2024 Health of the Force – Personal & Professional Choices Survey
	
	
Dear Survey Participant,
	
Welcome to the 2024 Health of the Force (HoF) Survey. This year, in addition to the annual questions about your career plans and work experiences, the survey focuses on work/life integration. It includes questions about command support for work/life balance, access to healthcare and other important resources and experiences with personal relationships and parenting in the Navy. This survey is an important source of information on the effectiveness of existing programs and policies and provides senior leaders with insights into potential changes. Participation is voluntary but remember YOUR feedback is important to providing an accurate picture of the issues addressed in this survey.
	
All information collected is confidential. To access the survey, you entered your DOD ID number. This information is used to limit participation to active duty Navy personnel and to minimize the number of demographic questions. Only members of the Navy Survey Team will have access to DOD ID numbers; all data will be de-identified prior to analysis.
	
	
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 0703-0095
OMB EXPIRATION DATE: 01/31/2027
	
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If you are willing to participate in this survey, please select the "Next" button below. If you prefer not to participate, please close the survey window.
	
	
The following demographic question determines what survey questions are applicable to you and which ones you can skip so please answer honestly.
Are you:
 Female
 Male
 Prefer not to answer
What is your current marital status?
 Single/Never Married
 Single/Previously Married
 Unmarried, Long-Term Partnership
 Married >>Skip next question
	
How has being in the Navy influenced the likelihood that you will get married or marry again? Visible to those who are not currently married
 Significantly Decreased
 Somewhat Decreased
 No Effect
 Somewhat Increased
 Significantly Increased
	
	
Which of the following best describes your spouse/partner? Visible to those who are married/in long-term relationships
 Navy Active Duty Service member
 Other US Military Service member
 Navy Reservist >>Skip next two questions
 Former Service Member >>Skip next two questions
 Civilian >>Skip next two questions
	
Next three questions are visible to those who are married to active duty service member
	
How has being part of a dual-military couple influenced your career in the Navy?
 Very Negative
 Somewhat Negative
 Neither Positive nor Negative
 Somewhat Positive
 Very Positive
	
Which of the following statements best reflects your experience being collocated with your AD spouse?
 My spouse & I have made only one PCS move and we were collocated
 My spouse & I have made several PCS moves and we were always able to collocate
 Collocation hasn’t been possible during at least one of our PCS moves
 Collocation has never been possible for me and my AD spouse
 N/A, my spouse and I have not made a PCS move while both on AD >>Skip next question
	
How satisfied are you with the Navy’s ability to collocate you with your AD spouse?
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
	
How satisfied is your civilian spouse with life in the Navy? Civilian spouses only
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
	
How supportive is your spouse of you remaining in the Navy beyond your current obligation? All spouses
 Very Unsupportive
 Somewhat Unsupportive
 Neither Supportive nor Unsupportive
 Somewhat Supportive
 Very Supportive
	
Children
	
Do you have children?
 Yes >> Skip next question
 No
How has being in the Navy influenced the likelihood that you will have/adopt children?
 Significantly Decreased
 Somewhat Decreased
 No Effect
 Somewhat Increased
 Significantly Increased
 N/A, I already have children
	
Participants with no children will skip remaining questions about children and childcare.
	
Please indicate the age range(s) of your children. Select all that apply.
 Under Age 5
 5 to 12
 13 to 17
 Over 18 >>Skip next question
	
	
Which of the following best reflects your home life? For the purposes of this question, single parent indicates a household with one adult.
 I’m a single parent with sole custody of my child/children
 I’m a single parent with joint custody of my child/children
 I have a child/children at home and a co-parent (spouse/partner) lives with us >>skip next question
 I do not currently have custody or joint custody of my children >>skip next question
 My child/children are adults and do not live at home >>skip next question
	
How did you become a single parent?
 Separation/Divorce
 Unmarried when child born/adopted
 Death of spouse
 Other
Childcare
	
Next questions only visible to those who have custody of their children
	
Who usually cares for your children when you deploy or on an unaccompanied tour? (Children Under 18)
 Their other biological parent cares for them
 My spouse/partner (non-biological parent) cares for them
 A grandparent or other relative cares for them
 Someone who is not a relative or co-parent cares for them
 N/A, I have never deployed or been on an unaccompanied tour
	
	
How satisfied are you with your ability to access childcare (non-familial) where you currently live?
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
 N/A, I do not have any outside childcare requirements at this time >>Skip next question
	
	
What, if any, problems have you had related to childcare in the past 12 months? Please select all that apply
 Too expensive
 Unavailable/long wait list for on-base childcare
 Unavailable/long wait list for off-base childcare
 Evening/Weekend care not available
 Childcare Center Hours do not match work hours
 Other (Please specify) ______
 None – no problems
	
All Participants with Children
	
What, if any, impact has having a child/children had on your career in the Navy?
 Very positive >>Skip next question
 Somewhat positive >>Skip next question
 No impact >>Skip next question
 Somewhat negative
 Very negative
	
How has having a child/children negatively influenced your Navy career? Please select all that apply. If we have failed to include something, please select “Other” and explain in the space provided
 Contributed to negative performance evaluations/fitness reports
 Limited training and/or professional development opportunities
 Negatively influenced recommendations for next duty assignment
 Detrimental to work relationships
 Negatively impacted professional reputation
 Other (Please specify) ______
 N/A, having a child has not negatively impacted my career in the Navy
	
	
Single Sailor Housing
	
	
Questions Visible to Single Sailors with No Children
	
Which of the following best describes your current living situation?
 Barracks/Assigned Housing on Base
 Government-Leased Apartment
 Off-Base/Private Housing >>Skip Next 3 Questions
 Other (Please specify) _____________ >>Skip Next 3 Questions
	
How satisfied are you with your government-assigned housing?
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
	
What, if any, concerns do you have about your government-assigned housing? Please select all that apply. If we have failed to include something, please select “Other” and explain in the space provided.
 Living conditions (comfortable, healthy, safe, etc.)
 Access to healthy food options
 Parking
 Lack of privacy
 Transportation
 Lack of recreational and social activities
 Other (please specify) ____________
	
Please use the space provided below to elaborate on any concerns with government-assigned housing. Do not include any personally identifiable information in your response.
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OB/GYN Questions (Women Only)
	
Are you willing to answer a few questions about your access to women’s healthcare resources while in the Navy, particularly during deployments? If no, you will skip to the next section of the survey
 Yes
 No >>Skip to next section
	
	
Which of the following statements best describes your access to basic women’s healthcare while in an operational environment (ship medical, BAS, etc.)?
 I’ve always had access to basic women’s healthcare in operational environments
 I’ve sometimes had access to basic women’s healthcare but not always in an operational environment
 I’ve rarely, if ever, had access to basic women’s healthcare while in operational environments
 N/A, I have never required access to basic women’s healthcare while in an operational environment >>Skip next question
	
	
How would you assess your provider’s (GMO, IDC) capability to resolve your women’s health issues in the operational environment (ship medical, BAS)?
 Provider was completely capable of resolving my medical issues
 Provider was able to resolve some but not all of my medical issues
 Provider had limited or no ability to address my medical issues
 N/A, no basis to judge
	
How comfortable are you being evaluated for a women’s health issue by your primary care provider?
 Very Uncomfortable
 Somewhat Uncomfortable
 Neither Comfortable nor Uncomfortable
 Somewhat Comfortable
 Very Comfortable
	
ALNAV 018/23 authorized Administrative Absence or Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care. Non-covered reproductive health care is defined in policy as lawfully available assisted reproductive technology, which includes egg retrieval, IUI, and IVF, and non-covered pregnancy termination. Non-covered reproductive health care is paid for at the patients’ expense.
	
Have you used the Non-Covered Reproductive Healthcare Benefit? Select all that apply.
 Yes, for administrative absence
 Yes, for funded TDY travel
 No, I’m aware of it but haven’t used it
 This is the first I’ve heard of it
	
	
Pregnancy (Women Only)
	
Have you been pregnant since joining the Navy?
 Yes
 No >>Skip to next section
	
These next two questions are sensitive and we apologize in advance if it makes anyone uncomfortable. However, this is our best way of understanding whether or not people are receiving support during these events.
	
	
Have you had a pregnancy that resulted in a miscarriage while in the Navy?
 Yes
 No >>Skip next question
	
Were you granted convalescent leave after the miscarriage?
 Yes, I requested and received convalescent leave
 No, I didn’t know it was an option
 No, I requested convalescent leave but it was not granted
	
	
What was the outcome of your most recent pregnancy?
 I am still pregnant
 Full-term birth (delivery after 36th week of gestation)
 Premature birth (delivery between the 20th and 36th week of gestation)
 Other >>Answer Q32
 Prefer not to answer >>Answer Q32
	
Are you willing to answer some additional questions about your experiences during your most recent pregnancy? If no, you will skip to the next section of the survey
 Yes
 No >>Skip to next section
	
When did your most recent pregnancy occur?
 Within the last year
 Within the last 1 to 5 years
 Over 5 years ago
	
Was your most recent pregnancy planned? (Note: for this survey, a planned pregnancy is one that you were planning/trying for at the time of conception (i.e., you intentionally became pregnant)
 Yes
 No
	
Instructions: The following questions refer to events during your most recent pregnancy.
	
What type of command were you assigned to when you found out about your pregnancy?
 Ship
 Deployable Squadron
 Other Deployable Unit
 Non-Deployable Squadron
 Shore Activity or Command (not as a student)
 Navy Funded School (as a student)
 In the Career Intermission Program
 Other (Please specify) _____________
	
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I continued to feel valued by my command after informing them I was pregnant.
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Disagree
 Strongly Disagree
 N/A, Never Informed Them – Skip to Final Open-ended Pregnancy Question
	
Were you (or are you scheduled to be) transferred or moved as a result of your pregnancy? If you were transferred for reasons other than your pregnancy, please select N/A.
 No >>Skip next question
 Yes, after 20th week of pregnancy
 Yes, before 20th week of pregnancy
 Scheduled to transfer but haven’t yet
 Don’t know yet >>Skip next question
 N/A, I was/will be transferred but not associated with pregnancy >>Skip next question
	
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about transfers during pregnancy?
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The position I was transferred to was or will be career enhancing  | 
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I felt valued by the CMD I transferred to during my pregnancy.  | 
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I continued to feel valued by my command after informing them I was pregnant  | 
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Breastfeeding Questions
	
These questions are visible to those who have delivered a child.
	
Were you breastfeeding/pumping when you returned to duty?
 Yes
 No >>Skip to open ended question
	
Were you given time to pump at work?
 Yes, as often as needed (at least every 3-4 hours)
 Yes, but not as often as needed
 No >>Skip next 3 questions
	
Was there a designated lactation space at your CMD/work location?
 Yes >>skip next question
 No
	
What type of space did you use to pump at work?
 Restroom/head
 Separate nursing room attached to restroom/head
 Designated office space that serves multiple purposes (not exclusively for lactation)
 Used a discrete pump at my work station
 Traveled to another location on base where lactation space was available
 Other (Please specify) __________
 N/A, I did not breastfeed/pump milk at work >>Skip to question 42
	
Did the space you used for pumping have access to running water?
 Yes
 No
	
Please use the space below to provide any additional comments regarding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, etc. in the Navy. Do not include any personally identifiable information
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Parental Leave
	
When was the birth/adoption of your most recent child? Visible to men only
 Within the last year
 Within the last 1 to 5 years
 Over 5 years ago
 N/A >>Skip to next section
	
How much parental leave did you take after the birth/adoption of your most recent child?
 None >>Skip to next section
 Less than 2 weeks
 2 to 4 weeks
 5 to 8 weeks
 9 to 12 weeks
 N/A >>Skip to next section
	
How satisfied were you with the amount of leave you were able to take after the birth or adoption of your most recent child?
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
	
Did you take less than the full amount of parental leave available to you after the birth/adoption of your most recent child?
 No, I took the full amount available at the time >>Skip next question
 Yes, I did not use the amount of parental leave available to me
 N/A or Prefer not to answer >>Skip next question
	
Why did you take less than the full amount of leave available to you at the time of the birth/adoption of your most recent child? Please select all that apply. If we have failed to include something, please select “Other” and explain in the space provided.
 Ready to get back to work
 Concerned about how taking the full amount would be perceived by command
 Worried about impact of taking more leave on my performance appraisal
 Wanted to save some leave in case I needed it later
 Worried about impact on scheduled PCS move
 I chose to be designated as secondary caregiver
 Other (Please specify) _________
	
Next two questions are for women who have given birth only
	
Did you voluntarily shorten your 12-month operational deferment tour after giving birth? If yes, please explain why in the space provided.
 Yes
 No >>Skip next question
 N/A >>Skip next question
	
Please use the space below to explain why you chose to shorten your 12 month operational deferment. Do not include any personally identifiable information
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Work/Life Integration
How satisfied are you with your work/life integration i.e., your ability to navigate demands of work and your personal life?
 Extremely Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Extremely Satisfied
	
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your command?
Command Support for Work/Life Balance  | 
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Navy policy supports Sailors’ ability to balance personal lives with work  | 
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My current sea/shore rotation is adequate for family planning  | 
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My command is supportive of pregnant female Sailors  | 
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My command is supportive of male Sailors who take Parental Leave after the birth/adoption of a child  | 
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How family friendly is the Navy?
 Not at all
 Slightly
 Somewhat
 Very
 Extremely
	
In general, how does having a child/children impact the career of a…
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			No Impact  | 
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			Very Positive  | 
		
Female active duty service member?  | 
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What can the Navy do to improve the ability of Sailors to integrate work and their personal lives? Do not include any personally identifiable information
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How likely are you to recommend the Navy to a friend or family member? (Net Promoter)
 0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10
Not at all Likely Extremely Likely
	
HOF Metrics
	
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your command?
Trust in Command Integrity & Dependability  | 
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My CMD acts on sound principles.  | 
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My CMD treats people fairly  | 
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My CMD can be relied upon to follow through with commitments/promises  | 
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My CMD takes the concerns of people like me into account when making decisions  | 
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I think it is important to watch my CMD closely so that it doesn’t take advantage of people like me  | 
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My CMD does not mistreat people like me  | 
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I trust my Commanding Officer to do the right thing  | 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Commitment (CM) & Connectedness (CN)  | 
			Strongly Disagree  | 
			Disagree  | 
			Neither  | 
			Agree  | 
			Strongly Agree  | 
		
I feel like I’m part of the Navy family  | 
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I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career in the Navy  | 
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The Navy has a great deal of personal meaning for me  | 
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These days, I feel like I belong  | 
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These days I feel there are people I can turn to in times of need  | 
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My future here seems dark to me  | 
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These days I think I make things worse for the people in my life  | 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Inclusion Metric  | 
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			Disagree  | 
			Neither  | 
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I have the same opportunities for professional success as my coworkers  | 
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The Navy is a place where I am able to perform up to my full potential  | 
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I feel recognized for my contributions at work  | 
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My opinion is valued by my team  | 
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The people I work with treat me with respect  | 
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I feel encouraged to bring my whole and authentic self to work  | 
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I feel comfortable speaking up when I see intolerance, mistreatment, or bias in action  | 
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I feel like I belong in the Navy  | 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about your Navy job?
	
	
Job Satisfaction  | 
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			Neither  | 
			Agree  | 
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I am generally satisfied with the type of work I do in my job  | 
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I feel a great sense of personal satisfaction when I do this job well  | 
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I have a good understanding of what is expected of me at work  | 
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I have a clear set of goals and aims to enable me to do my job  | 
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I would recommend a career in the Navy to someone considering enlisting/commissioning (Brand)  | 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Cohesion  | 
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I am confident that I can trust and depend on the Sailors at my Command.  | 
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The leaders at my Command foster teamwork and cooperation.  | 
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Help is available from my co-workers when I have a problem.  | 
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Sailors at my Command work together to get the job done.  | 
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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
DEI in Navy  | 
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			Neither  | 
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I believe the Navy's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are creating positive changes in Navy culture  | 
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Racism is not a problem in the Navy  | 
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Retaliation is not a concern for those reporting harassment or discrimination  | 
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Sexism is not a problem in the Navy  | 
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My leaders use DEOCS results to improve the command  | 
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Career Plans
	
Which of the following best reflects your current Navy career plans?
 I plan to remain in the Navy until retirement >>Skip next question
 I plan to remain in the Navy for the foreseeable future but maybe not until retirement
 I plan to get out of the Navy at my next opportunity
 I’m not sure
 I’m getting out of the Navy but it’s not my choice >>Skip next 2 questions
	
Please review the list and identify up to five factors influencing, or that might influence, you to leave the Navy. If we have failed to include a factor that is likely to influence you to leave, please select “Other” and explain in the space provided.
 Childcare Issues
 Civilian Career Opportunities
 Concerns about Ability to Have/Adopt Children in Navy
 Current Command Climate
 Don’t Feel Like I Belong
 Focus on Family
 Geographic Instability (Frequency of PCS Moves)
 Health related concerns (physical or mental)
 Leadership at Current Command
 Leadership in the Navy
 Limited Promotion/Advancement Opportunities
 Proximity to Extended Family
 Recent Sea Duty Experiences (if applicable)
 Salary/Pay
 Schedule Changes/Lack of Predictability
 Treated Differently Because of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, or Sexual Orientation
 Too Much Time Away from Home
 To Use GI Benefits/Pursue Education
 Work/Life Balance Issues
 Other (Please specify) _________________
	
Please review the following list and identify up to five factors influencing, or that might influence, you to stay in the Navy. If we have failed to include an important influence to stay in the Navy, please select “Other” and explain in the space provided.
 Ability to Balance Work and Personal Life
 Ability to Have/Adopt Children While in Navy
 Childcare Availability
 Command Climate
 Healthcare Benefits
 Job Security/Stability
 Leadership in the Navy
 Leadership at Current Command
 Navy Community/Sense of Belonging
 Opportunity to Travel
 Patriotism/Desire to Serve
 Promotion/Advancement Opportunities
 Salary/Pay
 Support/Benefits for Family
 Retirement Benefits
 Family History of Military Service
 Other (Please specify) _________________
	
	
This concludes the main portion of the survey. We have some additional questions we would like to ask if you are willing to answer. Below are the topics, please select those you would like to answer. If you prefer not to answer any additional questions, please select N/A.
 On-Base Services
 Recent PCS/Onboarding Experiences
 Physical Fitness/Readiness
 Communication
 Current Command
 N/A >>Skip to final comment question
	
	
On-Base Quality of Service Questions
	
How satisfied are you with the following aspects of on-base services?
	
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Wi-Fi Availability  | 
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Gym Facility  | 
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Quality of Food Options  | 
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Proximity of Food Options to Work Site  | 
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Parking Near Work Site  | 
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Do you have access to healthy food options on base?
 Yes
 No
	
What, if any, factors limit your ability to choose healthy food options? Please select all that apply.
 Healthy food is too expensive
 Galley hours do not meet my schedule
 Personal choice
 Cooking equipment/kitchen setup in housing (if applicable)
 Commissary/grocery store location
 No experience cooking healthy meals
 Other (Please specify) ______________
 N/A, no problems with choosing healthy food options
	
How many servings of the following do you typically eat per day?
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Vegetables  | 
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Fruit  | 
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Recent PCS/Onboarding Experiences
	
	
How satisfied are you with the support you received during your last PCS experience?
 Very Satisfied
 Somewhat Satisfied
 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
 Somewhat Dissatisfied
 Very Dissatisfied
	
During your last PCS, did your receiving command assign you a command sponsor?
 Yes
 No >>Skip next question
	
What type of support did your command sponsor provide to you? Please select all that apply.
 Contact you prior to arrival at new command
 Provide information about accessing on-base resources (FFSC, MWR, Medical, etc.)
 Provide advice/guidance to assist with relocation
 Other (please specify) ____________
 N/A, my command sponsor did not provide support
	
	
My command’s onboarding process (CMD Sponsorship/Indoc) sets personnel and their families (if applicable) up for success.
 Strongly Agree
 Somewhat Agree
 Neither Agree nor Disagree
 Somewhat Disagree
 Strongly Disagree
	
	
What, if anything, would you recommend the Navy change to improve the PCS and/or onboarding experiences of Sailors? Do not include any personally identifiable information
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Physical Fitness/Readiness Questions
	
	
Approximately how many minutes do you spend on cardio/aerobic (run, bike, etc.) exercise every week?
 Less than 50 minutes
 50 to 100 minutes
 101 to 150 minutes
 Over 150 minutes
 N/A, I’m currently not doing cardio
	
Strength training (also known as resistance training) is a type of exercise that causes your muscles to contract against an outside resistance. Examples include weight lifting, resistance bands, medicine balls, etc.
	
How many days per week do you include strength training in your workout?
 N/A, tend to focus on cardio
 One
 Two
 Three
 Four or more
	
Are you currently participating/using Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS), the Navy’s approved physical fitness program?
 Yes
 No >>Skip next question
 Huh? Never heard of it >>skip next question
	
What NOFFS operational series are you using?
 Group Training Series
 Largedeck Series
 Submarine Series
 Surface Series
 Don’t know
	
Do you feel ready for the physical demands of your mission?
 Yes
 No
	
What, if any, problems have you had maintaining physical readiness? Please select all that apply.
 Fitness facility hours
 Fitness facility proximity to workplace
 Lack of command support for exercise during workday
 Work hours/workload too demanding
 Medical limitations
 Other (Please specify) ______________
 N/A, no problems with maintaining physical readiness
	
	
Communication Questions
	
How satisfied are you with the information you receive on the following topics?
	
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Health & Wellness  | 
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Career or Professional Development Opportunities  | 
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Info Specific to Rate/Job  | 
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Navy Overall Mission  | 
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Family Resources  | 
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Financial Tools & Resources  | 
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How active is your direct leadership in providing you with information on the following topics? Please assess on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 indicates you don’t receive any information on the topic and 5 means you receive regular and helpful updates on the topic.
	
Health & Wellness Information: (1)     (5) 
Career or Professional Development Opportunities:
Information Specific to Rate/Job:
The Navy’s Overall Mission
Financial Planning & Tools
	
How would you like to receive internal communication from the Navy about services, programs and policies?
 Direct from command leadership
 Text Messaging
 Alert Apps
 Social Media
 Other (Please specify)
	
Additional Command Questions
	
	
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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			Agree  | 
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In my command, I have a trusted leader I can turn to when things get hard, personally or professionally.  | 
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My command values input and transparently discusses successes and failures for continuous improvement.  | 
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My command is supportive when personnel seek mental health assistance.  | 
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I know how to recognize and get assistance for shipmates experiencing uncontrolled stress.  | 
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Please use the space provided below to share any additional thoughts or concerns with Navy leadership. Do not include any personally identifiable information
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This completes the survey. Thank you for participating and for your continuing service to our nation.
	
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