Survey Findings

The Defense Department regularly surveys service members and their families to better understand how they experience military life. Topics covered include overall well-being, stress, financial health, family life and the impact of deployments.

Current Survey Findings

2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey

Spouse Survey

These surveys look at the experiences of military spouses. Separate surveys are conducted for active-duty spouses and reserve component spouses.

2020 Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members SOFS-A

Status Of Forces Survey

These annual surveys of military service members look at the experiences of service members across all military branches. Separate surveys are conducted for active-duty service members and reserve component service members.

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Study of Adolescent Resilience

The Defense Department’s Millennium Cohort Study of Adolescent Resilience, or SOAR, is the most comprehensive study of military-connected adolescents undertaken by the DOD. It provides information on how military experiences impact adolescents’ health and well-being over time. Topic areas include psychological and physical health, academic achievement and educational/career aspirations. Participants are surveyed every 18-24 months from adolescence to early adulthood.

2022 Exceptional Family Member Program EFMP Survey

Exceptional Family Member Program Survey

This DOD-wide survey provides insight on the experiences of service members and families enrolled in EFMP and their satisfaction with the services and support provided. The survey focuses on the three components of EFMP: identification and enrollment, assignment coordination and Family Support.

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