The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Defense, is conducting the Military Panel survey to collect data from active-duty service members and their spouses. The survey is part of a project that aims to recruit at least 2,000 participants to provide nationwide estimates on topics like food security readiness, voting, and harassment and discrimination. Participants will receive surveys bi-monthly, primarily responded to online, with incentives offered for completion. The survey seeks public comments to help reduce the reporting burden and assess the impact of the information collection.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to ask military members and their families some questions about important topics like food and how they are treated, to help make good decisions. They'll ask these questions every two months online and give small rewards for helping, but they need to make sure everyone's answers stay private and safe.