Women in Combat Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces.

Sex discrimination.

Soldiers.

Submarines (Ships).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Examines U.S. military policy restricting women from certain units and military occupations, and discusses efforts to remove these restrictions. Summarizes history of women serving with or in the military, including restrictions on the assignment of women to ground combat units and submarines. Addresses recent developments relating to the repeal of DOD direct combat exclusion rule; and examines issues for Congress including gender-neutral standards and selective service. Considers outlook for Congress

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Women in Combat

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-FDT-0480

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