Women in combat...

[HairOfTheDog]

They all should be told of what will be expected and what to expect in combat and not by what they think it involves.If they are given all the facts and know what they have to deliver and then still choose to do this....well,...then,...have a go at it.

I agree that the harshness of combat conditions for women and the possible after effects should be openly presented to applicants. If it's difficult to get female soldiers to talk about their past experiences, it might be a challenge to paint a really accurate picture. Rolling it out in stages could work, as you suggested.

I would never wanna do it, but if there are women who do and they pass all of the physical requirements and other tests, I think that they should be given the opportunity, as long as it doesn't get to the point where there are quotas for females in combat or anything like that. I agree with Duchess and user; assignments should be based on whomever's best to do the job (especially in this context where there are lives on the line).