Tag: women in combat
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Pentagon Review Underway: Women in Ground Combat Roles Scrutinized for Military Effectiveness
Overview of the Pentagon’s Ground Combat Review The Pentagon has initiated a six-month review of women currently serving in ground combat jobs, including infantry, armor, and artillery. The goal is to assess whether integrating several thousand female soldiers and Marines contributes to or hinders overall military effectiveness. This formal inquiry comes after decades of policy…
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Pentagon Climate-check: A Six-Month Review of Women in Ground Combat Roles
Overview of the Pentagon Review The U.S. Pentagon has announced a six-month formal review of women serving in ground combat positions, including infantry, armor, and artillery. The goal, according to a memo obtained by NPR, is to assess the “military effectiveness” of having several thousand female soldiers and Marines in roles traditionally reserved for men.…
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Pentagon Reviews Women in Ground Combat Roles to Assess Military Effectiveness
Overview: Why the Pentagon is Reviewing Women in Ground Combat Positions The U.S. Department of Defense has initiated a six-month review focused on women serving in ground combat positions, including infantry, armor, and artillery. The review aims to evaluate whether integrating several thousand female soldiers and Marines into these roles affects overall military effectiveness, readiness,…