Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form DD Form 0149 Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552 Form and Instruction	Modified
0704-0003_Services Board screenshots_12.08.2025.docx Supplementary Document	2025-12-09
0704-0003_PIA_Sec1_AF.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-07
0704-0003_PIA_Sec1_Navy.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-07
0704-0003_PIA_Sec1_Army.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-07
SSN Justification Memo_DD 149_renewal_20230501.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-07
0704-0003_SSA_12.16.2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-16
0704-0003_SSNJMemo_9.22.22.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-09-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
5234	Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552 Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0003	ICR Reference No: 202508-0704-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-0704-012
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/29/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2025
Responses	29,065	20,749
Time Burden (Hours)	29,065	20,749
Cost Burden (Dollars)	210,721	150,430

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Abstract: Under Title 10 U.S. Code section 1552 allows current and fomer Service members to apply to their respective Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR) to correct errors of injustices in their military records. The BCMRs of the Service are the highest administrative board and appellate review authorities for resolving military personnel disputes. The DD Form 149 "Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552," will be submitted by current or former Service members to request errors or injustices in their military records be corrected.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 1552
  

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 40066	08/18/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 58234	12/16/2025
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
Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552	DD Form 0149	Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552

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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	29,065	20,749	0	8,316	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	29,065	20,749	0	8,316	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	210,721	150,430	0	60,291	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: Increase in burden due to the following: 1. Several DoD-directed group application submissions over the last few years, such as the submission of over 1,000 applications for discharge upgrade last year as part of the remedy for those discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. There were also a number of applicants who sought records correction and return to duty after the COVID vaccination requirement was removed. 2. A steady increase in applications under a policy called “liberal consideration” in which the Boards are directed to liberally grant discharge upgrades for those who provide some evidence that they suffered from combat or sexual assault/harassment related PTSD or TBI at the time of their discharge. As this policy has become more widely known, more people have applied to the Boards. 3. Some of the Services (Army and Air Force) have made it easier for applicants to submit applications through an online portal. The Navy also now allows members to submit applications by email, whereas previously they would only accept applications through the mail.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,817,821

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: 12/29/2025

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