This is the 30^th annual Department of Defense (DoD) report on social representation in the U.S. Military Services, including the Coast Guard. The 2003 report consists of data for DoD applicants, the active and reserve components, the Coast Guard and time-series information.

This is the 29^th annual Department of Defense (DoD) report on social representation in the U.S. Military Services, including the Coast Guard. The seven chapters and accompanying technical appendices provide data and comments on demographic, educational, and aptitude characteristics of applicants, new recruits, and enlisted and officer members of the Active and Reserve Components. Except where otherwise noted, data are provided by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Due to differences in data flow and definitions, values provided will not always match official figures reported by the Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, other Department of Defense agencies, or military services. This report covers fiscal year (FY) 2002, from October 1, 2001, to September 30, 2002