Army Wants to Keep Tracking 10,000 Employees' Benefits Data
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Army is asking for approval to keep collecting info from over 10,000 Exchange employees and retirees to manage their benefits and pay. This update won’t cost you anything and takes about 20 minutes to complete. You’ve got until January 28, 2026, to share your thoughts on this plan!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Army Exchange Benefit Info Collection Continues
If you are an Exchange associate, former associate (retiree), or a dependent/beneficiary/spouse/ex‑spouse, the Army will keep collecting information to manage your benefits, pay, and retirement entitlements. The collection covers 10,530 respondents, uses Exchange Forms 1450-011 and 1700-012 (OMB Control Number 0702-0139), takes about 20 minutes per response, and is voluntary. You can comment on this collection until January 28, 2026.
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