As tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific and space becomes a new conflict domain, the Department of Defense (DOD) faces an ongoing internal challenge—declining recruitment rates and increasing attrition. To reverse the trend, DOD needs to prioritize a cultural shift as well as strategic investments in technologies like training solutions tailored to enhance the performance of all warfighters.
In this report, ϺAPP and Sports Innovation Lab identify research that sheds light on the underrepresentation of women within the military. Emphasizing the integral role of women in U.S. defense, the report highlights the importance of improving the experience of women in the warfighting ranks. The publication builds on the insights of the 2023 report discussing how to enhance the wellbeing and effectiveness of women warfighters in military service.
Explore research developed out of the Tactical Athlete Leadership Board (TA-LB), a first-of-its-kind think tank partnership that taps into the expertise of military, academia, and sports experts to explore human performance technologies for tactical athletes and service members.