Seeking insight for gender equality for Combat Arms MOS'

George Mccullough — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 23:53:08 -0500

I have heard rumors that the Marine
Corps. May be in a situation to lower standard for women in IOC according to whats called the Dempsey rule? Will this apply to SOI and standards that any Infantry school may have?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 9 at 2015 6:55 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:55:22 -0500

Who knows what they'll do. If any branch is going to keep it's integrity, it'll be the Marines. Having said that, antagonizing the powers that be won't go well either... We'll see how history goes...

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/19/marine-corps-weighs-lower-standards-for-women-afte/

Marine Corps weighs lower standards for women after none pass Infantry Officer Course

Two years ago, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the nation’s top military officer, laid down an edict on the Obama administration’s plan to open direct land combat jobs to women: If women cannot meet a standard, senior commanders better have a good reason why it should not be lowered.