2026 Survey of Reserve Component Spouses

Reserve Component Spouses Survey

0704-0653_2026 Survey of Reserve Component Spouses

2026 Survey of Reserve Component Spouses

OMB: 0704-0653

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2026 Survey of Reserve Component Spouses OMB Control Number: 0704-0653 Expiration Date:XX/XX/XXXX

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. What is your marital status?

1		Married
2		Separated
3		Divorced
4		Widowed

2. Is your spouse currently serving as a member of the National Guard/Reserve?

2		Yes
1		No

3. Has your spouse previously served in a regular active duty Service (e.g., Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard) for 2 years or more?

2		Yes
1		No

4. How many years has your spouse spent in military service? Do not count partial years. To indicate less than one year, enter “0”.

a. National Guard/Reserve service

Years

b. Active Duty service

Years

5. How many years have you been a military spouse? Do not count partial years. To indicate less than one year, enter “0”.

Years

6. How close do you live to a military base/installation? Mark one.

1		Less than 30 minutes
2		30 minutes to less than 1 hour
3		1 to 2 hours
4		More than 2 hours

7. What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed? Mark the one answer that describes the highest grade or degree that you have completed.

1		12 years or less of school (no diploma)
2		High school graduate—high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
3		Some college credit, no degree
4		Vocational or technical diploma
5		Associate's degree
6		Bachelor's degree
7		Advanced degree (e.g., MA/MS/PhD/MD/JD)

8. What is your race and/or ethnicity? Mark all that apply.

		American Indian or Alaska Native For example, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, Aztec, Maya, etc.
		Asian For example, Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, etc.
		Black or African American For example, African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somali, etc.
		Hispanic or Latino For example, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, Cuban, Dominican, Guatemalan, etc.
		Middle Eastern or North African For example, Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Israeli, etc.
		Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander For example, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan, Fijian, Marshallese, etc.
		White For example, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Scottish, etc.

9. [Ask if SAGE = 0] How old are you?

Years old

10. [Ask if SSEX = .Z] Are you...?

1		Male
2		Female

In this survey, the definition of “child, children, or other legal dependents” includes anyone in your family, except your spouse, who has, or is eligible to have, a Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (also called a military ID card) or is eligible for military health care benefits, AND is enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

11. Do you or your spouse have children or other legal dependents based on the definition above?

2		Yes
1		No

12. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes"] Do you or your spouse have any children under the age of 18 who usually live with you?

2		Yes
1		No

13. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes"] How many children or other dependents do you or your spouse have in each age group? To indicate none, select “0”. To indicate nine or more, select “9”.

	0 0	1 1	2 2	3 3	4 4	5 5	6 6	7 7	8 8	9 9
a. Less than 1 year old										
b. 1 year to under 2 years old										
c. 2–5 years old										
d. 6–13 years old										
e. 14–17 years old										
f. 18–22 years old										
g. 23–64 years old										
h. 65 years old or older										

YOUR SPOUSE'S ACTIVATIONS/DEPLOYMENTS

In this survey, the definition of “National Guard/Reserve duties” includes Inactive Duty Training (IDT drills), activations, and deployments.

14. In the past 12 months, how many nights has your spouse been away from home because of National Guard/Reserve duties? Add up all nights away from home. To indicate none, enter “0”.

Nights

15. Has your spouse been activated (i.e., called to active duty) in the past 24 months? This includes activations that started more than 24 months ago and continued into the past 24 months.

1		Yes, my spouse is currently activated
2		Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated
3		No

16. [Ask if Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated"] Did any of your spouse's activations in the past 24 months result in deployment?

1		Yes, my spouse is currently deployed
2		Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed
3		No

17. How many times has your spouse been deployed for more than 30 consecutive days during your marriage? If your spouse has not been deployed for more than 30 consecutive days during your marriage, enter “0”.

Times

18. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] Was your spouse's most recent deployment to a combat zone or an area where they drew imminent danger pay or hostile fire pay?

1		Yes
2		No

19. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] Were you employed at any point during your spouse's most recent activation/deployment?

2		Yes
1		No

20. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND Q19 = "Yes"] Because of your spouse's most recent activation/deployment, did you have to... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. Take time off work?
	b. Reduce the number of hours you worked?
	c. Leave your job?

21. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] During your spouse's most recent activation/deployment, did you lose money or have any additional expenses because of the following? Mark one answer for each item.

	3 Not applicable
	2 No
	1 Yes

	a. Loss of my job
	b. Loss of my spouse's health insurance/dental coverage
	c. Increased phone/cell/internet usage bills due to communicating more with family/friends and/or deployed spouse
	d. New or increased need for child care
	e. Home/car repairs/maintenance or yard work
	f. Increased medical expenses
	g. My spouse's deployment pay is less than his/her regular pay (civilian job).
	h. Other

22. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] During your spouse's most recent deployment, to what extent were each of the following a problem for you? Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Not at all
	2 Small extent
	3 Moderate extent
	4 Large extent
	5 Very large extent

	a. Home/car repairs/maintenance or yard work
	b. Feelings of anxiety or depression
	c. Loneliness
	d. Managing child care/child educational needs/child schedules
	e. Increase in your stress level
	f. Difficulty sleeping
	g. Maintaining family routines (e.g., meals, sleep, recreation, study time)
	h. Managing medical care/appointments for yourself, children, or other family members
	i. Managing your education/training

23. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] How important are each of the following to you in being able to cope with deployment(s)? Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Not important
	2 Somewhat important
	3 Moderately important
	4 Important
	5 Very important

	a. My ability to communicate with my spouse
	b. Knowing the expected length of the deployment
	c. Having no changes in the length of deployment
	d. Pre-deployment information
	e. Deployment pay
	f. Temporary reunions with my spouse (R&R time)
	g. National Guard Family Program resources (NGB-FP)
	h. Community resources

24. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] During your spouse's most recent deployment cycle, how satisfied were you with the... Mark one answer for each item.

	6 Did not use
	1 Very dissatisfied
	2 Dissatisfied
	3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
	4 Satisfied
	5 Very satisfied

	a. Pre-deployment support you received?
	b. Support you received during the deployment?
	c. Post-deployment support you received?

In this survey, a “unit or Service point of contact” includes Family Readiness/Support Group, Key Volunteer, Ombudsman, State Family Program Director, Family Assistance Center, Airman & Family Readiness Program Manager, etc.

25. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] For your spouse's most recent deployment, did you have a unit or Service point of contact for assistance while your spouse was away?

1		Yes
2		No
3		Don't know

26. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] How satisfied are you with the level of assistance you received from the unit or Service point of contact?

5		Very satisfied
4		Satisfied
3		Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
2		Dissatisfied
1		Very dissatisfied
60		Not applicable, I did not interact with a unit or Service point of contact

27. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] Has your spouse returned home from a deployment in the past 24 months?

2		Yes
1		No

28. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND Q27 = "Yes"] Overall, how well do you think your most recent readjustment is going for... Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Very poorly
	2 Poorly
	3 Neither well nor poorly
	4 Well
	5 Very well

	a. You?
	b. Your spouse?

EFFECT OF DEPLOYMENTS ON CHILDREN

29. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] During your spouse's most recent deployment, did you have any children under the age of 18 living with you either part-time or full-time?

3		Yes, one child
2		Yes, more than one child
1		No

Please respond to the following questions for the one child who was most impacted by your spouse's deployment.

30. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child")] What age was the child MOST impacted by your spouse's deployment, at the start of that deployment? To indicate less than one year old, enter “0”.

Years

Please respond to the following questions for the one child who was most impacted by your spouse's deployment.

31. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child")] In response to your spouse's deployment, did your child experience any of the following behavior changes? Mark one answer for each item. Where your child's behavior did not change, please mark “No change.”

	4 Not applicable
	1 Decreased
	2 No change
	3 Increased

	a. Academic performance
	b. Level of independence
	c. Level of responsibility (e.g., “stepping up”)
	d. Problem behavior at home
	e. Problem behavior at school
	f. Other behavior(s)

[Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child") AND Q 38 f = "Other"] Please specify the other behavior change(s) your child experienced in response to your spouse's deployment. Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) in your comments.

Please respond to the following questions for the one child who was most impacted by your spouse's deployment.

32. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child")] How important are the following in your child's ability to cope with deployments? Mark one answer for each item.

	6 Not applicable
	1 Not important
	2 Somewhat important
	3 Moderately important
	4 Important
	5 Very important

	a. Communication with the deployed parent
	b. My ability to maintain a stable household routine
	c. My support for the deployment
	d. Family member support for the deployment
	e. Geographic stability (e.g., no relocations, changes in schools)
	f. Support from school
	g. Extracurricular activities

Please respond to the following questions for the one child who was most impacted by your spouse's deployment.

33. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child")] During your spouse's most recent deployment, was your child able to continue participating in normally scheduled activities (e.g., sports, music lessons, clubs)?

3		Does not apply
1		Yes
2		No

Please respond to the following questions for the one child who was most impacted by your spouse's deployment.

34. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND (Q29 = "Yes, one child" OR Q29 = "Yes, more than one child")] How well has your child... Mark one answer for each item.

	6 Not applicable
	1 Very poorly
	2 Poorly
	3 Neither well nor poorly
	4 Well
	5 Very well

	a. Coped with your spouse's deployment?
	b. Been able to stay connected to your spouse given deployment separations?
	c. Been able to reconnect with your spouse after your spouse returned home from deployment?

ACTIVATION/DEPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS

35. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed") AND Q27 = "Yes"] In the past 24 months, has your spouse had... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. The length of an activation/deployment extended?
	b. The length of an activation/deployment reduced?
	c. To leave for an activation/deployment sooner than expected?
	d. Less time at home between activations/deployments than expected?
	e. An activation/deployment last longer than you expected?

36. Overall, how prepared are you for future deployments?

5		Very well prepared
4		Well prepared
3		Neither well nor poorly prepared
2		Poorly prepared
1		Very poorly prepared

37. Have you and/or your spouse taken the following steps to prepare for deployments? Mark one answer for each item.

	3 Don't know
	2 No
	1 Yes

	a. Ensured I have money for rent (or mortgage), food, and living expenses (e.g., set up an allotment, joint accounts)
	b. Developed a financial plan to meet emergencies
	c. Reviewed our finances together (e.g., bills, investments, bank/credit union accounts)
	d. Received pre-deployment training offered by the unit
	e. Created/updated legal documents (i.e., will, power of attorney, custody)

CHILD CARE

38. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes" AND Q12 = "Yes"] Do you have child(ren) who are routinely enrolled in child care so you (and/or your spouse) can work?

2		Yes
1		No

39. [Ask if Q7 = "Yes" AND Q13 a-d > "0" AND Q43= "No"] Do you need child care arrangements so you (and/or your spouse) can work?

2		Yes
1		No

40. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes" AND Q12 = "Yes" AND Q38 = "Yes"] During the work day, do you routinely use the following sources of child care? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. On-installation child care
	b. Off-installation child care

41. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes" AND Q12 = "Yes" AND Q38 = "Yes" AND Q40 a = "Yes"] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of on-installation child care? Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Very dissatisfied
	2 Dissatisfied
	3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
	4 Satisfied
	5 Very satisfied

	a. Availability of child care
	b. Quality of child care
	c. Affordability of child care
	d. Location of child care
	e. Operating hours of child care

42. [Ask if Q11 = "Yes" AND Q12 = "Yes" AND Q38 = "Yes" AND Q40 b = "Yes"] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of off-installation child care? Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Very dissatisfied
	2 Dissatisfied
	3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
	4 Satisfied
	5 Very satisfied

	a. Availability of child care
	b. Quality of child care
	c. Affordability of child care
	d. Location of child care
	e. Operating hours of child care

43. [Ask if Q12 = "Yes" AND Q13 a-d > "0"] Which of the following, if any, are barriers to using on-installation child care during Reserve training exercises? Mark all that apply.

		Child care services are too expensive
		I want to have my child(ren) closer to home
		The hours of operation do not meet my needs
		I have concerns about the quality of care
		I have problems arranging for consistent transportation
		The waitlist is too long
		I prefer to have multiple children/siblings in the same facility
		Other
		There are no barriers to using on-installation child care during Reserve training exercises.

44. [Ask if Q12 = "Yes" AND Q13 a-d > "0"] Which of the following, if any, are barriers to using off-installation child care during Reserve training exercises? Mark all that apply.

		Child care services are too expensive
		The hours of operation do not meet my needs
		I have concerns about the quality of care
		I have problems arranging for consistent transportation
		The waitlist is too long
		I prefer to have multiple children/siblings in the same facility
		Other
		Not applicable. There are no barriers to using off-installation child care during Reserve training exercises.

45. [Ask if Q12 = "Yes"] Do you have child care when your spouse is away for...

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. After-hours or weekend military duty commitments
	b. Unexpected miltiary duties

46. To what extent do you feel that child care issues will impact whether your spouse stays in the National Guard/Reserve?

5		Very large extent
4		Large extent
3		Moderate extent
2		Small extent
1		Not at all

FEELINGS ABOUT THE NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE

47. Overall, how satisfied are you with the National Guard/Reserve way of life?

5		Very satisfied
4		Satisfied
3		Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
2		Dissatisfied
1		Very dissatisfied

48. Do you think your spouse should stay or leave the National Guard/Reserve?

5		I strongly favor staying
4		I somewhat favor staying
3		I have no opinion one way or the other
2		I somewhat favor leaving
1		I strongly favor leaving

49. How has your support for your spouse's decision about staying in the National Guard/Reserve changed in the past year?

5		Greatly increased
4		Somewhat increased
3		Has not changed
2		Somewhat decreased
1		Greatly decreased

50. Which of the following has had the greatest impact on how you view your spouse's participation in the National Guard/Reserve?

1		Effect on family life
2		Effect on work life (i.e., civilian employment)
3		Time spent on National Guard/Reserve duties/activities
4		Effect on my spouse's outlook on life
5		Image attached to the military
6		Income change
7		Activations/deployments
8		Support programs/resources available to Reserve component members
9		Other

[Ask if Q50 = "Other"] Please specify what other issue had the greatest impact on how you view your spouse's participation in the National Guard/Reserve. Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) in your comments.

51. Compared to what you would expect for an average year, has your spouse spent more or less time away from home because of National Guard/Reserve duties during the past 12 months?

5		Much more than expected
4		More than expected
3		Neither more nor less than expected
2		Less than expected
1		Much less than expected

52. What impact has your spouse's time away (or lack thereof) from home in the past 12 months had on your support for your spouse's National Guard/Reserve career?

5		Greatly increased my support
4		Somewhat increased my support
3		Neither increased nor decreased my support
2		Somewhat decreased my support
1		Greatly decreased my support

53. [Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] During the past 24 months, has your spouse been deployed on a domestic mission to address any of the following? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. U.S. border security/Immigration enforcement
	b. Natural disaster
	c. Civil/Social unrest in the U.S.
	d. Other

[Ask if (Q15 = "Yes, my spouse is currently activated" OR Q15 = "Yes, my spouse has been activated in the past 24 months but is not currently activated") AND (Q16 = "Yes, my spouse is currently deployed" OR Q16 = "Yes, my spouse has been deployed in the past 24 months but is not currently deployed")] Please specify what other domestic missions your spouse deployed to in the past 24 months. Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) in your comments.

54. If your spouse's future military participation requires long or frequent activations/deployments, how likely is it that you will support your spouse staying in the National Guard/Reserve (assuming that he/she can stay)?

5		Very likely
4		Likely
3		Neither likely nor unlikely
2		Unlikely
1		Very unlikely

FOOD AND NUTRITION READINESS

55. Choose the best response for each statement to reflect your experience over the past 30 days. Mark one answer for each item.

	5 Always
	4 Often
	3 Sometimes
	2 Rarely
	1 Never

	a. I was able to eat (had access to food) when I felt hungry.
	b. I had enough food to eat.
	c. I had access to nutritious foods (e.g., fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy).
	d. I ate less-nutritious foods because more nutritious foods were too expensive.

56. Are you currently receiving support from any of the following nutrition assistance resources? Mark all that apply.

		SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Food Stamps)
		WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program
		School Breakfast Program (children receive free or reduced breakfast at school)
		National School Lunch Program (children receive free or reduced meals at school)
		Food banks, or pantries, on or off the military installation
		Grocery, commissary, or food gift cards from Chaplains or other military leadership
		Some other assistance resource
		No, I am not using any nutrition assistance resource

57. In the past 12 months, have you and/or your family used a commissary?

1		Yes
2		No, although a commissary was available
3		No, a commissary was not available

58. [Ask if Q57 = "Yes"] In the past 12 months, how often, on average, do you and/or your family shop at a commissary?

1		Daily
2		More than once a week
3		Weekly
4		2–3 times a month
5		Once a month
6		Less than once a month

59. [Ask if Q57 = "Yes"] Think about the quality of your experiences with military commissaries in the past 12 months. How would you and/or your family rate the following... Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Poor
	2 Fair
	3 Good
	4 Very good
	5 Excellent

	a. Convenience of store locations
	b. Convenience of store hours
	c. Prices for products, given the quality
	d. Variety and selection of merchandise
	e. Availability of merchandise
	f. Courtesy and helpfulness of staff
	g. Layout and cleanliness of the store
	h. Speed of the checkout process
	i. Ability to provide brand name products
	j. Frequency of sales and promotions

WELL-BEING

60. Overall, how would you rate the current level of stress in your personal life?

1		Much less than usual
2		Less than usual
3		About the same as usual
4		More than usual
5		Much more than usual

61. Have you seen a counselor... Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

	1 No
	2 Yes

	a. During your spouse's military career?
	b. In the past six months?

62. [Ask if Q61 a = "Yes" OR Q61 b = "Yes"] If you accessed counseling through the following sources, how useful was it? Mark one answer for each item.

	4 Did not access counseling from this source
	1 Not useful
	2 Somewhat useful
	3 Very useful

	a. Military OneSource
	b. Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC)
	c. TRICARE
	d. Your spouse's installation
	e. Military chaplain/civilian religious or spiritual leader
	f. Another military source
	g. Another non-military source

[Ask if (Q58a = "Yes" OR Q61 b = "Yes") AND (Q62 f = "Very useful" OR Q62 f = "Somewhat useful" OR Q62 f = "Not useful" OR Q62 g = "Very useful" OR Q62 g = "Somewhat useful" OR Q62 g = "Not useful")] What are the other military or non-military sources of counseling you have used? Please do not provide any personally identifiable information (e.g., names, addresses).

63. Would you say that in general your health is...

5		Excellent?
4		Very good?
3		Good?
2		Fair?
1		Poor?

64. Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Mark one answer for each item.

	4 Nearly every day
	3 More than half the days
	2 Several days
	1 Not at all

	a. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
	b. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
	c. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
	d. Not being able to stop or control worrying

65. Compared to 12 months ago, how often do you and your spouse have problems in your personal relationship?

5		Much more often
4		More often
3		About the same
2		Less often
1		Much less often

66. Taking things altogether, how satisfied are you with your marriage right now?

5		Very satisfied
4		Satisfied
3		Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
2		Dissatisfied
1		Very dissatisfied

FINANCIAL CONDITION

67. Which of the following best describes the financial condition of you and your spouse?

1		Very comfortable and secure
2		Able to make ends meet without much difficulty
3		Occasionally have some difficulty making ends meet
4		Tough to make ends meet but keeping your head above water
5		In over your head

68. How well does each statement describe you or your situation? Mark one answer for each item.

	5 Completely
	4 Very well
	3 Somewhat
	2 Very little
	1 Not at all

	a. Because of my money situation, I feel like I will never have the things I want in life
	b. I am just getting by financially
	c. I am concerned that the money I have or will save won't last

69. How often does each statement apply to you? Mark one answer for each item.

	5 Always
	4 Often
	3 Sometimes
	2 Rarely
	1 Never

	a. I have money left over at the end of the month
	b. My finances control my life

EMPLOYMENT

70. Are you currently serving in the military?

1		Yes, on active duty (not a member of the National Guard/Reserve)
2		Yes, as a member of the National Guard or Reserve in a full-time active duty program (AGR/FTS/AR)
3		Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)
4		No

71. [Ask if Q70 = "No" or Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" or Q70 = Not answered] Last week, did you do any work for pay or profit? Mark “Yes” even if you worked only one hour, or helped without pay in a family business or farm for 15 hours or more.

2		Yes
1		No

72. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" or Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" or Q70 = Not answered) AND Q71 = "No"] Last week, were you temporarily absent from a job or business?

2		Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc.
1		No

73. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" or Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" or Q70 = Not answered) AND Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "No"] Have you been looking for work during the last four weeks?

2		Yes
1		No

74. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" or Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" or Q70 = Not answered) AND Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "No" AND Q73 = "Yes"] Last week, could you have started a job if one had been offered?

2		Yes
1		No

75. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" OR Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" OR Q70 = Not answered) AND (Q71 = "Yes" OR (Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc."))] On average, how many hours a week do you spend working for pay (including hours worked for a family business or farm)?

Hours

76. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" OR Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" OR Q70 = Not answered) AND (Q71 = "Yes" OR (Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc.")) AND (Q75 < 35 and Q75 >= 1)] What is your main reason for working part-time (i.e., fewer than 35 hours a week) instead of full-time?

1		Business is slow
2		Could only find part-time work
3		Seasonal work
4		Want to spend time with children
5		Child care problems
6		Other family/personal obligations
7		Health/medical limitations
8		Do not have required license or credential in my occupational field
9		I do not want to work full-time
10		I am self-employed
11		I am a caregiver to my spouse (e.g., wounded warrior)
12		I am a caregiver to a family member other than my spouse
13		I am attending school or training
14		Other

77. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" OR Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" OR Q70 = Not answered) AND (Q71 = "Yes" OR (Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc.")) AND (Q75 < 35 and Q75 >= 1)] Are you employed by government, by a private company, a nonprofit organization, or are you self-employed or working in a family business?

1		Federal Government
2		State or local government
3		Private company
4		Nonprofit organization including tax exempt and charitable organizations
5		Self-employed
6		Working in a family business

78. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" OR Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" OR Q70 = Not answered) AND (Q71 = "Yes" OR (Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc.")) AND (Q75 < 35 and Q75 >= 1)] Please select the response that best describes your current work location.

1		Fully remote (limited or no on-site requirement)
2		Hybrid (combination of remote and on-site work)
3		Fully on-site

79. [Ask if (Q70 = "No" OR Q70 = "Yes, as a traditional National Guard/Reserve member (e.g., drilling unit, IMA, IRR)" OR Q70 = Not answered) AND (Q71 = "Yes" OR (Q71 = "No" AND Q72 = "Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc."))] Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. Mark one answer for each item.

	1 Strongly disagree
	2 Disagree
	3 Neither agree nor disagree
	4 Agree
	5 Strongly agree

	a. I am paid less than those with similar credentials
	b. Given my credentials, I should have a higher position at work
	c. I need to find a job that allows me to work more hours
	d. I work in temporary positions, but I would prefer not to
	e. I had to take a job outside of my field
	f. My pay is not enough to live on

BACKGROUND INFORMATION