Appendix D
Cultural Awareness Survey for Southwest Asia
1. Which branch of service do you belong to?
__Army................... __Navy ..................__Air Force............. __ Marine Corps
2. What age group do you fall under?
__18-24....................__25-30....................__31-36....................__36 and older
3. I am a ......___male....................___female
4. Did you receive any cultural briefings regarding Southwest Asia prior to initial deployment?
___Yes....................___No
5. Did you find these briefings to be helpful in reducing stress and anxiety due to host nation culture?
___Yes....................___No....................___N/A
For questions 6-10, use the scale below to indicate the level to which you agree/disagree with the following statements.
1=Strongly Agree......2=Agree......3=Undecided......4=Disagree......5=Strongly Disagree
6. If felt adequately prepared for this deployment based on the information that was presented regarding cultural differences.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
7. I feel a more thorough briefing would help others before deploying to this region.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
8. I belief it is important for people to understand the culture of the country they are deploying.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
9. While print and electronic pornographic material is strictly prohibited in the countries of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, U.S. military personnel may possess magazines such as Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue etc., within the confines of the military installation.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
10. Movies normally available through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, may be brought into the country by servicemembers and viewed privately.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
11. Though alcohol is forbidden by Kuwaiti and Saudi Arabian law, military personnel may possess small quantities at the deployed location.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
12. Under agreement with host nation governments, U.S. military personnel are allowed to visit mosques as a tourist/guest.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
13. American servicement and servicewomen may eat together at commercial dining establishments in full view of the public.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
14. In Saudi Arabia, U.S. servicewomen do not have to observe mode of dress when off post as long as they are escorted by a male servicemember.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5
15. When conducting official business off base, female servicemembers are allowed to drive government vehicles.
1..............2..............3..............4..............5