Posted on Apr 21, 2015
After the first day of Ranger School, only 3 women failed the PT test, 16 remain. Great job! Do the naysayers still doubt them?
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Hope they or one can make it. Course that brings up another question. If a female cannot pass the Marine Corps Infantry Officers course does that mean the Marines are tougher than the Army? lol
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Hmm course in two years only 20 volunteered. Maybe it shows that society wants the jobs opened yet women still will opt to do something else.
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Keep at it! I can only relate through a TV show I saw about Ranger School where I quickly realized that Day 1 would have been Day Last for me! Best wishes to all the candidates.
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Now I honestly believe that a woman or women will graduate from ranger training. I know the physical part might be harder, but I am sure the women are superb athletes. They will try to do their best considering they are trying to break down a gate closed for women.
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According to what I just read 78 men failed. A quick calc yields 15.8 Females and 20.5 males did not pass. Seems pretty close with the women actually doing just a bit better percentage wise. Assuming what I read is correct and that I read it correctly.
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CPL Matthew Yates
After day 4, 48% of women had failed, 42% of men...haven't seen another update yet...
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Unfortunately, there will always be naysayers.
Personally, I hope they kick some ass! As I've said before, even if they don't make it, they will be inspiration for those that do!!!
I know of quite a few females that I would go into combat with. They had the capability & the knowledge to lead.
Personally, I hope they kick some ass! As I've said before, even if they don't make it, they will be inspiration for those that do!!!
I know of quite a few females that I would go into combat with. They had the capability & the knowledge to lead.
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Not a naysayer Top...I've always felt that there is no gender when one is a soldier, airman, sailor or marine. However, and with all due respect, the constant coverage of the events does in fact make it gender specific and that is what I have a problem with.
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Update on the female Ranger school candidates: "All 8 failed Darby patrols. Some had three shots. Some will be recommended to be dropped. Some will have opportunity to recycle."
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