The DEOCS assesses risk and protective factors to inform readiness and what other objective?

• A. Safety and readiness
• B. Revenue and budget
• C. Training efficiency
• D. Staffing levels

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that the DEOCS examines the organizational climate to reveal how people’s perceptions and the social environment affect what the unit can accomplish and how safe everyone feels while doing it. By measuring risk factors (like low morale, perceived unfairness, poor leadership, and lack of trust) and protective factors (such as strong supervisor support, fair treatment, open communication, and teamwork), leaders can see how these elements influence mission readiness and safety. When the climate supports safety—physically and psychologically—people are more likely to follow safety protocols, report hazards, and work cohesively, which directly strengthens readiness. The DEOCS isn’t about financial resources, budgets, or staffing levels, and it isn’t a measure of training efficiency. Its purpose is to link climate to readiness and to safety so interventions can improve both.