Under Title 10 USC 1553 and DOD
Directive 1332.41, "Boards for the Correction of Military Records
(BCMRs) and Discharge Review Board (DRBs)," 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 former
Service members to explain the reasons for the alleged error,
designate legal counsel, and provides DRBs nevessary information to
process requests.
The increase in respondent
labor burden is due to an anticipated increase in the number of
individuals using the form. The decreased cost burden is due to a
more efficient way of handling the forms.
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.