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Office of Women's Policy (N134W) 
 



The Office of Women's Policy, located in Washington, DC, is responsible to the Chief of Naval Personnel (N1) and the Director for Military Personnel Plans and Policy (N13) for all topics affecting female officer and enlisted personnel.

Significant responsibilities and projects:

- Interpret & influence the Navy's policies on the assignment of women (OPNAVINST 1300.17B) and pregnancy and parenthood (OPNAVINST 6000.1C).

- Monitor gender trends, including:

  • Retention/Attrition
  • Pregnancy & Parenthood
  • Recruiting/Classification 
  • Promotions/Career Development

- Coordinate the Women at Sea Program

  • Habitability modification scheduling
  • TYCOM/PERS-4 support
  • Accession Goaling    

- Navy POC to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Service (DACOWITS) and the Women in NATO Forces Committee

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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the OWP staff in N134W:

Women's Policy, SWO Lead:  LT Maura Betts (maura.betts@navy.mil / 703-604-5070)

Women's Policy, Aviation Asst.:  LT Samantha Dugan (samantha.dugan@navy.mil / 703-604-5069)

Women's Policy, Senior Enlisted Advisor:  OSC Jessica Myers (jessica.myers@navy.mil / 703-604-5482)

To call from a DSN line: 664-XXXX

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