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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The OUSD(P&R) is seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of the proposed collection, which relates to DEERS enrollment and ID card issuance.

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The Department of Defense, through the OUSD(P&R), has issued a 60-day notice for a proposed information collection related to the application for DEERS enrollment and ID card issuance (DD Form 1172-2, OMB Control Number 0704-0415). This collection is used to determine eligibility for benefits and privileges and to maintain a database of the eligible population. The agency estimates the annual burden at 107,659 hours for 2,153,182 respondents, with an average response time of 3 minutes.

Public comments are invited on the practical utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential methods to enhance clarity and minimize the burden of this information collection. Interested parties must submit comments by April 21, 2026. This notice serves as a request for input and does not impose new obligations or penalties, but feedback may influence the final collection requirements.

What to do next

Review proposed information collection for DD Form 1172-2.
Submit comments on the collection's utility, burden, and clarity by April 21, 2026.

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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 War, 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 Defense Manpower Data Center, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350, Ruben Chavez, 571-480-2357,
email: ruben.chavez49.civ@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Application for DEERS Enrollment/ID Card Issuance; DD Form 1172-2; OMB Control Number 0704-0415.

Needs and Uses: The information collected is used to determine an individual's eligibility for benefits and privileges, to provide a proper
identification card reflecting those benefits and privileges, and to maintain a centralized database of the eligible population.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 107,659 hours.

Number of Respondents: 2,153,182.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 2,153,182.

Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes.

Frequency: On Occasion.

Dated: February 17, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-03348 Filed 2-19-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P