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Despite previous opposition from officials & cadets, West Point responded to Congressional legislation by beginning its preparation for F candidates in 1975. The objective of the academy was to provide equal training & treatment for both sexes as allowed by law. To achieve this goal, consultants were called in to advise officials on the minimum modifications needed to accommodate physiological differences. West Point's experience during the first year of coeducation is discussed. Attention focuses on attitude changes among M & F cadets in addition to discussing the physical & academic performance rates for both sex groups. F cadets performed similarly to their M counterparts during Cadet Basic Training, although Ms indicated a resentment of certain modifications in physical requirements. (F cadets, for example, were given training in self-defense skills instead of boxing.) The failure to achieve total acceptance & integration of F cadets by the end of the first year is attributed more to the ratio unbalance between M & F candidates (1,366:119) than to any lack of commitment or ability of women cadets. P. Hoye.