"Army Sec: American Women Could Be Required to Register for Draft if Combat Jobs Integrated"

RallyPoint Shared Content — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:27:52 -0400

From: Free Beacon

Army Secretary John McHugh said Monday that opening up all combat roles to women would push lawmakers to engage in an “emotional discussion and debate” about whether or not women should also be required to enter the draft.

“If your objective is true and pure equality, then you have to look at all aspects and at some point Selective Service will have to be one of those things considered very carefully,” McHugh said at the U.S. Army’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., according to the Washington Examiner.

McHugh said that Congress would have to decide to require women to sign up for the draft.

His remarks come just weeks after the service secretaries were required to submit recommendations to Defense Secretary Ash Carter as to whether certain combat positions should remain shuttered to women. It is widely believed that the Marine Corps requested an exception for some infantry and reconnaissance units, while the other services requested no exceptions.

Carter is due to make a decision on women in combat roles by January 1 after hearing arguments from service leaders.

The role of female service members in combat has become a contentious topic, especially since a study conducted by the Marine Corps found that mixed-gender units were significantly outperformed by all-male units in simulated combat operations.

Ray Mabus, the secretary of the Navy, received criticism from military leaders and lawmakers for dismissing the study’s findings and suggesting that its organizers were biased against women.

Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, a Marine war hero who helped conduct the nine-month study, called Mabus’ comments “way off base” in a Facebook post and argued that all combat roles should not be opened up to women until the country requires women to sign up for the draft.

“In this country we preach equality. But to place these mandates on the military before this country has even considered making females register, just like males, for the selective service is in all aspects out of touch with reality,” LeHew wrote.

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/army-sec-american-women-could-be-required-to-register-for-draft-if-combat-jobs-integrated/

Army Sec: American Women Could Be Required to Register for Draft if Combat Jobs Integrated

Army Secretary John McHugh said Monday that opening up all combat roles to women would push lawmakers to engage in an “emotional discussion and debate” about whether or not women should also beÂ

Response by SPC George Adkins made Oct 18 at 2015 11:04 AM

SPC George Adkins — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:04:57 -0400

Equal rights come with equal responsibilities. Although the draft hasn't been used since the early 70's, opening it up to both sexes makes sense.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Oct 18 at 2015 11:08 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:08:30 -0400

Seems to follow the equality argument.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 18 at 2015 1:18 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:18:21 -0400

This is kind of a no-brainer.

Fortunately, this won't move at the glacial pace of Congress, since a young lady with a sense of integrity is suing the government over this very thing.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 18 at 2015 2:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:10:20 -0400

All or nothing baby!

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 18 at 2015 2:12 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:12:11 -0400

Fair is fair...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2015 10:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:52:28 -0400

All Americans should serve OUR Country regardless of gender. I would gladly take my daughters to register. I would also take them to Enlist or Commission should there be a draft.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Oct 19 at 2015 6:31 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:31:07 -0400

So what is the problem with women registering for the draft, men have been doing the same and no one has been drafted since the 1972, but it does bring a question who will whine more the men or the women.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2015 6:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:40:12 -0400

I would love to see the draft again. If it contains the regulations as it used to, draftees are able to come back to the job they had before being drafted. It worked well with me. Going away for two years and my employer having a slot for me when I got out, made it easier for my adjustment after Vietnam. If that reg isn't part of being drafted, it will be like it is now, except, there will be even more homeless and more unemployment for our veterans.

Response by PO3 Sherry Thornburg made Oct 20 at 2015 12:22 AM

PO3 Sherry Thornburg — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:22:09 -0400

It would make sense.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Oct 20 at 2015 2:43 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:43:52 -0400

Feminists are the biggest sexists there is. They don't care if they have to apply double standards and disadvantage males to get what they want.

Feminists want their cake, but they don't want to have to work to make it. So let them eat cake. Hey, if women want equality, then by all means make it ALL THE WAY EQUAL. No more women's bathrooms, women's support groups, women's uniforms, maternity leave... You do realize what a ridiculous proposition this is... Truth is, we are not equal and unless nature finds a way to make women stronger and faster and men pregnant, men will continue to do the heavy lifting and women will continue to make the babies...

Response by PO2 Nick Burke made Apr 19 at 2016 10:06 PM

PO2 Nick Burke — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:06:57 -0400

Equality What a concept! Not just in bennies but responsibility.