Posted on Apr 22, 2016
What is your advice for Females joining the ranks of the combat jobs in the Military?
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I am an Army Recruiter and it would be great to share.
As we gear up to ship out some of our first female Future Soldiers in combat jobs, I ask of the members of RP, what is your advice for these young soldiers?
Please keep it constructive and nothing along the lines of they shouldn't be able to serve in these positions because that ship has sailed and opinions about how they should not serve in these positions are not going to change anything.
Edit: The conversation among RP members about mentoring these service members is amazing. Honestly, I did not know what to expect when I started the thread, because this is a subject many feel strong about. Thank you so much for all of your advice thus far, I cannot wait to share it with our female and male recruits and hope you share it in your ranks/communities as well. Together we are molding the future of the military.
As we gear up to ship out some of our first female Future Soldiers in combat jobs, I ask of the members of RP, what is your advice for these young soldiers?
Please keep it constructive and nothing along the lines of they shouldn't be able to serve in these positions because that ship has sailed and opinions about how they should not serve in these positions are not going to change anything.
Edit: The conversation among RP members about mentoring these service members is amazing. Honestly, I did not know what to expect when I started the thread, because this is a subject many feel strong about. Thank you so much for all of your advice thus far, I cannot wait to share it with our female and male recruits and hope you share it in your ranks/communities as well. Together we are molding the future of the military.
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Women in the Military
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Edited 8 y ago
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While the sex of a person determines whether we call a male a male and a female a female, gender assignment is not so clear cut. I know women who have skills, abilities and mindset that tops many males, so the male/female issue is largely a social construct. Females joining combat arms MOS's should "know thyself", know the MOS, study up on the history of warfare. Then make the decision as they see fit.
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Remind them that they are being recruited into a male dominated MOS that has been that way for over 300 years. Expect to be ridiculed and to hear allot of BS from these male soldiers. They are going to need to be RESILIENT to comments and remarks. I served with the 82nd Airborne from 93 to 96. It was tough for females who weren't in the infantry. The females then expected that treatment but overcame it easily. Let them know they need to keep their head up, think straight, and use that ridicule as fuel for the fire to prove that they can overcome any and all obstacles that are thrown at them.
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CPL Glynnda White
I don't think that will be the case. IF the females can keep up with the set standards then they will earn the respect they deserve. IF they are coddled by the politically correct they will NOT Deserve respect and they will get none....I think that is right....
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As a female holding AFSCs in what was once male dominated career fields, i would say that any woman wanting to be in a combat position should have the drive and personality for it. Not all men are geared mentally and physically for these jobs and it's not different for women. Combat is not for the weak minded. This is something you should make well known to anyone wanting to take up the front line positions. Good luck! I know there will be some kickass females out there!
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They choose to serve their country. My advice is serve with honor and distinction.
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My advice is plain and simple, do what you can do, be who you are, listen to each other, learn from each other, stay professional and grow together as an effective combat team. Your gonna have some who doubt you, don't doubt yourself and trust your instincts.
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I was in the Infantry and while I was still serving, I knew more than few women that could run circles around me. I think they should be put to the exact same standards as men, but if they're able then more power to them.
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There used to be an extremely popular phrase bandied about, not sure if it's still in vogue. "You'll be sorrreee!"
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I was prior active infantry and I find it quite interesting that the military is allowing females in a combat MOS. Deployment for Infantry and other combat units is a stressful and very difficult time in there lives for many reasons that non combat units don't understand. Men being considered the so called tough more dominant, aggressive sex have a difficult time with it. So my advise for females is the same for males train your minds so you will be able to distinguish your job from your everyday "normal" life because that's the toughest part to deal with as a combat unit. Training I've seen a lot of females that are tougher than some of the guys so as long as they stay fit they'll do fine there.
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