Table of Contents
Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... iReport to Congress Regarding Women in Service Review ............................................................1
Section 535 .......................................................................................................
1
Restrictive Laws, Policies and Regulations .........................................................
1
Scope of the Review ...........................................................................................
2
Review of Findings ............................................................................................
3
Equitable Opportunity to Compete and Excel in the Armed Forces
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Elimination of Co-location Exclusion ................................................................
4
Exception to Policy ..........................................................................................
4
Gender-Neutral Assignment Standards
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Air Force ..........................................................................................................
6
Army ................................................................................................................
7
Marine Corps ....................................................................................................
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Navy ...............................................................................................................
11
Notification to the Armed Services Committees .................................................
14
Legal Analysis ................................................................................................
14
Conclusion ......................................................................................................
15
Appendix A – 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule .............................17Appendix B – Army Detailed Description of Positions to be Opened .........................................19Appendix C – Marine Corps and Navy Detailed Description of Positions to be Opened ............21