What is your advice for Females joining the ranks of the combat jobs in the Military?

Young Soldiers are just that, young Soldiers. Give these Army prospects the same advice you would give any young recruit; there will be a rough road ahead, stay focused and remember why you are joining the greatest Military in the World. We don't know what lies ahead for any Soldier, and 100 years from now is very uncertain, but we do know it's the people with bravery to challenge traditions who will shape it.

....... the question asked was about "women"being sent into Combat. I have read many of the responses and agree with several. however it wasn't asked should females be permitted in the Military, it was should they be 'joining' Combat Units ? Many of you have "danced around" the real answer, (for both Male & Females) ....... Are you ready to take another Human Life ???....... Can you, with-out hesitation Kill a person ? If your answer is No, or I don't know, I do-not trust you to "have my back" when the shooting starts.

Hi Staff Sargent I Dont Really Have Any Advice Other Than To Tell Them To Be Honest With There Self Before They Join For Those Type Of M.O.S. If They Feel They Our Physically And Mentally Cut Out For Those Roles A Lot Of Women Our But Unfortunitly Some Are Not As Well As A Lot Males Today As Well But Unfortunitlly These Women Will Be The First To Try And All Women After Them Be Judged By How They Handle There Selfs I Wish Them All The Best I Was Glad Two Hear That Two Woman Graduated Ranger School Last Year That News For All Future Women To Come I Surved In The 1980s The Military Was A Very Chuvanistic Military Back Then I Had A Fiance Back Then Who Surved In The 82ND Airborne Training Men To Go Over And Fight For Us But At That Time Even Though She Was More Than Qulified They Would Not Let Her Go Unfortunitll She Long Gone Now I Wish She Lived Long Enough To See This Happing .Wish Them Luck From Me A Former Infantryman With The 10TH Mountain Division Who Suports Them Serving BE All You Can Be It Still Fits As A Motto

My squadron had 2 of the first women to fly combat aircraft in the Navy (A-6 Intruder training squadron). The standard was to land on an aircraft carrier at night. You can't lower that standard. As a former USMC infantry guy (enlisted & officer), I believe the Army infantry has standards that haven't failed it for 230+ years. Much like what SGM Marquez says: Do your job, carry your weight, do more than your share of the task. In the end, to a small unit, what matters most is the content of your character.

Don't ask for special treatment. We are all doing our part! There will be folks who can not control themselves, but that is their problem and there are serious consequences for that. If a female can meet or beat the regs, then more power to her! I did it and so can others!

I would say this to everyone in uniform. It is going to be a challenge. When I joined, women were only allowed in admin rolls. When they opened none combat support rolls, it took years to figure things out. Stuff you don't even think about until you hit E-7 or O-3. TO&E's had to be changed to add extra tents and supplies. Ever thought about adding feminine napkins to the unit mod kit? Just be patient, it is going to take time. These are the things that are going to be hard. No one has ever questioned their ability to fire a weapon.

If women who aim to meet the same standards as their male counterparts actually meet or beat their male counterparts, then they should have the same opportunities open to them. Look at the strategic opportunities for female combat teams that can go into sensitive areas where males might not be able to get in. However, I want to see combat MOS soldiers held to standard for what the job requires. If they can meet those standards without a lowered bar, let them serve in that capacity. If not, reclassify them to a specialty where their skills and capabilities match up, just like the military is supposed to do everywhere else.

This is so simple, plain common sense. Just as in any civilian position, just make sure you are FULLY CAPABLE of performing the tasks related to your job/MOS. Dare not ask for special considerations, neither biological nor physical reasons. Show fairness and you will be treated fair. Immediately draw the line which NO ONE (same gender included) CANNOT cross. Equal performance will result in equal treatment, promotions, leadership positions, etc. Forget about being male or female: JUST BE A SOLDIER
HOOAH !!!

I would tell them to nail the fundamentals of shooting and land navigation. Stay true to your fellow brothers and now sisters in arms. Be as fit and as strong as you can, as you may have to drag or carry the person next to you if injured, and always keep a motivated and positive attitude.

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