The Department is reminded results from this survey should be shared with OMB prior to release. Before the next survey, the Department should provide some additional options to increase response rate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2026
17,800
0
15,452
8,900
0
3,863
266,644
0
115,735
To enhance understanding of how spouse and family resilience impact force readiness and retention and inform the effectiveness of programs and policies under the purview of DoDâs Office of Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP)
US Code:
10 USC 136
Name of Law: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
US Code:
10 USC 1782
Name of Law: Surveys of military families
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.
PC_202508-0704-005_092725_023521_1.pdf
0704-0653_RCSS2601_Welcome.html
0704-0653_2026 RCSS Letter and Email Communications.docx
2026 Survey of Reserve Component Spouses