R 131737Z JAN 25 MARADMIN 009/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/MARINE CORPS LETHAL MEANS SAFETY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY// REF/A/MSGID:  DOC/DOD/YMD:20230404// REF/B/MSGID:  DOC/DOD/YMD:20230202// NARR/REF A IS DODI 6400.11, DOD INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION POLICY FOR PREVENTION WORKFORCE AND LEADERS.  REF B IS DODI 6490.16, DEFENSE SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CH3.// POC/T. GRAFF/GS-12/MFC/-/TEL:(703)432-9106/ Email:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Background.  Per references (a) and (b), Suicide Prevention is a priority for the Department of Defense (DoD), the United States Marine Corps, and the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce.  Lethal Means Safety (LMS) is an effective and evidence-based method for saving lives.  Reducing access to lethal means during times of crisis reduces the risk of suicide and other tragic outcomes.  Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) contracted CNA (formerly Center for Naval Analyses) to conduct studies of LMS within DoD military services. 2.  To ensure future LMS initiatives are informed by Marines’ needs and perspectives, Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) is coordinating with CNA to conduct an LMS survey of Marines.  The survey explores Marines’ awareness of current LMS programs, preferences for safety devices and storage locations, and considerations for LMS messaging specific to Marine Corps culture. 3.  This survey is sponsored by DSPO and is administered by CNA. DSPO and MF are exploring how LMS outreach efforts are implemented and whether these efforts are reaching Marines. 4.  The survey is currently open and closes on 31 January 2025. Participation is voluntary and the survey should take less than 15 minutes.  No names, contact information, or any other personally identifiable information will be collected in the survey. 5.  Marines interested in participating can access the survey at https:(slash)(slash)cnaorg.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38L0FHrDBa BpuES. 6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to Active-Duty Marines and Marines on Active-Duty Operational Support Orders.   7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//