are searching for a civilian that has traveled to Iraq, you should first contact the United States Embassy in Baghdad. They can be reached at 011-964-770-443-0288; or you can email them at consulbaghdad@state.gov. Ask for “Citizen Services” in Consul Affairs or the Duty Officer. This section provides a broad range of services to American citizens (visas, passports, voter registration, among others) and will be able to help locate the person.
  
  
• 2). The State Department asks that people who plan on visiting Iraq (or any other country) should register with their “Internet-Based Registration System.” (https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/) This system allows travelers to update their international address and stay abreast of any travel warnings/advisories that have been issued for Iraq or the country they plan to visit. It also allows State Department officials in the Consular Affairs section to know where they are and how long they plan to stay. This is very important in case something should happen (sickness, arrest or death), so family or guardians can be contacted to make the necessary arrangements.
  
  
• 3). To help with the search you should be able to provide the person’s name, date of birth, physical description and last known location.
  
  

Locating an Iraqi National

• 1). If you are searching for an Iraqi National, you may try to contact the Iraqi Ministry of Interior in Baghdad. They are the agency responsible for police, civil defense and natural disaster response. International calling rates will be expensive, so keep that in mind before you call.
  
  
• 2). The language barrier may be a problem, so contacting the United States Embassy to inquire about the individual may be helpful. If you speak Arabic or Kurdish, contact the Ministry’s switchboard at 011-964-1-7749751.
  
  
• 3). Additionally, if the Iraqi National has some professional connection to the United States and its operations there, the Embassy’s Consular Affairs office would be a good place to begin your efforts.