Here's some of the tools we use to help people help themselves in their fight — free guides covering numerous topics, including records correction, FOIA requests, Article 138 complaints, and what Congress can and can't do.
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These are adapted from the same tools our advisors use with clients. They won't replace individualized guidance, but they'll get you moving.
No. These guides give you the same starting information our advisors use, but they can’t replace someone reviewing your specific facts and helping you build a strategy.
Used carefully, no — these are the same frameworks we teach. The risk isn’t the template itself, it’s missing something specific to your situation that changes the right approach.
No. They’re free and open to anyone.
Reach out. Getting stuck is often the exact moment where a short conversation saves the most time.
Guides. They explain the process and point you to the correct official forms and portals for your branch.
Start with whichever matches what’s happening right now — a records error, a records request, a specific commander’s decision, or a question about what Congress can actually do. Not sure? Reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Not legal advice. These resources are provided for general informational purposes only and only reflect our organization's experience helping others navigate these processes. Walk the Talk Foundation is not a law firm, and our advisors are not attorneys — nothing here constitutes legal advice or creates an advisor-client relationship. Every case is different. We strongly encourage you to consult a licensed attorney, or reach out to us directly, before submitting any document to your command or agency.