The DoD Information Assurance and
Scholarship Program (IASP),is designed to: increase the number of
new entrants to DoD who possess key Information Assurance (IA) and
IT skill sets, and serve as a tool to develop and retain
well-educated military and civilian personnel who support the
Department's critical IT management and infrastructure protection
functions. The IASP recruitment track is for college students who,
on completion of the program, come to work for the DoD. The
retention track is for current DoD employees who are excused from
duty to attend college courses through the IASP.
The survey component was
removed in 2013 resulting in a decrease in burden, however, the
number of actual applicants increased in 2012 than was estimated
resulting in an overall increase in burden.
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.