Naval Academy Information Program Blue and Gold Officer Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form USNA 1531/1 Blue and Gold Officer Application Form	Modified
Summary_USNA_BGIS_PIA_20210809.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-11-26
BGO Program.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-29
BGO New Account Email.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-29
BGO Interest_Welcome Email.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-29
Accepted BGO Email.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-08-29
0703-0081_DraftSORN_12.10.2021.docx Supplementary Document	2025-11-26
0703-0081_SSA_11.26.2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-11-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
252417	Blue and Gold Officer Application Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0703-0081	ICR Reference No: 202511-0703-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202203-0703-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/NAVY	Agency Tracking No: 0703-BGOA
Title: Naval Academy Information Program Blue and Gold Officer Application
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/28/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2025
Responses	250	250
Time Burden (Hours)	125	125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,644	8,088

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Abstract: This information collection is necessary to determine the eligibility and leadership potential of respondents applying to represent the United States Naval Academy as volunteer Blue and Gold Officers. Respondents accepted as Blue and Gold Officers work directly for the Candidate Guidance Officer at the USNA Office of Admissions guiding current and future U.S. Naval Academy candidates through the admissions process Prior military service, current and past military performance, and prior affiliation with the Naval Academy has been found to be an excellent predictor of success as a Blue and Gold Officer. Without this information, the ability for the United States Naval Academy to recruit qualified Blue and Gold Officers would be impacted and would negatively affect the Naval Academy’s ability to recruit qualified candidates.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 8013 Name of Law: Secretary of the Navy
   US Code: 10 USC 8041 Name of Law: Headquarters, Marine Corps
   US Code: 10 USC 8458 Name of Law: Midshipmen: Qualifications for Admission
   US Code: 10 USC 10141 Name of Law: Ready Reserve; Standby Reserve; Retired Reserve
   US Code: 10 USC 10212 Name of Law: Gratuitous services of officers
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 45755	09/23/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 54315	11/26/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Blue and Gold Officer Application	USNA 1531/1	Naval Academy Information Program Blue and Gold Officer Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	250	250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	125	125	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,644	8,088	0	1,556	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,758

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/28/2025

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