What makes a good tip?

Tips that are accurate and detailed are more likely to be verified and rewarded, especially if the information concerns activities or persons of particular interest to the USCENTCOM Department of Defense. Several factors increase the chances of obtaining a reward, including:

• The accuracy and credibility of the tip information.
• If the information is provided in a timely manner.
• Providing accurate contact details of who’s sharing the tip, including an email address and phone number.

The USCENTCOM Department of Defense takes security of information extremely seriously. Any information, including details about who is sharing tips with us, is confidential and protected.

Information of interest

Rewardable activity is information provided or nonlethal assistance to U.S. or allied forces that enables or enhances force protection or combating terrorism, furthers U.S. national security or protects U.S. interests.

This includes, but is not limited to, information on:

• Individuals or organizations planning international terrorist attacks against U.S. Bases/Properties, U.S. and Coalition Forces, and/or U.S. persons.
• U.S and Coalition Force protection, including information that assists in prevention and avoidance of terrorist acts.
• Members of terrorist organizations and individuals / organizations responsible for a terrorist act already committed.
• Terrorist group operations and how the organizations obtain, use and transfer funds. This will help identify illegitimate and semi-legitimate businesses helping these Foreign Terrorist Organizations commit acts of terrorism or threats against U.S. or allied forces.
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), recovered UAS devices or parts, weapon caches, explosives, or chemical weapons.
• Locations or persons involved in the smuggling, production, storage or launch of drones, rockets or missiles used to attack marine vessels in the Red Sea.
• Nefarious means of raising money to finance terrorism, including illegal smuggling of materials being utilized to finance individuals or groups.