Perceptions of women in U.S. Army combat units: A mixed-methods study post-gender integration

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exposure to serving with women on male opinions about gender integration in the formerly all-male Infantry and …

Complexities and possibilities of strengthening the social inclusion of military women in the Netherlands Armed Forces: Findings from an action research project

Abstract: The social inclusion of military women is negatively affected by dominant masculine norms. Often, military organizations try to promote inclusion through top-down …

Design considerations for a multidisciplinary approach to provide policy recommendations on gender-integrated recruit training in the Marine Corps

Abstract: Introduction: Recruit training is designed to transform civilians into physically fit military service members, who embody their service's core values and possess …

The role of drill instructors and gender integration at recruit training: Examining intersections of gender and integration in the recruit training environment

Abstract: Introduction: Drill instructors (DIs) are responsible for executing their Services' recruit training programs and for training recruits. DIs assume a variety of roles, …

Recruit perspectives on gender integration at recruit training: A comparison by service and gender

Abstract: Introduction: Recruit training is the initial entry for enlisted personnel in the military. The Services execute gender-integrated recruit training differently. The U.S. …

Increasing gender integration in U.S. Marine Corps recruit training: Policy recommendations and rationales from an interdisciplinary study

Abstract: Introduction: This article describes alternate models and policy recommendations created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers to increase gender integration at …

Racial Disparity Root Cause Analysis for the Department of the Air Force: Refining the Way Forward

Abstract: The Department of the Air Force (DAF) released three reports in 2020 and 2021 discussing the disparities it identified for minority groups and women. Eliminating …