Survey for Seattle Recruiting Battalion Communications Audit

1. Seattle Recruiting Battalion, Communications Audit Survey
In order to better understand the challenges and communication priorities of
internal and external communication throughout the battalion personnel, this survey is
being provided. Through the responses to this questionnaire, the command can provide
better systems and solutions to those challenges the office is presented as a team. This
survey will provide better analysis of communication between team members, with our
external customers and advisory board, and with our potential applicants as well as
current future soldiers. This survey is completely voluntary. Please be honest in your
responses. You are not required to answer any of the questions, or all of them if you
begin the process. Confidentiality is paramount to this survey; your identity will not be
disclosed to anyone.
Instructions: Please read each question and rate your level of agreement according to the
scale provided. Circle the number that most closely corresponds to your opinion. Please
explain any answers that may need further review in the comments section provided.
Please go to the next page in order to start the survey.

2. Please indicate your current Level:
Enlisted E-5 to E-6 _____
Enlisted E-7 _____
Enlisted E-8 to E-9 _____
Officer O-3 to O-5 _____
Civilian GS 5 to GS 7 _____
Civilian GS 9 to GS 11 _____
External Communication Methods
These are the methods by which Seattle Recruiting Battalion communicates with other
organizations and prospective employees.
1. The official Seattle Recruiting Battalion website at
http://www.usarec.army.mil/6thbde/6lbn/ is sufficiently informative about Seattle
Recruiting Battalion’s goals and mission.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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2. The official Seattle Recruiting Battalion website at
http://www.usarec.army.mil/6thbde/6lbn/ meets the guidelines of USAREC policy on
communicating with the public.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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3. Training mechanisms are in place for the battalion
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

3. Comments:
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4. Training emphasizes necessary learning modules in order to meet mission
requirements
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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5. I understand the Facebook/ Social Media Requirements at my station level.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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6. I know how to communicate with Future Soldiers.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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7. I understand the purpose of the advisory board.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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8. The advisory board is effective in helping me meet mission goals and
accomplishments.

4. Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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9. I am regularly told of advisory board help available.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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10. The Seattle Recruiting Battalion Command Group communicates initiatives affecting
staff effectively across the battalion footprint
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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11. I can go to the command on any issue.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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12. My supervisor ensures my training and advancement needs are met
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree

5. 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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Internal Communication Methods
These are the methods by which Seattle Recruiting Battalion communicates with existing
employees, within the organization.
1. E-mail is an effective means of communication between Seattle Recruiting Battalion
sections.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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2. E-mail is an effective means of communication between Seattle Recruiting Battalion
sections, supervisors and the command group (e.g. Operations to Stations, Battalion
Command Group to Staff or Non-Commissioned Officers).
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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3. There is a goal to face-to-face meetings and those goals are communicated clearly to
those in attendance.

6. Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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4. Formal meetings accomplish what they should.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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5. I am evaluated on my performance within a given time period , and told how to
improve.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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6. I am regularly, in a formal review setting or counseling, given guidance personal
performance improvement.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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7. I hear more information through the ‘rumor mill’ rather than formal communication
channels.

7. Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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8. I am informed on a regular basis of items affecting Seattle Recruiting Battalion (e.g.
new advisory board members, changes in personnel action processing.) Please explain.
Strongly Disagree Neutral Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
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8. 9. Please rate the following items by placing an “X” according to your opinion of their
frequency within the organization:
The number of: is too many is adequate isn’t enough
Informational e-mails
Required Facebook
postings
Formal meetings
Personnel evaluations
Informal Meetings
Training
10. Is there anything you would like to comment on or suggest about the communication
methods of Seattle Recruiting Battalion?
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Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are confidential and will not be
shared with anyone.