Eliminating the Combat Exclusion: Solution to a 25-Year Old Problem.

Abstract

In the past several years the militaries have received extraordinary press regarding gender issues. As procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and harassment were found to be adequate, the focus shifted to gender discrimination. Despite 25 years of female integration into the military, why is the Department of Defense (DOD) still struggling with this issue? Would the issue fade if women were integrated into the entire force? Numerous experts and military officers are challenging the efficacy of direct ground combat exclusion. In fact, they speculate such exclusion strains relations between military men and women. Moreover, exclusionary policies serve as a catalyst for attrition and a vehicle for discrimination. If exclusion inflames relations and contributes to discrimination, then it follows that a reexamination of combat exclusion policies with an eye toward changing them is in order. Such a reappraisal is mandated if the Army chooses to be a cohesive and effective agent for national security in the 21st century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1998
Accession Number
ADA344994

Entities

People

  • Denise R. Mcgann

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Bibliographies
  • Department Of Defense
  • Gender Discrimination
  • Governments
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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