Marine Corps Lethal Means Safety Needs Assessment Survey

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 is currently open and closes on 31 January 2025.
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)cnaorg.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38L0FHrDBa
BpuES.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to Active-Duty Marines and Marines
on Active-Duty Operational Support Orders.  
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte,
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.