This report identifies factors that are correlated with trends in black and Hispanic representation among high-quality recruits in the Army and Navy, and it considers which policies are likely to be most effective in increasing high-quality enlistments among black, Hispanic, and white youth"--P. iii.

"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense." "Rand National Defense Research Institute." "MG-861-OSD"--P. [4] of cover.

Introduction -- Background on recruiting -- Methodology and data -- Army results -- Navy results -- Conclusions and policy implications.