The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Navy Family Ombudsman Program. This program involves selecting a volunteer Ombudsman, usually a spouse of a Navy member, to help with communication and support for families, especially during deployments or crises. The Navy is asking if this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved or made less burdensome. Comments will be considered until February 10, 2025, and feedback is encouraged to enhance the efficiency and utility of the program.
Simple Explanation
The Navy wants to know if people think it's helpful to ask families about how they handle being apart when Navy members go on trips for work, and they want ideas on how to make asking these questions easier and less time-consuming. They're also checking to make sure people's private details are kept safe when they share their thoughts.