Questionnaire Public Report02/23/2021 09:42:47 AM
Cohort:NLSY79 Young Adults
Round:YAdult Round 29
Instrument :YA2020
  1. Section 5: Military



Q5-1Section: Section 5: Military

[age of young adult]

COMMENT: check value of age which was calculated in section 2

If Answer >= 11 AND Answer <= 16 Then Go To
Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN

Default Next:Q5-1-A


Q5-1-ASection: Section 5: Military

[flag indicating whether R was active in military at date of last interview]==1

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

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-1-B

Default Next:Q5-2
Lead-In:Q5-1 [Default]


Q5-1-BSection: Section 5: Military

When we last spoke to you in [date of last interview], you were enlisted in the [branch of military R was serving in at DLI]. Are you still enlisted in the [branch of military R was serving in at DLI]?

 1   YES
 0   NO
 2   INFORMATION INCORRECT   ...(Go To Q5-2)

If Answer >= -2 AND Answer <= -1 Then Go To
Q5-2

Default Next:Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In:Q5-1-A [1:1]


Q5-2Section: Section 5: Military

[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] enlisted or been sworn into any branch of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserves?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In:Q5-1-B [-2:-1], Q5-1-B [2:2], Q5-1-A [Default]


Q5-3-LOOP-BEGINSection: Section 5: Military

REPEAT

COMMENT: Start loop about military branches

Default Next:Q5-3-C
Lead-In:Q5-1 [11:16], Q5-1-B [Default], Q5-2 [Default]


Q5-3-CSection: Section 5: Military

[age of young adult] <= 16

COMMENT: Machine Check: Is YA less than 17?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-11-LOOP-END

Default Next:Q5-3-CA
Lead-In:Q5-3-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q5-3-CASection: Section 5: Military

[loop number]==1

COMMENT: Is this the first loop?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3-CB

Default Next:Q5-3
Lead-In:Q5-3-C [Default]


Q5-3-CBSection: Section 5: Military

[flag indicating respondent's answer to Q5-1-B]==1||[flag indicating respondent's answer to Q5-1-B]==0

COMMENT: Did R answer either yes or no to Q5-1-B?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3-CE

Default Next:Q5-3-D
Lead-In:Q5-3-CA [1:1]


Q5-3-CESection: Section 5: Military

[flag indicating respondent's answer to Q5-1-B]==1

COMMENT: Is R still serving in same branch as date of last interview?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3-CF

Default Next:Q5-3-CG
Lead-In:Q5-3-CB [1:1]


Q5-3-CFSection: Section 5: Military

(([code for branch([loop number])]==1) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==2) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==3) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==4) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==11))

COMMENT: Check to see if R served in an active branch

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3G

Default Next:Q5-3H
Lead-In:Q5-3-CE [1:1]


Q5-3-CGSection: Section 5: Military

(([code for branch([loop number])]==1) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==2) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==3) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==4) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==11))

COMMENT: Check to see if R served in an active branch

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3GA

Default Next:Q5-3HA
Lead-In:Q5-3-CE [Default]


Q5-3-DSection: Section 5: Military

[Has R ever enlisted in military?]

COMMENT: Machine Check: Has R ever been in the military?

If Answer >= -2 AND Answer <= -1 Then Go To
Q5-11-LOOP-END
If Answer = 0 Then Go To Q5-11-LOOP-END

Default Next:Q5-3
Lead-In:Q5-3-CB [Default]


Q5-3Section: Section 5: Military

What is the [most recent/next([loop number])] branch that you have been sworn into?

(INTERVIEWER: CODE WITHOUT READING CATEGORIES.

FOR THE BRANCH CHOSEN, BE SURE TO ASK SPECIFICALLY IF R SERVED IN THE REGULAR BRANCH, THE RESERVES OR GUARD, OR BOTH. IF BOTH, ASK WHICH BRANCH R SERVED IN FIRST AND R WILL BE ASKED ABOUT THE SECOND BRANCH LATER.

CODE ONE)

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

Default Next:Q5-3AB
Lead-In:Q5-3-CA [Default], Q5-3-D [Default]


Q5-3ABSection: Section 5: Military

[code for branch([loop number])]

COMMENT: Get text for branch name

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3AC
If Answer = 2 Then Go To Q5-3AD
If Answer = 3 Then Go To Q5-3AC
If Answer = 4 Then Go To Q5-3AD
If Answer = 11 Then Go To Q5-3AD

Default Next:Q5-3B
Lead-In:Q5-3 [Default]


Q5-3ACSection: Section 5: Military

Was that the regular [branch of military service([loop number])], the [branch of military service([loop number])] Reserves, or the [branch of military service([loop number])] National Guard?


(INTERVIEWER: IF R SERVED IN BOTH REGULAR BRANCH AND THE RESERVES OR GUARD, PLEASE SELECT MOST RECENT BRANCH)

 1   REGULAR BRANCH
 2   RESERVES   ...(Go To Q5-3B)
 3   NATIONAL GUARD   ...(Go To Q5-3B)

Default Next:Q5-3B
Lead-In:Q5-3AB [1:1], Q5-3AB [3:3]


Q5-3ADSection: Section 5: Military

Was that the regular [branch of military service([loop number])] or the [branch of military service([loop number])] Reserves?

(INTERVIEWER: IF R SERVED IN BOTH REGULAR BRANCH AND THE RESERVES OR GUARD, PLEASE SELECT MOST RECENT BRANCH)

 1   REGULAR BRANCH
 2   RESERVES   ...(Go To Q5-3B)

Default Next:Q5-3B
Lead-In:Q5-3AB [2:2], Q5-3AB [4:4], Q5-3AB [11:11]


Q5-3BSection: Section 5: Military

We would like to ask you about your service in the [branch of military service([loop number])].

Default Next:Q5-3C
Lead-In:Q5-3AC [2:2], Q5-3AC [3:3], Q5-3AD [2:2], Q5-3AB [Default], Q5-3AC [Default], Q5-3AD [Default]


Q5-3CSection: Section 5: Military

(([code for branch([loop number])]==1) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==2) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==3) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==4) || ([code for branch([loop number])]==11))

COMMENT: Check to see if R served in an active branch

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-3E

Default Next:Q5-3D
Lead-In:Q5-3B [Default]


Q5-3DSection: Section 5: Military

What month and year did you first enter the [branch of military service([loop number])].?

  
MonthYearDay 

Default Next:Q5-3F
Lead-In:Q5-3C [Default]


Q5-3ESection: Section 5: Military

What month and year did you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])].?


(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE ON NEXT SCREEN)

 1   DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM   ...(Go To Q5-3EF)
 2   PAST ENTRY

Default Next:Q5-3EE
Lead-In:Q5-3C [1:1]


Q5-3EESection: Section 5: Military

What month and year did you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

  
MonthYearDay 

Default Next:Q5-3G
Lead-In:Q5-3E [Default]


Q5-3EFSection: Section 5: Military

What month and year will you first enter into active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

(INTERVIEWER: DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM SELECTED)

  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q5-11-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-3E [1:1]


Q5-3FSection: Section 5: Military

Are you currently serving in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-3HA)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3H
Lead-In:Q5-3D [Default]


Q5-3GSection: Section 5: Military

Are you currently serving on active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-3K)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3GA
Lead-In:Q5-3-CF [1:1], Q5-3EE [Default]


Q5-3GASection: Section 5: Military

Have you ever been on inactive reserve in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-3GB)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3K
Lead-In:Q5-3-CG [1:1], Q5-3G [Default]


Q5-3GBSection: Section 5: Military

Have you ever been recalled from inactive reserve to active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-3GC)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3K
Lead-In:Q5-3GA [1:1]


Q5-3GCSection: Section 5: Military

What month and year were you most recently recalled to active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q5-3K
Lead-In:Q5-3GB [1:1]


Q5-3HSection: Section 5: Military

Are you still actively participating in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

(IF NECESSARY, PROBE: Do you still attend weekend drills and/or summer camp?)

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3HA
Lead-In:Q5-3-CF [Default], Q5-3F [Default]


Q5-3HASection: Section 5: Military

Have you ever been called up to active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-3HB)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-3K
Lead-In:Q5-3F [1:1], Q5-3-CG [Default], Q5-3H [Default]


Q5-3HBSection: Section 5: Military

What month and year were you most recently called up to active duty in the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q5-3K
Lead-In:Q5-3HA [1:1]


Q5-3KSection: Section 5: Military

[flag indicating if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces([loop number])]

COMMENT: check to see if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-4

Default Next:Q5-5BC
Lead-In:Q5-3G [1:1], Q5-3GA [Default], Q5-3GB [Default], Q5-3GC [Default], Q5-3HA [Default], Q5-3HB [Default]


Q5-4Section: Section 5: Military

In what month and year will your current enlistment end?

  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q5-9-B
Lead-In:Q5-3K [1:1]


Q5-5BCSection: Section 5: Military

In what month and year did you separate from the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

  
MonthYear 

Default Next:Q5-9-B
Lead-In:Q5-3K [Default]


Q5-9-BSection: Section 5: Military

Now I would like to ask you about your military jobs and training [in the time you left the/in the([loop number])] [branch of military service([loop number])].

What [Is/Was([loop number])] your [current/blank([loop number])] Primary [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?


(IF NECESSARY, PROBE:) What [Is/Was([loop number])] the name of the job you were trained for?

 

Default Next:Q5-9A
Lead-In:Q5-4 [Default], Q5-5BC [Default]


Q5-9ASection: Section 5: Military

What [are/were([loop number])] your main activities or duties?

 

Default Next:Q5-9B
Lead-In:Q5-9-B [Default]


Q5-9BSection: Section 5: Military

What is the code associated with your primary [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?

 

Default Next:Q5-9BB
Lead-In:Q5-9A [Default]


Q5-9BBSection: Section 5: Military

Did you receive any formal school training for [this/that([loop number])] [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-10)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-10B
Lead-In:Q5-9B [Default]


Q5-10Section: Section 5: Military

In all, how many weeks of formal school or training did you complete?

(ENTER WEEKS)

 

Default Next:Q5-10B
Lead-In:Q5-9BB [1:1]


Q5-10BSection: Section 5: Military

Did you receive any on the job training for [this/that([loop number])] [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-10BA)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-10C
Lead-In:Q5-9BB [Default], Q5-10 [Default]


Q5-10BASection: Section 5: Military

In all, how many weeks of on the job training for [this/that([loop number])] [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])] did you receive?

(ENTER WEEKS)

 

Default Next:Q5-10C
Lead-In:Q5-10B [1:1]


Q5-10CSection: Section 5: Military

Excluding on the job training and formal school, [since/after([loop number])] you completed training, how long [have/did([loop number])] you actually [work/worked([loop number])] in [your/that([loop number])] [current/blank([loop number])] [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?


(ENTER NUMBER AND INDICATE TIME UNIT BELOW)

 


Q5-10CASection: Section 5: Military

Time unit:

 1   WEEKS
 2   MONTHS
 3   YEARS

Default Next:Q5-10E
Lead-In:Q5-10C [Default]


Q5-10ESection: Section 5: Military

[At the time you left the [branch of military], were you/Are you currently([loop number])] an enlisted person, a warrant officer, or a commissioned officer?

 1   ENLISTED PERSON   ...(Go To Q5-10F)
 2   WARRANT OFFICER   ...(Go To Q5-10G)
 3   COMMISSIONED OFFICER   ...(Go To Q5-10H)

Default Next:Q5-11
Lead-In:Q5-10CA [Default]


Q5-10FSection: Section 5: Military

What [Is/Was([loop number])] your grade?

 1   E1
 2   E2
 3   E3
 4   E4
 5   E5
 6   E6
 7   E7
 8   E8
 9   E9
 10   E10

Default Next:Q5-11
Lead-In:Q5-10E [1:1]


Q5-10GSection: Section 5: Military

What [Is/Was([loop number])] your rank?

 1   W1
 2   W2
 3   W3
 4   W4
 5   W5

Default Next:Q5-11
Lead-In:Q5-10E [2:2]


Q5-10HSection: Section 5: Military

What [Is/Was([loop number])] your rank?

 1   O-1
 2   O-2
 3   O-3
 4   O-4
 5   O-5
 6   O-6
 7   O-7
 8   O-8
 9   O-9
 10   O-10

Default Next:Q5-11
Lead-In:Q5-10E [3:3]


Q5-11Section: Section 5: Military

[flag indicating if R is currently active in any branch of armed forces([loop number])]

COMMENT: Machine Check: Is R on active duty in the armed services?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-11C

Default Next:Q5-11A
Lead-In:Q5-10E [Default], Q5-10F [Default], Q5-10G [Default], Q5-10H [Default]


Q5-11ASection: Section 5: Military

Since you left the [branch of military service([loop number])] have you used any skills from that [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])] in a civilian job?

 1   YES
 0   NO   ...(Go To Q5-11C)
 3   IF VOLUNTEERED :NO CIVILIAN JOB   ...(Go To Q5-11C)

Default Next:Q5-11B
Lead-In:Q5-11 [Default]


Q5-11BSection: Section 5: Military

Does your CURRENT civilian job use any skills from your [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-11C
Lead-In:Q5-11A [Default]


Q5-11CSection: Section 5: Military

In addition to [your/the([loop number])] [current/blank([loop number])] Primary [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])] [have/did([loop number])] you [receive(d)([loop number])] training in any other [job in the Armed Forces([loop number])]?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-11D
Lead-In:Q5-11 [1:1], Q5-11A [0:0], Q5-11A [3:3], Q5-11B [Default]


Q5-11DSection: Section 5: Military

At the time you entered the [branch of military service([loop number])] how many years of regular school had you completed and got credit for?

 1   1ST GRADE 2   2ND GRADE
 3   3RD GRADE 4   4TH GRADE
 5   5TH GRADE 6   6TH GRADE
 7   7TH GRADE 8   8TH GRADE
 9   9TH GRADE 10   10TH GRADE
 11   11TH GRADE 12   12TH GRADE
 13   1ST YEAR COLLEGE 14   2ND YEAR COLLEGE
 15   3RD YEAR COLLEGE 16   4TH YEAR COLLEGE
 17   5TH YEAR COLLEGE 18   6TH YEAR COLLEGE
 19   7TH YEAR COLLEGE 20   8TH YEAR COLLEGE OR MORE
 95   UNGRADED 0   NONE

Default Next:Q5-11E
Lead-In:Q5-11C [Default]


Q5-11ESection: Section 5: Military

During your service in the [branch of military service([loop number])], [did/have([loop number])] you [take(n)([loop number])] any courses for which you received high school or college credit?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-11AA
Lead-In:Q5-11D [Default]


Q5-11AASection: Section 5: Military

Now taking all these things together, how satisfied [are/were([loop number])] you with the [branch of military service([loop number])]?

 1   Very satisfied
 2   Somewhat satisfied
 3   Somewhat dissatisfied
 4   Very dissatisfied

Default Next:Q5-11BB
Lead-In:Q5-11E [Default]


Q5-11BBSection: Section 5: Military

Have you been sworn into any other branches?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-11-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-11AA [Default]


Q5-11-LOOP-ENDSection: Section 5: Military

UNTIL ([flag indicating if R has been sworn into any other branch of the armed services([loop number])]!=1 || [loop number]==2)

COMMENT: End loop about military branches

Default Next:Q5-12-JUMP
Lead-In:Q5-3-C [1:1], Q5-3-D [-2:-1], Q5-3-D [0:0], Q5-3EF [Default], Q5-11BB [Default]


Q5-12-JUMPSection: Section 5: Military

[age of young adult]>16

COMMENT: Is YA older than 16?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-12-0A

Default Next:Q7-JUMP
Lead-In:Q5-11-LOOP-END [Default]


Q5-12-0ASection: Section 5: Military

[Has R ever enlisted in military?]==1||[flag indicating R has ever been in the military]==1

COMMENT: Has R ever served in the military?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-12-0A-B

Default Next:Q5-12
Lead-In:Q5-12-JUMP [1:1]


Q5-12-0A-BSection: Section 5: Military

([flag indicating whether R was sworn into active military since date of last interview(1)])==1

COMMENT: Is R corrently active in the military?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-12

Default Next:Q5-12-0A-C
Lead-In:Q5-12-0A [1:1]


Q5-12-0A-CSection: Section 5: Military

Has the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Department of Defense determined that you have a service-connected disability; that is, a health condition or impairment caused or made worse by any of your military service?

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-12-0A-D)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-12-0A-E
Lead-In:Q5-12-0A-B [Default]


Q5-12-0A-DSection: Section 5: Military

At the time of classification, what was your service-related disability rating?

 0   0 PERCENT

Default Next:Q5-12
Lead-In:Q5-12-0A-C [1:1]


Q5-12-0A-ESection: Section 5: Military

Do you believe that you have a service-connected disability?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:Q5-12
Lead-In:Q5-12-0A-C [Default]


Q5-12Section: Section 5: Military

[Since date of last interview have you/Have you ever] [worked for pay/worked for pay or been deployed] in a combat or war zone?

[READ IF NECESSARY: Persons serving in a combat or war zone usually receive combat zone tax exclusion, Imminent Danger Pay, or Hostile Fire Pay [this text appears only for respondents with current or previous military enlistment(s)]]

 1   YES   ...(Go To Q5-12A)
 0   NO

Default Next:Q7-JUMP
Lead-In:Q5-12-0A-B [1:1], Q5-12-0A [Default], Q5-12-0A-D [Default], Q5-12-0A-E [Default]


Q5-12ASection: Section 5: Military

In which of the following countries were you?

(INTERVIEWER: PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

 1   Iraq
 2   Afghanistan
 5   Kuwait
 6   Another Country

Default Next:Q5-12AB
Lead-In:Q5-12 [1:1]


Q5-12ABSection: Section 5: Military

INSELECTION([Q5-12A],6)

COMMENT: Machine Check: Did R choose "another country" in Q5-12A?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-12B

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In:Q5-12A [Default]


Q5-12BSection: Section 5: Military

In which country was that?

 

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-BEGIN
Lead-In:Q5-12AB [1:1]


Q5-12C-LOOP-BEGINSection: Section 5: Military

REPEAT

COMMENT: Start loop about work or deployment in combat zones

Default Next:Q5-12CA
Lead-In:Q5-12AB [Default], Q5-12B [Default]


Q5-12CASection: Section 5: Military

INSELECTION([Q5-12A], [loop number])

COMMENT: CHECK TO DETERMINE IF THIS COUNTRY WAS CHOSEN BY RESPONDENT IN Q5-12A

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q5-12D

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-12C-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]


Q5-12DSection: Section 5: Military

In what year did you go to [Name of Country([loop number])]?

  
Year 

Default Next:Q5-12E
Lead-In:Q5-12CA [1:1]


Q5-12ESection: Section 5: Military

How long were you in [Name of Country([loop number])]?

 1   SELECT TO ENTER WEEKS   ...(Go To Q5-12F)
 2   SELECT TO ENTER MONTHS   ...(Go To Q5-12G)
 3   SELECT TO ENTER YEARS   ...(Go To Q5-12H)

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-12D [Default]


Q5-12FSection: Section 5: Military

ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS:

 

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-12E [1:1]


Q5-12GSection: Section 5: Military

ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS:

 

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-12E [2:2]


Q5-12HSection: Section 5: Military

ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS:

 

Default Next:Q5-12C-LOOP-END
Lead-In:Q5-12E [3:3]


Q5-12C-LOOP-ENDSection: Section 5: Military

UNTIL ( [loop number]==6)

COMMENT: End loop about work or deployment in combat zones

Default Next:Q7-JUMP
Lead-In:Q5-12CA [Default], Q5-12E [Default], Q5-12F [Default], Q5-12G [Default], Q5-12H [Default]