Need To Establish Retention Periods and Optimal Time for Microfilming Military Personnel Records
GGD-81-59
Published: Apr 27, 1981. Publicly Released: Apr 27, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the official personnel records of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps to evaluate the manner in which the records were being maintained.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should require the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps to develop formal cost analyses to determine the optimal time for microfilming records. |
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Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should require the Army and Navy to determine and propose retention periods to the National Archives and Records Service. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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Cost analysisFederal records managementMicroformsMilitary cost controlMilitary personnel recordsRecords retentionMilitary forcesPersonnel recordsRecords managementPrecious metals