Individual Differences and Assessment Case Study

The expanded role of women in the military to include ground combat roles has required each branch to reexamine equipment design, definitions of combat readiness, and other standards in order to maximize safety and effectiveness, taking into account gender differences. Review the articles by Bush and Savage-Knepshield et al. (linked in Resources) on women in combat for this discussion.

• Describe the primary concerns with testing physical capability of women.
• Analyze key points related to individual differences and assessment.
• Describe how you would approach preparing and assessing women for military combat without gender discrimination and to create a level playing field.

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