Air Force climate survey begins Oct. 1 Published Sept. 30, 2008 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Air Force leaders want to know what to know what's on the minds of Airmen. The Air Force launches its 2008 climate survey Oct. 1 via an e-mail invitation to every Airman across the total force, including civilians. The survey covers home life, work environment, leadership and morale issues. It will run through Nov. 26. "This is an opportunity for Airmen to have a voice," said Col. Daniel Badger, the Air Force Manpower Agency commander. "The survey has a huge impact on Airmen and their leadership." The results will assist Air Force leaders understand the organizational health of people, unit mission readiness and organization productivity, the colonel said. "The AFMA survey team created a system that will assist the analysts in making reports available to senior leadership months earlier than past surveys," Colonel Badger said. "Leadership throughout the Air Force will be able respond and make necessary adjustment actions much sooner." More than 350,000 people have participated in the survey every year since 2001. The 2008 survey is the sixth Air Force-wide survey conducted since 1997; however, this year's version has been streamlined and will include 50 percent fewer questions. "This survey should only take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete instead of the 45 to 55 minutes it took to finish the previous surveys," said Dorathy Felberg, of the Manpower Agency's survey office. "We've had great support in the past and again we're looking for maximum participation." Once the data is gathered, the results will be briefed to the secretary of the Air Force and Air Force chief of staff, and then released to the Air Force's unit leaders sometime in early 2009. "Through the survey, people can voice their concerns on issues that directly affect them and their units' mission, with a view on improving the Air Force mission worldwide." Colonel Badger said. "Look for your personal invitation coming to your inbox Oct. 1 through 8." Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page