2019 Status of Forces Survey

These annual surveys of military service members provide a look at the experiences and attitudes of service members across all military branches. The survey is conducted separately for active-duty service members and Reserve Component service members. Topics often include: leading indicators, Military OneSource, financial health, transition assistance, family life, access to technology.

2019 Active-Duty Survey

Themes of the 2019 survey of active-duty service members:

Top-line findings
Attitudes towards staying in the military
Military way of life
Aspects of military service
Days worked and time away

2019 Active Duty Survey Findings (PDF)

2019 Reserve Component Survey

Themes of the 2019 survey of reserve component service members:

Top-line findings
Attitudes towards staying in the National Guard and reserve
Military way of life
Aspects of military service
Time away from home

2019 Reserve Component Survey Findings (PDF)

2019 Status of Forces and Spouse Surveys Infographics

This infographic provides a snapshot of leading indicators among active-duty and reserve component service members and their spouses.

Infographic of leading indicators for Military Members and Spouses (PDF)