Posted on Aug 8, 2015
It appears the first two females at Ranger School might graduate soon. What questions does this answer?
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If you have been to Ranger School, you well know, once you get to Florida, you are pretty much done... so long as you can pass one patrol, and you don't get hurt; home stretch for 17 days...
It appears, the first two women (ever) will soon graduate and receive their well earned Ranger Tab... No easy task for anyone... to say the least. Will this answer the Army's question of should/can women serve in direct combat MOSs? Remember, anyone from any MOS can go to Ranger School. We have yet to have women attend Infantry or Armor OSUT/BOLC. Should that not be the pilot?
Clearly, if a woman can complete Ranger School.... Infantry OSUT/BLOC would be easy.
- Colonel Fivecoat (Commander Ranger Training Brigade) would not say whether he supported women serving in the infantry because he did not want to get out in front of his own commanders. But allowing them to attend Ranger School was a no-brainer. “Why would you not want them to get this training, so they can be the best they can possibly be?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/08/us/women-in-army-ranger-school-move-a-step-closer-to-combat.html?_r=1
It appears, the first two women (ever) will soon graduate and receive their well earned Ranger Tab... No easy task for anyone... to say the least. Will this answer the Army's question of should/can women serve in direct combat MOSs? Remember, anyone from any MOS can go to Ranger School. We have yet to have women attend Infantry or Armor OSUT/BOLC. Should that not be the pilot?
Clearly, if a woman can complete Ranger School.... Infantry OSUT/BLOC would be easy.
- Colonel Fivecoat (Commander Ranger Training Brigade) would not say whether he supported women serving in the infantry because he did not want to get out in front of his own commanders. But allowing them to attend Ranger School was a no-brainer. “Why would you not want them to get this training, so they can be the best they can possibly be?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/08/us/women-in-army-ranger-school-move-a-step-closer-to-combat.html?_r=1
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it answers my question. Women can and should be held to the same standards as males, both physically and mentally.
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I think that might be an understatement:) They are true leaders and an inspiration.
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As a RASP candidate, I'm very impressed. But every time I see a tan beret or a tab I am in awe.
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Looks like they will graduate on Friday. Congratulations to them. From all I have been able to decipher, they seemed to have earned it with no exceptions or changes in standards.
I hope the Army continues to uphold the same standards and not cave to the "politically correct" pressure to ensure females are treated differently when it comes to requirements and standards.
I hope the Army continues to uphold the same standards and not cave to the "politically correct" pressure to ensure females are treated differently when it comes to requirements and standards.
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I'm just a "regular guy"...so I've no judgement for them. I'll leave it up to those who have completed this challenging training to decide.
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SPC Andrew Griffin - Congratulations to them. From all I have been able to decipher, they seemed to have earned it with no exceptions or changes in standards.
I hope the Army continues to uphold the same standards and not cave to the "politically correct" pressure to ensure females are treated differently when it comes to requirements and standards.
I hope the Army continues to uphold the same standards and not cave to the "politically correct" pressure to ensure females are treated differently when it comes to requirements and standards.
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Good afternoon COL Charles Williams. Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this Sir. I think this is an excellent concept. This is eye opener to the Ranger community. I'm all for females attending Ranger school.
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