Department of Defense Survivor Family Member Survey

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Survivor Survey Template_2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available
PIA_Military OneSource Business Operations_Sec1.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available
Casualty Mortuary Affairs_Logic Model.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-04-12	Available
0704-0660_Communication_04.29.2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-29	Available
0704-0660_SSB_04.17.2026.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available
0704-0660_Letter_04.17.2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available
0704-0660_FAQ_04.17.2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available
0704-0660_SSA_Survivor Survey_4.28.26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-29	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
253450	Department of Defense Survivor Survey	Other-Script	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0660	ICR Reference No: 202604-0704-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-0704-008
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Department of Defense Survivor Family Member Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/30/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	570	540
Time Burden (Hours)	285	270
Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,308	7,312

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Abstract: In accordance with National Defense Authorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-163 Sec. 562 (b)(11)), data is collected on the quality of casualty assistance provided to next of kin of military decedents.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	91 FR 9241	02/25/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 23088	04/29/2026
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
Department of Defense Survivor Survey

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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	570	540	0	30	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	285	270	0	15	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	9,308	7,312	0	1,996	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden increase due to an increase in respondents as a result of conducting interviews.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $47,401

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     No

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.     No

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: 04/30/2026

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