Women in the Military: Attrition and Retention

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the comparability of attrition and retention rates for men and women in the military services from fiscal years 1980 through 1988, focusing on: (1) attrition rates for men and women in officer and enlisted grades; (2) the primary separation categories for enlisted men and women during their first enlistment term; and (3) retention rates for men and women in officer and enlisted grades.