I will reenlist for another term in the Army
I see myself remaining in the Army beyond this enlistment
I plan to leave the Army after this enlistment -reverse coded
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Retention Intention Reliability = .913 |
I will attend optional events that support the Army or my unit
I would like more opportunities to be involved in Army activities
I would participate in voluntary events and activities that support my unit or the Army.
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Volunteer Intention Reliability = .822 |
I would volunteer for a hazardous mission if it were essential to my unit or the Army
I would willingly endure physical hardship if it were important to the Army or my unit.
I would deploy to combat with my unit if given the option to remain back at my home duty station.
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Sacrifice Intention Reliability = .862 |
The paired statements in each item represent the −3 and +3 points on this scale. Please select the point on the scales that best represents your actual behavior. |
Word-of-Mouth Reliability = .912 |
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−1 |
0 |
+1 |
+2 |
+3 |
I discourage my friends and relatives from joining the Army
I will go out of my way to tell people about my criticisms of the Army
When people ask my opinion, I tell them to not join the Army
I speak poorly about the Army in social situations outside the organization |
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I encourage my friends and relatives to join the Army
I will go out of my way to promote the Army to others
I recommend the Army to those people who seek my advice
I speak favorably about the Army in social situations outside the organization |
The Army and Department of Defense (DoD) provides numerous services to its members. Examples include medical care, financial opportunities and assistance, recreational activities and equipment, fitness facilities and equipment, housing, educational assistance, childcare, youth programs, shopping, religious services, schools for children, and many forms of counseling (debt, marriage, substance abuse, depression, etc.). Please consider the services that fit your circumstance (to include services not listed) and answer the following questions using the 7-point agree-disagree scale used shown above.
I use services provided by the Army even when civilian alternatives are available
I check the availability of Army services before looking outside the community
I take time to become familiar with the services offered by the Army
If they are comparable in quality, I would prefer to use Army provided services
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Service-Use Reliability = .852 |
When someone criticizes the Army, it feels like a personal insult Org. Identification
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Being a Soldier is central to the person I amReliability =.901
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I would feel a sense of loss if I were no longer a part of the Army
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When someone praises the Army, it feels like a personal compliment
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I am satisfied with the level of pay I receive
As a member of the Army, I rarely worry about having enough money for myself or family
The salary I receive from the Army is satisfactory |
Economic Satisfaction: Pay Reliability =.851 |
I’m satisfied the Army is enhancing my future employability
It’s comforting to know the Army is improving my civilian job prospects
The Army is providing me with skills needed for a civilian job
I’m pleased with the Army’s role in enabling me to earn greater income after the service |
Economic Satisfaction: Future Employment Reliability =.885 |
The level of camaraderie with other soldiers is gratifying
I like the people I meet through membership in the Army
The Army enables me to associate with people I like to be around
My relationships with other soldiers are satisfying
The Army enables me to develop valuable relationships |
Social Satisfaction Reliability =.858 |
I joined the Army because it enables me to … ” substituting the endings included below and using this 7-point scale. |
Serve my country
Defend our way of life
Fulfill my patriotic duty
Do my part to serve the nation |
Patriotic/Altruism Motive Reliability =.937 |
Develop personal responsibility
Build strong values
Strengthen my character
Become self-reliant |
Self-Enhancement Motive Reliability =.933 |
Earn an income
Provide financially for my myself or family
Establish financial security |
Pay Motive Reliability =.919 |
Get a better job in the future
Acquire training for later employment
Be more marketable after getting out
Improve my subsequent employment opportunities |
Future Employment Motive Reliability =.940 |