[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 102 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 26168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13193]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy


Notice of Proposed Collection; Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Marine Corps announces the proposed 
extension of a previously approved 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 the 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 burden of 
the information collection on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 23, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to Commandant of the Marine 
Corps, (Code OR), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex, 
Washington, DC 20380-1775.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Gunnery Sergeant Hudson at (703) 614-1017.

TITLE, ASSOCIATED FORM, AND OMB NUMBER: Personal Information 
Questionnaire; NAVMC 10064; OMB Control Number 0703-0012.

NEEDS AND USES: The Personal Information Questionnaire is used to 
provide Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps with a standardized method in 
rating officer program applicants in the areas of character, 
leadership, ability, and suitability for a service as a commissioned 
officer.
    Affected Public: Individuals; Annual Burden Hours: 8,350.
    Number of Respondents: 16,700; Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes; Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) 
is used by the Marine Corps as a standardized method in assisting 
Officer Selection Officers, a Board of Officers at District 
Headquarters and a Board of Officers at Headquarters Marine Corps in 
determining the personal characteristics of applicants for all Reserve 
officer programs. The questionnaire is sent to at least six persons to 
be named by the applicant, for completion and return. All PIQs will be 
included with the application, and is an attempt to gather specific 
information about the applicant's character and background. This form 
provides the Marine Corps with precise data on personal characteristics 
of applicants which will ensure selection of the highest quality 
commissioned officer for the Corps. While some objective evaluations 
can be made from academic records, test results, and employment 
records, such intangible qualities as personal characteristics can best 
be evaluated by the objective ratings of those persons who have 
personal knowledge of the candidate.

    Dated May 16, 1996.
M.A. Waters,
LCDR, JAGC, USN, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-13193 Filed 5-23-96; 8:45 am]
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