DoD-wide Data Collection and Analysis for the Department of Defense Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection in Support of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault Recommendations
DoD-wide Data Collection and Analysis for the Department of Defense Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection in Support of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault Recommendations
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
For each study under this generic, DOD must publish a 30 day notice. Also, all collections under this generic and all supporting materials must directly tie to the IRC recommendations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2029
01/31/2026
02/28/2026
72,000
0
72,000
45,000
0
45,000
1,260,450
0
1,260,450
The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness; OUSD(P&R)) within the Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for DoD-wide quantitative and qualitative data collection in support of the implementation and evaluation of the Secretary of Defense-approved Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Militaryâs (IRC) 82 recommendations. These recommendations are detailed in the Secretary of Defense Memo âCommencing DoD Actions and Implementation to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Military." These information collections will be conducted by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) components, Military Departments, Military Services, and/or National Guard Bureau (NGB) (hereafter referred to as DoD). DoD will collect quantitative and qualitative data through in-person and computer/web-based surveys and assessments, focus groups, interviews, site visits, panel discussions, user-experience testing, and message development and testing. Information collection efforts will align to the four IRC Lines of Effort (LOE) that guided the development of the IRCâs recommendations: LOE 1 â Accountability; LOE 2 â Prevention; LOE 3 â Climate and Culture; and LOE 4 â Victim Care and Support. Although research studies may also address risk factors outside of sexual assault, DoD will primarily use this research to inform improvements to or the development of sexual assault prevention and response programs, methods, and policies.
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.