Notice2026-10053
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
May 20, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(P&R) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29468-29469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10053]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1057]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
OUSD(P&R) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks
public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on:
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; the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and 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 20,
2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Director of
Administration and Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency Directorate, Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center
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Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
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 Department of War,
Office of the Assistant Secretary of War Strategic Readiness
(Warfighter Development), Pentagon Room 1E525, Washington, DC 20301,
Melora McVicker, 571-372-5395.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: MilGears Platform; OMB
Control Number 0704-MILG.
Needs and Uses: The Department of War (DoW) developed the MilGears
platform to support service members, veterans, and other users in
identifying career pathways. This information collection has been
expanded to support the management of educational and transitional
benefits, including Tuition Assistance, credentialing, apprenticeships,
and SkillBridge opportunities. The data collected is necessary to
provide personalized recommendations, manage enrollments, process
benefit applications, and facilitate a seamless user experience.
Collection is essential for the platform's algorithms, improves user
features, and advances DoW-wide workforce development initiatives in
alignment with federal mandates for military-to-civilian transition and
career readiness.
Respondents for this information collection include service
members, veterans, and members of the general public who are interested
in exploring customized career and credentialing pathways. The goal is
to support informed decision-making as individuals navigate their
unique career trajectories.
Respondents voluntarily provide personal and professional
information as part of the process to establish a user account within
the MilGears platform. These accounts are designed to support data
continuity and a more tailored user experience as individuals explore
career and credentialing opportunities aligned with their goals,
experiences, and interests. All data is collected online via the
MilGears platform.
Users may learn about MilGears and this data collection through a
variety of channels, including the Transition Assistance Program,
Credentialing Assistance application forms, career counselors, or
through online search. Once aware of the platform, users can access it
at: <a href="https://milgears.osd.mil/">https://milgears.osd.mil/</a>. Upon visiting the platform, users are
able to explore a suite of tools and resources that support career
exploration and planning.
The data collected through the MilGears platform will be used to
generate personalized recommendations for careers, credentials, and
training opportunities; link military occupations to civilian career
pathways and industry-recognized competencies; evaluate user engagement
and satisfaction to guide ongoing platform improvements; support the
development of Learning and Employment Records; provide DoW leadership
with actionable insights on user trends to inform workforce planning;
enable users to create persistent accounts for storing information and
building individualized career pathways; and promote interoperability
across DoW human resource systems and data sources.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 25,000.
Number of Respondents: 50,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 50,000.
Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
The information collection for the MilGears platform is designed to
support service members, veterans, the military-connected community,
and other users in exploring career and credentialing opportunities
based on their military training, education, and experience. While data
input and storage on the platform remains entirely voluntary, the
creation of a user account requires users to enter and verify an email
address and review relevant documentation outlining terms of use and
privacy protections. Beyond this initial account setup, all additional
personal or professional information shared with the platform is
optional when creating a user account and provided at the user's
discretion to enhance the accuracy of personalized career exploration
and credentialing recommendations.
Dated: May 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-10053 Filed 5-19-26; 8:45 am]
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