Analysis of Unplanned Losses from Deploying Ships.
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the number of pregnancy losses that are incurred by ships in the 6-month period prior to deployment. Additionally, the reasons why some enlisted crew members do not deploy with their ships were determined. Data were extracted from all available Enlisted Manning Inquiry Reports and final Personnel Manning Assistance Reports from deploying gender-integrated surface ships in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Since these data are retained for less than 2 years, the sample was limited to 24 ships. Analyses consisted solely of frequencies and percentages. Medical problems and administrative discharges were the most frequent causes of unplanned losses from deploying ships. While pregnancy accounted for 20 percent of the losses, commands were less likely to request a replacement for the woman than when the vacancy occurred for some other reason. Only 8 percent of the non-deploying personnel were pregnant. Seventy-three percent of the personnel who were left behind did not deploy because of disciplinary and medical reasons. Because the documents reviewed for this study are only available as paper copies, and are submitted by all Navy activities (except submarines), it is recommended that an automated system be established.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA319602
Entities
People
- Patricia J. Thomas