[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 23, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 67055-67067] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-33364] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Army. ACTION: Notice to amend systems of records. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed actions will be effective without further notice on January 22, 1998 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Privacy Act Officer, Records Management Program Division, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PDR-P, Stop C55, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5576. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Janice Thornton at (703) 806-4390 or DSN 656-4390. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of records notices subject to the Privacy 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 records systems being amended are set forth below followed by the notices, as amended, published in their 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 systems reports. Dated: December 17, 1997. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. A0351aTRADOC System name: Army School Student Files (February 2, 1996, 61 FR 3916). Changes: * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Combined Arms Command, ATTN: ATZL-IMS-AR (Privacy Act Officer), Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2309.' * * * * * A0351aTRADOC System name: Army School Student Files. System location: All Army schools, colleges, and training centers. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Students who attend formal and/or non-resident courses of instruction at Army schools, colleges and training centers. Categories of records in the system: Individual academic records consisting of courses attended, length of each, extent of completion and results; aptitudes and personal qualities, including corporate fitness results; grade and rating attained; and related information; collateral individual training records comprising information posted to the basic individual academic training record or other long term records; faculty board files pertaining to the class standing/rating/classification/proficiency of students; class academic records maintained by training instructors indicating attendance and progress of class member instructors indicating attendance and progress of class members. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To determine eligibility of students for attendance, monitor progress, record completion of academic requirements, and document courses which may be prerequisites for attendance/participation in other courses of instruction. [[Page 67056]] Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purpose of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system. Storage: Paper records in file folders, cards, computer magnetic tapes/ disks; printouts. Retrievability: By individual's name, Social Security Number/military service number. Safeguards: Information is stored in locked cabinets or rooms, accessed only by authorized individuals having official need thereof. User identification passwords are assigned each person with authorized access to the records. Each sign-on is authenticated by system software. Identification passwords are change every six months, additions and deletions occur at any time a new person is assigned or someone leaves. The above meets Army Information System Security Regulation requirements. Retention and disposal: Individual and class academic records are destroyed after 40 years; collateral individual training records and faculty board files are destroyed after 1 year. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Combined Arms Command, ATTN: ATZL-IMS-AR (Privacy Act Officer), Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2309. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Academic Record Office of the Army school, college, or training center attended. Individual should provide full name, student number, course title and class number, or description of type training received and dates of attendance/enrollment. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Academic Record Office of the Army School, college, or training center attended. Individual should provide full name, student number, course title and class number, or description of type training received and dates of attendance/enrollment. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, contesting contents; and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the staff and faculty of appropriate school, college, or training center responsible for the instruction. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0351bTRADOC System name: Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) (February 2, 1996, 61 FR 3917). Changes: * * * * * System location: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, ATTN: ATIC-TIS, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166.' * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Transportation Center, ATTN: ATZS-IMO-RM (Privacy Act Officer), Fort Eustis, VA 23604- 5000.' * * * * * A0351bTRADOC System name: Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP). System location: Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, ATTN: ATIC-TIS, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, Reserve Officer Training Corps and National Defense Cadet Corps students, Department of Defense civilian employees, and approved foreign military personnel enrolled in a non-resident course administered by the Army Institute for Professional Development. Categories of records in the system: Files contain name, grade/rank, Social Security Number, address, service component, branch, personnel classification, military occupational specialty, credit hours accumulated, examination and lesson grades, student academic status, curricula, course description. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013 and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To record lessons and/or exam grades; maintain student academic status; course and subcourse descriptions; produce course completion certificates and reflect credit hours earned; and produce management summary reports. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Magnetic tapes, discs, paper printouts, and microfiche. Retrievability: By Social Security Number. Safeguards: Random number sign-on authentication for each inquiry made to the system is required. Sign-on decks to enable such access are updated weekly, safeguarded under Army Regulation 380-19, Information Systems Security, and are unique to one terminal only. Access is granted only to designated personnel at the Army Institute for Professional Development responsible for the administration and processing of non- resident students. Retention and disposal: Machine records are retained during student's enrollment, after which student's records are transferred to the [[Page 67057]] Academic Records System History File for indefinite retention. Non- resident students are assigned a 12 month enrollment period. A hard copy transcript reflecting the student's personal and academic data is produced; this is retained by the Army Institute of Professional Development for 3 years, then transferred to the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, where it is retained for 37 years, then destroyed. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Transportation Center, ATTN: ATZS-IMO-RM (Privacy Act Officer), Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5000. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, ATTN: ATIC-TIS, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166. Individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, and signature for identification. Individual making request in person must provide acceptable identification such as driver's license and military identification. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, ATTN: ATIC-TIS, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166. Individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, and signature for identification. Individual making request in person must provide acceptable identification such as driver's license and military identification. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, contesting content, and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From individual upon enrollment, from class records and instructors, and from graded examinations. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0600DARP System name: Career Management Files of Dual Component Personnel (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10132). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with `A0600ARPC'. * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200.' * * * * * A0600ARPC System name: Career Management Files of Dual Component Personnel. System location: U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Any reserve or warrant officer on active duty as a Regular Army enlisted man; any reserve officer on active duty as a Regular Army warrant officer. Categories of records in the system: Name, rank, Social Security Number, basic pay entry date, promotion eligibility date, mandatory removal date, military education, copies of officer evaluation reports, academic reports, qualification records, letters of appreciation and commendation, general orders, concerning awards; and similar documents, records and reports. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To advise reserve officers when they will be considered for promotion, military education that needs to be completed for eligibility; to determine if officer should be removed for substandard performance of duty; to advise of eligibility for retirement as either an officer or enlisted person; to apprise individuals of changes in the reserve program affecting them. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders; magnetic tape/disc. Retrievability: By individual's surname and Social Security Number. Safeguards: All records are restricted to officially designated individuals having need therefor in assigned duties. Records are maintained in secured buildings; automated data are stored in vaults. Retention and disposal: Records in this system are combined with Army personnel records. Dual Component officer and enlisted Official Military Personnel Files are retained at the U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center, if serving as an enlisted person and the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, if a warrant officer. Officer Military Personnel Records Jackets are to be maintained at the dual component individual's current unit of assignment. Dual Component's Career Management Individual Files are maintained at the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC- IMG-F. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army [[Page 67058]] Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rule for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From Army records and reports. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0600USAREUR System name: USAREUR Community Automation System (UCAS) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10133). Changes: * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander-in-Chief, United States Army, Europe, and Seventh Army, ATTN: AEACC, CMR 420, APO AE 09014- 0100.' * * * * * A0600USAREUR System name: USAREUR Community Automation System (UCAS). System location: Each United States Army Europe community. United States Army Europe and Seventh Army, APO AE 09014-0100. Categories of individuals covered by the system: U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) and Seventh Army military and civilian members and their dependents. Categories of records in the system: Name, Social Security Number, command and unit of assignment, military occupational skill, sex, date of birth, date eligible to return from overseas, basic active service date, pay entry basic date, expiration term of service, date of rank, rank/grade, promotion status, citizenship, marital status, spouse's Social Security Number (for military spouse), insurance and beneficiary data for Department of Defense Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) and Department of Veterans Affairs Form 29-8286 (Serviceman's Group Life Insurance Election) completion in an automated format (DD Form 93-E and SGLV Form 8286-E), address, work and home telephone numbers, type of tour, dependent status and relationships, marriage data, type and date of cost of living allowance, port call date, departure date and order number, exceptional family member status, household goods/hold baggage, vehicle-shipment dates/destinations/weights. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; E.O. 9397 (SSN); and Army Regulation 600-8, Military Personnel Operations. Purpose(s): The primary purpose of UCAS is to provide a central database containing all information required to in-process or out-process individuals within a USAREUR community. This data base is shared among five community work centers that need information on arriving and departing personnel. These work centers, the Central Processing Facility, Personnel Services Company, Finance Office, Housing Office and the Transportation Office, have access to certain portions of the UCAS data base. Data base information updates made by each work center are shared by all work centers that need the information. The centralized data base reduces in-processing and out-processing time since individuals no longer need to furnish the same information at each work centers. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Computer magnetic tapes and discs; computer printouts. Retrievability: By Social Security Number, name, or other individual or group identifier. Safeguards: Physical security devices, computer hardware and software security features, and personnel clearances for individuals working with the system. Automated media and equipment are protected by controlled access to computer rooms. Retention and disposal: Information is destroyed 30 days after individual's tour of duty with that community ends. System manager(s) and address: Commander-in-Chief, United States Army, Europe, and Seventh Army, ATTN: AEACC, CMR 420, APO AE 09014-0100. Notification procedures: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander-in-Chief, United States Army, Europe, and Seventh Army, ATTN: AEACC, CMR 420, APO AE 09014-0100. Individuals should provide sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, such as full name, Social Security Number, and current address. Request must be signed by individual. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records themselves contained in this record about system should address written inquiries to the Commander- in-Chief, United States Army, Europe, and Seventh Army, ATTN: AEACC, CMR 420, APO AE 09014-0100. Individual should provide sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, such as full name, Social Security Number, and current address. Request must be signed by individual. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual; Army records, reports and other official documents; Army Standard Automated Management Information Systems. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0600-8DARP System name: Individual Ready, Standby, and Retired Reserve Personnel Information [[Page 67059]] System (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10134). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with `A0600-8ARPC'. * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200.' * * * * * A0600-8ARPC System name: Individual Ready, Standby, and Retired Reserve Personnel Information System. System location: U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members of the U.S. Army Reserve and assigned to a Reserve unit and not serving on extended active duty in an entitled reserve status. Categories of records in the system: Personal and military status and qualifications data. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To maintain personnel data on members assigned to individual ready, standby, and retired Army Reserves; to select and order individuals to military active duty training, to identify personnel for promotion; to determine those not qualified for retention in the reserve forces; to issue annual statement of retirement credits; to select qualified members for potential assignment to active Army units and reserve component units in the event of mobilization. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Computer magnetic tapes and discs. Retrievability: By Social Security Number. Safeguards: Records are located in secured building; access requires an ID badge and is limited to individuals having official need therefor. Retention and disposal: Records are maintained for 7 months after individual completes statutory or contractual reserve commitment. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number, and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the Official Military Personnel File and the Military Personnel Records Jacket. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0600-8NGB System name: Standard Installation/Division Personnel System Army National Guard (SIDPERS-ARNG) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10135). Changes: * * * * * Retention and disposal: Delete entry and replace with `Data on all members of the Army National Guard is archived to magnetic media monthly and destroyed after two (2) years.' * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CS, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382.' * * * * * A0600-8NGB System name: Standard Installation/Division Personnel System Army National Guard (SIDPERS-ARNG). System location: The system operates at two levels. Each state ARNG headquarters has primary responsibility for editing and updating the database; the National Guard Bureau (NGB) centrally collects and controls data flows to/from the states thereby creating the database for reports preparation to Headquarters, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, and other agencies. Addresses for each state headquarters may be obtained from the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CS, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members of the Army National Guard. Categories of records in the system: Soldier's name, Social Security Number, grade/rank, sex, race, ethnic group, current military assignment, military qualifications, dates relevant to military service, civilian occupation, and other similar relevant data. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). [[Page 67060]] Purpose(s): The principal purposes are to report accessions and losses to ARNG strength; to provide information for personnel management; and to support automated interfaces with authorized information systems for pay, mobilization, etc. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Magnetic tapes/discs. Retrievability: By name and Social Security Number. Safeguards: Access to data storage area and distribution of printouts is controlled. Approval of functional manager must be obtained before data may be retrieved or distributed. Retention and disposal: Data on all members of the Army National Guard isarchived to magnetic media monthly and destroyed after two (2) years. System manager(s) and address: National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CS, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CS, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204- 1382. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, present address and telephone number, and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB- ARP-CS, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, present address and telephone number, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual, individual's personnel and pay files, other Army records and reports. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0600-8-1cTAPC System name: Casualty Information System (CIS) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10139). Changes: * * * * * System name: Delete entry and replace with `Army Casualty Information Processing System (ACIPS)'. * * * * * A0600-8-1cTAPC System name: Army Casualty Information Processing System (ACIPS). System location: U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0481. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Army personnel who are reported as casualties in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-1, Army Casualty Operations, Assistance, Insurance and Line of Duty Administrative Procedures. Categories of records in the system: Individual's name, Social Security Number, date of birth, branch of service, organization, duty, military occupational specialty (MOS), rank, sex, race, religion, home of record, and other pertinent information; Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ), health/dental records, all correspondence between Department of the Army and soldier, soldier's primary next of kin/secondary next of kin, inquiries from other agencies and individuals, DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty). Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013; Pub. L. 93-289; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To respond to inquiries; to provide statistical data comprising type, number, place and cause of incident to Army members. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Magnetic tapes, computer printouts, punch cards, paper records in file cabinets. Retrievability: By individual's name and/or Social Security Number or any other data element. Safeguards: All information is restricted to a secure area in buildings which employ security guards. Computer printouts and magnetic tapes and files are protected by password known only to properly screened personnel possessing special authorization for access. Retention and disposal: Records are permanent. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0481. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PEC, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0481. [[Page 67061]] Individual should provide full name, current address and telephone number, and should identify the person who is the subject of the inquiry by name, rank and Social Security Number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PEC, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0481. Individual should provide full name, current address and telephone number, and should identify the person who is the subject of the inquiry by name, rank and Social Security Number. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From casualty reports received from Army commanders and from investigations conducted by Army commanders under AR 15-6, Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0601-141 DASG System name: Army Medical Procurement Applicant Files (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10144). Changes: * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, ATTN: Health Services Division, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726.' * * * * * A0601-141 DASG System name: Army Medical Procurement Applicant Files. System location: Primary location: Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, ATTN: Health Services Division, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. Secondary location: Army Medical Department Procurement Counselor field offices. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record systems notices. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Potential applicants for the Army Medical Department procurement programs, to include applicants for appointment in the Regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve. Categories of records in the system: Interview sheets, counselor evaluations, resume, Curriculum Vitae, autobiography, letters of recommendation, selection/non-selection letters, Special Orders, correspondence to, from, and about applicant; Selection Board/Committee results, Statement of Interests, Objectives and Motivation, Letter of Appointment, service agreement, Application for Appointment (DA Form 61), professional degrees, license certifications, quality assurance documents, prior service records, physical, and birth certificate. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013 and 4301. Purpose(s): To evaluate an applicant's acceptability and potential for appointment in a component of the Army Medical Department; to evaluate qualifications for assignment to various career areas; to determine educational and experience background for award of constructive service credit; to determine dates of service and seniority; to document service agreement with the U.S. Army; to provide, statistical information for effective management of the Army Medical Department Personnel Procurement Program. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders. Retrievability: By applicant's surname. Safeguards: Records are restricted to designated officials having need therefor in the performance of official duties. Retention and disposal: Records of selected applicants are held for 10 years before being destroyed by shredding; those for applicants not selected are held 2 years and then destroyed. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, ATTN: Health Services Division, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, ATTN: Health Services Division, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. For verification purposes, the individual should provide full names, Social Security Number, sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, ATTN: Health Services Division, Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726. For verification purposes, the individual should provide full name, Social Security Number, sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual; academic transcripts; faculty evaluations; employer evaluations; military supervisor evaluations; American Testing Program; Educational Testing Service; selection board/committee records; prior military service records. Exemptions claimed for the system: Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), [[Page 67062]] but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source. An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information contact the system manager. A0608a CFSC System name: Family Life Communications Information and Referral Service (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10154). Changes: * * * * * System location: Delete entry and replace with `U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Segments of the system are located at Family Assistance/Quality of Life Offices at major commands and installations, Army-wide.' * * * * * A0608a CFSC System name: Family Life Communications Information and Referral Service. System location: U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Segments of the system are located at Family Assistance/Quality of Life Offices at major commands and installations, Army-wide. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Army service members, civilian employees, their families, social service organizations (Federal, State, local) acting on behalf of the member, employee, or family member. Other military service personnel and civilian employees may be included when such individuals are stationed with Army elements. Categories of records in the system: Name, mailing address and telephone number of the individual; documentation reflecting nature or basis of service desired or required in the following typical matters, but only to the extent or degree required to determine the proper office, command, or installation that should handle details, resolve problems, or provide responses: Pay, medical, education, housing, voting, commissary/exchange privileges and practices, community service programs provided by chaplains, alcohol/ drug abuse, Equal Employment Opportunity; related processing papers. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. Purpose(s): To provide assistance to service members (active duty, reserve/ retired), civilian employees and their families in programs that affect family life. Statistical data may be provided commanders or managers at all levels of the Army in support of their functions or programs. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: Information may be disclosed to bonafide Federal, State, or local social service or welfare organizations. The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders; magnetic tape, disc, cassette. Retrievability: By individual's surname. Safeguards: Records are maintained in buildings guarded by security personnel and rooms are secured by locked doors when not in use. All records are restricted to individuals having official need therefor in the performance of their assigned duties. Information in automated media is further protected by an authorized password system for access terminals, controlled access to operation rooms, and controlled output distribution. Retention and disposal: Information is retained for 2 years following resolution of the problem or provision of information, after which it is destroyed by shredding or erasing. Information in automated media used to provide statistical data is retained indefinitely; however, individually identifiable data are purged within 2 years following resolution of problem. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301. Notification procedure: Individuals wishing to inquire whether this system of records contains information about them should contact either the Commander, U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301, or the Major Army Command or installation to which initial inquiry was directed. Individual should provide his/her full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number, and signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves should write the Commander, U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0301 or the Major Army Command or installation to which initial inquiry was directed. Individual should provide his/her full name, Social Security Number, current address and telephone number, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual; his/her family; social or welfare organizations under Federal, State, or local jurisdiction; official military or civilian records; other components of the Department of Defense. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0640 DARP System name: Personnel Management/Action Officer Files (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10162). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with `A0640 ARPC'. * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, [[Page 67063]] 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. * * * * * A0640 ARPC System name: Personnel Management/Action Officer Files. System location: U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Standby Reserve, Retired Reserve, unit personnel. Categories of records in the system: Correspondence; orders; pay vouchers; efficiency reports; assignment instructions; medical evaluations; request for waiver of disqualifications; grade determinations; flagging actions which preclude completion of favorable personnel actions; transcripts; requests for transfer to another Branch, status, or service; claims for pay; assignment instructions for Active Duty or Active Duty for Training; applications for delay or exemption from Active Duty/Active Duty for Training; nominations for decorations or awards; notification of removal from active Reserve status for physical disqualification, non-participation, being passed over twice for promotion, or elimination action; application for waiver of disqualifications for enlistment in U.S. Army Reserves; request for discharge or voiding of enlistments; requests for transfer to or from the Ready Reserve, Standby Reserve, or Retired Reserve; claims for pay not received while on active duty; request for assignment/attachment to Army National Guard units, mobilization designation positions or detachments, reinforcement training units, and U.S. Army Reserve school student detachments; applications for participation in Army Reserve Logistics Career Program and Foreign Area Officer Program; decisions pertaining to the career management of officers and senior enlisted personnel. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To respond to inquiries from an individual or other government agencies concerning reserve status of Army personnel. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file cabinets; card files. Retrievability: By individual's surname. Safeguards: Records are accessed only by designated individuals having official need therefore in the performance of assigned duties. Retention and disposal: Records are maintained for a period of 6 months to 3 years depending on the type of action involved, after which they are destroyed by shredding. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, and current and telephone number. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, and current address and telephone number. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual; Army records and reports. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0640-10 DARP System name: Philippine Army Files (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10163). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with `A0640-10 ARPC'. * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200.' * * * * * A0640-10 ARPC System name: Philippine Army Files. System location: U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members of the Philippine Commonwealth Army who were inducted for service with the U.S. Armed Forces Far East under the Military Order of the President of the United States dated July 26, 1941; Philippines who served in Guerrilla units officially recognized and listed in the Recognized Philippine Guerrilla Rosters. Categories of records in the system: World War II claim folders which contain enlistment papers, orders inducting individual into U.S. Armed Forces Far East service, soldier's qualification card, unit orders of assignment, efficiency rating sheets, pay vouchers or receipts, affidavits and certificates, service records, determination of status under the Missing Persons Act. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 3013; 37 U.S.C. 556; and 38 U.S.C. 107. [[Page 67064]] Purpose(s): To answer inquiries regarding individuals who served, or allegedly served, with the Philippine Commonwealth Army including recognized Guerrilla Forces, during World War II, in the Philippines. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To the Department of Veterans Affairs to verify or certify service with the U.S. Armed Forces Far East or recognized guerrilla units; provide available medical records or other documents to assist in determining benefits. To the Department of Justice to certify or verify service regarding application of individual for citizenship. To the Department of Health and Human Services to verify type of service that is used to assist in determining eligibility for benefits. To the Department of State to provide statement of service or verification of type of service performed. The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders. Retrievability: By name, service number, VA claim number, units assigned to during period of service in question, names of parents, birth date and place, name of spouse and children if applicable. (Due to similarity of names complete file must be screened to determine proper individual.) Safeguards: Records are maintained in area accessible only to designated personnel having official need therefor. Retention and disposal: Records are permanent. System manager(s) and address: Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service number, VA claim number, if applicable, and name and/or number of the unit to which assigned during the period of service. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: ARPC-IMG-F, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service number, VA claim number, if applicable, and name and/or number of the unit to which assigned during the period of service. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From records of military service compiled during period of individual's service with the Philippine Commonwealth Army and/or the U.S. Armed Forces Far East prior to December 7, 1941 up to August 1945. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0640-10b NGB System name: Military Personnel Records Jacket (NGB) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10164). Changes: * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-C, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382.' * * * * * A0640-10b NGB System name: Military Personnel Records Jacket (NGB). System location: The custodian of the Military Personnel Record will either be the State Personnel Service Center (PSC) located in conjunction with the Office of the Adjutant General or each National Guard Armory in those non-PSC states: Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. Categories of individuals covered by the system: All members of the Army National Guard not on active duty. Categories of records in the system: Categories of records are outlined in AR 640-10. Examples of the type of document included in the Military Personnel Records Jacket (DA Form 201) are the individual's service agreement, record of emergency data, certificates of release or discharge from active duty (DD Form 214) and other service computation documents, active duty orders, military occupational specialty orders, Servicemen's Group Life Insurance election, security questionnaire and clearance, transfer requests and orders, promotions, reductions, personnel qualification record (DD Form 2091), oath of extensions of enlistment, selective reserve incentive program agreements, notice of basic eligibility (NOBE) for GI Bill, and discharge documents and orders. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): These records are created and maintained to: Manage the member's National Guard Service effectively; Historically document the member's military service; and Safeguard the rights of members and the Army. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To the Central Intelligence Agency; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce; Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Education; Department of Labor; Department of State; Department of the Treasury; Department of Transportation; Federal Aviation Agency; National Transportation Safety Board; American [[Page 67065]] Battle Monuments Commission; Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Communications Commission; U.S. Postal Service; Office of Personnel Management; Selective Service System; Social Security Administration; state, county and city welfare organizations when information is required to consider applications for benefits; penal institutions when the individual is a patient or an inmate; state, county and city law enforcement authorities. NOTE: Record of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any client/patient, irrespective of whether or when he/she ceases to be a client/patient, maintained in connection with the performance of any alcohol or drug abuse prevention and treatment function conducted, regulated, or directly or indirectly assisted by any department or agency of the United States, shall, except as provided therein, be confidential and be disclosed only for the purposes and under the circumstances expressly authorized in 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. This statute takes precedence over the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, in regard to accessibility of such records except to the individual to whom the record pertains. Blanket Routine Uses do not apply to these records. The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders. Retrievability: By individual's name. Safeguards: Records maintained in areas accessible only to authorized personnel having need therefor in the performance of official business. The Military Personnel Records Jacket is transferred from station to station in the personal possession of the individual whose record it is, or by U.S. Postal Service. Retention and disposal: Military personnel records are retained until updated or service of individual is terminated. Following separation, the disposition of the records is to the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center or to the National Personnel Records Center in accordance with 640-10. System manager(s) and address: National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-C, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the commander of the unit to which the Army National Guard member is assigned. For separated personnel, information may be obtained from the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For discharged or deceased personnel, contact the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132- 5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, current military status, and current address. Record access procedure: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the commander of the unit to which the Army National Guard member is assigned. For separated personnel, information may be obtained from the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. For discharged or deceased personnel, contact the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132- 5200. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, current military status, and current address. For personal visits, the requester should provide acceptable identification, i.e., military identification card or other identification normally acceptable in the transaction of business. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual, educational and financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, personal references provided by the individual, Army records and reports, third parties when information furnished relates to the service member's status. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. A0640-10c NGB System name: Official Military Personnel File (Army National Guard) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10165). Changes: System identifier: Delete entry and replace with `A0600-8-104c NGB'. * * * * * System location: Delete entry and replace with `National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382.' * * * * * Storage: Delete entry and replace with `Microfiche are stored on (PERMS/ODI) Personnel Electronic Record Management System/Optical Digital Imagery. Temporary files purged and scanned on ODI, selected data automated for management purposes on disks, and (COM) Computer Output Microfiche.' * * * * * System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with `National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382.' * * * * * A0640-8-104c NGB System name: Official Military Personnel File (Army National Guard) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10165). System location: National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Each commissioned or warrant officer in the Army National Guard not on active duty. Categories of records in the system: Records include enlistment contract, physical evaluation board proceedings; statement of service; group life insurance election; emergency data form; application for appointment; qualification/ evaluation report; oath of office; medical examination; security clearance; application for retired pay; [[Page 67066]] application for correction of military records; application for active duty; transfer or discharge; active duty report; voluntary reduction; line of duty and misconduct determinations; discharge or separation reviews; police record checks; consent/declaration of parent/guardian; award recommendations; academic reports; casualty reports; field medical card; retirement points; deferment; pre-induction processing and commissioning data; transcripts of military records; survivor benefit plans; efficiency reports; records of proceedings, 10 U.S.C. 815 and appellate actions; determination of moral eligibility; waiver of disqualifications; temporary disability record; change of name; statements for enlistment; retired benefits; application for review by physical evaluation board; birth certificate; citizenship statements and status; educational transcripts; flight status board reviews; efficiency appeals; promotion/reduction/recommendations approvals/ declinations announcements/notifications and reconsiderations; notification to deferred officers and promotion passover notifications; absence without leave and desertion records; FBI reports; Social Security Administration correspondence; miscellaneous correspondence, documents, and orders relating to military service including information pertaining to dependents, inter or intraservice details, determinations, reliefs; pay entitlements, releases, transfers; and other relevant documents. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): These records are created and maintained to manage the member's Army National Guard service effectively; document the member's military service history; and, safeguard the rights of the member and the Army. 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, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To the Department of State to issue passport/visa; to document persona-non-grata status, attache assignments, and related administration of personnel assigned and performing duty with the Department of State. To the Department of Justice to file fingerprint cards; to perform intelligence function. To the Department of Labor to accomplish actions required under Federal Employees Compensation Act. To the Department of Health and Human Services to provide services authorized by medical and health functions authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1074-1079. To the Atomic Energy Commission to accomplish requirements incident to Nuclear Accident/Incident Control Officer functions. To the American Red Cross to accomplish coordination and complete service functions including blood donor programs and emergency investigative support and notifications. To the Federal Aviation Agency to obtain flight certification and licenses. To the General Services Administration for records storage, archival services, and for printing of directories and related material requiring personal data. To the U.S. Postal Service to accomplish postal service authorization. To the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information relating to benefits, pensions, in-service loans, insurance, and appropriate hospital support. To the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization to comply with statutes relating to in-service alien registration, and annual residence information. To the Office of the President of the United States of America: To exchange required information relating to White House Fellows, regular Army promotions, aides, and related support functions staffed by Army members. To the Federal Maritime Commission to obtain licenses for military members accredited as captain, made, and harbor master for duty as Transportation Corps warrant officer. To each state and U.S. possession to support state bonus applications; to fulfill income tax requirements appropriate to the service member's home of record; to record name changes in state bureaus of vital statistics; and for National Guard Affairs. To civilian educational, and training institutions to accomplish student registration, tuition support, Graduate Record Examination tests requirement, and related school requirements incident to in- service education programs in compliance with 10 U.S.C., Chapters 102 and 103. To the Social Security Administration to obtain or verify Social Security Numbers; to transmit Federal Insurance Compensation Act deductions made from in-service members' wages. To the Department of Transportation to coordinate and exchange necessary information pertaining to inter-service relationships between U.S. Coast Guard and Army National Guard when service members perform duty with the U.S. Coast Guard elements or training activities. To Civil Authorities for Compliance with 10 U.S.C. 814. NOTE: Record of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any client/patient, irrespective of whether or when he/she ceases to be a client/patient, maintained in connection with the performance of any alcohol or drug abuse prevention and treatment function conducted, regulated, or directly or indirectly assisted by any department or agency of the United States, shall, except as provided therein, be confidential and be disclosed only for the purposes and under the circumstances expressly authorized in 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. This statute takes precedence over the Privacy Act of 1974, in regard to accessibility of such records except to the individual to whom the record pertains. Blanket Routine Uses do not apply to these records. The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Microfiche are stored on (PERMS/ODI) Personnel Electronic Record Management System/Optical Digital Imagery. Temporary files purged and scanned on ODI, selected data automated for management purposes on disks, and (COM) Computer Output Microfiche. Retrievability: By Social Security Number. Safeguards: Records are maintained in secured areas accessible only to authorized personnel; automated media protected by authorized password system for access terminals, controlled access to operation rooms, and controlled output distribution. Retention and disposal: Microfiche and paper records are permanent: retained in active file until termination of service following which they are retired to the custody of the Commander, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. [[Page 67067]] System manager(s) and address: National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB- ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, current or former military status, current home address, and signature. Record access procedure: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the National Guard Bureau, Army National Guard Readiness Center, ATTN: NGB-ARP-CO, 111 George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382. For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, service identification number, current or former military status, current home address, and signature. Contesting record procedures: The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: From the individual, educational and financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, personal references provided by the individual, Army records and reports, third parties when information furnished relates to the Service member's status. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. 97-33364 Filed 12-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-F