Calling All Women Who Serve or Served!
Calling All Women Who Serve or Served!
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singh.s 2 days ago
Just had a division gender integration brief. Some SGM from SMA Dailey's office came in and tried to sell the Pentagon Kool-Aid on its efficacy. Two Company Commanders had the moral courage to stand up and ask under what circumstances they would be within their authority to deny a female entry into the combat arms. Short answer: If they pass the OPAT, rejecting a female applicant who has passed the OPAT is grounds for an IG visit.
Then the division retention folks gave a presentation on the OPAT itself. Platoon Sergeants sat with a stiff upper lips and Platoon Leaders barely contained their laughter. It is abundantly clear these standards are designed to pay lip service to the needs of specific MOS's and therefore give fake credence to non-combat Soldiers (male or female) who end up in the combat arms upon passing it
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As those of us opposed to this lunacy have long claimed, lower standards were always going to be part of the deal.
For Guidance on Women in Combat Positions, Look to the U.S. Coast Guard
For Guidance on Women in Combat Positions, Look to the U.S. Coast Guard
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