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physically immovable and a natural born killer.  Do women fit any of these descriptions?  Should a woman be permitted to enter into combat situations?  Some argue that it is a woman's right to be fighting along side other men.  Others agree that by not letting women in ground troops her rights are being taken away. A woman can be anything that she wants but when she tries to prove that she is just as good as a man in combat she could be putting herself in very dangerous situations

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Women Fighting in Combat Did you know that women were banned from serving in combat in 1994? It wasn’t until 2013 when the Secretary of Defense removed the military’s ban on women serving in combat. Leon Panetta said “anyone qualified should get a chance to fight on the front lines of war regardless of their sex.” But why were they banned in the first place? Gender should not be an issue in the military. The military should be happy to have the diversity because it gives them options

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Should women serve in combat units?Introduction It is my opinion that the ability and training of women in the military should be the base of the decision of where and how women serve in the military; rather than gender aspects. In the recent years, the subject of human rights has been the elimination of many media and public discussions. The key topic in the discussions is equality treatment and handling between the two genders. Several policies within the constitution define the expectations

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their women in combat units? For years this idea has been pondered and discussed. It was not until recent combat troops such as the Army Special Forces units: Rangers and Green Berets were open to the idea. However, after many injuries and fail outs parents of Derby High School girls are now asking if women are up to the task. America needs to make a stand; women due to physical ability, military readiness, and abuse should not be allowed in combat

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social and political advancements of women during the past one hundred years. Women now have the right to vote and to own property. They let their voices be heard instead of sitting silently in the kitchen. Women hold jobs previously restricted to men - police officer, firefighter, construction worker, doctor, truck driver and scientist. Obviously, this list is not all inclusive. Unfortunately, there is still one area that remains restricted to women. Women have assisted the military forces as

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Kimber Lee Smith30 January 2011University SuccessJames BradfieldWhy Women Should Not Be Assigned to Combat PositionsThroughout history, women have played a role in the defense of their nations. In 1429, Joan of Arc successfully led the French Army into battle against the English at age 17. In 1588, Queen Elizabeth I traveled to Tilbury, Essex to fight beside her Army during the Spanish raid. And in 1788 at the Battle of Monmouth, Mary Ludwig Hayes, also known as “Molly Pitcher”, took

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Clearing the Way:The Integration of Women into MOS 12BSGT Godoy, Edward12B ALC Student28 March 2015 AbstractThis paper will discuss the U.S. Army’s decision to allow women into combat Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), specifically into MOS 12B known as a Combat Engineer which for years has been closed to women. I will speak briefly on the history of and mindset of the Army and how it has pretty much forced the women that currently serve to prove themselves. We will also discuss the certification

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InstructorENGL -100-BA14 November 2024Women in CombatIn theory, women tend to be stereotyped to be caregivers, and to support men who are in a “higher authority” because women are supposedly too weak. But what about the women in combat boots who ignore the arrogance of the Americans who say they are not worthy of wearing them? The same Americans they are fighting for every day, to make sure they have the freedom to say such things. Discriminating women who serve in the military not only violates

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Should women in the US Military engage in combat?By Braeden WallerMrs. Tyner’s class, P54/27/17Should Women in the U.S. military engage in combat?Women in the U.S. military have many important jobs that help serve our country. Some of these jobs include: Women soldiers serve as engineers, truck drivers, communications specialists, and military police officers. Women are very skilled at these jobs, and help the country in many ways that we can’t imagine. But the one thing that is stirring

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All combat roles are open and available to women, should the men be worried? Whether I agree or disagree with women participating in combat depends on their skill set. One of the main concerns would be how do they react under certain life and death situations. After enough practice, most people will be able to handle a weapon and shoot at a paper target. The question only really gets answered when you are in live combat. Yes, the military practices live combat situations, but that is without

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