According to a survey of research conducted by Common Defense, about 53 percent of United States service members said that the military's growing policy makes them want to leave sooner. Only 5% said it made them stay longer, while 26% cited salaries and benefits as a reason for early treatment. In the survey conducted in September, 731 military personnel, veterans and family members of military personnel participated, when they participated in 21% of the sample. In general, 67% of respondents believe that decisions affecting military personnel were made for political purposes, and not to improve the military's combat readiness.

According to a survey of research conducted by Common Defense, about 53 percent of United States service members said that the military's growing policy makes them want to leave sooner. Only 5% said it made them stay longer, while 26% cited salaries and benefits as a reason for early treatment. In the survey conducted in September, 731 military personnel, veterans and family members of military personnel participated, when they participated in 21% of the sample. In general, 67% of respondents believe that decisions affecting military personnel were made for political purposes, and not to improve the military's combat readiness.