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Support to the DoD ComprehensiveReview Working Group Analyzing theImpact of Repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’tTell”Volume 1: Findings From the Surveys
November 2010
Prepared for:Department of DefenseComprehensive Review Working Group1600 Defense PentagonWashington, DC 20301-1600Prepared by:Westat1600 Research BoulevardRockville, Maryland 20850-3129(301) 251-1500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Summary of Survey Findings ......................................................................................................1
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Project Introduction .................................................................................................... 15
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Service Member and Spouse Survey Background Information .................................. 17
2.1
Purpose of the surveys ................................................................................................ 17
2.2
Brief description of survey methods ........................................................................... 17
2.3
Data analysis ............................................................................................................... 21
How To Read This Report ....................................................................................... 233
Profile of Service Member Survey Respondents ........................................................ 24
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Findings From the Service Member Survey ............................................................... 27
4.1
What is the likely impact of repeal? ........................................................................... 29
Unit Cohesion .......................................................................................................... 30 Unit Effectiveness .................................................................................................... 38 Morale ...................................................................................................................... 45 Military Readiness ................................................................................................... 49
Retention .................................................................................................................. 54
Recruitment .............................................................................................................. 63
Family Readiness ..................................................................................................... 66
Housing .................................................................................................................... 69
Policy Implementation ............................................................................................. 74
4.2
What is the past experience with Service members believed to be gay orlesbian? ...................................................................................................................... 76
4.3
What characteristics affect Service members’ views about the impact repealmight have? ............................................................................................................... 83
4.4
Overall, what are the main issues associated with repeal for Service members? ....... 85
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Findings From the Spouse Survey .............................................................................. 87
Profile of Spouse Survey Respondents .................................................................... 88 Acquaintance With Gay or Lesbian Individuals ...................................................... 93 Retention and Referrals ........................................................................................... 95 Family Readiness and Military Life ...................................................................... 108 Housing .................................................................................................................. 125
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Analysis of Service Member Comments .................................................................. 132
6.1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 132
6.2
Methods .................................................................................................................... 132
6.3
Results ...................................................................................................................... 134
6.4
Limitations to these findings .................................................................................... 143
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Analysis of Spouse Comments ................................................................................. 144
7.1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 144
7.2
Methods .................................................................................................................... 144
7.3
Results For Item 36—Perceived Impact of Repeal on Family Readiness ................ 148
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Results For Item 44—Additional Comments About Family Readiness or OtherEffects of Repeal ..................................................................................................... 157
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Conclusions .............................................................................................................. 161
Part 1: Appendix A – Appendix N
PageAppendix A: Survey Methods .......................................................................................... A-1Appendix B: 2010 DADT Service Member Web Survey Screen Shots ............................ B-1Appendix C: 2010 DADT Spouse Survey ......................................................................... C-1Appendix D: Service Member Survey Item Frequencies .................................................. D-1Appendix E: Service Member Survey Items by Service .................................................... E-1Appendix F: Service Member Survey Items by Component .............................................. F-1Appendix G: Service Member Survey Items by Pay Grade Group ................................... G-1Appendix H: Service Member Survey Items by Age Group ............................................. H-1Appendix I: Service Member Survey Items by Gender ....................................................... I-1Appendix J: Service Member Survey Items by Army Specialty ........................................ J-1Appendix K: Service Member Survey Items by Navy Specialty ...................................... K-1Appendix L: Service Member Survey Items by Marine Corps Specialty .......................... L-1Appendix M: Service Member Survey Items by Air Force Specialty .............................. M-1Appendix N: Service Member Survey Items by Coast Guard Specialty ........................... N-1
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