AS THE RECRUITING ENVIRONMENT
STIFFENS, POLICIES ARE NEEDED THAT WILL INCREASE THE PROPORTION OF
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO ENTER THE ARMY. THESE SURVEYS ADDRESS TWO
SOURCES OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY BEING LOST TO THE ARMY:
A) LOSES AT THE POINT OF CONTRACTING (QUALIFIED BUT NOT ENLISTED)
AND B) LOSES DURING THE DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP
DROPOUTS).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.