Who must have the opportunity to participate in their unit's DEOCS?

• A. Only active duty personnel
• B. Only DoD civilians
• C. All Service members, military service academy cadets and midshipmen, and DoD civilian employees
• D. Only officers and warrant officers

Answer: (C)

The DEOCS is meant to gauge the unit’s climate across the entire community attached to the organization. Giving everyone the opportunity to participate—active duty service members, military service academy cadets and midshipmen, and DoD civilian employees—ensures the data reflect diverse experiences and roles within the unit. Excluding any group would bias the results and obscure issues that affect non-uniformed personnel or students, which can distort the picture of how the unit actually functions for everyone involved. This inclusive approach supports accurate assessment and targeted improvements. Therefore, all these groups must have the opportunity to participate.