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zipplewrath

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20. The fix is in

Reply to 7962 (Reply #16)

Thu Dec 3, 2015, 11:30 PM

Dec 2015

All the standards and methods were developed around men and studies on what they could and could not do. Standards and training were developed based upon measurements made about the distribution of capability. Far too much emphasis on strength and an under emphasis on stamina, which of course favors men.

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Senior defense official: Defense Secretary Carter to open all combat jobs to women in historic chang [View all] Historic NY Dec 2015 OP

Clearing the path Plucketeer Dec 2015 #1

Another big war without the draft. That's how I read this. nt valerief Dec 2015 #2

Alternately, enlightenment Dec 2015 #6

Right. No money in no endless wars. nt valerief Dec 2015 #10

Exactly how I read it also. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #7

Uh oh bluestateguy Dec 2015 #3

Finally. It's been far too long, and the impediments have just been STUPID. MADem Dec 2015 #4

All jobs should be open to women, so it's about damn time. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2015 #5

Combat is only a "job" for mercenaries. Jesus Malverde Dec 2015 #19

As long as they can fulfill the requirements. NO changes. 7962 Dec 2015 #8

For most combat rolls its a 70lb pack for 20-25 miles. At least, for "graduation". Bubzer Dec 2015 #13

actually I remember climbing up and down 3000 foot mountains of rock and bouders with daybranch Dec 2015 #18

Alot of changes zipplewrath Dec 2015 #15

I said flying was different. Women actually handle G's better than most men. 7962 Dec 2015 #16

The fix is in zipplewrath Dec 2015 #20

You obviously didnt read the report. 7962 Dec 2015 #21

Thet were more "efficient" in a test designedfor men. zipplewrath Dec 2015 #24

No, they're NOT. They're designed based on combat experience. 7962 Dec 2015 #27

Experience of men zipplewrath Dec 2015 #28

Gee, what is the main enemy force made of in every war we've fought? Men. 7962 Dec 2015 #29

Historical biases and tradition often prevent the most effective and efficient methods LanternWaste Dec 2015 #32

Time will tell. Won't be pretty, but it will be telling. 7962 Dec 2015 #33

Actually, it is zipplewrath Dec 2015 #35

PLEASE tell us about all your military experience. 7962 Dec 2015 #38

I design them zipplewrath Dec 2015 #39

I sure hope you're not in charge of designing a .50 caliber SAW 7962 Dec 2015 #40

For various values of "always" zipplewrath Dec 2015 #41

You may very well work in weapons design, although I'm skeptical 7962 Dec 2015 #42

You still don't understand zipplewrath Dec 2015 #43

I should just say "read post #17". He has walked the walk. 7962 Dec 2015 #22

Let's bring back the draft and see how popular this idea is. jalan48 Dec 2015 #9

The spike in pregnancies would be astronomical. And the GOP war profiteers valerief Dec 2015 #11

LOL. You got it. jalan48 Dec 2015 #12

Absolutely Elmergantry Dec 2015 #14

There's Been RobinA Dec 2015 #30

Im not fan of SS/Draft either Elmergantry Dec 2015 #31

As a combat veteran Vietnam & Cambodia, I see no problem with women in combat when appropriate. daybranch Dec 2015 #17

Thank you. You explained it in great detail. 7962 Dec 2015 #23

Unfortunately zipplewrath Dec 2015 #25

Good lord. 7962 Dec 2015 #34

Not up until now zipplewrath Dec 2015 #36

there are differences between men & women. Not between blacks & whites. 7962 Dec 2015 #37

Good and sad MFrohike Dec 2015 #26