Marine Corps Lethal Means Safety Needs Assessment Survey
The Marine Corps is conducting a Lethal Means Safety (LMS) Needs Assessment Survey to inform future suicide prevention initiatives. The voluntary survey, administered by CNA and sponsored by the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, explores Marines' awareness of LMS programs, preferences for safety devices and storage, and considerations for culturally appropriate messaging. The survey is open to all active-duty Marines and those on Active-Duty Operational Support Orders.
Issued: January 10, 2025
1. Background. Per references (a) and (b), Suicide Prevention is a priority for the Department of Defense (DoD), the United States Marine Corps, and the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce. Lethal Means Safety (LMS) is an effective and evidence-based method for saving lives. Reducing access to lethal means during times of crisis reduces the risk of suicide and other tragic outcomes. Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) contracted CNA (formerly Center for Naval Analyses) to conduct studies of LMS within DoD military services. 2. To ensure future LMS initiatives are informed by Marines' needs and perspectives, Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) is coordinating with CNA to conduct an LMS survey of Marines. The survey explores Marines' awareness of current LMS programs, preferences for safety devices and storage locations, and considerations for LMS messaging specific to Marine Corps culture. 3. This survey is sponsored by DSPO and is administered by CNA. DSPO and MF are exploring how LMS outreach efforts are implemented and whether these efforts are reaching Marines. 4. The survey closes on [DATE]. Participation is voluntary and the survey should take less than 15 minutes. No names, contact information, or any other personally identifiable information will be collected in the survey. 5. Marines interested in participating can access the survey at https:(slash)(slash)[PLACEHOLDER LINK TO QUALTRICS SURVEY] 6. This MARADMIN is cancelled 31 October 2025. 7. This MARADMIN is applicable to Active-Duty Marines and Marines on Active-Duty Operational Support Orders. 8. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.