Military Service Attitudes Scale Test

Understand attitudes toward conscripted vs contract military service in about 4 minutes. With 21 items, it supports smarter placement by spotting duty driven vs volunteer motivation.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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6/10

Contract Service (CS)

Measures how positively a person views and is interested in professional (contract) military service.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate, generally favorable view of contract military service with some reservations or mixed motivation.

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6/10

Conscription (C)

Measures how positively a person views mandatory (conscripted) military service and their readiness to complete it.

Negative / Avoidant

Mixed / Conditional

Positive / Ready

0 – 4: Negative / Avoidant | 5 – 7: Mixed / Conditional | 8 – 10: Positive / Ready

A score of 6 falls in the Mixed / Conditional range, suggesting an ambivalent attitude toward conscription with readiness that may depend on circumstances.

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3/10

Overall Attitude Toward Military Service Index (OATMSI)

This scale measures an overall attitude toward military service, including motivation and readiness to fulfill service-related duties.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting a generally negative outlook on military service and lower readiness to engage in it.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High school seniors

41%OF USERS

Students nearing graduation who want to understand whether military service feels like a meaningful path or just an obligation.

Conscripts and draftees

34%OF USERS

Young people facing or starting mandatory service who want clarity on their motivation and expectations about serving.

Military academy applicants

25%OF USERS

Candidates considering a professional military career who want to check fit for contract service and long-term commitment.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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under the contract (utc)

Average

3.4

Normal range

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by conscription (bc)

Average

3.8

Normal range

2.2 — 5.4

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Integral indicator of military service attitude (Iiomsa)

Average

6.5

Normal range

5.1 — 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures attitudes toward conscripted service and contract military service. It also provides an overall index of general mindset toward military service.

Who can complete the questionnaire?

It is intended for high school students, conscripts, and applicants to military training programs. It may also be used with similar groups when attitudes toward service are being assessed.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 21 statements.

How are responses given?

Each statement is rated by level of agreement using a fixed response scale. Items cover views and feelings related to different forms of service.

How should results be used and interpreted?

Results support screening and placement decisions by distinguishing voluntary motivation from duty-based endorsement. Scores should be interpreted alongside other information and not as a sole basis for selection.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Military Service Attitudes Scale Test

occupational psychology

This measure is designed to quickly assess attitudes toward different forms of military service. The Military Service Attitudes Scale helps clarify motivational stance and endorsement of service-related beliefs in adolescents and young adults, including those considering enlistment or military training. It was developed by Charles D. Spielberger.

The instrument includes 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Content is intended to capture attitudes toward conscription and voluntary/contract service, and may be summarized using subscale scores and an overall indicator of general disposition toward military service. Results from the Military Service Attitudes Scale can be used as a brief screening tool in educational, vocational, or selection contexts, with interpretation guided by the assessment setting and other available information.

Author: Charles D. Spielberger

Literature: Eagly, A. H., & Chaiken, S. The psychology of attitudes. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. 1993.

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