[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 115 (Thursday, June 16, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35066-35067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11894]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the 
Army (OAA-RPA), DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a 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 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 August 
15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to Department of the Army, Human 
Resources Command, Officer Personnel Management Directorate (AHRC-OPD-
A), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22332. ATTN: (Annette V. 
Bush). Consideration will be given to all comments received within 60 
days of the date of publication of this notice.

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 Department of the Army Reports clearance officer at (703) 602-
0636.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Application and Contract 
for Establishment of a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit, DA 
Form 3126, OMB Control Number 0702-0021.
    Needs and Uses: Educational institutions which desire to host a 
Junior ROTC unit may make application using DA Form 3126. The program 
provides unique educational opportunities for young citizens through 
their participation in a Federally sponsored course while pursuing a 
civilian education. Participating students develop citizenship, 
leadership and communication skills, knowledge of the rule of the U.S. 
Army in support of national objectives, as well as an appreciation for 
the importance of physical fitness. The organization of units 
established by the Department of the Army at public and private 
secondary schools is provided under 10 USC 2031 and 32 CFR 542.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 70.
    Number of Respondents: 70.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The DA Form 3126 is initiated by the school desiring to host a unit 
and is countersigned by a representative of the Secretary of the Army. 
The contract is necessary to establish a mutual

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agreement between the secondary institution and the U.S. Government. 
The Commanding General, Human Resources Command, is responsible for 
administering the JROTC program and overall policy. Region commanders 
are responsible for operating and administering the JROTC training 
conducted within their areas. Completed DA 3126 forms are submitted to 
the regional ROTC commanders. Data provided on the application is used 
to determined which schools are selected and addresses such factors as: 
(1) Receipt of signed applications and agreements; (2) enrollment 
potential; (3) capacity of the institution to conduct the program; (4) 
accreditation status; (5) ability to comply with statutory and 
contractual requirements; and (6) fair and equitable distribution of 
units throughout the nation.

    Dated: May 25, 2005.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 05-11894 Filed 6-15-05; 8:45 am]
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