2023 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Military Members

Across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Military Services, leaders recognize that building a ready fighting force means prioritizing the health, well-being, and safety of its Service members. The programs and policies established within the Department to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination are intended to prevent situations from occurring that may detract from readiness while also ensuring that if these incidents do occur, survivors have access to care and support. The Workplace and Gender Relations (WGR) survey informs the DoD’s prevention and response efforts by providing a robust system of surveillance for monitoring the estimated prevalence of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault as well as identifying the factors that contribute to risk. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 required administration updates to the workplace and gender relations surveys, including simultaneous administration to both the Active and Reserve components, after no surveys were conducted in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, the 2023 WGR survey was administered to both the Active and Reserve components simultaneously.