Minority and Female Distribution Patterns in the Military Services
FPCD-81-6
Published: Dec 18, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 1980.
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The increasing debate about the viability of the All-Volunteer Force has raised many questions concerning the number and distribution of minorities and females in the Armed Forces. Very little information on the distribution of minorities and females has been officially and systematically provided to Congress. GAO conducted a study to determine whether more useful information on historic trends, current situations, and future projections could be provided from within the services and the Department of Defense (DOD), and whether they have the capability to project minority and female representation for use in formulating manpower policies.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should provide Congress, in the annual manpower requirements report, (1) historical data on the distribution (grade, rank, occupational speciality) of minorities and females; and (2) future projections for the distribution of minorities and females along with the methodology and models used, variables considered, and any assumptions made. |
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