Posted on Feb 12, 2015
Women's integration in the military: To what extent? With what qualifications?
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The only reason I'm creating this discussion is for the anonymous straw poll. This is an important developing issue in our national defense.
I hope the RP Admins will recognize that this is a distinct question from those concerning women in Ranger School, combat MOSs, Special Operations Forces, or others. There appears to be no similar Question on RallyPoint. Please let the data compile.
Feel free to provide justification for your position below, but again the main purpose is the straw poll. This is not meant to be inflammatory.
My position on this issue is decided: I think women deserve full integration into all MOSs and schools, as well as proportionate (but distinct) physical standards.
I hope the RP Admins will recognize that this is a distinct question from those concerning women in Ranger School, combat MOSs, Special Operations Forces, or others. There appears to be no similar Question on RallyPoint. Please let the data compile.
Feel free to provide justification for your position below, but again the main purpose is the straw poll. This is not meant to be inflammatory.
My position on this issue is decided: I think women deserve full integration into all MOSs and schools, as well as proportionate (but distinct) physical standards.
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At the end of the day, the standard is the standard. If you are able to physically, mentally and emotionally meet the standard, there should be no barriers to your pursuit of your goal. I have no desire to become a Ranger. I'm good being Finance where I get to play with money when I go down range. If a female Soldier with the ability to successfully meet the Ranger standard is able to do it, she should be given the opportunity to serve in that capacity with the full support of her brothers in arms. Israel has had women as grunts for years, and they seem to be doing just fine.
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I am all for equal opportunity as long as standards are not lowered. If a female tank loader has to sling 30 pound rounds into the breach every 8 seconds, then she better be able to accomplish that. In the end we all bleed red.
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We talked about this a "little bit" in a different post about women in the special forces. I voted for full integration, exact same standards. I welcome them aboard any crew as long as they are qualified. I've known awesome women runners, and shooters as well. If they can get through the schools with the same standards, why not have them with the men in battle. They are every bit the Americans we are, so why would we suggest they cannot love and die for their country as well.
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