Posted on Dec 8, 2015
Seeking insight for gender equality for Combat Arms MOS'
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I have heard rumors that the Marine
Corps. May be in a situation to lower standard for women in IOC according to whats called the Dempsey rule? Will this apply to SOI and standards that any Infantry school may have?
Corps. May be in a situation to lower standard for women in IOC according to whats called the Dempsey rule? Will this apply to SOI and standards that any Infantry school may have?
Colorado Springs
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US Marine Corps (USMC)
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Who knows what they'll do. If any branch is going to keep it's integrity, it'll be the Marines. Having said that, antagonizing the powers that be won't go well either... We'll see how history goes...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/19/marine-corps-weighs-lower-standards-for-women-afte/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/19/marine-corps-weighs-lower-standards-for-women-afte/
Marine Corps weighs lower standards for women after none pass Infantry Officer Course
Two years ago, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the nation’s top military officer, laid down an edict on the Obama administration’s plan to open direct land combat jobs to women: If women cannot meet a standard, senior commanders better have a good reason why it should not be lowered.
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