Administrative Instructions for the Minuteman Survey

The JFHQ-MA Public Affairs Office (PAO) is interested in your opinion on the Massachusetts National Guard's publication entitled "The Minuteman." Please answer the questions below and click on the "Submit" button at the end of the survey to send your reply to the PAO.

MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL GUARD

 Public Affairs Office

Minuteman Survey Questions

1. What is your age?

18 & Younger
19 - 21
22 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 & Older

2. Are you a(n):

Air National Guard Member
Army National Guard Member
Guard Family Member
Guard Civilian Employee
Veteran
Government Official
Media Representative
Other

3. What unit are you assigned to?

4. What is your military rank or civilian title?

5. How long have you been in the Guard?

Less than a year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
 16+ years

Use the scale below to answer the following questions. Select the response that best reflects your  opinion.

6. The Minuteman is a valuable resource and useful to me.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

7. The writing in the Minuteman is easy to understand.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

8. The Minuteman seems to be written for NCOs.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

9. The Minuteman seems to be written for officers.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

10. I depend on the Minuteman for news about the Massachusetts National Guard’s involvement in world events.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

11. The Minuteman keeps me fully informed about National Guard policies and decisions.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

12. The Minuteman keeps me fully informed about pay and benefits.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

13. The Minuteman keeps me fully informed about events in the Guard.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

14. Stories in the Minuteman are timely and up-to-date.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

15. Information in the Minuteman is accurate.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

16. Guard members get adequate recognition in the Minuteman.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

17. The Minuteman is a good source of information about Massachusetts National Guard training sites.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

18. The photos and graphic illustrations are well used.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

19. The stories are of interest to me.

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neutral
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree 

20. Where do you get copies of the Minuteman? (Mark all that apply)

Unit
Residence
JFHQ-MA
Other

21. How often do you read the Minuteman?

Always
Sometimes
Never

22. Is there anything that you would like to see MORE of in the Minuteman? 

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23. Is there anything that you would like to see LESS of in the Minuteman? 

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24. Do other family members read the Minuteman?

Yes
No

25. Do you enjoy reading the Minuteman?

Yes
No

If you answered No to Question #25 would you please explain? 

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26. Are you aware that as a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, you can submit a story or photos from your unit to be published in the Minuteman?

Yes
No

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