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Resources List

DOD Review of Women in Combat Arms

WiSCI (Kris Fuhr)

DOD's proposed "review" of women in combat arms comes a decade after implementation. It's been reviewd extensively, and women have repeatedly proven themselves qualified and capable.

Hegseth Initiatives Following Sep 30 Quantico Meeting

WiSCI

Secretary Hegseth issues 11 memos in the wake of the Quantico meeting. These proposals represent significant threats to military readiness. WiSCI summarizes the key concerns in this paper.

Protect Veterans' Reproductive Healthcare

Kayla Williams

Former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs and WiSCI Core Team Member Kayla Williams's public comment on the VA's intent to ban access to any and all abortion care - no exceptions.

Hegseth Must Resign

WiSCI

A summary of the evidence of Secretary Pete Hegseth's lack of competence and character for the job.

"The Fight to Fight" Documentary Film

WiSCI

This important documentary film details the decades-long battle military women fought to be allowed to serve in roles they were qualified for. WiSCI strongly supports the efforts of the producers to bring this film to the public.

WiSCI White Paper: Respect Women's Accomplishments

WiSCI

A concerted attempt to erase women's history and fire senior women leaders represents a blow to military unit cohesiveness, teamwork, morale, and effectiveness.

WiSCI White Paper: Protect Reproductive Healthcare

WiSCI

Reproductive healthcare is critical for our service members. WiSCI's analysis shows the negative impact of threats to reduce or withhold healthcare based on politics.

WiSCI White Paper: Protect Women's Opportunities

WiSCI

A summary of WiSCI's position on protecting opportunities for military women to serve on a fair and equitable basis. Women have earned their place in the military by meeting and exceeding standards, and excelling in their roles. Efforts to deny them opportunities will disrupt units and directly affect important missions.

WiSCI White Paper: Prevent and Punish Sexual Assault

WiSCI

Military sexual assault destroys the trust necessary for unit cohesion and effective teamwork. WiSCI addresses attempts to marginalize sexual assault prevention and assault, and make it harder to report and punish offenders.

USMC Body Composition Research

Haynie, et al.

An assessment of the U.S. Marine Corps' Body Composition and Military Appearance Program (BCMAP) program. Researchers found that existing standards could drive Marines to adopt unhealthy behaviors, leading to long-term health problems. Communities of color and women are disproportionately affected.

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