Tradeoffs in Using Alternative Height-Weight Standards

Abstract

This research memorandum examines the feasibility of realigning the weight standards of the Marine Corps to make them more equitable between genders without reducing quality standards. The tradeoffs between equity and recruit quality are summarized to assist policymakers in selecting the appropriate weight standards. Keywords: Attrition, Body weight, Education, Height, Marine Corps personnel, Physical fitness, Qualifications, Recruits, Sex, Standards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA223555

Entities

People

  • Timothy E. Rupinski

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Age Groups
  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Body Weight
  • Civilian Population
  • Contrast
  • Education
  • Health
  • Losses
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Marine Corps
  • Overweight
  • Personnel Management
  • Physical Fitness
  • Recruiting

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.