Questionnaire Public Report11/28/2012 05:20:51 PM
Cohort:National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
Round:NLSY79 Round 25
Instrument :R25 Youth Main Field
  1. Military



Q4-C []Section: Military

VAREXIST([OLDMILCODE])

COMMENT: Was R enlisted in the military at date of last interview?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-D

Default Next:Q4-8


Q4-D []Section: Military

([OLDMILCODE] > 0)

COMMENT: Was R enlisted in the military at date of last interview?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-1B

Default Next:Q4-8
Lead-In:Q4-C [1:1]


Q4-1B []Section: Military

And now I'd like to ask some questions about military service.

When we talked to you on [LINTDATE~X], you were serving in the [OLDMILNAME]. Is that correct?

 1   Yes
 0   No   ...(Go To Q4-2)

Default Next:Q4-4
Lead-In:Q4-D [1:1]


Q4-2 []Section: Military

What branch of the military were you serving in on [LINTDATE~X]?

 0   None   ...(Go To Q4-8)
 1   Army
 2   Navy
 3   Air Force
 4   Marine Corps
 11   Coast Guard
 5   Army Reserves
 6   Navy Reserves
 7   Air Force Reserves
 8   Marine Corps Reserves
 12   Coast Guard Reserves
 9   Air National Guard
 10   Army National Guard
 13   Other (SPECIFY)

Default Next:Q4-4
Lead-In:Q4-1B [0:0]


Q4-4 []Section: Military

Are you currently serving in the [MILNAME]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q4-4A)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q4-5C
Lead-In:Q4-1B [Default], Q4-2 [Default]


Q4-4A []Section: Military

{Q4-3} ==1

COMMENT: Was R in active forces during this time? This save index also takes into account a change in the military info sheet item.

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-4B

Default Next:Q4-5
Lead-In:Q4-4 [1:1]


Q4-4B []Section: Military

INTERVIEWER: DRAW A LINE ON ROW A OF CALENDAR FROM [LINTDATE~X] TO [CURDATE~X].

Default Next:Q4-5
Lead-In:Q4-4A [1:1]


Q4-5 []Section: Military

What is your current pay grade?

 0   ENLISTED, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 1   E01
 2   E02
 3   E03
 4   E04
 5   E05
 6   E06
 7   E07
 8   E08
 9   E09
 10   OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 11   O01
 12   O02
 13   O03
 14   O04
 20   WARRANT OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 21   W01
 22   W02
 23   W03
 24   W04

Default Next:Q4-5A
Lead-In:Q4-4A [Default], Q4-4B [Default]


Q4-5A []Section: Military

([Q4-3]==1) && ([Q4-4]==1)

COMMENT: CHECK IF R CURRENTLY SERVING IN ACTIVE MILITARY FORCES

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-5B

Default Next:Q4-16
Lead-In:Q4-5 [Default]


Q4-5B []Section: Military

Now I would like to get some information on any other employers you may have worked for since [LINTDATE~X].

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-5A [1:1]


Q4-5C []Section: Military

([Q4-4]==0) && ([Q4-3]==1)

COMMENT: Check if R was in active forces but is not currently serving

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-6A

Default Next:Q4-6
Lead-In:Q4-4 [Default]


Q4-6 []Section: Military

We'd like to ask you a few questions about your service in the [MILNAME] since [LINTDATE~X]. In what month and year did you separate from the [milname]?

Enter Date:  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q4-7
Lead-In:Q4-5C [Default]


Q4-6A []Section: Military

We'd like to ask you a few questions about your service in the [MILNAME] since [LINTDATE~X]. On what day did you separate?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE HERE)

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-7
Lead-In:Q4-5C [1:1]


Q4-7 []Section: Military

What was your pay grade when you left the [MILNAME]?

 0   ENLISTED, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 1   E01
 2   E02
 3   E03
 4   E04
 5   E05
 6   E06
 7   E07
 8   E08
 9   E09
 10   OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 11   O01
 12   O02
 13   O03
 14   O04
 20   WARRANT OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 21   W01
 22   W02
 23   W03
 24   W04

Default Next:Q4-8
Lead-In:Q4-6 [Default], Q4-6A [Default]


Q4-8 []Section: Military

Since [LINTDATE~X] have you been sworn into any (other) branch of the Armed Services, including the National Guard, the Reserves, or a Delayed Entry Program?

 1   Yes   ...(Go To Q4-9)
 0   No

Default Next:Q4-16
Lead-In:Q4-2 [0:0], Q4-C [Default], Q4-D [Default], Q4-7 [Default]


Q4-9 []Section: Military

Which branch were you sworn into?

(IF MORE THAN ONE, PROBE FOR MOST RECENT BRANCH.)

 1   ARMY
 2   NAVY
 3   AIR FORCE
 4   MARINE CORPS
 11   COAST GUARD
 5   ARMY RESERVES
 6   NAVY RESERVES
 7   AIR FORCE RESERVES
 8   MARINE CORPS RESERVES
 12   COAST GUARD RESERVES
 9   AIR NATIONAL GUARD
 10   ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
 13   OTHER (SPECIFY)

Default Next:Q4-9A-A
Lead-In:Q4-8 [1:1]


Q4-9A-A []Section: Military

[Q4-9]

COMMENT: save answer as milcode

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-9A
If Answer = 2 Then Go To Q4-9B
If Answer = 3 Then Go To Q4-9A
If Answer = 4 Then Go To Q4-9B
If Answer = 11 Then Go To Q4-9B

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9 [Default]


Q4-9A []Section: Military

Was that the regular [Q4_9_txt], the [Q4_9_txt] Reserves, or the [Q4_9_txt] National Guard?

 1   Regular   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 2   Reserves   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 3   Guard   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 4   BOTH   ...(Go To Q4-9A1)

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9A-A [1:1], Q4-9A-A [3:3]


Q4-9A1 []Section: Military

INTERVIEWER: PROBE FOR AND SELECT THE MOST RECENT BRANCH OF THE [Q4_9_txt].

 1   Regular   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 2   Reserves   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 3   Guard   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 4   BOTH

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9A [4:4]


Q4-9B []Section: Military

Was that the regular [Q4_9_txt] or the [Q4_9_txt] Reserves?

 1   Regular   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 2   Reserves   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 4   BOTH   ...(Go To Q4-9B1)

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9A-A [2:2], Q4-9A-A [4:4], Q4-9A-A [11:11]


Q4-9B1 []Section: Military

INTERVIEWER: PROBE FOR AND SELECT THE MOST RECENT BRANCH OF THE [Q4_9_txt].

 1   Regular   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 2   Reserves   ...(Go To Q4-10)
 4   BOTH

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9B [4:4]


Q4-10 []Section: Military

Are you currently serving in the [Q4_9_txt]?

 1   Yes   ...(Go To Q4-11)
 0   No

Default Next:Q4-12
Lead-In:Q4-9A [1:1], Q4-9A [2:2], Q4-9A [3:3], Q4-9A1 [1:1], Q4-9A1 [2:2], Q4-9A1 [3:3], Q4-9B [1:1], Q4-9B [2:2], Q4-9B1 [1:1], Q4-9B1 [2:2], Q4-9A-A [Default], Q4-9A [Default], Q4-9A1 [Default], Q4-9B [Default], Q4-9B1 [Default]


Q4-11 []Section: Military

([ACTIVEFLAG]==1)

COMMENT: check if R entered the active forces.

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-11B

Default Next:Q4-11A
Lead-In:Q4-10 [1:1]


Q4-11A []Section: Military

In what month and year did you enter the [Q4_9_txt]?

Enter Date:  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q4-14
Lead-In:Q4-11 [Default]


Q4-11B []Section: Military

On what day did you enter the [Q4_9_txt]?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE HERE.)

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-14
Lead-In:Q4-11 [1:1]


Q4-12 []Section: Military

Did you serve any time on active duty in the [Q4_9_txt]?

 1   Yes   ...(Go To Q4-12A)
 0   No

Default Next:Q4-16
Lead-In:Q4-10 [Default]


Q4-12A []Section: Military

([ACTIVEFLAG] ==1)

COMMENT: check if R entered the active forces.

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-12B

Default Next:Q4-12C
Lead-In:Q4-12 [1:1]


Q4-12B []Section: Military

On what date did you enter active duty in the [Q4_9_txt]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-13
Lead-In:Q4-12A [1:1]


Q4-12C []Section: Military

On what date did you enter active duty in the [Q4_9_txt]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-13A
Lead-In:Q4-12A [Default]


Q4-13 []Section: Military

And on what date did you separate from the [Q4_9_txt]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-14
Lead-In:Q4-12B [Default]


Q4-13A []Section: Military

And on what date did you separate from the [Q4_9_txt]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-14
Lead-In:Q4-12C [Default]


Q4-14 []Section: Military

What (is/was) your (current) pay grade (when you left the [Q4_9_txt])?

 0   ENLISTED, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 1   E01
 2   E02
 3   E03
 4   E04
 5   E05
 6   E06
 7   E07
 8   E08
 9   E09
 10   OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 11   O01
 12   O02
 13   O03
 14   O04
 20   WARRANT OFFICER, DON'T KNOW GRADE
 21   W01
 22   W02
 23   W03
 24   W04

Default Next:Q4-15
Lead-In:Q4-11A [Default], Q4-11B [Default], Q4-13 [Default], Q4-13A [Default]


Q4-15 []Section: Military

([ACTIVEFLAG] == 1) && ([Q4-10] ==1)

COMMENT: Is R currently serving in active forces enlisted in since last interview?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-15A

Default Next:Q4-16
Lead-In:Q4-14 [Default]


Q4-15A []Section: Military

Now I would like to get some information on any other employers you may have worked for since [LINTDATE~X].

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-15 [1:1]


Q4-16 []Section: Military

(([Q4-1A] != 1) && ([milcode] != 0) && ([Q4-4] == 0) && ([Q4-3] == 1)) || (([Q4-8] == 1) && ([Q4-10] == 0) && ([Q4-12] == 1))

COMMENT: HAS R SERVED IN AND LEFT THE ACTIVE FORCES?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-17

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-5A [Default], Q4-8 [Default], Q4-12 [Default], Q4-15 [Default]


Q4-17 []Section: Military

Have you worked at a civilian job for pay since leaving the military?

 1   Yes   ...(Go To Q4-18)
 0   No

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-16 [1:1]


Q4-18 []Section: Military

(Are/Were) you doing the same kind of work in your most recent civilian job that you did while you were in the military?

 1   Yes
 0   No   ...(Go To Q4-19)

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-17 [1:1]


Q4-19 []Section: Military

Have you used any of the job skills you learned while in the military in any of the civilian jobs you held since leaving the military?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:DLI-1
Lead-In:Q4-18 [0:0]