Oxford study seeks RallyPoint member advice

RallyPoint Team — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:53:09 -0400

RallyPoint has teamed up with researchers from Oxford (led by a recent West Point graduate - 2LT Private RallyPoint Member) to conduct a survey that will compare transition services offered by the United States to services in place in the United Kingdom. The data from this survey will be presented to various U.S. government organizations with the intention to influence policy for future generations. If you would be willing to offer your experience, please take 15 minutes of your time to work through this quick 6 page survey.

Thanks so much in advance for sharing your experience. Because of members like you, researchers from around the world are coming to RallyPoint to hear your ideas and seek your insight. Thank you for being an influential member of our community!

Get started here:
http://connect.rallypoint.com/acton/form/9198/0033:d-0001/0/index.htm

Oxford Survey - Page 1

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Mar 25 at 2015 7:55 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:55:33 -0400

Oh, I'm ALL over this!

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Mar 25 at 2015 7:59 PM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:59:02 -0400

I'm there. More feedback to follow.

Response by Cpl Shawn Hueter made Mar 25 at 2015 7:59 PM

Cpl Shawn Hueter — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:59:30 -0400

I will fill this out in the morning!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Mar 25 at 2015 8:07 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:07:31 -0400

I'll participate! Happy to help!

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Mar 25 at 2015 8:08 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:08:26 -0400

DONE

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 8:21 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:21:33 -0400

ok I'm in let's do this

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 8:41 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:41:04 -0400

The survey appears to be only for veterans no longer serving, but not for those of us still in the service. Am I missing something here?

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 8:50 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:50:49 -0400

You got mine too.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 25 at 2015 8:55 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:55:27 -0400

the question need some more answers. I'm not active duty but still in the service. I am National Guard, I personally think we are different from the active TAP. We either have a job or don't. It is EXTREMELY hard to find a good job, or good pay because of this. Most employers will find other excuses to NOT hire you. For instance I was asked if I plan to get out on a recent job interview. Said no, I have 5 yrs to retire. I was told that I was a good candidate for the job and that they liked me. A friend, at the place I was trying to get hired for, said that the manager loved me but, They went with another candidate. Said it was my credit rating that was the problem.( which I think is crap to begin with.) All the Supposed jobs that hire vets or guard member are hard to find! and if they do hire they don't pay squat!

Response by MSgt Jamie Lyons made Mar 25 at 2015 8:58 PM

MSgt Jamie Lyons — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:58:06 -0400

Complied with....

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Mar 25 at 2015 10:02 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:02:53 -0400

Done

Response by CPL Jesse Vasconcelos made Mar 25 at 2015 10:05 PM

CPL Jesse Vasconcelos — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:05:13 -0400

Awesome. They know we rock Rallypointers rule.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made Mar 25 at 2015 10:29 PM

SGT Nia Chiaraluce — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:29:19 -0400

Im still in but I tried.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 10:35 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:35:06 -0400

Done deal!

Response by SPC Barrett Johnson made Mar 25 at 2015 11:19 PM

SPC Barrett Johnson — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:19:01 -0400

Done :)

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Mar 25 at 2015 11:21 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:21:23 -0400

I completed this, and hope it helps. If anyone wants my 2cents....
Transition programs would benefit from:
1. Allowing for station of choice in the last year of service when available to help integrate to the local community.
2. Forming partnerships with local and national employers to help set up transition program with internships and training during the TAP program.
3. Focusing training on forming the civilian mindset as much as basic training demanded a switch to the military mindset.
A great person to bring into this conversation is PO3 Galon Miller.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 26 at 2015 12:15 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:15:44 -0400

This was a poorly constructed survey. If you checked that you are currently Active Duty in the beginning, the "I am separated" type questions are not tailored or grayed out. The results will be skewed as the questions don't make sense for some one active duty. (Ie I am employed but not in the civilian work force)

Recommend only polling separated service members or retooling the survey to tailor to still serving vice separated.

The era of service question did not account for people straddling eras. Recommend structuring the reply to allow for a "Mark all that apply" option. As an example, September 2001 - Presnt AND 1990-2000 both apply to me.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Mar 26 at 2015 12:50 AM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:50:15 -0400

It is pretty quick and easy...

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 26 at 2015 4:42 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:42:22 -0400

Sweet

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2015 7:35 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:35:36 -0400

I started it but then stopped...

Due to required fields, the active duty audience will throw the survey off to inaccurate results.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 26 at 2015 7:41 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:41:51 -0400

Awesome way to leverage the RP membership!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 26 at 2015 7:43 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:43:00 -0400

When did E7 get demoted from being a SNCO!?

Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Mar 26 at 2015 8:06 AM

Sgt Jennifer Mohler — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:06:31 -0400

Thanks for the opportunity

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Mar 26 at 2015 8:26 AM

MAJ Ron Peery — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:26:05 -0400

I will wait for the updated version to come out.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Mar 26 at 2015 8:26 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:26:59 -0400

Done. The study took me <5 minutes to complete. I hope anyone who reads this will take a few mins to fill out this important survey. Do it for our brothers and sisters in arms. Do it for yourself.

Response by SPC Jesse Akers made Mar 26 at 2015 10:52 AM

SPC Jesse Akers — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:52:33 -0400

Completed. One thing to note, I do not believe it listed or separated National Guard/Reserves, as I don't think I ever once heard of TAP during my time in the National Guard. It may not be a fair analysis of the TAP program if it is not utilized the same way as Active Duty.

I am currently writing a mock report for a career advising course I am taking on career and education services for beneficiaries of VA and other education funds. The report focuses on ways to enhance and improve informed decision making regarding the use of aid available, and on support of the beneficiary before, during, and after utilizing these benefits.

Feel free to contact me anytime, I would love to hear more about what you're working on and share my thoughts as well.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2015 1:46 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:46:45 -0400

Minor technicality - Marine E-4's are NCO's

Survey completed

with the ability to choose multiple answers and having to choose the best of choices does not make for accurate information. Should incorporate ability to choose multiples or be more exact in questions.

Response by SFC Ronnie Seaton Jr made Mar 26 at 2015 6:42 PM

SFC Ronnie Seaton Jr — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:42:14 -0400

Happy to help

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 12:16 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:16:03 -0400

Wouldn't it be easier to just read rally point posts, as dudes are pretty candid about the challenges they face.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 27 at 2015 10:02 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:02:32 -0400

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

Response by SGT Justin Blodgett made Mar 27 at 2015 12:10 PM

SGT Justin Blodgett — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:10:57 -0400

Complete waste of time. Questions are too generic or not applicable to be of any use to a serious study.

Response by SSG John Bacon made Mar 27 at 2015 4:58 PM

SSG John Bacon — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:58:45 -0400

All done.

Response by SGT(P) Khalid Wise made Mar 28 at 2015 12:02 PM

SGT(P) Khalid Wise — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:02:29 -0400

I'll get'er done today...

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2015 8:27 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:27:33 -0400

Answered the survey, but the results cannot help but be skewed given the differences between the US Reserve Forces and the UK Territorial Forces.