A Policy Analysis of the Admission of Women by the U.S. Military Academies.

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the policy change promulgated by the United States Congress in 1975 directing the admission of females by the U.S. military academies. It examines the issue, participants, and general results. The study begins by reviewing the factors which identified the need for a policy change. It then traces the initiation and formulation process. Enactment of the legislation which legitimated the policy change involved many participants. The proponents and opponents are presented with an analysis of their strategies. Implementation of the policy is reviewed by examining the process and its successes and failures. The study concludes with brief comments on the policy, its legitimation, implementation, and the ultimate winners in the process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178124

Entities

People

  • Richard R. Heinzman

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Instructors
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Political Systems
  • President (United States)
  • Service Academies
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Universities
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).