article_snippet.sent: Studies that surveyed personnel also revealed concerns that department leaders would 'capitulate to political pressure, allowing erosion of training standards,' according to one document.
article_snippet.sent: Dan Bland, force management director for U.S. Special Operations Command, told the AP that the survey results have 'already driven us to do some different things in terms of educating the force.'
article_snippet.sent: This was the first time that officials from Special Operations Command publicly discussed the results.
article_snippet.sent: As integration unfolds, the surveys have brought home the reality that there are 'some reservations or misperceptions in the force in terms of why we're doing this,' Bland said.
article_snippet.sent: In 2013, when the planning was in the planning infancy, then-Maj.
article_snippet.sent: In an email last month to members of the special operations forces across the services, Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, said leaders had done initial analysis on training, facilities, education and other policies.
article_snippet.sent: Bland said that in addition to Votel's email to service members, leaders have discussed the issue with commanders at frequent meetings so leaders can better educate leaders troops.
highlights_snippet.sent: Survey results show the need to do more to educate special forces members as integration of women into more military positions .
  