By the Numbers - July 27, 2015
1%
The percentage of positions in the Air Force that were closed to women as of March 2015, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report -- MILITARY PERSONNEL: DOD Is Expanding Combat Service Opportunities for Women, but Should Monitor Long-Term Integration Progress
- For the Army: 18%
- For the Marine Corps: 25%
- For the Navy: 2%
- For the Special Operations Command: 41%
Areas where the various services have or are conducting studies "to identify or mitigate challenges" include:
- Unit cohesion
- Women's health
- Equipment, gear, and uniforms
- Facilities modification
- Interest in serving (propensity)
- International issues
These issues are discussed at length in the report. Also:
GAO recommended in 2012 that DOD establish a process of periodically reevaluating its requirements in light of changing threats, operating environments, and strategic guidance. DOD has not taken action to do this, but agreed that a thorough assessment of the issue was merited, and should include a review of the statutes and policies surrounding the registration process and the potential to include the registration of women. GAO continues to believe that DOD should establish a process of periodically reevaluating DOD’s requirements for the Selective Service System.
1%
The percentage of positions in the Air Force that were closed to women as of March 2015, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report -- MILITARY PERSONNEL: DOD Is Expanding Combat Service Opportunities for Women, but Should Monitor Long-Term Integration Progress
- For the Army: 18%
- For the Marine Corps: 25%
- For the Navy: 2%
- For the Special Operations Command: 41%
Areas where the various services have or are conducting studies "to identify or mitigate challenges" include:
- Unit cohesion
- Women's health
- Equipment, gear, and uniforms
- Facilities modification
- Interest in serving (propensity)
- International issues
These issues are discussed at length in the report. Also:
GAO recommended in 2012 that DOD establish a process of periodically reevaluating its requirements in light of changing threats, operating environments, and strategic guidance. DOD has not taken action to do this, but agreed that a thorough assessment of the issue was merited, and should include a review of the statutes and policies surrounding the registration process and the potential to include the registration of women. GAO continues to believe that DOD should establish a process of periodically reevaluating DOD’s requirements for the Selective Service System.