Military Women in Combat
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There have been women in combat since the human race began...
Countries who currently allow women to serve in combat include Israel, France, Germany, New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland. The United Kingdom allows women to serve in an Artillery capacity, but they are excluded from a dedicated infantry division.
A recent Pentagon commission on diversity has recommended that American women be allowed to serve in combat. Maybe if they took a trip to Afghanistan right now and checked under a few helmets, they'd find many females right in the thick of things. When a combat unit leaves United States soil for the the war zone, they do not pull all the women out of line and leave them here at home to tend to their knitting. They are shipped out with their unit, and are trained to fight the same as their male counterparts.
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Read the latest news on the subject of women warriors...
...and its effect on the individual.
These stories listed below about women in combat and the possibility of women in combat come straight from respected news sources. See what they have to say about women fighting for their country.
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Report: Women should be allowed to serve in combat - CNN.com
A Pentagon commission on diversity is recommending more...8 points
Military panel: Allow women in combat - U.S. news - Life - msnbc.com
A military advisory commission is recommending tha more...4 points
U.S. Deaths in Iraq Mark Increased Presence - washingtonpost.com
FORT LEE, Va. -- In a little-known museum tucked a more...3 points
Barring Women From Combat Support Would Shortchange Military - Opinion - FOXNews.com
Barring Women From Combat Support Would Shortchang more...2 points
This month America's deadliest in long Afghan war: 66 troops dead, nearly half in 1 attack - The Washington Post
KABUL, Afghanistan - Sixty-six U.S. troops have di more...2 points
Roles for Women in U.S. Army Expand : NPR
Pentagon rules dictate that women may not be assig more...2 points
Military panel: Allow women in combat - US news - Life - msnbc.com
A military advisory commission is recommending tha more...2 points
Odierno backs expanding role of women in combat - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
Few details are known about a forthcoming Pentagon more...2 points
BBC News - Australia lifts ban on women in military combat roles
Australia lifts all restrictions on the roles that more...2 points
Women to serve closer to combat under new rules - CBS News
Pentagon recommending to Congress that female serv more...2 points
I served in the military during the Vietnam War.
But never in combat.
Since that time two of my daughters have served in the Army. Both trained on the M16 Army Rifle, (both qualified as 'Expert') and my youngest daughter has since joined her state's National Guard. She has trained in combat and her unit was supposed to ship out to Iraq at one time. That did not happen, but her unit then patrolled New Orleans after Katrina, got shot at a few times, but saved lives, both human and animal. Her unit is now in Afghanistan, and I pray for her every day. Yes, I worry, but I salute her for her courage and her patriotism. She contacts me frequently online and has even managed to phone me a couple times to let me know she's okay and I'm very proud of her. Still, I will not rest easy until she is safely home again.
UPDATE TO MY DAUGHTER'S STATUS: As of the end of March, she is home safe and sound. She did have to defend herself and her unit a few times. There were losses in her unit which she still grieves about. She will need time to adjust to our world again, and to stop carrying the guilt of survival. Thanks to all of you for your good wishes for her. I'm very proud of her.
Me in my United States Women's Army Corps Uniform about 1969
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Women in Combat: Pro or Con?
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Women in Combat? What's your opinion?
Do you think women should serve in combat?
Tell why you think military women should go into combat.
poddys says:
The only problems I see are the mixture of the sexes in a combat platoon, as well as emotions, in particular at that time of the month, but if a woman believes she is capable of going into combat, why stop her.
Kirrily says:
I think that women should be aloud to fight in combat. Women in combat is nothing new, as women dressed up as men during the civil war to fight, and then there is Joan of Arc who successfully led hundreds of men into battle. There is also Bodecia, who had a fantastic victory over the Romans.
jayceehaynes says:
Women serve in combat everyday and do the job...Let them do it.
hippiechicjewelz says:
I think it is up to the woman, it is her choice.
Supersweetcutebunny says:
I favor the concept for women should go into combat; albeit women may not have the same survival instincts as men. And yet I believe that they should be able to choose to participate if they so desire because even they can contribute in combat no matter of gender. I recently have read two articles from Upfront magazines discussing this issue and I suggest you should read them yourselves on the matter if you do so please.
Tell why you think military women should NOT go into combat.
3 Combat Tours says:
Women should only be allowed in combat if they can abide by all of the same standards as men. Every aspect of the military mandates lower standards for women than for men. If women are going deploy and fight in a combat military occupational specialty, then they need to also be held to the exact same standards as the men. As long as women receive lower standards in training, they will not be fit for duty
Michey says:
I think woman can be in military, but not in combat... there are a lot of other positions they can apply for within the military.
mowug1776 says:
Women take the psychological side of warfare too far. Also they are somewhat of a distraction to the men whether they mean to be or not. I have seen reports of women being on front lines for instance Molly pitcher in the Revolutionary war when her husband's battery fell silent she stepped up and kept firing the cannon until the end of the battle. Also I forget which war but another woman tended the wounds of the men on the front lines we got to the point that the men actually liked being around her because wherever she was not one shell hit near. I find though that if women are put in a position where they must fight or die they rarely pull out of the mindset that they allow themselves to get into in order to survive. I have seen many men who cannot handle warfare I have also observed that women cannot handle it as easily as men can (that not being much). I believe that this is because men are able to in effect turn off their emotions. Although women can it is more difficult for them to do so, this makes them better suited for caring for children. I am not saying however that women should not at least go through basic combat training making them a danger to those around them when the fighting comes onto the base. Although I am saying that men and women are fundamentally different both psychologically and physically and that should draw upon each other's strengths rather than expect both to do with the other is better suited to.
BuddyBink says:
They are a distraction. They have different requirements when it comes to things like sanitation. They can serve very well but not in combat arms. I always found them lacking during my tenure in the military.
BarbRad says:
I don't think women should be forced into combat situations. I agree they weren't built for it emotionally or physically. If a woman wants to do it and the Army doesn't have a problem with it, I wouldn't forbid it, but I'm afraid once it's not against the rules women who don't want to be in combat may be forced to be. This will be especially bad if the draft is re instituted. I think mothers, especially, shouldn't be in combat zones, especially if their children are young. I think children need to have their mothers around during those years. It's one thing to be a working mom. It's another to be working on the other side of the world where you can't be home for the kids at night.
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grannysage May 4, 2012 @ 1:42 am | delete
- Never underestimate the power of a woman. If a woman decides to serve her country, then she is just as capable of being in combat as a man. That being said, I'm glad none of my children have chosen that path.
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poddys
May 2, 2012 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- It's so wonderful that you and your daughters have served your country in the military. Excellent discussion point, and nicely done. Blessed.
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happynutritionist Apr 30, 2012 @ 11:40 am | delete
- Back again to visit and bless...I hope you are doing well!
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jayceehaynes
Apr 27, 2012 @ 1:08 pm | delete
- pray for peace, prepare for war....nice lens :)
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