The US Department of Defense Rewards Program
Submit information. Earn a reward. Keep your community safe.
The US Department of Defense’s Rewards Program (DoDRP) is a secure and trusted program that rewards individuals who share useful and verifiable information that protects the security and stability of the Middle East by combatting terrorism and protecting the U.S. and its allied forces.
Who is USCENTCOM?
United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) is a unified combatant command of the U.S. Department of Defense, responsible for overseeing American military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. Alongside its allies and partners, USCENTCOM plays a critical role in maintaining regional security and stability.
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Tip Process
The USCENTCOM DoDRP offers financial rewards to individuals who provide useful information on terrorism and planned attacks against the U.S. and allied forces in the Middle East. The identity of tipsters is kept strictly confidential.
- 1 Individuals can submit information confidentially via WhatsApp, or Telegram, or the secure online form.
- 2 The information submitted is assessed by USCENTCOM Department of Defense officials.
- 3 If the information is both verifiably true and useful, the individual will be contacted discreetly and rewarded accordingly.
Due to the high volume of tips USCENTCOM receives, it may take some time to process your tip. Please be assured that your tip will be reviewed in due course.
Learn MoreWhat Kind of Information Does the Program Reward?
This program offers rewards for information and non-lethal assistance that protects and enables U.S. and allied forces to combat terrorism.
Terrorist Activity
Information about planned attacks or attacks already committed on U.S. bases or properties, U.S. and allied forces, or U.S. citizens, along with the identities and locations of the individuals or organizations responsible.
Terrorist Group Operations
Information on terrorist group operations, such as details about their financing, semi-legitimate business operations, or threats.
Weapons
Locations of weapons, including unmanned aerial system equipment, explosives, or chemical weapons that have been or may potentially be used to target U.S. military, U.S. allies or your local military. Details must include locations of persons involved and smuggling routes.
Smuggling
Locations of persons involved in the smuggling, production, storage or launch of drones, rockets or missiles used to attack marine vessels.
Other Information
Any information that may be useful to the U.S. military or its allies.
Millions in Rewards
The program pays monetary rewards of up to $5,000,000. However, amounts may vary depending on the quality of the information, its value to U.S. and allied operations, and the level of threat prevented or eliminated. The more unique and important the information, the higher the value of the reward.
Success Stories
Since the inception of the USCENTCOM DoDRP, over $26.4 million in rewards have been paid for information that have led to a safer Middle East.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the USCENTCOM DoDRP.
What is the USCENTCOM DoDRP and what does it do?
The USCENTCOM DoDRP was established to reward eligible persons who provide information or 'non-lethal' assistance that enables U.S. and allied forces to combat terrorism and protect U.S. and allied forces.
What kind of information does the program look for? What information will be rewarded?
The USCENTCOM DoDRP offers rewards for information and 'non-lethal' assistance that enables U.S. and allied forces to combat terrorism as well as protect U.S. and allied forces from planned attacks. An example would be warning the U.S. government of an imminent threat to U.S. or allied forces or reporting on individuals responsible for past or planned attacks on U.S. and allied forces.
Please submit your tip even if you don't think the information you have is important, it might help with any current investigations and be rewarded.
A detailed list of information of interest to USCENTCOM can be found here.
How are reward payments paid?
Once a tip has been investigated and proven to be useful and verifiably true, a USCENTCOM DoDRP official will contact the individual discreetly and reward them accordingly with a monetary reward or reward in kind. Most rewards are paid in cash. Read more about the reward process here.
How are reward payment amounts determined?
The USCENTCOM DoDRP pays monetary rewards, or rewards in kind, of up to $5,000,000, but amounts vary depending on the quality of the information, its value to U.S. and allied operations, and the level of threat prevented or eliminated. The more unique and important the information, the higher the value of the reward.
How do I know my information is secure?
Security and confidentiality are important aspects of the USCENTCOM DoDRP. All information submitted to the program is encrypted and processed securely. The identity of tipsters are kept strictly confidential. For more information, see Information Security and Privacy.
What authorities does the Department of Defense have to conduct the DoDRP?
The authority to conduct the DoDRP is the United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 10 – ARMED FORCES, Subtitle A – General Military Law, PART 1 – ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS, CHAPTER 3 – GENERAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, Sec. 127b – Department of Defense Rewards Program.
The Secretary of Defense may pay a monetary amount, or provide a payment in-kind, to a person as a reward for providing U.S. Government personnel with information or nonlethal assistance that supports:
- An operation or activity conducted by U.S. forces, or of allied forces participating in a combined operation with U.S. forces, outside the U.S. against international terrorism.
- The protection of U.S. forces, or of allied forces participating in a combined operation with U.S. forces.
The amount or value of a reward under this section may not exceed $5,000,000.