Contains systems of records maintained on individuals by Federal agencies which were published in the Federal Register and rules of each agency concerning the procedures the agency will use in helping individuals who request information about their records.

This comprehensive yet concise annual annotated reference source catalogs the important series, periodicals and reference tools published by U.S. government agencies. Over the years, the index section of the Guide to U.S. Government Publications has expanded to more than 40,000 entries. Agencies and titles are indexed, followed by a keyword title index for quick and easy referencing. No other single resource provides historical and current information on U.S. government publications in one place.

A union list of serials commencing publication after Dec. 31, 1949.

The Code of Federal Regulations Title 32 contains the codified United States Federal laws and regulations that are in effect as of the date of the publication pertaining to national defense and security, including the Armed Forces, intelligence, selective service (the draft), and defense logistics.