In addition to survey items (i.e., demographics, readiness, retention intention, satisfaction, and stress) used in all Status of Forces Surveys (SOFS), the December 2009 SOFS-A included items on impact of deployments, OPS/PERSTEMPO, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, details on readiness, off-duty education for Service members, deployments since September 11, 2001, myDODbenefits portal, financial health, awareness of DoD/VA benefits, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), assignment information, motorcycle use, and social practices.