A Feasibility Study of the Assignment of Women to DD-963 (SPRUANCE) Class Destroyers.
Abstract
This thesis examines the issue of the feasibility of assignment of women to the DD-963 (Spruance) class destroyer. The author has gathered published information in the general topic areas of women in the military and gender integration in the Navy, as well as information on the ship itself in order to form a framework for analysis. Work-related standards of strength are examined, as well as attitudinal data collected from various surveys on the subject of integration of women into ships. The author concludes that there is a basis for support of the experimental assignment of women to the Spruance class destroyer. Although current laws and policies prohibit the assignment of female crewmembers to this ship class (on other than a temporary basis), the ship's unique characteristics (e.g. enhanced habitability automation and modular systems), increase the feasibility of full-time serice by females and nullify many of the long-standing arguments used to restrict participation by women. Further, there is evidence of a growing acceptance of the concept women at sea among naval personnel, policymakers, and the general public. This thesis focuses on the more effective and expanded use of women, made more possible now because of technological advancement and a shift in public attitudes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA152604
Entities
People
- S. W. Deutermann
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School