[Skybird]

Allow anybody to the military who voluntarily choses to join - and can handle the duties and challenges - physically, mentally and emotionally, and if it can be managed by organisation procedures. Where, for example, muscle strength and physical stamina is demanded, females have to pass the standard set by the males. Where communication or social competence is demanded, males have to pass the standard set by females. You get the idea. Take the best of both sexes and let that be the standard by which men and women can qualify or fail for service.

I see no reason, if she can bear the challenges physically and mentally, why a woman should not become active combat soldier in a special unit, or drive a fighter plane in hot action. and a female as division general - why not, if she is competent by the same standards that are used to estimate her male colleagues. And I have troubles to imagine how it could be a good idea to have mixed crews in isolated, crowded environements like submarines.

My grandpa told me one of the most feared threats at the Eastern front were - Russian units formed of exclusively female snipers. they had a much higher score than male sniper units, and acted more agressive. So don't even try to tell me a woman cannot fight in battle - I take that as total nonsens. she either has the stamina to endure battle and war, or not. If she has it, I have no problem with the idea of women belonging to combat troops.

the Israelis, btw, report that females allowed in units have a balancing, positive overall influence on moral and discipline, and help to raise overall efficiency, and reduce social tensions. I once read a long briefing on it, three or four years ago.