• News Release

    News Release

    Risk of Sexual Assault in Army Varies Widely Across Bases, Units, and Occupational Specialties

    Risk of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. Army varies widely—particularly for female soldiers—across different Army bases, commands, and career fields.

    Jun 18, 2021

  • Junior enlisted troops after the III Corps and Fort Hood command team discussed Operation People First and listened to their concerns, December 10, 2020, photo by Blair Dupre/Fort Hood Public Affairs

    Report

    Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army Varies

    Sexual assault risk is higher for Army women at Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, and several other bases than it is for the average woman in the Army. And bases with high sexual assault risk also have high sexual harassment risk. What organizational characteristics are associated with increased risk?

    Jun 18, 2021

  • Research Brief

    Research Brief

    Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army: Where Cases are Highest and Why

    This research summarizes estimates of sexual assault risk and sexual harassment risk across U.S. Army installations and command, showing variation in these risks across groups of soldiers.

    Jun 18, 2021

  • News Release

    News Release

    U.S. Service Members in Generally Good Health, but Risky Behaviors Persist

    U.S. military service members are mostly healthy but the level of risky behaviors such as binge drinking, tobacco use, and unprotected sex is cause for concern.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Staff Sgt. Sharonica White completes a deadlift repetition during the U.S. Army Japan 2020 Army Week's Army Combat Fitness Test Fitness Warrior Competition at Camp Zama, Japan, June 8, 2020, photo by Winifred Brown/U.S. Army

    Project

    What Do We Know About the Health and Well-Being of U.S. Service Members?

    RAND experts have analyzed data from the Department of Defense's flagship survey for understanding the health, health behaviors, and well-being of service members. The results provide valuable insights across various health-related topics and about personnel by service branch.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • An individual in the fatigues worn by U.S. Marines holding a cigarette and hamburger

    Research Brief

    Substance Use Among the Reserve Component

    The Health Related Behaviors Survey provides insight into substance use among reserve component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products, and illicit and prescription drugs.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • A nurse assigned to the hospital ship USNS Comfort takes a man's blood pressure

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among active component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • A patient speaks to an Army psychiatrist

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among active component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • An Air Force OB/GYN physician holds a model of the female reproductive organs

    Research Brief

    Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior, contraceptive use, and HIV testing among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Two U.S. Air Force mental health professionals talk in a hospital reception area

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) perform knee-blockers during command physical training at Naval Station Mayport

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among active component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • A U.S. Coast Guard technician performs a shoulder ultrasound

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • An airman sits before a table filled with empty alcohol containers

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Substance Use Among the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for substance use among active component members, particularly use of alcohol, tobacco, and medication.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Airmen sleep on cots in a temporary facility

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Active Component

    Findings from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of members of the U.S. military's active component include results for physical activity, weight status, screen time, annual physical assessment, sleep health, and use of substances to stay awake.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • U.S. Navy personnel spar for exercise on the mid decks of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Marines train on the deck of a ship during a deployment

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for recent deployment experiences and health among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Members of the U.S. Coast Guard port protection force lit from behind at night

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Reserve Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among reserve component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • U.S. Navy Sailors salute during an approach to a port in Hawaii

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Comparing the Active and Reserve Components

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief compares results for the active component and the reserve component.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among active component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

  • A married couple hold hands by the water

    Research Brief

    2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Active Component

    The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among active component members.

    Apr 28, 2021

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