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Originally posted by Spelca:
I always thought that women were able to get the same positions as men. Does this mean that they're only allowed non-fighting positions? [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img]
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Women are not allowed in the big 3! Armor = Tanks, Infantry = Grunts, and Combat Engineers = Mine field clearing! They have advanced into roles of Air Defense Artillery, Field Artillery, Gunners on Attack Helicopters, maybe pilots as well, but I've never met one.
The new transformation of the Army will bring onto the battle filed a UA (Unit of Action) no longer tasked organized from 3 Bns from within a single Bde, but a single organic unit. Each Bn will have some type of heavy force, Heavy Armor = Tank, or Medium Armor = Stryker, with Infantry and Engineers, all under one roof. Currently females serve in non combatant roles within a combat Bde. In the future they will not, as each unit will be a single system type combat unit.
Currently however, in the theater, the battle field is no longer linear, but very fluid, and volatile. Therefore females in traditional roles are being engaged because there is no line in the sand that points toward the enemy. The enemy understands our 'traditional' battle role, and uses his tactics to engage us from a wussy's hidden role.
As of 3 days ago the count was 35 female KIA. This does not go good with politicians, even thou they preach one thing, they still practice another. And in order to remain in office, they will do 'whatever' it takes.
I personally do not like females in non-combat roles within a combat Bde. I think they should not be on the front line. And if that means they 'cannot' be part of a combat Bde or a new UA, then so be it. You can call it chavunist, you can call it whatever, but in my experience I know what the presence of a female can do to the snergy of a combat unit. And even worse, what the loss of a female can do to the entire unit!
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Honor The Fallen