Accession Number:

ADA614091

Title:

The Underrepresentation of African Americans in Army Combat Arms Branches

Descriptive Note:

Monograph

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Thomas, Marlan A.

Report Date:

2014-12-04

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

African American officers do not make it to the rank of general officer at a rate that is proportionate with the African American general population, creating a potential atmosphere of division between the American society and its military. Traditionally, the Army draws its preponderance of general officers from the combat arms branches. Disproportionate numbers of African Americans are not qualifying for combat arms branches or are choosing combat support and combat service support instead. This monograph analyzes this issue by examining the branch selection process at the various commissioning sources and highlights several short and long-term policy adjustments to address the shortfall.

Descriptors:

• *AFRICAN AMERICANS
• *ARMY
• *OFFICER PERSONNEL
• *PERSONNEL SELECTION
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• HISTORY
• MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• POLICIES

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE