Election to Apply Selected Reserve Service to Either Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - 38 CFR 21.7042 and 21.7540
ICR 200805-2900-013 · OMB 2900-0594 · Historical Active
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Election to Apply Selected Reserve Service to Either Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - 38 CFR 21.7042 and 21.7540
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
An individual who participates in the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty and who serves on active duty for two years followed by six years in the Selected Reserve must choose (elect) to apply the Selected Reserve service toward either the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty or the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve. This option may also apply to Selected Reservists who are called up to active duty and serve for on active duty for a period of at least 24 months.
US Code:
38 USC 3033(c)
Name of Law: Bar to Duplication of educational assistance benefits
US Code:
10 USC 16132
Name of Law: Eligiblity for educational assistance
The increase in the hours in the current collection is based on the increase in reservists who will qualify for both benefits based on a call-up to active duty as the war continues.
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.
2900-0594 justification.doc
Election to Apply Selected Reserve Service to Either Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty or to the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve - 38 CFR 21.7042 and 21.7540