DoD Surveys Community Health Needs for Better Planning
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new survey that checks community health strengths and needs. This helps them do their job better without making people fill out too many forms. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by June 5, 2026—your feedback could save time and improve the process!
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You may be asked to take a 15‑minute survey
The Department of Defense proposes the Community Strengths and Themes Assessment (CSTA) survey for Active‑Duty Service Members, adult Family members, Civilian personnel, and military Retirees. The proposal estimates 9,300 respondents, one response each, an average burden of 15 minutes per response, and annual burden hours of 2,325; the survey will be done every two to five years at participating locations.
Survey aims to shape military community health plans
The CSTA is a standardized tool to collect perspectives from Service Members, Family members, Civilian personnel, and Retirees to identify health and quality‑of‑life priorities. The Department says results will support data‑informed decision making and development of community health improvement plans (CHIPs) to guide military community and command action.
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