Student paper by Lt. Cdr. Beth Frances Coye in which she presented various perspectives relating to the role of women, the significant trends in theory and factual evidence related to the changing status for American women, and the special considerations which circumscribe the Navy's woman line officer program. In her findings, Coye ascertained that the role and status of the women line officer needed to be reevaluated by the Navy with a view towards eliminating problem areas and ambivalences wherever possible.

An analysis of current trends and attitudes within and outside the Navy which bears on the opportunities for women line officers to serve in command assignments and achieve flag grade. A general review is made of the history of the woman line officer in the Navy. The laws, regulations , policies and management practices which pertain to both men and women line officers are studied. Trends within society and the Navy indicate that the time is right to increase the opportunities for women to serve in more challenging and demanding billets. A comprehensive study is recommended to determine how women can best make a professional contribution to the Navy. Further, the screening of eligible women for command assignments and an annual review of eligible women captains to determine qualifications for flag grade are recommended.

11x14 black and white group photo of the Secretariate, March 1946

11.25x14 black and white group photo of the Staff of June 1953

11.25x14 black and white group photo of the Staff of June 1954 standing on the steps of Luce Hall.

11.25x14 black and white group photo of the Staff of June 1955