A&S Communications Survey

A&S Communications Survey
Thank you for participating in the annual A&S Communication Survey (OMB Control No.0704-0553). 
This 16 question survey should take approximately five minutes to complete. 

ABOUT

This annual organization-wide communication survey is designed to gauge the efficacy of
communication and dissemination of information products. Questions for response are aimed at
better understanding the effectiveness of current communications products, and determine the
optimal frequency and form for receiving information. Results will help to determine what additional
products and information the workforce wants to receive.  

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1. Which organization do primarily support? 
USD
DUSD
ASD(A)
ASD(S)
ASD(EI&E)
ASD(NCB)
ASD(IBP)
DBO

2. Which of the following categories best describes your role within A&S?   
Senior Leader (SES, General Officer, etc.)
Supervisor
Support

3. How long have you been in A&S
Less than a year
1-3 years
3-6 years
6+ years

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4. Which A&S web-based communication resources do you use or reference?
Never
A&S Intranet Portal 
 (The A&S SharePoint
site is a shared
enterprise, integrated
web-based platform to
manage OUSD(A&S)
internal requirements,
data, and functions)
Strategic Data
Repository (The SDR is
a controlled-access
SharePoint site that
serves as a central
location for up-to-date
strategic documents
including Performance
Management, Strategic
Communications, and
Executive
Correspondence
guidance)
A&S Public Website
(Public facing website
populated with a
comprehensive
leadership gallery
including bios and
photography, current
news articles, strategy
documents, and
organization directory)
A&S LinkedIn Page
(Official A&S account
that shares updates and
activities from across
the organization)
DoD Website (Official
DoD public page with
live news, events, and
leadership information)
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Rarley

Sometimes

Always

5. Which A&S communication products or tools do you use, read, or reference?
Never
Weekly Workforce
Update / USD Email
(Weekly message from
the USD providing
updates on current
activities distributed to
the workforce)
A&S Spotlight
Newsletter (Monthly
organizational
newsletter that explores
a new topic each
edition and includes
upcoming events,
personnel spotlights,
and workforce updates)
Senior Leader
Engagement Calendar
(The SLE is an
interactive tool to
provide visibility on
senior leadership
engagements across
A&S at the DASD-level
and above)
A&S Communications
Playbook (Document
that provides clear,
credible information on
key initiatives across
the organization for
senior leaders’ use in
public outreach and
communication)

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Rarely

Sometimes

Always

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Always

USD(A&S) Strategic
Outlook (The USO
provides a long-range,
strategic view of major
meetings and
engagements that the
USD(A&S) will
participate in; or have a
direct impact on the
A&S operations and
objectives)

6. Which resources do you use when accessing the A&S Intranet Portal? (Select all that
apply)
Office rosters and POC lists
Links to external resources
Announcements
Templates and Documents
None / Do not use

Other

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7. Which documents do you use or reference when accessing the SDR? (Select all that
apply)
Weekly Workforce email linked resources
Strategic communication products
Executive correspondence guidance
Performance management resources
None / Do not use

Other

8. Which topics do you find most valuable in the A&S Spotlight Newsletters? (Select all
that apply)
A&S program highlights and accomplishments
DBO Corner (workforce resources & happenings)
Resource Rolodex (personnel spotlight introducing readers to a key staff member each month)
Upcoming events and observances (includes holidays, national observances, and DAU training events)
None / Do not use

Other

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9. What content would you like to see more of on the A&S LinkedIn page? (Select all that
apply)
Personnel spotlights and awards
Leadership engagements and travel
Job and internship openings
Initiatives and programmatic milestones
News articles
Videos
Conferences and event opportunities
None / Do not follow

Other

10. As the opportunity for USD and leaders to address the workforce, what content would
you like to hear, and what topics should be covered at A&S Town Halls? (Please do not
include any PII)

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11. When hosting A&S Town Halls, which platform do you prefer?
Virtual
In-Person
Live-stream video

Other

12. How often should A&S Town Halls be hosted?
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-annually

Other

13. Please provide specific feedback from the 03 June 2022 Town Hall. (Please do not
include any PII)

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14. What other communications products would you like to receive? (Please do not include
any PII)

15. How can we improve organizational communication? (Please do not include any PII)

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16. What are your personal favorite media platforms, or preferred outlets, for staying up-todate on current news and happenings?
Podcasts
Twitter
Instagram
Blogs/ News
YouTube
Facebook
Email subscriptions
Technical journals

Other

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