DoD Information Collection Proposal and Public Comment

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Published February 17th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new information collection, the Military Experiences, Risk and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey. The agency is seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of this proposed collection.

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What changed

The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically OUSD(P&R), has issued a 60-day notice proposing a new information collection titled "Military Experiences, Risk and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey" (OMB Control Number 0704-0635). This survey aims to assess the association of military experiences with adolescents' psychosocial adjustment, health, academic achievement, and career aspirations, identifying risk and protective factors. The collection is estimated to involve 4,660 respondents with an average burden of 30 minutes per response, totaling 2,330 annual burden hours. The survey is intended for military-connected adolescents and their families, with individuals surveyed periodically until age 25.

Regulated entities and the public are invited to submit comments by April 21, 2026, regarding the practical utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements for clarity and minimized burden. Comments can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. This is a standard information collection proposal under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and while it does not impose new regulatory obligations on external entities, feedback is crucial for refining the data collection process.

What to do next

Review the proposed "Military Experiences, Risk and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey" information collection.
Submit comments on the survey's necessity, utility, burden, and clarity by April 21, 2026.
Consider submitting comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or mail.

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Content

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 April 21, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 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 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 http://www.regulations.gov 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 Study of Adolescent (SOAR) Team, 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106, Dr. Hope McMaster,
(800) 643-1817, USN.DOD.SOARinfo@health.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Military Experiences, Risk and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey; OMB Control Number 0704-0635.

Needs and Uses: This study is designed to assess the direct and indirect association of military experiences with adolescents' psychosocial
adjustment and physical health, academic achievement, and educational and career aspirations to identify risk and protective
factors that may promote or inhibit positive outcomes among military-connected adolescents and their families.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 2,330.

Number of Respondents: 4,660.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 4,660.

Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.

Frequency: On occasion.

Military-connected adolescents surveyed every 18-24 months until age 25.

Dated: February 17, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-03345 Filed 2-19-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P