The Status of Forces Reserve Survey

ICR 202103-0704-004

OMB: 0704-0616

Federal Form Document

Forms and Documents
Document
Name
Status
Supplementary Document
2021-03-29
Supporting Statement B
2021-03-29
Supporting Statement A
2021-04-01
IC Document Collections
IC ID
Document
Title
Status
246484 New
ICR Details
202103-0704-004
Received in OIRA
DOD/DODDEP 0704-SOFS
The Status of Forces Reserve Survey
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)   No
Emergency 04/30/2021
04/01/2021
  Requested Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
16,515 0
8,258 0
330,300 0

The Status of Forces Reserve Survey (SOFS-R) is a DoD-wide survey of Reserve and National Guard used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of policies/programs that make a difference in the lives of Reserve component members and their families. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, reintegration programs following activation/deployment, outreach to civilian employers, employer support, family support programs, and benefits (i.e., education, commissary/exchange, health care), and suicide awareness.
The Status of Forces Reserve Survey (SOFS-R) is a DoD-wide survey of Reserve and National Guard used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of policies/programs that make a difference in the lives of Reserve component members and their families. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, reintegration programs following activation/deployment, outreach to civilian employers, employer support, family support programs, and benefits (i.e., education, commissary/exchange, health care), and suicide awareness. Data are aggregated by appropriate demographics, including Service, paygrade, gender, race/ethnicity, activation status, and other indicators. In order to be able to meet reporting requirements for DoD leadership, the Military Services, and Congress, the survey needs to be completed by fall 2021. As required by the NDAA, the results of this survey are used by each of the Service Secretaries to evaluate and update training. In addition, The Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness uses the SOFS-R to suggest changes to services supporting Reserve component members' ability to return to their families and their civilian jobs following activation/deployment as well as addressing retention, health care, and family life issues.

None
None

Not associated with rulemaking

86 FR 17141 04/01/2021
No

1
IC Title Form No. Form Name
Status of Forces Reserve Survey

  Total Request Previously Approved Change Due to New Statute Change Due to Agency Discretion Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses 16,515 0 0 16,515 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 8,258 0 0 8,258 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 330,300 0 0 330,300 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
No
New collection with a new associated burden

$466,972
Yes Part B of Supporting Statement
    No
    No
No
No
No
No
Brandon Kim 703 344-6832 [email protected]

  No

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.
04/01/2021


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