Note that this is a two-part question. If the client responds ask the second part of the “yes,” question to ascertain the relationship to the client. The client can list up to six different relationships. Additional Probes Deployment is the relocation of forces and material to desired operational areas. Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination. Coding Topics/Definitions The client responds that a Member” has been deployed in support of combat “Service operations. YES—A Member” has been deployed in support of combat “Service operations. Code the appropriate relationship. NO—The client responds that no Member” has been “Service deployed in support of combat operations. REFUSED—Client refuses to respond. DON’T KNOW—Client responds that he or she doesn’t know. Cross-Check Items None Skip Pattern A6a should be skipped if the client’s response to A6 is or “NO,” “REFUSED,” “DON’T KNOW .” Special guidance for SBIRT grantees: If the client screens negative, skip questions A6 and A6a-d. Intent/Key Points The intent of this question is to determine if someone in the client’s immediate family or someone close to the client who either is or was on active duty, separated, or retired from the Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard was injured during combat operations. “Service Member” is considered to be a close friend or colleague, but the phrase is ultimately left to the client’s interpretation.
Note that this is a two-part question. If the client responds “yes,” ask the second part of the question to ascertain the relationship to the client. The client can list up to six different relationships. Additional Probes Deployment is the relocation of forces and material to desired operational areas. Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination. Coding Topics/Definitions The client responds that a “Service Member” has been deployed in support of combat operations. YES—A “Service Member” has been deployed in support of combat operations. Code the appropriate relationship. NO—The client responds that no “Service Member” has been deployed in support of combat operations. REFUSED—Client refuses to respond. DON’T KNOW—Client responds that he or she doesn’t know. Cross-Check Items None Skip Pattern A6a should be skipped if the client’s response to A6 is “NO,” “REFUSED,” or “DON’T KNOW .” Special guidance for SBIRT grantees: If the client screens negative, skip questions A6 and A6a-d. Intent/Key Points The intent of this question is to determine if someone in the client’s immediate family or someone close to the client who either is or was on active duty, separated, or retired from the Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard was injured during combat operations. “Service Member” is considered to be a close friend or colleague, but the phrase is ultimately left to the client’s interpretation.