The DoD Suicide Event Report (DoDSER) standardizes suicide surveillance efforts across the services (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy) to support the DoD's suicide prevention mission. Information collected is intended to inform programs and research designed to prevent suicide and suicide behaviors among military personnel. Respondents may include but are not limited to individuals familiar with event details to include colleagues, supervisors, medical and behavioral health providers, family members, and friends.
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.