Table 3. Weighted^a measures of military characteristics by PTSD diagnosis and symptom status (2001–2003).

^aWeighted for response differences in gender, birth year, education, marital status, race/ethnicity, military rank, and military component. Only participants with complete data were included.

^bIncludes participants told they had PTSD by a health-care professional without current symptoms based on the PTSD Patient Checklist (PCL-C).

^cPTSD symptoms at baseline enrollment determined using the PCL-C

^dDeployment to SWA/Bos/Kos anytime from January 1, 1998, to September 30, 2000

PTSD = posttraumatic stress disorder

Chem/bio = self-reported exposure to chemical or biological warfare agents, protective countermeasures for these agents, or hearing alarms due to these agents

GW = Gulf War

Bos = Bosnia

Kos = Kosovo

SWA = Southwest Asia