Considerations for Integrating Women into Closed Occupations in the U.S. Special Operations Forces

Considerations for Integrating Women into Closed Occupations in the U.S. Special Operations Forces

Integrating women into special operations forces poses potential challenges for unit cohesion. The potential integration of women raises issues of effectiveness, in terms of physical standards and ensuring the readiness, cohesion, and morale essential to high-performing teams. This report assesses t...

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Main Author: Szayna, Thomas S. (auth)
Other Authors: Larson, Eric V. (auth), O'Mahony, Angela (auth), Robson, Sean (auth), Schaefer, Agnes Gereben (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2015
Subjects:
Management & management techniques
Defence strategy, planning & research
Warfare & defence
Social research & statistics
Social discrimination & inequality
History
Management & Organizational Behavior
Sociology
Political Science
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Summary:Integrating women into special operations forces poses potential challenges for unit cohesion. The potential integration of women raises issues of effectiveness, in terms of physical standards and ensuring the readiness, cohesion, and morale essential to high-performing teams. This report assesses those challenges and provides analytical support for validating occupational standards for positions controlled by U.S. Special Operations Command.
ISBN:j.ctt19rmddv
9780833093462
9780833092670
Access:Open Access

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