THIS SURVEY OF THE SPOUSES OF MEMBERS
OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS FOCUSE ON HOW RESERVE FAMILIES REACT TO
PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD RESERVES. THIS AND THE COMPANION
SURVEY OF RESERVE MEMBERS WILL ASSES INTENTIONS WITH REGARD TO
STAYING IN THE RESERVES AND PERSPECTIVE ON PROGRAMS AND PLANS,
TREATMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND THE IMPACT ON FAMILIES AND
FINANCES.
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.