[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 232 (Monday, December 4, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 62080-62081] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-29448] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Proposed Information Collection Available for Public Comment; Notice In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the [[Page 62081]] burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Requirements and Resources), ATTN: Reports Clearance Officer, Room 3C980, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000. Consideration will be given to all comments received within 60 days of the date of publication of this notice. Title: Record of Military Processing--Armed Forces of the United States; DD Form 1966; OMB Control Number 0704-0173. Summary: This information collection is used by all Military Services for obtaining data to determine eligibility of applicants for enlistment into the Armed Forces and for establishing enlistment records. The DD Form 1966, ``Record of Military Processing--Armed Forces of United States,'' used in this collection, requests information about name, age, education, previous military service, family, and citizenship. it requires validation that a recruiter has reviewed the information and requires witnesses for verification of the applicants' signature. Needs and Uses: In accordance with Title 10 USC Sections 504, 505, 508, 510, and 520a; Title 14 USC Sections 351 and 632; and Title 50 USC Appendix, Section 451, applicants must meet minimum standards for enlistment into the Armed Forces. This information collection, which is used by the Military Services and the Coast Guard, gathers the necessary data for determining eligibility in the Armed Forces and for establishing personnel records on those enlisted. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 423,300 hours. Number of Respondents: 510,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: .83 hours. Frequency: One-time. To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address or call the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) Reports Clearance Officer at (703) 614-8989. Dated: November 29, 1995. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 95-29448 Filed 12-1-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-4-M