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RAUSI Membership Interests Survey
Please provide feedback to help guide future RAUSI programing.
The survey consists of 12 questions that should take only a few minutes to complete.
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1.
Which of the following affiliations do you have? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Military - Army
Military - Navy
Military - Air Force
Cadets / Youth Organization
Government / Public Policy
Law Enforcement / Emergency Services / Public Safety
Defence Industry
Corporate / Private Sector
Non Governmental Organization
Academia
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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2.
What topics or issues are you most interested in? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Military Technology & Innovation
Intelligence
Foreign Policy
Economic Security
Military History
National Security / Homeland Security
Defence Policy & Governance
Current Military Operations
International Security Organizations (i.e., NATO, UN, NORAD, etc.)
Defence Procurement / Military & Defence-Related Supply Chains
Geopolitics / Geostrategy
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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3.
What types of forums do you prefer? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Structured Debates on Topical Issues
Immersive Strategy Scenarios (i.e., Sand Table, Map, Cloth Model, or Computer Simulation Exercises)
Fireside Chats / Informal Conversations
Presentations / Briefings
Education / Training Courses
Panel Discussions
Participative Workshops / Breakout Sessions
Historical Campaign Studies
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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4.
What formats should be used for RAUSI events? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
In-person
Hybrid (in-person with online option)
Online (i.e. Zoom/Teams/WebEx)
Please provide any additional comments on preferred formats:
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5.
What types of written materials do you want to see from RAUSI? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
News & Current Event Summaries
Links to Analysis Published by Other Think Tanks
Detailed Studies / Reports / Policy Papers
Commentary / Opinion Pieces / Editorials
Forecasts / Military Appreciations / Intelligence Estimates
Book Reviews
Issue Briefs / Primers / Explainers
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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6.
What types of online products do you want RAUSI to produce? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Social Media Posts
Licensed Content from Other Sources
Independent Research
Newsletters
YouTube Content
Podcasts
Other (please specify)
None of the above
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7.
What types of subject matter experts do you want to hear from? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Academics
Police & Emergency Services
Politicians
Business Leaders
Military Members
Public Servants
Young Innovators / Future Leaders
Other (please specify)
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8.
What outcomes do you desire from RAUSI membership? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Social Connection / Camaraderie
Opportunities to Publish / Present / Share Knowledge
Sustain Canada's Military History & Traditions
Enhance Civil-Military Relations
Skills / Professional Development
Situational Awareness on Defence & Security Issues
Policy Advocacy on Defence & Security Issues
Other (please specify)
9.
When are you most likely to participate in RAUSI events? (Check all that apply)
Morning / Breakfast Session
Midday / Lunch Session
Late Afternoon / Happy Hour Session
Evening
Please provide any additional comments about preferred timeframes:
10.
How many RAUSI speaker/lecture events have you attended over the past year?
1
2
3
4
5+
Please provide any additional comments on what inspires you to attend RAUSI events (i.e., topic, presenter, etc):
11.
What factors or circumstances have deterred you from attending RAUSI events in the past? (Check all that apply)
Not interested in the topic.
Not interested in the presenter.
The event times never works for me.
I have work commitments that take priority.
I have personal commitments that take priority.
I don't feel RAUSI events provide much value.
RAUSI events are too long / too much time commitment required.
I don't feel any connection with other RAUSI members.
Technology is a barrier for me (for online events).
I am tired of Zoom/Online meetings.
I don't have transport to attend in-person events.
I live out of town and can't attend in-person events.
Please provide any additional comments on what discourages or prevents you from attending RAUSI events:
12.
Please take a moment to provide some feedback on what you have enjoyed about RAUSI speaker/lecture series events and what could be improved.