Current and Former US Military helicopter pilots and crewmembers are urged to take an anonymous online survey that has been approved by the Defense Department. URL:
www.DoDhelicopterseatsurvey.com Available: 1 April - 30 April 2011. This survey seeks information about experience with back, neck and leg pain that may be related to helicopter service, and possibly to inadequate seat design. Results of the survey will be part of a business case analysis submitted to the Secretary of Defense with recommendations for changes that can eliminate back pain, including career-ending surgery, that reduces readiness and safety in our military helicopter community. We urge you to take this survey - now - during the month of April 2011. Thank you!