YOUTH, ARMY, NAVY, MILITARY
RECRUITMENT, ENLISTMENT, HIGH SCHOOL YOUT THE ARMY AND NAVY ARE
FACING A CHALLENGE TO MEET THEIR ACCESSION GOALS GIVEN THE CURRENT
CLIMATE OF LIMITED INTERNAL RESOURCES AND INCREASED EXTERNAL
VOLATILITY. THEY NEED UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE OPINIONS OF
YOUTH REGARDING THESE ISSUES AND HOW THEY AFFECT THEIR PROPENSITY
TO ENLIST. FURTHER, THESE SERVICES REQUIRE INFORMATION ON THE GOALS
AND MOTIVATIONS OF ELIGIBILE YOUTH TO RECRUIT
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.