An assessment of an applicant's eligibility for a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship is necessary to ensure that the NROTC Selection Board has the information needed to select the best qualified candidates. Information includes, but is not limited to, the applicantâs background, academic performance, extra circular activities, physical readiness, leadership experience and moral character. In order to make this assessment, it is necessary to have information from the applicant, high school administrators, teachers and other adults. This information supports an analysis of the applicant's eligibility for an NROTC Scholarship.
US Code:
10 USC 2103
Name of Law: Eligibility for Membership
US Code:
5 USC 301
Name of Law: Authorizing Departmental Forms and Regulations
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.