Do  you think women should be in combat in the Armed Forces?
360403
Women in the military are often mothers, many of them are single mothers.  I don't think that women should be in combat or in a combat zone because if something happens, then their kid(s) will have to grow up w/o a mom.  That is worse than w/o a dad in most cases (not all).\nAlso, women are being raped over there.  The guys are over there for 6 months to 2 years--it's gonna happen.  \nAnd what are the affects to future children of women in child-bearing age from exposure to chemicals, etc?\nWould you want your mom, sister, daughter in the line of fire?
882890
No, gender should not be an issue, as a career military man who retired after Desert Storm, I served under and with women, and had women serve under me, they showed me repeatedly that they are every bit as capable as the men they served with, except in matters of size, a 110 lb women is obviously not as strong as a 240 lb man, but in their dedication, patriotism, and willingness to serve they stood as tall and proud as anyone.  If we are to have a draft, then we should take all of our best, and that includes women.
633689
I'm sure women can be just as good as men when it comes to shooting and I'm sure they wouldn't necessarily lack in melee fighting technique.  However, raw brute strength counts for something when fighting hand to hand and I'm afraid women in general are not as strong as men.  I think they're genetically not built that way.\n\nAs for feeling confident with her 'having my back' I'll do the punching, she can do the shooting if needs be.  Although I'm sure I'll get battered into a pulp soon enough so she better hurry up and shoot. :p
1035292
Acutally the military is better for many women than civilian life. The training and advancement oppertunities are the best they have ever been for females. There are restrictions on serving in Special Forces, Submarines, and most ground Combat units. But they are females on most ships, flying planes, and holding command ranks through out the world. How many Fortune 500 firms can say that???
677867
Of course, no. The only reason women are alowd to participate is to appease feminists and because of technology. With technology, women are able to fight grown men from a distance. However, in close combat the woman is greatly disadvantaged.\n\nAlso, women have greater dangers than men. Men are killed and/or tortured. However, women tend to be preserved for sexual pleasure and torment.\n\nIn addition, women's emotions are too unstable. In war, one has to be all but a robot. One has to be stone-like. Women have too much compasion and pity, (which is an advantage for certain problems, but not for war). Pare these with a woman in her cycle and their could be confusion and chaos.\n\nPlus, women distract men. One weakness of even the toughest men, (in fact, more common in the more masculine men) is a tender eye for women. Men can see another man shot and keep moving. However, a women being shot will easilly distract a man. In war, men cannot have distractions. War is about survival, not politics and feminism. We need our men to do the job without hinderense or distraction.\n\nA woman's availability is to uncertain. With time, many men and women want to start a family. However, by God ordained nature, the woman's body is deticated to child bearing durring pregnancy and post pregnancy. The fate of a nation can not rely on an unreliable military.\n\nLastly, a nation that sends all her citizens to the battlefield has no one to defend the home. If both men and women are battling, who is protecting the children and homeland? Throughout history, men fought in the field, and women "held the fort down". Such a stradegy is safest, wisest, and most logical.
7085
It depends on how much time you like to spend out in the field. If you do,any Infantry or Law Enforcement MOS. Myrtle Beach is a great place to be in the miltary, especially the Army because it's mostly Marines & sailors that go there. All the women are tired of being hit on by them, so you'll have an advantage.
511132
As long as men are allowed to fight for money, women should also be allowed. what should not be allowed however is for men to stand and hoot at the women like they are animals chasing a female in heat.
563344
Aside from the obvious physical difference between the two sexes, there are other factors to consider.    Combat is extremely difficult on all levels, not just the physical.   Seeing close friends killed in action is not an easy thing.  Going for sometimes days without sleep, or weeks without food is always a possibility.  Becoming a POW is a possibility, and what kinds of torture will the ememy use.  Gang Rape?     \n\nFrankly I wonder why women want combat roles.  War is hell.   Visit some of the veterans hospitals and talk to the disabled vets.   Guys with missing arms and legs,  and even worse than that.   Combat is not entirely about the "glory" of battle, and although it is admirable for one to volunteer to do fight in combat,  for the real grunt work we need the most physically capable to win the war.   Survival of the fittest.  \n\nNow saying that,  I realize there are some combat missions that dont require a lot of physical strength, such as fighter pilots.    There are those high tech combat rolls that women and some men may be better suited for.   \n\nCall me sexist if you wish,  but there are differences in the sexes, and no one can deny that.   Men tend to be physically and emotionally the stronger of the sexes.    That is not to say men are superior in any way, we are just different.
421235
No offense intended, but woman are physically weaker (majority of course) - therefore, it would be inappropriate and wrong for any country and woman themselves to think they can fight against men and win... however, in saying that, physically they are weaker but mentally they are just as sound and intellegent... therefore woman can fly or drive military vehicles and/or work from an intellegence basis... they too can contribute heaps!! Because Woman are more confident in making big decisions and are also less prone to making quick mistakes.
145801
You must be prepared to follow higher up's orders, and this could inclulde killing or annihilating everything in your path be it men, women or children. Not that I would judge you only God knows what I'd do with a gun in my hands in wartime situation.  You must have a true cause I believe to do this and be a true warrior.
511614
Women hate double standards, unless it's in their favor.\n\nIf I'm in a combat environment, I want to know that the soldier, airmen, sailor or marine next to me is physically competent to accomplish any and all tasks.  No one can have this level of certainty anymore, since this double standard is in place.
76148
Yes.\nShould any and all women be allowed?  No.\nFor example, women pilots tend to have slightly faster reflexes.  I have no problems with women flying into a war zone and then flying out.  The same could be said for tank crews and naval craft.\nInfantry?  This is a different matter.  If the woman can drag a wounded buddy out of fire, then why not.  But then again I think that the standards for both men and women in combat should be higher.  I say if a male cannot drag a wounded buddy, he should not be there either.
107558
That statement is not completely true. Women do participate in combat in this age. The threat is a 360 degree threat, there are no longer front lines. Women have been in numerous fire-fights, and have been attacked in convoys\n\nWomen are not allowed to be stationed in combat units Battalion and lower. That means infantry, tankers, field artillery, and combat engineers. People have various arguements for this, such as women be physically weaker, having a menstrual cycle, wanting to prevent rape if captured, and a distraction to the males in the unit.\n \nWho know if it will ever happen, but if it does I can tell you from experience it would completely change our military, and I'm not sure if it will be for better or worse.
533514
i think if women were up to the standard of the men then sure. I'm totally for women playing football (as i used to before injury) but i dont believe that the standard is high enough. the womens game just isnt strong enough!
708376
The physical training is out of the world, and women, who have their monthly "issues" would prove to be a grave deal. SEAL's constantly train, train and train, we train in water, land and air. Its very hard for a women's frame to deal with a 85lbs ruck sack, and along with that to carry a 22 lbs Sk25 automatic rifle.\n\nWomen also could not face the extreme mental exercices Navy special forces go through because its defined through men emotional set standards. No offense to women, but you all have a high emotional level. Put a man and women, of ABOUT the same physical features, but mentally under stress of war zone and all, and quick thinking about protocol, the man would win, because he is more likely to survive in war zone under mental capabilities. \n\nMen also in general have a better body muscle, and can endure war zones better than women. It is a proven study by Loyola Medical University in Chicago, Illinois that anyone in the desert storm, going through black op missions as men do, would not be able to cope with 1. the heat 2. extreme pressure 3. the ability to maintain a clear objective in mind\n\nWomen are seen more as a family moderated human being. You have never heard of a woman mass murderer, and frankly with all honestly, women can't shoot, run, PT, and drill harder than women at the 18 - 35 range. No offense. \n\nI've served 10 years in, so if you have any questions, feel free to email me.
67522
Most of the women that are demanding for doors to be opened for them aren't the ones fighting for equality. Yes, we want to have the right and ability to vote and to go to war if we so wish. We want the right to do all the things men do. That doesn't mean we do want to do these things, we only want the chance. Women are still fragile and want to be treated how we once were. At one time women were treated with the utmost respect, honor and love, but, we had no rights. We are only asking that we still be respected but that we have all the oppurtunities and chances for greatness that men do.
83866
Being a woman who has been to Iraq...no.  At least not all  of them.  People hate to admit it; but men CAN do some things better than woman.  I'm not being sexist, just honest.  I did great in my capacity while in Iraq, but I never went on patrol, or anything like that.  Unless we had a mission that necessitated leaving our base I was fine staying there.  Now, there are some women that if they really feel up to the task of fighting on the front lines; they should be allowed, but to do so  I believe that they should have to adhere to the same standards as men...especially when it comes to pt.  There is still a large discrepancy between pt requirements for men and women.