Traditionally, women have been excluded from many roles in the military, most especially combat roles. In recent years, however, that has all changed, first unofficially, and finally officially: women have been de facto serving in combat roles for the last decade or so, and the first female candidates have been or in all probability soon will be admitted to Marine Corps Infantry training and the US Army Ranger School.
ISME is pleased to present a conference on all aspects of this historical development. Questions that may be discussed could include:
- The right of women to serve in such roles
- Gender related moral dilemmas: case studies
- Embracing diversity: balancing practical considerations and modern values
- Equality and equity in promotion
- Moral injuries during and after war: impact of gender on healing
The submissions process is over. Any questions should be sent to richard.schoonhoven@usma.edu
Distinguished guests include:
Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter Jr.
RADM Jennifer Bennett, Canadian Defence Force
Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF, (Ret.)
Col. Arthur J. Athens, USMC, (Ret.)
Col. Linell Letendre
LOGISTICS: The conference will take place Friday and Saturday, January 29-30 at the Loew’s Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland, adjacent to the U.S. Naval Academy. Vice Admiral Ted Carter (Superintendent, USNA) has agreed to address our participants.
Single and double rooms are available at a government/conference rate of $100 per night plus tax. A block of rooms has been reserved for ISME from Thursday through Sunday, 28-31 January 2016. Reservations must be made NLT 15 December 2015 to secure this rate, and can be made via telephone or online.