The purpose of this survey is to determine the usefulness of the Department of Defense global news programs.  Your answers are confidential, and will be used to determine the validity of these survey questions.

1. Where are you located?
    a. United States (Including Alaska and Hawaii)
    b. Overseas (Including U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Ships at Sea)

2. What is your status?
    a. In U.S. Air Force
    b. In U.S. Army
    c. In U.S. Navy
    d. In U.S. Marine Corps
    e. Adult Military Family Member
    f. Military Retiree
    g. Department of Defense Civilian
    h. Other _____________________

3. What is your gender?
    a. Male
    b. Female

4. When was the last time you saw your service's global news program*
    a. In last 6 months
    b. In last 7 to 12 months
    c. More than 12 months ago
    d. Never

* Airmen consider Air Force Television News, soldiers consider Army Newswatch, sailors and Marines consider Navy/Marine Corps News.  All others consider all three programs.

5. Where do you normally watch the program?
    a. At home
    b. At work
    c. Don't watch at all
    d. Other _________________________

6. What is your overall impression of all the shows you have seen?
    a. Excellent
    b. Good
    c. Fair
    d. Poor
    e. No opinion

Consider why you watch and rate the following statements from one to five:
1=Strongly disagree; 2=Slightly disagree; 3=No opinion; 4=Slightly agree; 5=Strongly agree
 

I watch the global service newscast…
7. So I can learn how to do things, which I haven't done before.	1   2   3   4   5
8. So I can get away from what I am doing.	1   2   3   4   5
9. So I can get away from the rest of the family or others.	1   2   3   4   5
10. Because it's something to do with my friends.	1   2   3   4   5
11. Because it relaxes me.	1   2   3   4   5
12. Because it gives me guidance on the proper way to feel about others.	1   2   3   4   5
13. Because it's there.	1   2   3   4   5
14. Because it's exciting.	1   2   3   4   5
15. Because it helps me learn things about myself and others.	1   2   3   4   5
16. Because it passes the time away, particularly when I'm bored.	1   2   3   4   5
17. Because it reinforces my principles.	1   2   3   4   5
18. Because it makes me feel patriotic.	1   2   3   4   5
19. Because it's enjoyable.	1   2   3   4   5
20. So I can learn about what could happen to me.	1   2   3   4   5
21. Because I have nothing better to do.	1   2   3   4   5
22. Because it helps me to relate better to the military.	1   2   3   4   5
23. When there's no one else to talk to.	1   2   3   4   5
24. So I can forget about school, work, or other things.	1   2   3   4   5
25. Because it confirms my moral and ethical values.	1   2   3   4   5

        We want to thank you for taking time to give us your opinion.  Please describe any problems noted with the questions in the space below.