Accession Number:

ADA278617

Title:

Mobilizing Black America

Descriptive Note:

Research rept. Aug 1992-Apr 1993

Corporate Author:

INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Martin, Philip M.

Report Date:

1993-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

Through review of previous military studies and related material, this study reviews the history of black mobilization in the American Military. Specifically, the study reveals historically unique obstacles to black mobilization and how Americas defense establishment responded to those obstacles in efforts to maximize military manpower potential. The study identifies inadequate black education and health care as historically unique socioeconomic obstacles which fundamentally diminish black American human capital and, as a direct consequence, diminish Americas military manpower potential as well. The obstacles have their historic roots in American slavery and are portrayed as logical symptoms of that institution.

Descriptors:

• *MOBILIZATION
• *BLACKS(RACIAL GROUP)
• DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• HEALTH
• MANPOWER
• HISTORY
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• EDUCATION

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Sociology and Law
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE