Federal Register #2026-11607

Defense Department Seeks Public Comment on Military Applicant Waiver Information Collection

This opportunity is a public notice from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) regarding a proposed information collection process: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comment on the use of DD Form 370 to collect personal reference information for military applicants with civil or criminal offenses - Information is used to assess character, work habits, and attitudes for waiver consideration - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - Unique Requirement: - Focused on gathering community authority input for applicant suitability, not on acquiring goods or services

Description

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) announces a proposed public information collection in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks public comment on the provisions. The collection aims to obtain personal reference data via DD Form 370 to request waivers for military applicants who have committed civil or criminal offenses and would otherwise be disqualified. The information collected evaluates the character, work habits, and attitudes of applicants from community authorities to determine suitability for military service and waiver issuance. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collection.

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