Considerations for Integrating Women into Closed Occupations in U.S. Special Operations Forces
, by Szayna, Thomas S.; Larson, Eric V.; O'Mahony, Angela; Robson, Sean; Schaefer, Agnes Gereben; Matthews, Miriam; Polich, J. Michael; Ayer, Lynsay; Eaton, Derek; Marcellino, William; Miyashiro, Lisa; Posard, Marek; Syme, James; Winkelman, Zev; Wright, CameroNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780833092670 | 0833092677
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 11/21/2016
Integrating women into special operations forces poses potential challenges for unit cohesion. The 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.