Questionnaire Public Report12/03/2012 08:03:36 PM
Cohort:National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
Round:NLSY79 Round 15
Instrument :NLSY79 Round 15 1993 Questionnaire
  1. Military



Q4-A []Section: Military

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

Default Next:Q4-B


Q4-B [R41440.00]Section: Military

CHECK ([OLDMILCODE])

COMMENT: Was R serving in the military at the time of last interview?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q4-1A

Default Next:Q4-C
Lead-In:Q4-A [Default]


Q4-C [R41441.00]Section: Military

([[oldmilcode]]=0)

COMMENT: Was R serving in the military at the time of last interview?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q4-1B

Default Next:Q4-1A
Lead-In:Q4-B [Default]


Q4-1A [R41442.00]Section: Military

When we last talked to you on [lintdate], you were not serving in any
branch of the military. Is that correct?

 1   YES
 0   NO    ...(Go To Q4-2)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-1D
Lead-In:Q4-B [0:0], Q4-C [Default]


Q4-1B [R41443.00]Section: Military

When we last talked to you on [lintdate], you were serving in the
[oldmilitary]. Is that correct?

 1   YES
 0   NO    ...(Go To Q4-2)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-1D
Lead-In:Q4-C [0:0]


Q4-1D [R41444.00]Section: Military

[[oldmilcode]]

COMMENT: Enter fixed value answer to branch of military and save in milcode of information sheet

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q4-8

Default Next:Q4-4
Lead-In:Q4-1A [Default], Q4-1B [Default]


Q4-2 [R41445.00]Section: Military

What branch of the military were you serving in at [lintdate]?

 0   None
 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)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-2A
Lead-In:Q4-1A [0:0], Q4-1B [0:0]


Q4-2A [R41446.00]Section: Military

[Q4-2]

COMMENT: Enter fixed value answer to branch of military and save in milcode of information sheet

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
Q4-8

Default Next:Q4-4
Lead-In:Q4-2 [Default]


Q4-4 [R41448.00]Section: Military

Are you currently serving in the [military]?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q4-4A)
 0   NO
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-4A [R41449.00]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] TO NOW.

Default Next:Q4-5
Lead-In:Q4-4A [1:1]


Q4-5 [R41450.00]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
 -2   DK -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-5A [R41451.00]Section: Military

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

COMMENT: check if R is currently serving in active forces

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
Q4-5B

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


Q4-5B []Section: Military

In a few moments, I will ask you some more specific questions about your
current military job. First though, I would like to get some information
on any other employers you may have worked for since [lintdate].

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


Q4-5C [R41452.00]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 [R41453.02]Section: Military

We'd like to ask you a few questions about your service in the [military]
since [lintdate].
In what month and year did you separate from the [military]?
(ENTER MONTH AND YEAR:)

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

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


Q4-6A [R41454.02]Section: Military

We'd like to ask you a few questions about your service in the [military]
since [lintdate]. On what DAY did you separate?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE HERE AND RECORD DATE ON ROW A OF CALENDAR.
DRAW A LINE FROM [LINTDATE] TO DATE SEPARATED.)

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

Default Next:Q4-7
Lead-In:Q4-5C [1:1]


Q4-7 [R41455.00]Section: Military

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

 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
 -2   DK -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-8 [R41456.00]Section: Military

Since [lintdate] 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
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-16
Lead-In:Q4-1D [0:0], Q4-2A [0:0], Q4-7 [Default]


Q4-9 [R41457.00]Section: Military

Which branch (were you sworn into)?
(IF MORE THAN ONE, PROBE FOR MOST RECENT BRANCH.)
(CODE ONE ONLY.)

 1   ARMY   ...(Go To Q4-9A)
 2   NAVY   ...(Go To Q4-9B)
 3   AIR FORCE   ...(Go To Q4-9A)
 4   MARINE CORPS   ...(Go To Q4-9B)
 11   COAST GUARD   ...(Go To Q4-9A)
 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)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-8 [1:1]


Q4-9A [R41458.00]Section: Military

Was that the regular [Q4-9], the [Q4-9] Reserves, or the [Q4-9]
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)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:Q4-10
Lead-In:Q4-9 [1:1], Q4-9 [3:3], Q4-9 [11:11]


Q4-9A1 []Section: Military

INTERVIEWER: PROBE FOR AND SELECT THE MOST RECENT BRANCH OF THE
[Q4-9].

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

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


Q4-9B [R41459.00]Section: Military

Was that the regular [Q4-9] or the [Q4-9] Reserves?

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

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


Q4-9B1 []Section: Military

INTERVIEWER: PROBE FOR AND SELECT THE MOST RECENT BRANCH OF THE
[Q4-9].

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

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


Q4-10 [R41460.00]Section: Military

Are you currently serving in the [Q4-9]?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q4-11)
 0   NO
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

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], Q4-9 [Default], Q4-9A [Default], Q4-9A1 [Default], Q4-9B [Default], Q4-9B1 [Default]


Q4-11 [R41461.00]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 [R41462.01]Section: Military

In what month and year did you enter the [Q4-9]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

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


Q4-11B [R41463.00]Section: Military

On what day did you enter the [Q4-9]?
(INTERVIEWER: ENTER DATE HERE AND RECORD DATE ON CALENDAR ROW A.
DRAW A LINE FROM THE DATE ENTERED TO NOW.)

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

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


Q4-12 [R41464.00]Section: Military

Did you serve any time on active duty in the [Q4-9]?

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q4-12A)
 0   NO
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-12A [R41465.00]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 [R41466.02]Section: Military

On what date did you enter active duty in the [Q4-9]?
(INTERVIEWER: RECORD DATE IN ROW A OF CALENDAR.)

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]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

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


Q4-13 [R41467.01]Section: Military

And on what date did you separate from the [Q4-9]?
(INTERVIEWER: DRAW A LINE ON ROW A OF CALENDAR FROM DATE ENTERED TO DATE
SEPARATED.)

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]?

Enter Date:  
MonthDayYear 

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


Q4-14 [R41468.00]Section: Military

What (is/was) your (current) pay grade [when you left the [Q4-9]]?

 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
 -2   DK -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-15 [R41469.00]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

In a few moments I will ask you some more specific questions about your
current military job. First though, I would like to get some information
on any other employers you may have worked for since [lintdate].

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


Q4-16 [R41471.00]Section: Military

(([Q4-1A]!=1)&([Q4-2]!=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:CPSMIL
Lead-In:Q4-8 [Default], Q4-15 [Default]


Q4-17 [R41472.00]Section: Military

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

 1   YES    ...(Go To Q4-18)
 0   NO
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-18 [R41473.00]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)
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

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


Q4-19 [R41474.00]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
 -2   DK
 -1   REFUSAL

Default Next:CPSMIL
Lead-In:Q4-18 [0:0]