The Impact of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 on the Woman Line Naval Officer.
Abstract
This paper reviews the history of women in the Navy through experience and law. It looks at the events and trends that lead to passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 and the provisions concerning joint officer management contained therein. Also included is a review of the implementing guidance issued by the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Chief of Naval Operations. The final chapter summarizes progress to date in implementing the law and the competition for billets resulting. The conclusion must be that women need fear no negative impact from the law. Rather the concern should be whether the conservatism of the Navy's leadership which has needed specific guidance from Congress in the past to more fully integrate women into the personnel structure will result in inequitable implementation of the law. It is important that both external and internal pressure continue to be applied to ensure that the essential woman-power is retained and utilized.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA192370
Entities
People
- Margaretha I. Oskam
Organizations
- United States Army War College