Posted on Sep 26, 2021
If women are assuming roles in combat units, will the draft include women?
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Realistically, any momentum to push towards including women in the draft is all highly notional is would more likely be a process of inclusion without any actual substance. That is because we are an all volunteer force, which relies more on incentives and inclusivity to recruit than for strength in numbers. You also tend to have a higher quality of soldier whom are there willingly.
But maybe? I just feel like the draft and including women in the draft, is so beyond any modern effort to amassing a force necessary to fight a war. It’s almost too unnecessary to include, but would, in my eyes at least, be good to consider. Good question though.
But maybe? I just feel like the draft and including women in the draft, is so beyond any modern effort to amassing a force necessary to fight a war. It’s almost too unnecessary to include, but would, in my eyes at least, be good to consider. Good question though.
CPT Angela Wilder
I appreciate the idea that a draft would diminish the quality of Soldier than one who volunteers willingly.
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CPT Angela Wilder
Could a female Soldier avoid the draft, without repercussions by getting pregnant?
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CPT Angela Wilder
I’d almost guarantee that a potential Soldier would be able to be disqualified for being pregnant…but more likely a deferment if anything.
Considering the current eligible recruitment pool of the US is somewhere like 30-40% of military aged civilians in the US. I’d imagine if the draft was implemented, it would have to have much more relaxed standards
I’d almost guarantee that a potential Soldier would be able to be disqualified for being pregnant…but more likely a deferment if anything.
Considering the current eligible recruitment pool of the US is somewhere like 30-40% of military aged civilians in the US. I’d imagine if the draft was implemented, it would have to have much more relaxed standards
SSG Eddie Helmling
CPT Angela Wilder - I for one would hope so. taking 18-35 year old female and forcing them in to the Military in a time of war would hurt long term military readiness...... simply put NO KIDS NO MILITARY
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My EEO views say, "Yes!"
My Dad view says, "HELL NO!"
End result? All things supposingly equal, YES ... the draft SHOULD include women. The only caveat I'd add though is that women, INITIALLY should be in support roles; BUT they should certainly be allowed to go into combat roles if they want. Sexist? I don't think so ... some women (as well as some men) are more suited to support roles; specifically rear echelon jobs which as we all know, are just as important as grunts.
Your thoughts on my view, CPT Angela Wilder?
My Dad view says, "HELL NO!"
End result? All things supposingly equal, YES ... the draft SHOULD include women. The only caveat I'd add though is that women, INITIALLY should be in support roles; BUT they should certainly be allowed to go into combat roles if they want. Sexist? I don't think so ... some women (as well as some men) are more suited to support roles; specifically rear echelon jobs which as we all know, are just as important as grunts.
Your thoughts on my view, CPT Angela Wilder?
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I think the proposed NDAA has that provision in it. Personally, I think either EVERYONE should have to register with the Selective Service or NO ONE should be required. If you want to volunteer then well and good but shouldn't be required in today's "all volunteer" military.
I dunno, maybe certain federal employment positions and/or public offices should have a requirement for registration with Selective Service but even that is debatable.
I dunno, maybe certain federal employment positions and/or public offices should have a requirement for registration with Selective Service but even that is debatable.
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If the past is any indicator, we have gotten more than enough WACs, WAVES, WAFs, SPARs and WAMs through enlistment.
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New legislation would require women, like men, to sign up for potential military draft
Women have been serving at all levels of the military since 2013.
Until women face the same possibilities of being drafted, it is difficult to maintain that women are equal to men. Until the assignment of women to combat arms and combat service support is mandatory vs voluntary, it is difficult to maintain that women are equal to men. If one wants to take the wind out of the objector's sails, all should be equal.
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I sure hope not. women do a fine job in the military but I feel that it wouldn't work in 11 bravo combat roles. It is a natural instinct of men to protect women. I was an 11 bravo combat vet. I know that alot of people will disagree with me but that is my opinion, that's all.
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