The Pentagon wants to know whether spouses would urge their husbands or wives to leave the military if it repeals “don’t ask, don’t tell,” and how they might behave at social functions if an openly gay couple attends. The Defense Department is asking such questions of about 150,000 military spouses who started receiving copies of the 44-question survey on Friday. (See a copy below.) Spouses have until Sept. 27 to complete it, the Pentagon said. “Your voice is important and we need you to participate,” Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates states in a letter accompanying the survey. “The survey is confidential and will enable you to be straightforward and candid in your responses.”

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