Abstract
This article examines the U.S. Navy's effectiveness in achieving affirmative action goals-increased minority representation in petty officer ranks. Data used for the study were the aggregated number of white, black, and Hispanic males in Navy occupational specialties in 1976, 1979, and 1982. Control for the aptitude required to qualify for occupational specialties is included. The study tests a model that attempts to account for the distribution of blacks, whites, and Hispanics in core and peripheral technology occupations. Findings suggest that when aptitude required for entrance into occupational specialties is controlled, blacks and Hispanics are overrepresented in support occupations and underrepresented in occupations representing naval core technology.
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