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<p>This thesis examines the possible outcomes of U.S. Navy policies to achieve
proportionru representation of blacks in enlisted occupations. This thesis employs two
models to anruyze the distribution of black enlisted men in the Navy's occupational
speciruties. The fIfst model uses FY 1979, FY 1982. FY 1985, and FY 1988 cohort data to
examine black male occupational representation during the fifth year of service. This study
introduces a new approach to control for the influence of aptitude test scores on the
occupational placement process. Black male representation in 14 occupational categories
comprising J09 Navy ratings is graphically summarized using difference indicators. The
study analyzes the trend in black ma1e representation by comparing difference indicators
for four enlisted cohorts spanning a 14-year period.  The second model uses data on the
1991 Navy enlisted population and the 1992 census to compare the distribution of black
men in Navy ratings with the distribution of black men in civilian occupations. The results
of the study reveal that disproportionate representation persists in certain Navy ratings.
However, when the influence of aptitude is controlled. results indicate that the Navy has
made progress toward minority placement goals. The study suggests that U.S. Navy
policies have been effective in achieving a more representative distribution of black men in
Navy occupations.
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<br>Subjects: Aptitude Test, ASV AB, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Navy Occupations, Blacks, Representation</div>
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Dye, Gary B.</div>
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