Under 10 USC 1553 and DOD Directive
1332.28, "Discharge Review Board (DRB) Procedures and Standards,"
former service members who received an administrative discharge
have the right to appeal the characterization or reason for
separation provided they do so within 15 years from the date of
separation. The DD Form 293, "Application for Review of Discharge
or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States," is the
form that allows applicants to explain the reasons for the alleged
error or injustice, designate legal counsel, and to request a
records review or personal hearing.
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.