In December 2015, the Pentagon announced that all combat roles would be opened to women. The roles include driving tanks, firing mortars, and leading infantry soldiers into combat. Women would also be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps Infantry and Air Force parajumpers. Proponents of women in combat argue that women have been serving in Afghanistan and Iraq for 15 years and preventing them from combat operations is discriminatory. Opponents argue that allowing women to serve in these roles would limit the military's ability to fight in combat situations.
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@8VR733B4yrs4Y
If they want to, I guess.
As long as they are capable of doing their job well they should be able to do anything as long as they are qualified.
@9GC8JYH2yrs2Y
Yes, as it creates equality but at the same time no because women are more likely to be at risk of sexual assault.
@8V3CYVDIndependence4yrs4Y
Yes if that is what the woman wants but women should not be required to serve in combat roles
@8YQBBW24yrs4Y
If women can 100% carry the pack and ammo/weapon and pull an injured man out while carrying everything like a man can, sure.
Realistically, women can’t participate in active combat, however, they make excellent snipers and pilots so they should definitely be allowed to participate in those roles.
@8RRXZSL5yrs5Y
Of course, why prevent more soldiers from joining the military???
@8LF369K5yrs5Y
Yes, women should be allowed to serve in combat roles upholding similar physical fitness standards. Additionally, training should be more frequent, as females are biologically not as physically capable as men.
@8K3YL525yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they're capable of it, and can pass the same physical tests as the men.
@8JTHPJJLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, women should not be in the military.
@8HSDZVPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, if Jane Doe is just as capable as serving in a combat role as John Doe, there should be nothing preventing her from serving.
Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory, but as long as they can pass the physical tests
@9CHBQX32yrs2Y
Yes. They may have different physical requirements from men, but they have capabilities in combat by other means.
@9B64TSGIndependent3yrs3Y
This should be up to the female as it should also be left up to the males. Either gender should be able to demonstrate the physical and mental fitness to be successful in combat and they should demonstrate themselves as having the required nerves and ability to function in such roles.
@98SS3WZ3yrs3Y
Yes, it should be based on personal choice though. if the woman feels up for the challenge and can pass a super challenging strength and endurance test. No bending high limits. We need warriors who win and can support their brothers and sisters in combat.
@98SBY6L3yrs3Y
Women should not be in the Military at all
@98MG2CP3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they can pass the same (overall) tests as men
@8SBP9S64yrs4Y
no, the military needs to be dissolved completely
@8JC47JW5yrs5Y
No we shouldn’t be putting people to war
@8DZ6R7SIndependent5yrs5Y
Women should be protected and not sent to dangerous combat situations.
@98NFGLV3yrs3Y
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