DoD Information Collection Activities Submission for OMB Review

Regs.gov: Department of Defense

Published February 27th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a new information collection proposal for OMB review concerning Combat Related Special Compensation and Reconsideration Forms. The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed collection, which is expected to involve 22,500 respondents.

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What changed

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a new information collection proposal, OMB Control Number 0704-CRSC, for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This collection, titled "Combat Related Special Compensation and Reconsideration Forms" (DD Forms 2860, DD3210), is intended to gather information for the initial review and determination of eligibility for benefits under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Program, as well as for reconsideration of previously denied applications. The proposal estimates 22,500 respondents, with each response taking approximately 15 minutes, totaling 5,625 annual burden hours.

Interested parties, including individuals or households, are encouraged to submit written comments and recommendations to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain within 30 days of this notice's publication. The comment period closes on April 2, 2026. This is a voluntary collection, and the information gathered is necessary for the DoD to administer the CRSC Program effectively. Failure to provide comments by the deadline may result in the collection being approved without public input.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection (OMB Control Number 0704-CRSC) for Combat Related Special Compensation and Reconsideration Forms.
Submit written comments and recommendations to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by April 2, 2026.

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Content

ACTION:

30-day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

The DoD has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES:

Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 2, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication
of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using
the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Reginald Lucas, (571) 372-7574, whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Combat Related Special Compensation and Reconsideration Forms; DD 2860, DD3210; OMB Control Number 0704-CRSC.

Type of Request: New.

Number of Respondents: 22,500.

Responses Per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 22,500.

Average Burden Per Response: 15 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 5,625 hours.

Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary for both the initial review of information and determination of eligibility
benefits for the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Program and to obtain and record additional information for reconsideration
into the CRSC Program if the service member has been previously denied entry due to failure to meet program criteria. The
reconsideration form is used to gain and collect new and substantive documentation that supports the request of the service
member's qualifications for the CRSC Program.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: As required.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Dated: February 27, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-04195 Filed 3-2-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P