With the increasing participation of women in the Naval
Service, it is incumbent upon the Navy to provide meaningful
utilization of these women. Women officer career development/
career patterns are of significant influence in attracting
and retaining high caliber young women in the Naval Service
Of particular interest is the status of women unrestricted
line officers (110X), who do not have the opportunity to
attain warfare qualifications. This thesis researches the
current situation regarding women URL (110X) career development/
patterns, with emphasis on such areas as leadership
development, functional areas, Navy requirements and their
structure, along with the interaction of these factors. Some
predictions concerning career pattern flows, career development
viability, and policy implications are also addressed.http://archive.org/details/examinationofunr00mattLieutenant Commander, United States NavyLieutenant, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited
