Measuring the Human Dimension of Unit Effectiveness – The Unit Morale Profile Major

Since 1996, the Canadian Forces have been administering the Human Dimensions of Operations survey to Canadian Forces personnel deployed on Peace Support operations. Measuring dimensions such as morale, cohesion, confidence in leadership and stress, amongst others, the Human Dimensions of Operations survey provides Commanding Officers with a tool to measure and monitor important human dimensions that affect operational readiness and effectiveness of deployed units. While proven to be an effective tool, the Human Dimensions of Operations survey is quite specific in its target population (combat arms) and environment (being war-like conditions) and could not easily be adapted to the garrison environment. Recognizing this, the Operational Effectiveness and Leadership (OEL) section of Director Human Resources, Research and Evaluation (DHRRE) undertook a project to develop a survey to examine the ‘Human Dimension’ of military effectiveness across the wider Land Command environment.