Posted on Oct 12, 2023
The Marines are moving gradually and sometimes reluctantly to integrate women and men in boot...
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Under a scorching sky at Marine Base Parris Island, two young recruits grapple awkwardly in hand-to-hand combat inside an Octagon training structure. Circling them, the drill instructor barks orders, “Hit her! Punch her! DO something!”
Outside the ring, a mix of male and female Marine hopefuls are helping each other put on protective headgear, preparing for their turn at combat. They are assigned to one of the mixed-gender recruit companies as the Marine Corps moves gradually — and at times reluctantly — to more integrated training at boot camp.
It’s been a bit hit-and-miss.
Outside the ring, a mix of male and female Marine hopefuls are helping each other put on protective headgear, preparing for their turn at combat. They are assigned to one of the mixed-gender recruit companies as the Marine Corps moves gradually — and at times reluctantly — to more integrated training at boot camp.
It’s been a bit hit-and-miss.
The Marines are moving gradually and sometimes reluctantly to integrate women and men in boot...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Men in boot camp
The Marine Corps is moving gradually and sometimes reluctantly to integrate women and men in boot camp. Since 1949, all female recruits have gone through boot camp at the South Carolina base; the 4th Battalion was created in 1986 as the women's unit. The Marines have inched grudgingly toward integration. Marine leaders flatly opposed allowing women in combat jobs, but Carter dismissed their arguments1. Currently, a mix of male and female Marine hopefuls are assigned to one of the mixed-gender recruit companies as the Marine Corps moves gradually to more integrated training at boot camp"...
"Men in boot camp
The Marine Corps is moving gradually and sometimes reluctantly to integrate women and men in boot camp. Since 1949, all female recruits have gone through boot camp at the South Carolina base; the 4th Battalion was created in 1986 as the women's unit. The Marines have inched grudgingly toward integration. Marine leaders flatly opposed allowing women in combat jobs, but Carter dismissed their arguments1. Currently, a mix of male and female Marine hopefuls are assigned to one of the mixed-gender recruit companies as the Marine Corps moves gradually to more integrated training at boot camp"...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Is it not strange that no Marine Veterans are comment re: Co-ed Boot Camp? Having been a Soldier, I refrain from even speculating that the DI’s influence must be waning!
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