[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 137 (Monday, July 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35172-35174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17151]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force

[Docket ID USAF-2009-0047]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force proposes to amend a system of 
records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act 
of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

DATES: The changes will be effective on August 19, 2009 unless comments 
are received that would result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Officer, Office 
of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer, SAF/XCPPI, 
1800 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1800.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Ben Swilley at (703) 696-6648.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force systems of 
records notices subject to the Privacy

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Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the 
Federal Register and are available from the address above.
    The specific changes to the record system being amended are set 
forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its 
entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of 
subsection (r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, 
which requires the submission of a new or altered system report.

    Dated: July 13, 2009.
Morgan E. Frazier,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
F036 AETC F

SYSTEM NAME:
    Recruiting Research and Analysis System (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 
31793).

CHANGES:
* * * * *

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Headquarters, Air Force Recruiting 
Service, 550 D Street, Suite 1, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150-4527.
    ``Air Force Recruiting activities. Official mailing addresses are 
published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of systems of 
records notices.''
* * * * *

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Supervisor's rating, achievement, 
aptitude, reading, vocational interest and adjustment and temperament 
inventory scores, Air Force tech training class score, statistics and 
trend analysis.''

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    Delete entry and replace with ``10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the 
Air Force; 10 U.S.C. 503, Enlistments; Air Education and Training 
Command Instruction 36-2002; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).''
* * * * *

SAFEGUARDS:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Records are maintained in a 
controlled facility. Records are stored in locked rooms, cabinets, and 
computers. Access to computerized data is restricted by passwords, 
which are changed periodically or the use of a Common Access Card 
(CAC). Access is limited to person(s) responsible with a need to know 
for servicing the system of record in performance of their official 
duties and those authorized personnel who are properly screened and 
cleared.''
* * * * *
F036 AETC F

SYSTEM NAME:
    Recruiting Research and Analysis System.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Headquarters, Air Force Recruiting Service, 550 D Street, Suite 1, 
Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150-4527.
    Air Force Recruiting activities. Official mailing addresses are 
published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of systems of 
records notices.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Air Force enlisted personnel entering active duty. Individuals 
tested and processed for Air Force enlistment. Potential Air Force 
enlistees qualified through the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude 
Battery (ASVAB) high school testing program. Applicants for the Officer 
Training School. Air Force active duty officer and enlisted personnel.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Supervisor's rating, achievement, aptitude, reading, vocational 
interest, adjustment and temperament inventory scores, Air Force tech 
training class score, statistics and trend analysis.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 10 U.S.C. 503, 
Enlistments; Air Education and Training Command Instruction 36-2002; 
and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

PURPOSE(S):
    Research statistical reference file used by Headquarters United 
States Air Force Recruiting Service. Specific uses are to: (1) Evaluate 
the quality of Air Force military personnel procured by Air Force 
Recruiting Service; (2) develop a more objective screening process for 
entry into recruiting duty; and (3) develop opinion-based 
recommendations for recruiting effort improvements.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
552a (b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, these records contained therein 
may be specifically disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 552a (b) (3) as follows:
    The ``Blanket Routine Uses'' published at the beginning of the Air 
Force's compilation of record system notices apply to this system.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Records are stored in file folders, in computers and on computer 
output products.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Retrieved by Social Security Number, study control number or name.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are maintained in a controlled facility. Records are stored 
in locked rooms, cabinets, and computers. Access to computerized data 
is restricted by passwords, which are changed periodically or the use 
of a Common Access Card (CAC). Access is limited to person(s) 
responsible with a need to know for servicing the system of record in 
performance of their official duties and those authorized personnel who 
are properly screened and cleared.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    Records are retained until no longer needed. ASVAB records are 
destroyed after two months. Records are destroyed by tearing into 
pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning. Computer records are 
destroyed by erasing, deleting or overwriting.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Director of Recruiting Operations, Headquarters United States Air 
Force Recruiting Service, 550 D Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, 
TX 78150-4527.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records 
contains information on themselves should address inquiries to the 
Director of Recruiting Operations, Headquarters United States Air Force 
Recruiting Service, 550 D Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 
78150-4527.
    Social Security Number (SSN) and full name are required to 
determine if the system contains a record relative to any specific 
individual. Valid proof of identity is required.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in 
this system should address requests to the Director of Recruiting 
Operations, Headquarters United States Air Force Recruiting Service, 
550 D Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150-4527.

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    Social Security Number (SSN) and full name are required to 
determine if the system contains a record relative to any specific 
individual. Valid proof of identity is required.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in 
Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from 
the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information obtained from individuals, supervisors, from Air Force 
Technical Training Centers and from the Recruiting Activities 
Management Support System (RAMSS).

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

[FR Doc. E9-17151 Filed 7-17-09; 8:45 am]
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