DoD asks whether its Security Assistance Network paperwork works
Published Date: 10/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new info collection called the Security Assistance Network. They’re checking if it’s useful, clear, and not too much work for folks involved. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by December 21, 2026—this helps shape how the DoD gathers important data without wasting time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Time burden to provide student data
If you are counted as a respondent to the Security Assistance Network collection, you will spend about 15 minutes per response. The DoD estimates 43,980 respondents, 43,980 annual responses, and a total annual burden of 10,995 hours.
Personal data used to support international students
The Security Assistance Network and the Security Cooperation Training Management System will collect International Military Student information (IMSI) to prepare for the student's arrival, issue invitational travel orders, perform student screening, and record likes, recreation activities, and dietary restrictions. Authorized Security Cooperation Offices, schoolhouse International Military Student Officers, and other listed DoD organizations will use the data to support students during their stay.
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