THE EFFECTS OF MILITARY SERVICE ON
LOW-APTITUDE YOUTH WILL BE INVESTIGATED THROUGH ADMINISTERING A
SURVEY TO SAMPLES DRAWN - FROM TWO LOW-APTITUDE VETERAN POPULATIONS
ACCESSED DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS. SURVEY DATA WILL BE CONTRASTED
WITH INFORMATI ON COMPARABLE CIVILIAN YOUTH AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL SURVEYS.
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.