Notice2026-11607
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
June 10, 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.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 35188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11607]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD-2026-OS-1255]
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 August
10, 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, Oversight and Compliance Directorate,
Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center 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 Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Personnel
Policy), ATTN: LTC Charles Manning, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20301-4000 or (703) 695-5527, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92aef3b2fae0f7f4af" http: charles.c.manning.mil">charles.c.manning.mil</a>@mail.mil"><a href="http://charles.c.manning.mil">charles.c.manning.mil</a>@mail.mil</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Request for Reference; DD
Form 370; OMB Control Number 0704-0167.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is
necessary to obtain personal reference data, in order to request a
waiver, on a military applicant who has committed a civil or criminal
offense and would otherwise be disqualified for entry into the Armed
Forces of the United States. DD Form 370 is used to obtain references
information evaluating the character, work habits, and attitudes of an
applicant from a person of authority or standing within the community.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 8,333.
Number of Respondents: 50,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Total Annual Responses: 50,000.
Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
Frequency: On Occasion.
This information is collected to provide Armed Services with
specific background information on an applicant. History of criminal
activity, arrests, or confinement is disqualifying for military
service. An applicant, with such a disqualifier, is required to submit
references from community leaders who will attest to his or her
character, attitudes or work habits. DD Form 370 is the method of
information collection which requests an evaluation and reference from
a specific individual, within the community, who has the knowledge of
the applicant's habits, behavior, personality, and character. The
information will be used to determine suitability of the applicant for
military service and the issuance of a waiver for acceptance.
Dated: June 8, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-11607 Filed 6-9-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on June 10, 2026.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.