2012 Survey of Active Duty Spouses

• Survey Population – The target population for the 2012 Survey of Active Duty Spouses (2012 ADSS) consisted of spouses of active duty members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, excluding spouses of National Guard and Reserve members, who (1) have at least six months of service and (2) are below flag rank. – 65K spouses of active duty members were surveyed, with a weighted response rate of 23%. • Survey Methodology – The survey was designed to allow comparisons to 2006 ADSS, 2008 ADSS, and the Military Family Life Project (MFLP). – Data were collected both on the Web and paper-and-pen. – This was a scientific survey that used stratified sampling and weighting so that the results generalize to the population of military spouses