Federal Register #2026-10055

Request for Public Comment: Information Collection for MilGears Platform and Related Activities

This opportunity involves a request for public comment by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense, regarding information collection for the MilGears platform. - Government Buyer: - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for the MilGears platform to support career pathway identification, benefit management (Tuition Assistance, credentialing, apprenticeships, SkillBridge), and workforce development - Information collection for DD Form 2168 (discharge applications for certain Armed Forces members) - Information collection for ED524 Budget Information Form (Department of Education grant applications) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or commercial services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Collection of voluntary personal and professional data to generate personalized career recommendations and manage benefit applications - Supports interoperability across Department of War human resource systems - Includes activities related to discharge eligibility and federal grant budgeting - Locations: - OUSD(P&R) offices and related federal facilities in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC

Description

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) proposes a public information collection related to the MilGears platform, which supports service members, veterans, and other users in identifying career pathways and managing educational and transitional benefits. The collection aims to gather personal and professional information voluntarily provided by users to generate personalized career recommendations and facilitate benefit applications. The data collection supports workforce development initiatives and improves user experience on the platform. Public comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection.

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