Recruiting of Women for the Military: Assessment of the Mental and Medical Standards and Their Present and Potential Effects on Recruiting Needs.
Abstract
This study describes, clarifies, and critically evaluates the existing mental and medical standards with respect to women. It points out prevailing inconsistencies in the standards, and poses certain questions as to their appropriateness. It analyses the most recent available data with respect to the examination of female applicants for enlistment, in light of the current mental and medical qualification standards. It provides data on the characteristics of the female applicants for enlistment, such as age, education, mental qualification, and geographic distribution. It generally assess their disqualifying medical defects. Finally, based on the mental and medical findings, it projects expected demands on the estimated female recruiting pool -- under specified changed mental standards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA072428
Entities
People
- Bernard D. Karpinos
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization