00-31243. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY:

Department of the Army, DOD.

ACTION:

Notice to alter systems of records.

SUMMARY:

The Department of the Army is altering five 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 action will be effective without further notice on January 8, 2001 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES:

Records Management Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, ATTN: TAPC-PDD-RP, Stop 5603, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5603.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Janice Thornton at [phone] or DSN 656-4390 or Ms. Christie King at [phone] or DSN 656-3711.

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 proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on November 27, 2000, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, “Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,” dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427).

Dated: November 30, 2000.

L.M. Bynum,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

A0027-1 DAJA

System name:

General Legal Files (July 15, 1997, 62 FR 37892).

Changes:

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Authority for maintenance of the system:

Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 3037 and 3072; 42 U.S.C. 10606; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and Army Regulation 27-1, Legal Services, Judge Advocate Legal Services.”

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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:

Add a new paragraph “To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.”

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A0027-1—DAJA

System name:

General Legal Files.

System location:

Office of the Judge Advocate General, Headquarters, Department of the Army; Offices of Staff Judge Advocates; Judge Advocates; and Legal Counsels of Washington, DC 20310-2200; subordinate commands, installations, and organizations. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record system notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Individuals who have been the subject of administrative, civil or criminal matters referred to the Office of the Judge Advocate General or to legal offices of subordinate commands, installations, and organizations for legal opinion, legal review, or other action.

Categories of records in the system:

Inquiries with substantiating documents, personnel actions, investigations, petitions, complaints, correspondence and responses thereto.

Examples of records include: Elimination and separation proceedings; questions pertaining to entitlement to pay; allowances, or other benefits; flying evaluation boards, line of duty investigations; reports of survey; other boards of investigating officers; DA Suitability Evaluation Board cases; DA Special Review Board efficiency report appeals; petitions to the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records; matters pertaining to on-post solicitation, revocation of privileges, and bars to entry on military installations; matters pertaining to appointments, promotions, enlistments, and discharges; matters pertaining to prohibited activities and conflicts of interest for Army personnel and employees; Article 138, UCMJ complaints; private relief legislation; military justice matters including requests for delivery of service members for trial by civilian authorities; appeals from nonjudicial punishment imposed under Article 15, UCMJ; appeals under Article 69, UCMJ; Secretarial review of officer dismissal cases; petitions for clemency, requests for pardons and requests for grants of immunity for civilian witnesses; matters pertaining to civilian employees and employees of non-appropriated fund Instrumentalities including employment, pay, allowances, benefits, separations, discipline and adverse actions, grievances, equal opportunity complaints, awards, and claims processed by other agencies; and matters pertaining to attorney professional responsibility inquiries.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 3037 and 3072; 42 U.S.C. 10606; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and Army Regulation 27-1, Legal Services, Judge Advocate Legal Services.

Purpose(s):

To ensure legal sufficiency of Army operations, policies, procedures, and personnel actions.

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. 552(b)(3) as follows:

Information from this system of records may be disclosed to the Department of Justice for grants of immunity and requests for pardons.

Information from this system of records may also be disclosed to law students participating in a volunteer legal support program approved by the Judge Advocate General of the Army.

To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.

To DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published at the beginning of the Army's complication 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 and on electronic storage media.

Retrievability

Retrieved by individual's surname.

Safeguards:

Records are maintained in locked file cabinets and/or in locked offices in buildings employing security guards or on military installations protected by military police patrols.

Retention and disposal:

Records at the Office of the Judge Advocate General, the Office of the Chief Counsel, and the Office, Chief of Engineers are permanent; at all of other locations, records are destroyed upon obsolescence.

System manager(s) and address:

Chief, General Law Branch, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Army, 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-2200.

Notification procedure:

Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves is contained in the record system should address written inquiries to the Department of the Army, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-2200.

Individual should provide his/her full name, the address and telephone number, and any other personal data which would assist in identifying records pertaining to him/her such as current or former military status, date of birth, and, if applicable, specifies concerning the incident or event believed to be the basis for legal review.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to records about themselves, contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the Department of the Army, Office of the Judge Advocate General, 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-2200.

Individuals should provide his/her full name, the address and telephone number, and any other personal data which would assist in identifying records pertaining to him/her such as current or former military status, date of birth, and, if applicable, specifies concerning the incident or event believed to be the basis for legal review.

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 other public and private records.

Exemptions claimed for the system:

Information specifically authorized to be classified under E.O. 12958, as implemented by DoD 5200.1-R, may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1).

Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as a result of the maintenance of such information, the individual will be provided access to such information except to the extent that disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.

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), but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source.

Testing or examination material used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in the Federal service may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(6), if the disclosure would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the test or examination process.

Evaluation material used to determine potential for promotion in the Military Services may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(7), but only to the extent that the disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source.

An exemption rule for this exemption has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (3) and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information contact the system manager.

Ao195-2b USACIDC

System name:

Criminal Investigation and Crime Laboratory Files (May 15, 2000, 65 FR 30974).

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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: Add a new paragraph ‘To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.’

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A0195-2b USACIDC

System name:

Criminal Investigation and Crime Laboratory Files.

System location:

Headquarters, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5506. Segments exist at subordinate U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command elements. Addresses may be obtained from the Commander, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5506.

An automated index of cases is maintained at the U.S. Army Crime Records Center, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585 and at the Defense Security Service, Army Liaison Office, P.O. Box 46060, Baltimore, MD 21240-6060.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Any individual, civilian or military, involved in or suspected of being involved in or reporting possible criminal activity affecting the interests, property, and/or personnel of the U.S. Army.

Categories of records in the system:

Name, Social Security Number, rank, date and place of birth, chronology of events; reports of investigation containing statements of witnesses, subject and agents; laboratory reports, documentary evidence, physical evidence, summary and administrative data pertaining to preparation and distribution of the report; basis for allegations; Serious or Sensitive Incident Reports, modus operandi and other investigative information from Federal, State, and local investigative agencies and departments; similar relevant documents. Indices contain codes for the type of crime, location of investigation, year and date of offense, names and personal identifiers of persons who have been subjects of electronic surveillance, suspects, subjects and victims of crimes, report number which allows access to records noted above; agencies, firms, Army and Defense Department organizations which were the subjects or victims of criminal investigations; and disposition and suspense of offenders listed in criminal investigative case files, witness identification data.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; Army Regulation 195-2, Criminal Investigation Activities; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):

To conduct criminal investigations and crime prevention activities; to accomplish management studies involving the analysis, compilation of statistics, quality control, etc., to ensure that completed investigations are legally sufficient and result in overall improvement in techniques, training and professionalism.

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 concerning criminal or possible criminal activity is disclosed to Federal, State, local and/or foreign law enforcement agencies in accomplishing and enforcing criminal laws; analyzing modus operandi, detecting organized criminal activity, or criminal justice employment. Information may also be disclosed to foreign countries under the provisions of the Status of Forces Agreements, or Treaties.

To the Department of Veterans Affairs to verify veterans claims. Criminal investigative files may be used to adjudicate veteran claims for disability benefits, post dramatic stress disorder, and other veteran entitlements.

To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.

The DoD “Blanket Routine Uses” set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilcation 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; automated indices; computer magnetic tapes, disks, and printouts.

Retrievability:

By name or other identifier of individual.

Safeguards:

Access is limited to designated authorized individuals having official need for the information in the performance of their duties. Buildings housing records are protected by security guards.

Retention and disposal:

At Headquarters, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), criminal investigative case files are retained for 40 years after final action, except that the USACIDC subordinate elements, such files are retained from 1 to 5 years depending on the level of such unit and the data involved. Laboratory reports at the USACIDC laboratory are destroyed after 5 years.

System manager(s) and address:

Commander, Headquarters, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5506.

Notification procedure:

Individual seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, ATTN: CICR-FP, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585.

For verification purposes, individuals should provide the full name, date and place of birth, current address, telephone numbers, and signature.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, U.S. Army Crime Records Center, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, ATTN: CICR-FP, 6010 6th Street, Building 1465, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5585.

For verification purposes, individuals should provide the full name, date and place of birth, current address, telephone numbers, 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:

Suspects, witnesses, victims, USACIDC special agents and other personnel, informants; various Department of Defense, federal, state, and local investigative agencies; departments or agencies of foreign governments; and any other individual or organization which may supply pertinent information.

Exemptions claimed for the system:

Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is complied and maintained by a component of the agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws.

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.

A0600-37b DAPE

System name:

Unfavorable Information Files (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10002).

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Authority for maintenance of the system:

Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and Army Regulation 600-37, Unfavorable Information; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).”

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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:

Add a new paragraph ‘To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.’

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A0600-37b DAPE

System name:

Unfavorable Information Files.

System location:

Primary records are located at the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff of Personnel, 4000 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-4000. Segments of the system may exist as Suitability Evaluation Board at Major Army Commands. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Army personnel (active, reserve, National Guard) on whom unfavorable information has been discovered, considered, referred to individual, and disposed of, to include appeals and petitions for removal or transfer of such information from the individual's performance record.

Categories of records in the system:

Summary of unfavorable information, copy of letter of notification to individual, individual's response or appeal, summary of consideration of response or appeal, disposition determination, and voting record of Board members.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and Army Regulation 600-37, Unfavorable Information; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):

To record Board action and to provide pattern of subsequent unfavorable information. Information filed in the performance portion of the Official Military Personnel File is also used by Department of Army promotion/selection boards when the individual has been afforded due process.

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 of 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 victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.

The DoD “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 surname.

Safeguards:

Records are maintained in areas accessible only to authorized personnel having official need therefor. Buildings housing records are secured at all times.

Retention and disposal:

Records are retained by the Suitability Evaluation Board for 6 years, following which they are destroyed by shredding.

System manager(s) and address:

Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Headquarters, Department of the Army, 4000 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-4000.

Notification procedure:

Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Department of the Army, 4000 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-4000.

Inquirer should furnish his/her full name, Social Security Number, sufficient details concerning time and place of event to ensure locating pertinent records, and signature.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written request to the Deputy chief of Staff for Personnel, Headquarters, Department of the Army, ATTN: DAPE-MPD, 4000 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-4000.

Inquirer should furnish his/her full name, Social Security Number, sufficient details concerning time and place of event to ensure 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 430-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system manager.

Record source categories:

From the individual; Suitability Evaluation Board proceedings.

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Exemptions claimed for the system:

None.

A0635-200 TAPC

System name:

Separations: Administrative Board Proceedings (April 2, 1999, 64 FR 15956).

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Authority for maintenance of the system:

Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 1169, Regular enlisted members; limitations on discharge, 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).”

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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:

Add a new paragraph “To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.”

A0635-200 TAPC

System name:

Separations: Administrative Board Proceedings.

System location:

U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PDT-P, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0478. Segments exist at Major Army Commands and subordinate commands, field operating agencies, and activities exercising general courts-martial jurisdiction. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record systems notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Military members on whom allegations of defective enlistment/agreement/fraudulent entry/alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure/unsatisfactory performance/misconduct/homosexuality under the provisions of Chapters 7, 9, 13, 14, or 15 of Army Regulation 635-200, Enlisted Personnel, result in administrative board proceedings.

Categories of records in the system:

Notice to service member of allegations on which proposed separation from the Army is based; supporting documentation; DA Form 2627, Records of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ; DD Form 493, Extract of Military Records of Previous Convictions; medical evaluations; military occupational specialty evaluation and aptitude scores; member's statements, testimony, witness statements, affidavits, rights waiver record; hearing transcript; board findings and recommendations for separation or retention; final action.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. 1169, Regular enlisted members; limitations on discharge, 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):

Information is used by processing activities and the approval authority to determine if the member meets the requirements for retention or separation.

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 DoD 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 and electronic storage media.

Retrievability:

By individual's surname or Social Security Number.

Safeguards:

Records are accessed only by designated persons having official need; in locked cabinets, in locked rooms within secure buildings.

Retention and disposal:

The original of board proceedings becomes a permanent part of the member's Official Military Personnel Record. When separation is ordered, a copy is sent to member's commander where it is retained for two years before being destroyed. When separation is not ordered, board proceedings are filed at the headquarters of the separation authority for two years, then destroyed. A copy of board proceedings in cases where the final authority is the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, pursuant to Army Regulation 635-200, is retained by that headquarters (TAPC-PDT) for one year following decision.

System manager(s) and address:

Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PDT-P, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0478.

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 installation where administrative board convened or to the Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, ATTN: TAPC-PDT-P, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0478.

Individual should provide the full name, details concerning the proposed or actual separation action to include location and date, and signature.

Record access procedures:

If individual has been separated from the Army, address written inquiries to the National Personnel Records Center, General Services Administration, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200: proceedings will be part of the Official Military Personnel Record.

If member is on active duty, address written inquiries to the commander of the installation where administrative board convened.

Individual should provide the full name, details concerning the proposed or actual separation action to include location and date, 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 commander; Army personnel, medical, and/or investigative records; witnesses; the Administrative Separation Board; federal, state, local, and/or foreign law enforcement agencies.

Exemptions claimed for the system:

None.

A0640-10a TAPC

System name:

Military Personnel Records Jacket Files (MPRJ) (December 19, 1997, 62 FR 66606).

Changes:

System identifier:

Delete entry and replace with “A0600-8-104 TAPC”.

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Authority for maintenance of the system:

Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; Army Regulation 600-8-104, Military Personnel Information Management/Records; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).”

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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:

Add a new paragraph “To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.”

A0600-8-104—TAPC

System name:

Military Personnel Records Jacket Files (MPRJ).

System location:

Active and Reserve Army Commands/field operating agencies, installations, activities. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's compilation of record system notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Enlisted, warrant and commissioned officers on active duty in the U.S. Army; enlisted, warrant and commissioned officers of the U.S. Army Reserve in active reserve (unit or non-unit) status; retired persons; commissioned/warrant officers separated after June 30, 1917 and enlisted personnel separated after October 31, 1912.

Categories of records in the system:

Records reflecting qualifications, emergency data, enlistment and related service agreement/extension/active duty orders; military occupational specialty evaluation data; group life insurance election; record of induction; security questionnaire and clearance; transfer/discharge report/Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; language proficiency questionnaire; police record check; statement of personal history; application for ID; Department of Veterans Affairs compensation forms and related papers; dependent medical care statement and related forms; training and experience documents; survivor benefit plan election certificate; efficiency reports; application/nomination for assignment; achievement certificates; record of proceeding and appellate or other supplementary actions, Article 15 (10 U.S.C. 815); weight control records; personnel screening and evaluation records; application/prior service enlistment documents; certificate barring reenlistment; waivers for enlistment; physical evaluation board summaries; service record brief; Army School records; classification board proceedings; correspondence relating to badges, medals, and unit awards, including foreign decorations; correspondence/letters/administrative reprimands/censures/admonitions relating to apprehensions/confinement/discipline; dependent travel and movement of household goods; personal indebtedness correspondence and related papers; documents relating to proficiency pay, promotion, reduction in grade, release, retirement (includes documents pertaining to pre-separation and job assistance needs in transition from military to civilian life), temporary duty individual flight records, physical examination records, aviator flight record, instrument certification papers, duty status, leave, and similar military documents prescribed for filing by Army regulations or directives.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq.; Department of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance; Army Regulation 600-8-104, Military Personnel Information Management/Records; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):

Personnel records are created and maintained to manage the member's Army Service effectively, document historically the member's military service, 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 Treasury to issue bonds; to collect and record income taxes.

To the Department of Justice to file fingerprints to perform investigative and judicial functions.

To the Department of Agriculture to coordinate matters related to its advanced education program.

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, health, and related functions authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1074 through 1079.

To the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to accomplish requirements incident to Nuclear Accident/Incident Control Officer functions.

To the American Red Cross to accomplish coordination and service functions including blood donor programs and emergency investigative support and notifications.

To the Civil Aeronautics Board to accomplish flight qualifications, certification and licensing actions.

To the Federal Aviation Agency to determine rating and certification (including medical) of in-service aviators.

To the General Services Administration for records storage and archival services and for printing of directories and related material which includes personal data.

To the U.S. Postal Service to accomplish postal service authorization involving postal officers and mail clerk authorizations.

To the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information relating to service, benefits, pensions, in-service loans, insurance, and appropriate hospital support.

To the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization to comply with status relating to alien registration, and annual residence/location.

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, mate, and harbor master for duty as Transportation Corps warrant officer.

To each of the several states, and U.S. possessions to support state bonus application; 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.

Civilian educational and training institutions to accomplish student registration, tuition support, tests, and related 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 Number; to transmit Federal Insurance Compensation Act deductions made from members' wages.

To the Department of Transportation to coordinate and exchange necessary information pertaining to inter-service relationships between U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and U.S. Army when service members perform duty with the USCG.

To the Civil authorities for compliance with 10 U.S.C. 814.

To the U.S. Information Agency to investigate applicants for sensitive positions pursuant to E.O. 10450.

To the Federal Emergency Management to facilitate participation of Army members in civil defense planning, training, and emergency operations pursuant to the military support of civil defense as prescribed in DoD Directive 3025.10, Military Support of Civil Defense, and Army Regulation 500-70, Military Support of Civil Defense.

To the Director of Selective Service System to Report of Non-registration at Time of Separation Processing, of individuals who decline to register with Selective Service System. Such report will contain name of individual, date of birth, Social Security Number, and mailing address at time of separation.

Other elements of the Federal Government pursuant to their respective authority and responsibility.

To the Military Banking Facilities Overseas. Information as to current military addresses and assignments may be provided to military banking facilities who provide banking services overseas and who are reimbursed by the Government for certain checking and loan losses. For personnel separated, discharged or retired from the Armed Forces, information as to last known residential or home of record address may be provided to the military banking facility upon certification by a banking facility officer that the facility has a returned or dishonored check negotiated by the individual or the individual has defaulted on a loan and that if restitution is not made by the individual, the U.S. Government will be liable for the losses the facility may incur.

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 directed 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. The DoD “Blanket Routine Uses” set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices do not apply to these categories of records.

County and city welfare organizations to provide information needed to consider applications for benefits.

Penal institutions to provide health information to aid patient care.

State, county, and city officials to include law enforcement authorities to provide information to determine benefits or liabilities, or for the investigation of claim or crimes.

Patriotic societies incorporated, pursuant to 36 U.S.C., in consonance with their respective corporate missions when used to further the welfare, morale, or mission of the soldier. Information can only be disclosed only if the agency which receives it adequately prevents its disclosure to persons other than their employees who need such information to perform their authorized duties.

To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense.

The DoD “Blanket Routine Uses” set forth at the beginning of the Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system, except for those specifically excluded categories of records.

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 and/or Social Security Number.

Safeguards:

All records are maintained in secured areas, accessible only to designated individuals whose official duties require access; they are transferred from station to station in personal possession of the individual whose record it is or, when this is not feasible, by U.S. Postal Service.

Retention and disposal:

The maintenance, forwarding, and disposition of the MPRJ (DA Form 201) and its contents are governed by Army Regulations 600-8-104, Military Personnel Information Management/Records and 635-10, Processing Personnel for Separations.

System manager(s) and address:

Commander, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0400.

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 organization to which the service member is assigned; for retired and non-unit reserve personnel, information may be obtained from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St Louis, MO 63132-5200; for discharged and deceased personnel contact the National Personnel Records Center, General Services Administration, 9700 Page Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63132-5100.

Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number, service identification number, current address and telephone number, and signature.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this record system should address written inquiries to the commander of the organization to which the service member is assigned; for retired and non-unit reserve personnel, information may be obtained from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200; for discharged and deceased personnel contact the National Personnel Records Center, General Services Administration, 9700 Page Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63132-5100.

Individual should provide the full name, Social Security Number, service identification 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, 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.