Download or read book An Investigation of Combat Knowledge and Attitudes of Women in the United States Air Force written by Pamela S. Spearing and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research project was a broad examination of recent literature and research studies on the military role of women in the United States. The primary focus was the level of training and education of women for combat as well as the attitudes of women in the United States Air Force regarding their wartime role. The historical background of women in the USAF was reviewed. The military role of women in 29 countries was presented for comparison to the United States. Previous research on the attitudes, knowledge, and abilities of women in the USAF and the associated implications for military effectiveness were discussed. Two recommendations were made. The first suggestion is that a study of USAF women's attitudes is necessary. Secondly, a consistent policy for the military role of women is needed. Women have been slowly integrated into nearly all USAF specialties. The social and biological arguments which have been debated for decades have proven to be inconsequential; thus, women have been integrated into combat units of other countries. The level of integration of women in the USAF has been so extensive, the impact on readiness and military effectiveness are often debated but no conclusion evidence is available to determine the actual effect women have had in these areas. Theses.
Download or read book An Investigation of Combat Knowledge and Attitudes of Women in the United States Air Force written by Pamela S. Spearing (CAPT, USAF.) and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Attitudes on Gender and Training at the United States Air Force Academy written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research examined the relationship between male and female cadets' views toward women in society, in the military, and at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) with knowledge and understanding of academic, military, and physical fitness standards at USAFA. Prior to the admission of women at USAFA, the Department of Physical Education created physical fitness standards based on research that showed physiological differences in males and females (Baldi, 1991; Petosa, 1989). This study found that male cadets had high sexist attitudes toward women in society, did not agree with the involvement of women in combat, did not agree with women holding certain jobs in the military, and believed women negatively impacted standards at USAFA. About 66% of the cadets surveyed believed differences in physiology warranted different sets of fitness standards; however, about 17% of the cadets, who were all male, supported equal standards based on the fact that men and women are expected to perform the same jobs in the Air Force. According to the results, high sexist attitudes of women are good indicators of support for equal physical fitness standards. The views expressed in this study are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.
Download or read book Women in the United States Armed Forces written by Darlene M. Iskra and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides the reader with an historical and contemporary overview of the service by women in all branches of the U.S. military, tracing the causes and effects of evolving policies, issues, structural barriers, and cultural challenges on the record and in the future of the accomplishments by women warriors. Women in the United States Armed Forces: A Guide to the Issues covers over a century of accomplishments of military women, from the Civil War to the current wars in the Middle East. Readers will learn, for example, that during World War II, 565 women in the Women's Army Corps stationed in the Pacific theater received combat decorations, proving that women had the courage, strength, and stamina to perform in a combat environment. They will also learn that, perhaps surprisingly, it wasn't until the mid- to late 1970s that women had their first opportunities to serve at sea and as aviators (crew as well as pilots), albeit on noncombatant ships and aircraft. The book's final four chapters discuss the issues that continue to plague women in the military, including sexual harassment, noting that women's performance in America's two-front wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have made a positive difference in attitudes. The handbook closes with an epilogue that is at once a summary of the issues and a call for action.
Download or read book Women in Combat Roles written by Marion E. Oelke and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public law restricts female members of the Air Force from duty in aircraft engaged in combat missions. To implement this law, the Air Force has published a regulation which outlines combat exclusions affecting the assignment and utilization of Air Force military women. This Air War College Special Interest Item Study analyzes US law and Air Force policy trends in response to sociological forces. It also summarizes current international laws and policies governing the use of women in combat roles today. To add perspective, a thorough history of women's combat experience worldwide is presented together with a discussion of American cultural attitudes and a review of common concerns surrounding the use of women in combat roles. The study concludes with a forecast of the need for a change in Air Force policy and the prospects for a change in the law. (sdw).
Download or read book Women in Combat written by United States. Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces and published by Potomac Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive report essential for everyone with an interest in the changing role of women in society and in the military.
Download or read book Women and Military Service written by Margaret Conrad Devilbiss and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women in Combat written by Congressional Research Service and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor and continue to serve on combat aircraft, naval vessels, and in support of ground combat operations. The expansion of roles for women in the Armed Forces has evolved since the early days of the military when women were restricted by law and policy from serving in certain occupations and units. Women have not been precluded by law from serving in any military unit or occupational specialty since 1993 when Congress repealed the remaining prohibitions on women serving on combatant aircraft and vessels. However, Department of Defense (DOD) policies have prevented women from being assigned to units below brigade level where the unit's primary mission was to engage directly in ground combat. This policy barred women from serving in infantry, artillery, armor, combat engineers, and special operations units of battalion size or smaller. On January 24, 2013, then-Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta rescinded the rule that restricted women from serving in combat units and directed the military departments and services to review their occupational standards and assignment policies and to make recommendations for opening all combat roles to women no later than January 1, 2016. On December 3, 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter ordered the military to open all combat jobs to women with no exceptions. This most recent policy change followed extensive studies that were completed by the military departments and by the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) on issues such as unit cohesion, women's health, equipment, facilities modifications, propensity to serve, and international experiences with women in combat. These studies also included a review and validation of gender-neutral occupational standards for combat roles where such standards existed. On March 10, 2016, Secretary Carter announced that the Services' and SOCOM's implementation plans for the integration of women into direct ground combat roles were approved. Some concerns about the implementation of the new policy remain, including the recruitment, assignment, and career management of women into the new roles, and the impact of integration on unit readiness. Congress has oversight authority in these matters, and may also consider issues such as equal opportunity, equal responsibility (such as selective service registration), and the overall manpower needs of the military.
Download or read book Women in Combat written by Lorry M. Fenner and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2001-08-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have been actively involved the United States military for more than fifty years, but the ban on their participation in combat remains a hotly debated issue. In this provocative book Lorry M. Fenner, an active-duty Air Force intelligence officer, calls for opening all aspects of military service to women. Marie deYoung, a former Army chaplain, argues that keeping women out of combat is in the best interests of both sexes and crucial to the effectiveness of the military as a whole. Fenner bases her argument for inclusion of women on the idea that democracies require all citizens to compete in public endeavor and share in civic obligation. She contends that, historically, reasons for banning women from combat have been culturally biased. She argues that membership in a combat force should be based on capability judged against appropriate standards. Moreover, she maintains that excluding women hampers the diversity and adaptability that by necessity will characterize the armed forces in the twenty-first century. In contrast, deYoung declares that the different physical fitness standards for men and women would, in combat, lower morale for both sexes and put women at risk of casualty. Further, she contends that women have neither the physical or emotional strength to endure the overall brutality of the combat experience. She also asserts that calls for lifting the combat ban are politically motivated and are inconsistent with the principles of American democracy and the mission of national defense. With each author responding to the views of the other, their exchange offers a valuable synthesis of the issues surrounding a longstanding debate among policymakers, military personnel, and scholars of both military history and women’s studies.
Download or read book Women in Combat written by Lisa M. B. Simons and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have always played a part in war, but until recently in the U.S., they were not allowed to fight on the front lines. This book will look into the controversy surrounding women in combat while detailing stories of women from today and yesterday finding themselves on the front lines and the courage, initiative, and uphill battles they face as both soldiers and women hoping to make a difference.
Download or read book Women Part I women in the Armed Forces written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women in the United States Military written by Judith Bellafaire and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-26 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women's participation in the U.S. Armed Forces has grown over time in response to the national need for their services. Throughout each era of American history, patriotic women volunteered to serve their country in a wide variety of official and unofficially sanctioned capacities. When there was a call to duty, the United States Armed Forces always relied upon women to be a part of the effort. This book provides information to enable students and scholars to understand the effect women have had on wars that have shaped the United States.
Download or read book Women of the U S Air Force written by Heather E. Schwartz and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the past, present, and future of women in the U.S. Armed Forces"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Women in Combat written by Rosemarie Skaine and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a straightforward account of how women have served in combat roles and explains the ongoing controversy surrounding efforts to legalize combat assignments for female service members. Women have been excluded from combat roles for most of American history. During conflicts such as the American Civil War, a few women enlisted as men; in some cases, their identities as women were not discovered until after their deaths. Today, the nontraditional battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan have no clearly defined front lines, and many female soldiers have found themselves face-to-face with the enemy. Yet despite the realities of modern warfare, the subject of women serving in combat roles remains highly controversial. Women in Combat: A Reference Handbook examines the historical background, current dilemmas, and global context of this contentious issue. The author explores both sides of the argument, presenting information from leading sources and gleaned from personal interviews. Statistical data, primary source documents, a directory of organizations, and print and electronic resources offer additional insight.
Download or read book Women in Combat Attitudes and Experiences of U S Military Officers and Enlisted Personnel written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the attitudes and experiences of a selected group of U.S. military members regarding the service of women in combat. A survey was administered in October 2001 to enlisted personnel at the Defense Language Institute and to officers at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California. A total of 276 enlisted personnel and 550 officers participated in the survey with response rates of 69 percent and 55 percent respectively. Focus groups were also convened. Respondents represented all military services, but were concentrated in certain pay grades and occupational areas (especially for enlisted personnel). Generally four out of five respondents felt that women should serve in some capacity in military combat. Further one-third of all respondents believed that qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for combat units, while one-third said they were satisfied with the policy in effect at the time of the survey (allowing women in all units except infantry, armor, submarines, and special forces). Differences in attitudes and experiences were found between men and women, officers and enlisted personnel, and members of the different branches of service. It is recommended that further research explore the use of gender-neutral standards in assigning military personnel to combat units.
Download or read book Moving Beyond G I Jane written by Sara L. Zeigler and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving Beyond G.I. Jane makes an essential contribution to the existing literature on the role of women in the military. The authors offer detailed analyses of current debates over integrating women into combat roles and the proper approach to confronting sexual harassment with the ranks. Each chapter includes concrete recommendations as to how the services should confront and manage these serious personnel problems. A survey of ROTC cadets provides additional data on the attitudes of future leaders. The book also identifies important ways in which female personnel can enhance effectiveness as the military adjusts to its changing role in the twenty-first century, particularly in peacekeeping operations.
Download or read book Women in Combat Attitudes and Experiences of U S Military Officers and Enlisted Personnel written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the attitudes and experiences of a selected group of U.S. military members regarding the service of women in combat. A survey was administered in October 2001 to enlisted personnel at the Defense Language Institute and to officers at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California. A total of 276 enlisted personnel and 550 officers participated in the survey with response rates of 69 percent and 55 percent respectively. Focus groups were also convened. Respondents represented all military services, but were concentrated in certain pay grades and occupational areas (especially for enlisted personnel). Generally four out of five respondents felt that women should serve in some capacity in military combat. Further one-third of all respondents believed that qualified women should be allowed to volunteer for combat units, while one-third said they were satisfied with the policy in effect at the time of the survey (allowing women in all units except infantry, armor, submarines, and special forces). Differences in attitudes and experiences were found between men and women, officers and enlisted personnel, and members of the different branches of service. It is recommended that further research explore the use of gender-neutral standards in assigning military personnel to combat units.
