Technical_Exhibit_9-_SFL-TAP_Pre-Transition_Questionnaire_SurveyMonkey.pdf

We value your feedback! Your answers to the following questionnaire will direct future updates to the SFL-TAP courses and help us to better understand your needs. Please choose the most accurate response to each question. All questionnaires are anonymous and used for internal purposes only. We appreciate your participation.

Welcome

Technical Exhibit 9

1. What is your TOP PRIORITY within the first 6 months after your transition? CHOOSE ONLY ONE.*

Employment

School

Starting my own business

Return to the job I had prior to Active Duty

Submitting disability claim

Retirement

Other (please specify)

Employment

2. How would you best describe the employment you have or are seeking? Check all that apply.*

A job in a field different from my MOS/Training

A job in a field different from my college education/degree

Continuing work related to my MOS/Training, but in the Civilian workforce

A job in a field related to my college education/degree

Very challenging Somewhat challenging Not at all challenging

Specific steps in conducting a job search

How to “brand” myself in a way that appeals to potential Civilian employers

Obtaining a Civilian job

Salary/wage in a Civilian job

Cost of health insurance for Civilians

Translating my military experience into Civilian terminology

Relating to the Civilian culture in the workplace

Interacting with Civilians who are not familiar with the military

Planning for my long-term career goals as a Civilian

3. Please RATE the extent to which you see each of the following items as a potential challenge or concern that you face as a Transitioner:

4. What most closely resembles the type of work you have secured or are currently seeking?*

Full-time not in school

Part-time not in school

Full-time while attending school

Part-time while attending school

5. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The SOFT skills (willingness to learn, reliability, time management, etc.) that I have gained in the military do NOT give me an advantage over Civilian job seekers.

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Does not apply

Does not apply Agree

Neither agree nor disagree Disagree

I have sought feedback from family members and friends that will help me transition

The high unemployment rate for transitioning Soldiers worries me about finding a Civilian job

I am willing to start an entry level job in the Civilian workforce

Civilian employers may not understand the significance of my military training and experience

There is a big cultural difference between the military work environment and the Civilian workplace

I worry that potential employers will see me as “damaged goods” due to misconceptions about Veterans

I would not worry about granting potential employers access to read my personal postings on social media such as Facebook and Twitter

Take time off from work to decompress from military life before starting my Civilian career may cause me to lose momentum in my job search

6. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:*

Education

7. Have you applied to a university, college, or professional trade/vocational institute within the past 12 months?

Yes

No

8. Which of the following will most closely resemble your status as a student?*

Full-time most or all on campus

Part-time most or all on campus

Full-time most or all Online

Part-time most or all Online

9. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: I plan to get a degree or certification in a field related to my MOS.

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Does not apply

10. Do you plan to work while in school?*

Yes, part-time

Yes, summer or holiday breaks only

Yes, full-time

No

Undecided

Entrepreneur

11. Have you applied for or been issued a business/tax identification number in order to start your own business or business partnership?

Yes

No

12. What industry category best describes your business (i.e. retail store, manufacturing, software design, restaurant)?

13. Have you developed a business plan?*

Yes

Common

14. Do you plan to use the SFL-TAP Facebook page for transition help, job postings and/or scheduling information?

Yes

No

15. Do you plan to use the SFL-TAP Virtual Center for any of your TAP requirements?*

Yes

No

Other (please specify)

16. How did you first hear about SFL-TAP?*

From another person

Chain of Command

Installation In/Out processing briefings

SFL-TAP Center communication (phone/email)

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Pintrest

Snapchat

Poster

17. Which of the following social media platforms have you followed SFL-TAP? Check all that apply.*

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

I have not followed SFL-TAP on social media

Other (please specify)

18. Which best describes your current military membership?*

Active Army

Army Reserve

Army National Guard

Navy

Air Force

Marines

Coast Guard

Other (e.g. Department of the Army Civilian, Family Member, etc.)

19. In general, what is your top priority in selecting a post-service residence? CHOOSE ONE.*

Living at or near my hometown or my spouse’s hometown

Living at or near my final duty location

Willing to relocate for employment and/or school

Near a military post/base (Hospital, PX, Commissary, etc.)

Living internationally

Other (please specify)

20. Which of these types of state veteran benefits is most important to you?*

21. Which income tax benefit would influence your decision to move to a particular state when leaving the military?

22. Which education benefit would influence your decision to move to a particular state when leaving the military?

23. Which property tax benefit would influence your decision to move to a particular state when leaving the military?*

24. Which hiring preference would influence your decision to move to a particular state when leaving the military?

25. Other state veteran benefits. Choose the TOP THREE benefits that would influence your decision to move to a particular state when leaving the military.

Hunting/fishing license: Free lifetime license for 60% service-connected disability or Purple Heart

Lodging/Camping: Up to 10 nights (over 30 day period) free for any service-connected disability

Lodging/Camping: Free for 30% service-connected disability

Lodging/Camping: 10% discount for military and veterans

Hunting/fishing license: $20 for retired military

Free driver's license for veterans with honorable discharge

Hunting/fishing license: 50% discount for resident veterans

Hunting/fishing license: Free for service-connected disabled residents

Hunting/fishing license: Discount based on service-connected disability percentage

License plate: No fee for veteran with 10% service-connected disability

26. Please RATE the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: My commander and/or leadership is supportive of my legal obligation to complete the SFL-TAP transition process.

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Does not apply

Not important No opinion Important N/A

Resume writing

Translating my military experience into language that Civilian employers understand

Skills in interviewing for a job

Job search skills, including networking

Education information about degree or certification programs

Entrepreneurship assistance/information about starting a small business

Veterans Benefits information

Obtaining Civilian health insurance

Financial planning skills

Information about unemployment compensation

Information on transferring to the Reserve or National Guard

27. Please RATE the extent to which the following SFL-TAP services are important to you in planning for your transition?

28. What is your age?*

18-24

25-30

31-35

36-40

41-45

46-50

51-55

56-60

61 and over

29. What is your gender?*

Female

Male

FtM Male

MtF Female

30. What is your race/ethnicity?*

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Hispanic or Latino

Two or more races

Prefer not to respond

31. What is your highest current level of education?*

Some High School

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate or Professional Degree (e.g. Ph.D., JD, MD)

Location Options

Choose only one response

32. Where do you plan to receive the majority of your SFL-TAP services?*

33. Why are you transitioning from the Army/Military? Select all that apply. If you are not Army/Military, please skip this question.

Economic opportunity outside the Army/Military

Education opportunity outside the Army/Military

Completed service obligation

Family needs

Involuntary separation

Disability or medical separation

Retiring

Other (please specify)

34. What is your current status/pay grade?*

MOS Series dropdown MOS Sub-Series dropdown

Select One from Each

35. Please choose your MOS from the dropdown menus. If you are not Army, please skip this question.

36. To what extent do you consider yourself a “Soldier For Life?” If you are not Army, please skip this question.

To a great extent

Somewhat

Not at all

37. Do you plan to continue military service in the National Guard or Reserve (AGR, TPU, or IMA) after your transition? (IRR obligation not included for this question)

Yes

Undecided

Not eligible / Not applicable

38. If you are NOT located at Ft Bragg, Ft Campbell, Ft Drum, Ft Hood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, or USAG Bavaria - answer "Not Applicable" below. If you are located in one of those installations AND started your SFL-TAP 1 December 2016 or later, select one of the categories below to the best of your ability to recall the group you were assigned as a part of a Pilot Program. (If you still have it - your group is listed on the bottom of you checklist.)

Not applicable - I was not informed I was a part of a pilot program

R1

R2

R3

B1

B2

B3

W1

W2

W3

39. MILITARY ONLY: In a few words, please complete the following sentence: “I joined the military because…”