Army Tests Soldiers' Personalities, Wants Your Feedback Now
Published Date: 8/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Army wants your thoughts on a new personality test they plan to use to better understand soldiers. They’re asking for feedback on how useful the test is, how long it takes, and ways to make it easier to complete. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by October 13, 2026—no cost to you, just your voice!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Army survey time burden for civilians
The Army plans to collect personality assessment responses from civilians and households totaling 6,250 people and 10,500 annual responses. The notice estimates a total annual respondent burden of 6,633 hours: Part A Assessment — 2,250 respondents, 2 responses each, 60 minutes per response (4,500 hours); Part B Screener — 4,000 respondents, 1 response, 2 minutes per response (133 hours); Part B Assessment — 2,000 respondents, 1 response, 60 minutes per response (2,000 hours). If you want to comment on the collection, send feedback by October 13, 2026.
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