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 Published:
 Dec. 31, 2007
 

Politics, Civilians and Policy

1) How would you describe your political views?

Very conservative
8.8%
Conservative
37%
Moderate
38.7%
Liberal
7%
Very liberal
1.4%
Decline to answer
7.1%

2) In politics today, do you consider yourself a:

Democrat
14.4%
Independent
21.1%
Libertarian
3.1%
Republican
48.9%
Other
4%
Decline to answer
8.5%

3) How do you think each of these groups views the military?

 
Civilians
News media
Politicians
Very favorable
28%
4%
8%
Somewhat favorable
58%
32%
47%
Somewhat unfavorable
12%
37%
34%
Very unfavorable
2%
27%
11%

4) While in the military, have you ever been the victim of a sexual assault?

Yes
   2%
No
96.7%
Decline to answer
1.2%

5) While in the military, have you ever been the victim of sexual harassment?

Yes
9.7%
   
No
89.4%
   
Decline to answer
1%
   

6) Do you think openly homosexual people should be allowed to serve in the military?

Yes
31.1%
No
57.4%
Don't know/no answer
11.5%

7) Should the U.S. start drafting women into the military?

Yes, permanently
11.8%
Yes, temporarily
10.1%
No
74.8%
No opinion
3.3%

8) Should the U.S. start drafting men into the military?

Yes, permanently
16.5%
Yes, temporarily
14.6%
No
65.2%
No opinion
3.7%

9) Age: (Mean) Average: 36.7

10) Gender:

Male
89.6%
Female
10.4%

11) Are you currently married?

Yes
81.5%
No
18.5%

12) Does your spouse work outside the home?

Yes, part time
16.3%
Yes, full time
38.1%
No
45.6%

13) Is your spouse in the military?

Yes, active duty
7.6%
Yes, Guard or reserve
1.7%
Spouse is retired military
3.6%
No
87.2%

14) Have you ever been divorced?

No
73.9%
Once
20.5%
Twice
4.7%
Three times
0.9%
Four or more times
0%

15) When were you most recently divorced?

Less than a year ago
5.5%
1-2 years ago
9.9%
3-4 years ago
13.1%
More than 4 years ago
71.5%

16) Number of children:

None
27.7%
One
17%
Two
32.4%
Three
14.1%
Four or more
8.7%

17) What is the highest level of schooling you have completed?

High school or GED
6.5%
Some college
22.8%
Associate degree
14.8%
B.A./B.S.
27.3%
M.A./M.S.
19.7%
Beyond master's
8.9%

18) Where do you live?

Barracks
3.4%
Other on-base housing
20.8%
Off-base civilian housing
69.2%
Off-base military housing
4.4%
None of the above
2.2%